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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| skydive | 10/6/2011 | Alex Busby |
| Q: is it the same andy that did a tandem skydive with me a few years ago at netheravon? if so do you ... A: My name is Alex Busby, I took over Skydive Zone Ltd from andy in 2009 and now runit. It would have ... | ||
| Jobs with parachutes | 5/28/2011 | Jim Graham |
| Q: Yes I am very interested in getting my A license. And I will wanna further my experience and also ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. I have been out of the country. The only jobs that ... | ||
| Impact velocity using T10 parachute | 9/30/2010 | Mike Turoff |
| Q: I believe jump was from 2500ft(altitude of 1st jump, military training). Weight @170lb, not ... A: In freefall without anything overhead, it would have been 120 mph, but due to the amount of material ... | ||
| Questions, Skydiving | 9/26/2010 | Dan Liddy |
| Q: I am a paralegal student, and I have received as an assignment a FICTICIOUS case involving ... A: Certainly! And since I'm retired, most anytime during the day would be fine. My cell phone is ... | ||
| Military to Civilian | 5/4/2010 | Mike Turoff |
| Q: Hey boss man, I have a few questions I'm hoping you can help me out with. I was in an airborne unit ... A: GO FOR IT!!! First off, work with the instructors at the skydiving center you will be training at. ... | ||
| Skydiving Photography | 4/27/2010 | Norge Roi |
| Q: Norge Hello I was wondering a few things about skydiving photography and skydiving in ... A: yes there are dropzones that will ofer you a discount rate if you decide to take the course if full ... | ||
| the best spring loaded pilot chute for the MC 4 | 4/4/2010 | Mike Turoff |
| Q: I bought a second-hand MC 4 parachute, complete, main and reserve, but for the pilot chute of the ... A: I believe the "Hot Dog" type of spring loaded pilot chute will be one of the best choices for you to ... | ||
| wet chute descent rate | 2/24/2010 | Dan Liddy |
| Q: Mr. Liddy, Hello - I saw you had experience with 28 ft. military chutes. Do you know what the ... A: Rain COMES from clouds, but of course you knew that ! If you're sure it was 28 ft. White canopy, ... | ||
| Learning to skydive with a back condition | 2/17/2010 | Mike Turoff |
| Q: I recently did a tandem skydive and fell in love with the sport, so much so that I want to do my ... A: Despite some parachutes having a better history of softer openings (even snivels), I wouldn't bet my ... | ||
| Learning to skydive with a back condition | 2/17/2010 | Mike Turoff |
| Q: I recently did a tandem skydive and fell in love with the sport, so much so that I want to do my ... A: While I appreciate your interest in pursuing the sport, a back condition such as you described makes ... | ||
| Becoming an instructor | 2/9/2010 | Jim Graham |
| Q: I'm sure you get this question a lot, but I was wondering... How much does it cost (roughly) to ... A: The cost to become an instructor varies. I noted that you are in the UK. I suggest that you contact ... | ||
| reserve parachute deployed very low | 1/17/2010 | Mike Turoff |
| Q: I was paragliding in Mexico last month, fell out of a thermal when venturing to far over the back ... A: According to the table we have in our book, "Parachuting, The Skydiver's Handbook", here are the ... | ||
| reserve parachute deployed very low | 1/17/2010 | Mike Turoff |
| Q: I was paragliding in Mexico last month, fell out of a thermal when venturing to far over the back ... A: I'm sorry, but not knowing what a "vario" is, I have no way of knowing what it records. Let's look ... | ||
| skydiving | 1/8/2010 | Jim Graham |
| Q: Also i want to know the risk i would be taking thank you A: Congratulations on your desire to make a skydive. It can be among the most exciting and empowering ... | ||
| skydiving | 1/8/2010 | Alex Busby |
| Q: i am 18 and i am VERY interested in going skydiving.. how ever i would like to know the best place ... A: I am afraid that as I live in the UK I can't offer you an answer as to where to jump in New York, ... | ||
| skydiving | 1/6/2010 | Mike Turoff |
| Q: hey mike, thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I've been planning to take AFF ... A: Students are typically not allowed to wear weight vests. The compensation for us "normal sized" ... | ||
| Airborne Impersonator | 12/2/2009 | Dan Liddy |
| Q: I'm not sure if this is a legitimate question, but I will ask anyway. I know someone at work who ... A: You may ask him when he transitioned from the C-28 to the Para Commander. If he gives you a date or ... | ||
| Career options | 11/11/2009 | Jim Graham |
| Q: I am 18 years old and am looking for something I want to do for the rest of my life. I have many ... A: The skydiving industry is a pretty close knit community and, as you might guess, a seasonal ... | ||
| Skydiving before WW2 | 10/16/2009 | Mike Turoff |
| Q: What kind of material was the first parachute made of? When was the first parachute? What was ... A: Leonardo DaVinci made the first known square based parachute out of wood and linen. That was in the ... | ||
| skydiving | 9/29/2009 | Jim Graham |
| Q: "Hi Good Evening Sir, This is Prashant Bisht from India, i would like to ask u some questions ... A: Mr. Bisht: Thank you for your questions. I address each below: (a) Sir I am static line jumper and ... | ||
| skydiving | 9/29/2009 | Mike Turoff |
| Q: "Hi Good Evening Sir, This is Prashant Bisht from India, i would like to ask u some questions ... A: Freefall/Skydiving can be done on the very first jump as either a Tandem passenger or an Accelerated ... | ||
| happy landing | 9/27/2009 | Norge Roi |
| Q: This is Prashant Bisht from India, i would like to ask u some questions regarding sky ... A: I don't know about India however in America we start students into the freefaLL process after three ... | ||
| cost for freefall/skydiving | 9/24/2009 | Alex Busby |
| Q: Sir I am from India, i am a static line jumper and what to do freefall/skydiving, i have experience ... A: There are a number of ways to complete your training to become a skydiver, and many websites which ... | ||
| age allowence | 8/5/2009 | Mike Turoff |
| Q: I have been searching everywhere for a skydiving site that will allow 16 to jump with parent consent ... A: Possible? Yes. Probable? Maybe. In today's legal climate, it is strongly recommended against ... | ||
| Emergency parachute deployment | 7/4/2009 | Dan Liddy |
| Q: Can you explain why an emergency shute would deploy on exiting the plane (approx 12000ft) when ... A: Most accidental deployments are a result of a ripcord being snagged on one thing or another. It was ... | ||
| Sky diving | 6/15/2009 | Mike Turoff |
| Q: I've been playing with the idea of skydiving for some time now but what I am MOST afraid of is that ... A: Register at a local skydiving center for a Tandem Jump as an introduction into the sport. You will ... | ||
| hey mike | 4/1/2009 | Mike Turoff |
| Q: I am doing a research paper on my dream job and I have some questions for you. Whats the career ... A: Oh boy, have you chosen the wrong career aspiration! There is very little career growth in the ... | ||
| skydiving | 3/10/2009 | Alex Busby |
| Q: Other than special body positions which other ways can you achieve a higher speed when free falling? A: you pretty much have the answer really. The way that we increase our speed is by changing our ... | ||
| Maximum Payload Weight and Volume | 2/26/2009 | Jim Graham |
| Q: I am working with a team for school in designing a fold-out wing design for precision stand-off ... A: I am not sure what you mean by a fold out wing for stand off upon jumping. Are you talking about a ... | ||
| teaching | 1/13/2009 | Mike Turoff |
| Q: i wanted to know how to get into the business of teaching sky diving? A: First off, you have to become a competent skydiver. Spending will be thousands of dollars to ... | ||
| parachutes | 1/8/2009 | Alex Busby |
| Q: how much does parachuting equipment usually weigh, more specifically military parachuting equipment? ... A: I'm afraid that I have no idea about military equipment and am only a sport jumper. You might be ... | ||
| skydiving | 12/15/2008 | Alex Busby |
| Q: I actually have about 10 questions for you. I am doing a report on skydiving and I need some ... A: Callie, I'm afraid that this email was only sent at 23.03 so for me to answer it before "tomorrow" ... | ||
| jet aircraft | 12/15/2008 | Jim Graham |
| Q: What types or models of small jet aircraft can you skydive from and at what speed? ANSWER: Dear ... A: there are numerous small jets that fall into the category you are talking about. A partial list of ... | ||
| jet aircraft | 12/13/2008 | Jim Graham |
| Q: What types or models of small jet aircraft can you skydive from and at what speed? A: Generally, jet aircraft are not used for skydiving due to the cost and high exit speeds. That said, ... | ||
| Skydiving - can I do it this way? | 12/9/2008 | Jim Graham |
| Q: I want to buy my dad skydiving tickets for his birthday, as it's something he's wanted to do all his ... A: You most certainly can get him a skydive for a gift, one without any long lessons. Yea for your Dad! ... | ||
| parachutes | 11/16/2008 | Alex Busby |
| Q: what came befroe the first parachute? A: well you've got me there as I don't really know what we had before parachutes....nothing I suppose! ... | ||
| Skydiving in India | 10/14/2008 | Alex Busby |
| Q: I am coming India in next month. I would like to do skydiving. Where could I find skydiving near to ... A: dropzone.com They have a list of ALL parachute centres in the world. It does look like your options ... | ||
| skydiving | 9/25/2008 | Mike Turoff |
| Q: how old do you have to be in order to jump? I just wasn't sure if it was one of those things where ... A: You have to be the age of legal majority to execute contracts in your resident state. Most states ... | ||
| i need help | 9/9/2008 | Mike Turoff |
| Q: well i have never skydived but im doing a report and i need to know about the things involved in ... A: As a job, it is a low paying opportunity; one that you'll spend thousands of dollars just to get to ... | ||
| Cutlery and Its Relationship with Parachutes | 8/20/2008 | Mike Turoff |
| Q: I was just remembering back to old Bugs Bunny cartoons, which sometimes contained a ... A: There is no historical basis for this. Only hysterical laughter. Think about the Road Runner ... | ||
Skydiving (w/ Parachutes)
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Mike Turoff
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expert/master parachutist and an Instructor Examiner in the sport of Skydiving. Mike is a licensed (jump) pilot and parachute rigger, who is an analytical chemist in the "regular working world." As a dedicated instructor, Mike has made over 3,400 jumps since 1977. Mike has contributed to many of the training materials and exams used by USPA and the sport. He has authored numerous articles dealing with safety and training practices that have appeared in both Parachutist and Skydiving magazines. Mike participates as an evaluator at AFF Training Camps and Certification Courses and is a rated to perform Tandem instruction using both the Relative Workshop and Strong Enterprises gear. Mike is co-author of "Parachuting, The Skydiver`s Handbook and the CD-ROM text for "Skydiving, A Multimedia Reference."
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