20 JUL 2014

		Lots happening this weekend: Clouds tried to put a crimp on student jumps, but Jasper Byrom, Spenser Hanson and Brian "Sacajaweea" Lancaster got to make some solos on Saturday, and Jasper and Sac again next day. On Sunday, Joe Braitsch got up to do his Level 1 AFF, liked it so much he turned around and did his Level 2 the same day! But the big news on Sunday, Eric Slater worked on his loops, barrel rolls and tracking with Wendy and got off AFF status and is now cleared to solo and coach jumps.
SDT HOSTS DEAD MAN BOOGIE SEPT 27TH		Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27th, when Skydive Temple will host the awesome Dead Man boogie! Who died, what's down, man? What is a boogie? Stay subscribed for more details to come!
		DID YOU KNOW... There may be several different groups jumping on your load, perhaps doing different disciplines like formation skydiving (RW), Canopy Formations (CRW), wing suit flying or angle flying. Each group is affected by winds aloft differently, and their exit spot and airspace use will also be different. The United States Parachute Association has published a handy discussion of spot considerations for various disciplines in the Skydiver's Information Manual. If you haven't yet, take a look at Section 5-7.D and get a better idea of exit order and spotting for different kinds of jumps.
SAFETY TIP OF THE WEEK		Ever ask yourself "How long do I wait to jump after the group before me exits"? We want both horizontal and vertical separation between groups so that their free falls don't intermix, but especially for safety during and after deployment. Since everyone is usually deploying around the same altitude then horizontal separation becomes the dominant factor. It comes down to this - the plane needs to fly far enough horizontally between your exit and the jumper going after you to provide that separation. The stronger the wind the more time it takes the plane to fly that distance. Generally 5 to 7 seconds is sufficient, but when in doubt talk to manifest, the pilot, and more experienced jumpers before getting on the plane. You'll find out what the winds are at altitude and develop a good plan to have a safe jump.
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