8 JUN 2014

		Steve Delaney took advantage of the blue skies Friday and did a refresher with Steve and a Coach jump with Li'l Buddy. Saturday was too windy for students to jump, and Sunday was rainy, but Eric "Sparky" Martinez and Marcos Reyes took the first jump course from Beth, and now await their training tandem jump.
CARAVAN STILL HERE FOR NOW		While there were plans to exchange the Caravan for two Cessna 182s, so far, the Caravan remains here and we are still flying loads. Come out and jump the big door, enjoy the bench seating and large groups while you can.
		DID YOU KNOW... The United States Parachute Association has published a handy table for looking up free fall time. Your fall rate will depend on several factors, including your weight, size, amount of drag (e.g. no suit vs. wing suit) and type of skydive (e.g. belly fly vs. head down) If you jump with someone wearing a camera, you can review the jump to get your actual time and compare it to the chart to see how closely they match, but remember, you need at least 200 jumps minimum to jump with a camera.
SAFETY TIP OF THE WEEK		USPA reports there have already been 11 fatalities this year in the U.S. alone. Nearly half of this year's fatal accidents have stemmed from equipment problems and incorrect emergency procedures. Low turns and freefall collisions make up another third. These same categories account for many of the fatal accidents each year, so it is pretty easy to see where we need to focus more attention to improve our safety record. Inspect your gear and consult a rigger if you have any doubts or questions about your gear or packing methods. Get with a buddy or instructor and practice emergency procedures in the training harness next time you're here. And always be careful under canopy: look out for and avoid traffic -- make sure you know who else is on the load and look for each one after opening. Avoid low hook turns into the ground or obstacles. If we continue to foster safe habits, exercise good judgment and anticipate then mitigate danger, we can minimize the risks that result in accidents.
Contact Skydive Temple at 254-947-3483 or email jump@skydivetemple.com