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[andrade1812]

As long as we're airing grammatical grievances,

It's jibe, not jive;
"Begging the Question" is a specific informal fallacy also called "petitio principii" or "circular reasoning."

Carry on.

[georger]

As long as we're airing grammatical grievances,

It's jibe, not jive;
"Begging the Question" is a specific informal fallacy also called "petitio principii" or "circular reasoning."

Carry on.

good call! 

[georger]

Georger, Re: Your question on the ground search:

Since "who" is preceded by the preposition "by," the proper form of the object would be "whom." For instance: "Who coordinated the ground search." Or, "The ground search was coordinated by whom?"

It didn't seem to interfere with your understanding what I said, or asked! Or do you have two sets of answers? One for "who" vs. another set for "whom"?

Do you correct the people you are interviewing on the phone?

At what age did you start telling people what to think and do ? Whom does your moral superiority stem from who?

 

[Shutter]

ATTENTION: This is the grammar police. back away from the keyboard with your fingers in the air. turn around, and walk backwards towards the sound of my voice. 

[377]

Noted parachute expert and author Dan Poynter has died. You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login

Dan literally wrote the book on parachute hardware. You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login

Want to know about Cooper chutes? NB 8, NB 6 and C 9 info? It's all in his book.

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So, what did he know about Cooper's chutes, Three? Or are you saying he was knowledgeable about the NB-8, 6 and C-9, in general?

Dan wasn't a Cooperite, but he knew A LOT about chutes of the Cooper era and was an expert on military gear used in civilian applications including NB 8 NB 6 and C-9s. He could tell you about various versions, engineering changes during the product life, specs, who made them (many diff mfrs) etc. He was a Master Rigger and meticulous parachute historian. We talked about C-9s and how damned tough they are. They are built way beyond what is actually needed in structural strength and energy dissipation ability. If you need to get out of an SR 71 that is breaking up out of control at Mach 3+ you want a C-9. It's your best shot at surviving. Not that I can prove it could take a Mach 3+ opening, it couldn't, but it sure could survive one FAR in excess of the placarded 150 mph max limit most civilian chutes have.

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[Shutter]

Why is it so hard to find information about dummy chutes? I've found some, but it doesn't seem to be a hot topic. same for photo's of them. I've yet to see one with a red X....

[Bruce A. Smith]

Georger, Re: Your question on the ground search:

Since "who" is preceded by the preposition "by," the proper form of the object would be "whom." For instance: "Who coordinated the ground search." Or, "The ground search was coordinated by whom?"

It didn't seem to interfere with your understanding what I said, or asked! Or do you have two sets of answers? One for "who" vs. another set for "whom"?

Do you correct the people you are interviewing on the phone?

At what age did you start telling people what to think and do ? Whom does your moral superiority stem from who?

 

Best chuckle of the day!

[Bruce A. Smith]

ATTENTION: This is the grammar police. back away from the keyboard with your fingers in the air. turn around, and walk backwards towards the sound of my voice. 

2nd Best chuckle!!

[Bruce A. Smith]

As long as we're airing grammatical grievances,

It's jibe, not jive;
"Begging the Question" is a specific informal fallacy also called "petitio principii" or "circular reasoning."

Carry on.

I'm ready to lay my soul bare. Would you happen to have the time to edit 102,000 words in the Second Edition? Not beggin'. Just askin'.

[Bruce A. Smith]

Do you correct the people you are interviewing on the phone?

Only when necessary.

At what age did you start telling people what to think and do ? Whom does your moral superiority stem from who?

Pretty young age, as I recall. I have had a strong sense of superiority and entitlement, basically for as long as I can remember.

You?

[andrade1812]

As long as we're airing grammatical grievances,

It's jibe, not jive;
"Begging the Question" is a specific informal fallacy also called "petitio principii" or "circular reasoning."

Carry on.

I'm ready to lay my soul bare. Would you happen to have the time to edit 102,000 words in the Second Edition? Not beggin'. Just askin'.

PM me.

[377]

Why is it so hard to find information about dummy chutes? I've found some, but it doesn't seem to be a hot topic. same for photo's of them. I've yet to see one with a red X....

I'm not sure there is any standard for dummy chutes. I've seen a few and they vary. Seen chest reserve dummies spray painted dayglo orange. Seen others with felt pen X markings. Seen some with neat cloth tape labels. 

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[georger]

Maybe some of you got a note from Shutter - he is having internet issues right now and will be back asap ... if he isnt here already? So passing this on .... 

[Shutter]

Maybe some of you got a note from Shutter - he is having internet issues right now and will be back asap ... if he isnt here already? So passing this on .... 

Thanks Georger, I came home and it was on. they told me late tomorrow, but thank god it's back up and running...surfing on a cellphone just doesn't work it's ok to check on things, but not to use as a computer

Bellsouth always has a problem in my area several times a year, ands it's always 48 hours + on downtime

[Bruce A. Smith]

Dona Elliott

Just got an email from Ted Skillman at LMNO saying that Dona Elliott had passed away.  WOW!

I don't know any details, but will post as soon as I get some.

Rest in Peace, Dona.