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Dan Marotta
August 13th 12, 01:18 AM
The old girl (38 years) finally could not face muster.  So, considering that 
I fly in the high desert, a ram air chute seemed in order for its better 
controllability, higher forward speed, and good landing characteristics.
I took a training jump today and I am hooked!  Now I just need to find the 
time...
On Sunday, August 12, 2012 7:18:42 PM UTC-4, Dan Marotta wrote:
> The old girl (38 years) finally could not face muster.  So, considering that 
> 
> I fly in the high desert, a ram air chute seemed in order for its better 
> 
> controllability, higher forward speed, and good landing characteristics.
> 
> 
> 
> I took a training jump today and I am hooked!  Now I just need to find the 
> 
> time...
I have a rigging innovations aviator I'm planning on selling($1,450, excellent condition, all options)  let me know if you are interested.
Dan Marotta
August 13th 12, 05:01 PM
Wish I'd spoken  sooner...  My brand new Aviator is due to be delivered in a 
week or so...  Great price, by the way.
> wrote in message 
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> On Sunday, August 12, 2012 7:18:42 PM UTC-4, Dan Marotta wrote:
>> The old girl (38 years) finally could not face muster.  So, considering 
>> that
>>
>> I fly in the high desert, a ram air chute seemed in order for its better
>>
>> controllability, higher forward speed, and good landing characteristics.
>>
>>
>>
>> I took a training jump today and I am hooked!  Now I just need to find 
>> the
>>
>> time...
>
> I have a rigging innovations aviator I'm planning on selling($1,450, 
> excellent condition, all options)  let me know if you are interested.
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