The Krāv Show

John Bindel, a skydiver and programmer, discusses his app called Funjumper, which provides skydivers with weather information, jump run planning, and community features. The app allows users to see the weather conditions, winds aloft, and jumpability for each hour of the day. It also shows who is going to the drop zone, allowing users to connect with potential jump partners. The app includes a feature called the drift box, which predicts the drift under canopy based on winds aloft data. John has plans to add features for drop zone managers to help them administrate their drop zones more effectively. The conversation covers various topics related to the app's features including load organizing, movement groups, jump plans, historical weather data, GPS tracking, anemometer integration, and video sharing. The app aims to provide a comprehensive tool for skydivers to enhance safety, communication, and organization at drop zones.

We discuss JRuss’ bus conversion, why Keith says every skydiver should get involved in competition and what it’s like to own a drop zone. We also talk about some often neglected safety issues related to canopy flight and the need for proper training and awareness. Keith also talks about his experience as a tunnel instructor, the challenges faced by the tunnel industry and why just being friendly is one of the easiest and best things you can do to help your home DZ be successful.

JRuss and Chris discuss a biltong drying machine, their bus conversion project, autonomous vehicles, and skydiving. They also talk about exit separation, knowing jump run, and where to fly your canopy after opening. They emphasize the importance of understanding exit separation and how it is calculated based on the ground speed of the aircraft as well as knowing jump run and being aware of other groups in the sky.

What it's like being a tunnel instructor? Why Summerfest is so fun and a new course taught by Pete Allum that we'll be releasing soon.

4-way competition, building a good team and what it takes to be a professional skydiver. We also have a very interesting discussion about why it might not be a good idea to kick your legs at another skydiver when you’re under canopy.

We talk about some legislation coming out of Hawaii that could potentially make lift tickets more expensive, we tell some plane crash stories and discuss whether it’s better to stay in the play or bail out and JRuss tells us all about the recent Max Pyro event he was a part of.

Chris talks about a recent cutaway, we discuss differing ideas on how to safely deal with line twists and Dr. Ryan gives us some really great tips on how to effectively get rid of lower back pain.

Raj gives us a POV of his own personal progression into the world of big way skydiving and record setting jumps. We hear about what it takes to be a part of these jumps, how to progress your flying skills, and a very positive message of invitation for more of us to join in the fun!

Big way skydiving and record jumps look so fun! But, how do you get started? We talk about skills required for big way jumps, how to get involved in big way camps, and what big way organizers are looking for. We also connect with listener Brian Piper and offer up some coaching and feedback on an angle video he sent in.

We discuss the women’s head up world record, why flat-tracking is so important to your progression, the benefits of joining jumps that are “too easy” and personal growth.