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Expert Profile: Mike Turoff

Expertise:  expert/master parachutist and an Instructor Examiner in the sport of Skydiving. Mike is a licensed (jump) pilot and parachute rigger, who is an analytical chemist in the "regular working world." As a dedicated instructor, Mike has made over 3,400 jumps since 1977. Mike has contributed to many of the training materials and exams used by USPA and the sport. He has authored numerous articles dealing with safety and training practices that have appeared in both Parachutist and Skydiving magazines. Mike participates as an evaluator at AFF Training Camps and Certification Courses and is a rated to perform Tandem instruction using both the Relative Workshop and Strong Enterprises gear. Mike is co-author of "Parachuting, The Skydiver`s Handbook and the CD-ROM text for "Skydiving, A Multimedia Reference."

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Prestige Points: 492
Knowledge   9.85   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   10.0   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
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Total Questions
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User Comments
Thanks for the great response. I will check with my local dropzones!
(Ryan on 05/19/08)
Thank you! You answered my question fully.
(Ryan on 01/21/08)
Thanks for the speedy reply I live about 20 miles from Myer's-Divers Airport near Tecumseh, MI and hear the radio transmissions on my scanner on Satur
(Carol on 01/07/08)
Thanks, I can't wait until I'm 18!!!
(Carlos on 11/12/07)
Thank you SO much. These facts will make my report a lot less dull!
(Chitti on 04/16/07)
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Recent Answers from Mike Turoff
2008-09-25  skydiving You have to be the age of legal majority to execute contracts in your resident state. Most states are 18, but three states have higher ages. No, a parent can not legally waive your rights to bring suit...
2008-09-09  i need help As a job, it is a low paying opportunity; one that you'll spend thousands of dollars just to get to the point of being qualified to be able to "work" at it. I suggest you go get a copy of "Parachuting...
2008-08-20  Cutlery and Its Relationship with Parachutes There is no historical basis for this. Only hysterical laughter. Think about the Road Runner cartoons with Wyle E. Cayotee and you'll see things like that. Now if you had a copy of the movie "Proof"...
2008-05-12  Career First off, I know nothing of the curriculum offered by the "schools" that promise full training up through instructor level credentials. However, there are many competent, full service dropzones that...
2008-04-18  12 months to learn There are two major skydiving centers in the US that come to mind. One is Skydive Z-Hills in Florida and the other is Skydive Arizona near Phoenix. Both have exceptional staffs and can help you achieve...
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