Skydive Sussex/SwoopClub and NE Canopy Piloting Training Ground
Can't Post
YES !!!!!!!!!!!! It's really happening !!
We are officially starting the Swoop Club at Skydive Sussex. First training day is this Friday, May 23. We expect to start at 8 am and go till we can't go anymore. Hop and Pops are $18 to 4K and we have a 182 at our disposal that I'd like to run back to back
The Canopy Piloting course is not yet set up, but I hope to have some 10' entry gates up for starters and set up the distance and accuracy lane for the next training Friday - (tba)
Anyone looking to improve their canopy skills is welcome to come and join the club. The more experienced pilots will offer coaching and mentoring. It's all about improving our safety and skill levels as canopy pilots so come on out and support the new fledgling NE Canopy Piloting Club and Skydive Sussex who are making it possible. See you there!
Re: [piahenzi] Skydive Sussex/SwoopClub and NE Canopy Piloting Training Ground
[In reply to]
Can't Post
Okay, so we had terrific weather for our first Sussex Swoop Club on Friday May 23. We had the 182 and a pilot at our disposal the entire day and only had to make way for 3 tandems all day...It was like having our own private DZ. Steve Webb ( Utah ) the DZ GM made everything as smooth as possible and we "owned the place" so to speak. Everyone who came out jumped as much as they wanted. We had the time and manpower to set up a 200' distance course with 5' gates and 50' increment markers. This course is now up permanently for us to train with additional course amendments (for accuracy and eventually a speed course) to follow as the fields are put into shape.
We have scheduled the next swoop/canopy piloting Friday for June 6 - 8:30 till whenever. I have already started collecting emails from interested parties so if you want in on the email list to know what's what and when going forward this season, pm me and I'll add you to "the club" .
Looking forward to seeing some more faces at Sussex in two weeks.
(This post was edited by piahenzi on May 26, 2008, 5:04 PM)
Re: [dharma1976] Skydive Sussex/SwoopClub and NE CPC Training Ground
[In reply to]
Can't Post
If you havn´t had a chance to show up at this first date of the SussexSwoopClub, you better don´t miss the 6th of June! Why? Because Pias Club rules! Big time! Even we over here, on the other side of the pond, in Europe, know that this is just the way it is - and wish we could participate as well! So think about yourself as being damn lucky to live within driving distance and enjoy being part of it! :-)
Re: [morris] Skydive Sussex/SwoopClub and NE CPC Training Ground
[In reply to]
Can't Post
Morris!!! We don't discriminate - c'mon over! I want to see that 500' swoop you got tucked away in that "packing heat" Velo !! The course can be run in both directions that far so we're ready for you!
Re: [piahenzi] Skydive Sussex/SwoopClub and NE CPC Training Ground
[In reply to]
Can't Post
Here's a pic of our crazy Russian Swooper "Yellow Andrei" making his way through the new course. Lots more to do at the site but a good start for the first day. I hope to have some aerial shots in a few weeks.
Re: [dharma1976] Skydive Sussex/SwoopClub and NE CPC Training Ground
[In reply to]
Can't Post
hooray I did something stupid and cut my knee all the way down to the bone and got stapled up and cant move my knee!!!! Of course this was all a ploy so I might not have to come to sussex swoop club....
I hope my knee is better for Friday.
btw racing someone up escalators going the wrong way is a dumb idea when you are drunk...
. 
The course can be run in both directions that far so we're ready for you! 
SussexCourse.jpg
