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Team photo (version 2) at Raeford, NC. That's me in the upper left, Dave (Mangisoid, Hughmangis, Maaaaaangis) Mangis - upper right, Ed Christy - lower left, and finally Mike Griggs - lower right. Brand X Swingwing jumpsuits. Ed stepped in to replace Mike Morauske when Mike was hired by Hughes Aviation and moved out of the area. Circa 1979 (Photo by: Phil Rogge)

I borrowed Mike Folk's Thunderbow a few times; here is one of the decents over Mount Olive's (NC) dropzone sometime around 1976. (Photographer: Unknown)

Originally, my Jumpshack SST (now knowns as Racers) came with a main ripcord, and the container itself was sized to fit a Paraflite Stratostar (although I would stuff in a 28' 7TU instead). Later, I had the container shortened to accomodate my Paradactyl, along with replacing the main ripcord with a pullout pilotchute. Photo taken over Raeford NC by either Mike Morauske or Phil Rogge, sometime in the late 1970's.

"Touchdown" into ECU's Homecoming Game - Greenville NC, on October 30, 1976. Since I had to make a quick 180 just before landing, a stand-up was out of the question. It may be hard to relate to in this day and age, but I borrowed this canopy from a friend of mine for this skydive; I was currently jumping a 28' 7TU (shortlined) at the time. (Photo by: Unknown)

Just before landing into ECU's Homecoming Game - Greenville NC, on October 30, 1976. I had the Kappa Alpha Frat Flag attached to my ankle, but when I released it after opening, the flag itself was all wadded up like a ball of crap. Since I had other things on my mind of more importance (like landing on the playing field under a round (21' Piglett II) canopy, I decided to just ignore that part of my task. It may be hard to relate to in this day and age, but I borrowed this canopy from a friend of mine for this skydive; I was currently jumping a 28' 7TU (shortlined) at the time. (Photo by: Unknown)

Decendiing under my Parafilte Cruiseair at Louisburg (NC) DZ, sometime in the late 70's,

One of a series of photos taken by Andy Keech, some of which can be found in "Skies Call 3". From the top: Ed Christy, Dave Mangis, Phil Rogge, and myself (I can't recall the pilot's name at the moment). Photo taken at Eastover, NC, April 27, 1980. (Photo by: Andy Keech)

This rag started off as a 28' 7TU modified Air Force reserve parachute used as my main canopy; the first parachute that I ever owned. I ended up shortlining the suspension lines by 6 feet, while also gutting the sections of suspension line that ran through the canopy itself. This made my stuff job into my Jumpshack SST much easier. Circa 1978

JOE FAULK BACK IN THE DAY AND AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME !!

Another jump of the Cubic Corps PC. About to do a PLF. This was at Blue Skies in Bremerton Wa, (the first person to jump a round canopy at that dropzone!). This was 2005.

This is me "Maggott" when I owned the Cubic Corps canopy (shown in other photos). Hoping to find out the story behind this canopy... I have no idea... made a few jumps on it and then sold it.

Practicing Cut-Aways although I already have over 200!~

Group shot after the Agcat photo series (some can be seen in Skies Call II), Eastover NC, April 27, 1980. From left to right - Phil Rogge, Greg - aircraft owner, Dave Mangis, myself, Ed Christy, Brad - pilot, and Andy Keech.

Getting into position for a 4-way exit over Raeford NC. Pilot is (Dangerous) Dan Bossard. Circa 1978

Final approach (if you can call it that) into ECU's Homecoming Game - Greenville NC, on October 30, 1976. Five total skydivers - 1 Paraplane, 2 Stratostars, Piglet 23, and a Piglet II (me). It may be hard to relate to in this day and age, but I borrowed this canopy from a friend of mine for this skydive; I was currently jumping a 28' 7TU (shortlined) at the time.

Post-skydive photo with Jim Wisley (left) and Miss North Carolina 1997 (Kathy Fleming), after landing in ECU's Ficklin Stadium, Greenville NC, for the annual Boy's Home All-Star Football Game. We both had Paradactyls as our main canopies. July 23, 1977

Matt O'Gynn, Don Yahrling (taxi driver on this one), and myself, geeking for the camera as we load up for a night skydive over Raeford, NC. Circa 1978

This advertisement appeared in the August 1980 edition of Apparel Industry Magazine. The photo itself actually shows the result of a blown 4-way exit over Raeford, NC, but the composition did make for a good ad background. Ed Christy - upper right, Dave Mangis - lower right, Mike Griggs - lower left, me - upper left.

One of a series of photos taken by Andy Keech, some of which can be found in "Skies Call 3". Phil Rogge - upper left, Ed Christy - upper right, me - lower left, Dave Mangis - lower right. Photo taken at Eastover, NC, April 27, 1980.

I was totally "the man" with my USPA C License back then, wasn't I?

Team photo at Raeford, NC. Mike (Mouse) Morauske - upper left, Mike Griggs - upper right, me - lower left, and finally Dave (Mangisoid, Hughmangis, Maaaaaangis) Mangis - lower right. Brand X Swingwing jumpsuits. Circa 1978

Shooting accuracy on the wind dummy load, Saturday, June 3, 1978, at the Carolina Sport Parachute Council Meet in Barnwell, SC. I nailed the disk on this jump, but I was so cocky trying to duplicate my feat the next morning that I ended up collapsing my canopy and breaking my wrist.