pidge 0 #26 April 27, 2007 Another one of the good ones.....Fly free brother, fly with me...... rip good buddy 'Don't let your ambitions get mixed up with your capabilites' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raym666 0 #27 April 27, 2007 Condolences to his family and crew! Sucks... ray BASE #578 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
321Cya 0 #28 April 27, 2007 A sad day...Fly free bro. J. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crimpfiend 0 #29 April 28, 2007 RIP & fly free Obi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waldschrat 0 #30 April 29, 2007 what could i add on...all is afored said...i realy dont know dont know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pgpilot 0 #31 May 1, 2007 Just to clear things up: Stefan Oberlander died during a wingsuit jump from a paraglider on the island of El Hierro on April 22. I was with him at the time. His plan was to jump from the paraglider and fly his wingsuit over a small hill above the normal landing area. He got his suit flying as normal within a couple of seconds, but after making a turn towards the hill to set up for the pass he didn't have enough altitude to clear the hill safely. He deployed early, and had line stretch and probably 65% canopy inflation before 'landing'. We were at the scene within minutes and he was in a rescue helicopter within about an hour, but died of internal bleeding a few hours later. I'm going to be off of email for a few weeks but there were 2 other jumpers there who read this forum occasionally and may be able to answer more questions if there are any. Stefan was a very skilled jumper and an amazing athlete in general, and he will be sorely missed! His flight will be long. -Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
460 0 #32 May 1, 2007 i cannot how painful that was. Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #33 May 1, 2007 fly free brother my condolance to family and freinds Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
georgechurchill 0 #34 May 2, 2007 Very sorry to hear this, he was a really great guy and i will miss him. Very sad. Georgehttp://georgechurchill.blogspot.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyTwoCents 0 #35 May 2, 2007 Quote...set up for the pass he didn't have enough altitude to clear the hill safely. www.proximityflyingfatalities.info anyone? I think we're in the low tens right now. This sucks, Obi struck me as a super smart and low key guy. I was looking forward to meeting him some day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinhawxhurst 0 #36 May 7, 2007 Not much more to say he will be missed. Stefan was the reason I started jumping. fly free my man love ya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eisprinz 0 #37 June 3, 2007 A true hero, got me to love the medium and the skies, condolences to his family and friends Fly free "Obi" and smoothe air - always Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
