billvon 2,406 #1 September 17, 2009 Some pictures from the weekend: AFF student does the 'standard' AFF exit AFF student is sure he has to do SOMETHING but forgets what He remembers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #2 September 17, 2009 Nice pics. Did he pass or fail that level for needing the "pull" signal?Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,406 #3 September 17, 2009 Mark and Darryld loads, including the scary landing area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,406 #4 September 17, 2009 And finally a few of the amazing Ilse: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #5 September 17, 2009 QuoteMark and Darryld loads, including the scary landing area. I love the lead otter pic and that landing area is scary as hell to me!!Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #6 September 17, 2009 Who makes the two-piece RW suits? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #7 September 17, 2009 Quote Who makes the two-piece RW suits? People with hook knives! Seriously, I saw then first at the Espace Boogie in 2000. Its true what they say: fashions hit Europe 5 to 10 years before they hit the US! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #8 September 17, 2009 Whoever it is on the left side of the landing area is A. landing in the wrong direction and B. fuckin it up.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cutaway68 4 #9 September 17, 2009 QuoteWhoever it is on the left side of the landing area is A. landing in the wrong direction and B. fuckin it up. ??? Looks to me like they are probably on their cross wind leg and still have a little alt. (no shadow). Don't Pull Low... Unless You ARE!!! The pessimist says, "It can't get any worse than this." The optimist says, "Sure, it can." Be fun, have safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #10 September 17, 2009 Man, that landing area does look scary. Who is the girl in pink sitting on the bench??? "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #11 September 17, 2009 Very cool. Is it safe to assume you are not jumping Bolas's camera set-up? I never went to Perris, is there an alternate landing area?You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #12 September 17, 2009 Dude, your reserve pin cover is open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iambeav2 0 #13 September 17, 2009 They're called Bootie Bottoms made by the same people who make Windline suits. I run a Cessna DZ and they sent me some information on ordering them and I think Imma do it. Anybody want a PM w/ the details?...it's not the fact that you don't appreciate what you have until it's gone...it's the fact that you don't appreciate what you have until someone appreciates it for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #14 September 17, 2009 Aw, I wish it was still t-shirt-at-altitude weather over here! Ilse5.jpg - is that a first generation Dytter? Haven't seen one of those in years! bigway2.jpg - might just be one of those unfortunate 'caught in passing' shots, but it looks like someone (top centre) has serious grip fixation! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #15 September 17, 2009 I belive thats Rosa (vanillaskygirl).... smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #16 September 17, 2009 Quote I belive thats Rosa (vanillaskygirl).... I'm pretty sure that's exactly right. Did the evil organizers put you front float Rosa? Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #17 September 17, 2009 QuoteWho makes the two-piece RW suits? I know Tony Suits offers them. My old DZO had a set. One pair of pants with two different tops - a camera wing set-up and a regular RW set-up."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,406 #18 September 17, 2009 > Is it safe to assume you are not jumping Bolas's camera set-up? I don't know what his camera setup is but it's pretty safe to assume I'm not using it! I'm using a Flattop Pro with a Sony HC1 and a Canon XTi with a 10-22 lens. > I never went to Perris, is there an alternate landing area? Yep. Everything not-grass is an alternate landing area. Has to be at least 100 acres. (Look at the picture AFF_pull to see the rest of it.) It's dirt but it's plowed regularly so it's relatively soft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #19 September 17, 2009 Bolas' camera set-up was hysterical. It was one of those disposable types that he strapped to the front of his protec helmet, and actually jumped with it, having to click the pictures manually. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,406 #20 September 17, 2009 >Who is the girl in pink sitting on the bench? Rosa and Mikel are behind her, Rosa is in pink. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #21 September 17, 2009 Quote Bolas' camera set-up was hysterical. It was one of those disposable types that he strapped to the front of his protec helmet, and actually jumped with it, having to click the pictures manually. This picture was taken with a small digital camera attached to a helmet, and triggered manually. (not by me, mind you!)Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #22 September 18, 2009 Quote Quote I belive thats Rosa (vanillaskygirl).... I'm pretty sure that's exactly right. Yes, that's me! In the Bigway1, I am the pink suit at 5 o'clock, between black & blue suits, and in Bigway2, I'm pink suit next to blue & pink at almost 7 o'clock. Quote Did the evil organizers put you front float Rosa? Haha, no...I was second float this time. The lovely Ilse, who was sitting on the floor of the plane, was front float. Us ladies in pink were practicing our exits/slots in the formation, before JFTC begins on Monday. Everyone in the area should come watch the bigways in Perris Valley happening from now (POPS) until the following Sunday (27th), which concludes JFTC and the Men's World Record attempts. It's going to be a very fun week! Thank you for posting the photos, Bill. They look great. See you soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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