BillyVance 34 #26 August 3, 2007 Been a few years, but here's one of me jumping into Visionland's wave pool beach near Birmingham. Only now it's called Alabama Adventure. The beach was only 10 yards wide by 30 yards long and NO OUTS, unless you count dumping into the pool. Serious pucker factor! But I aced it! "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
GrabGrass 0 #27 August 3, 2007 Quote At least the military jumpers all have flag lines attached to the parachutes so when the jumper lands the flag is given the proper respect and does not touch the ground. Quote Does staining a flag with smoke like the All American Team does, count as disrespect? ~ "Pack Fast, Pull Low... and Date Your Riggers WIFE!" ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #28 August 3, 2007 Quote Quote At least the military jumpers all have flag lines attached to the parachutes so when the jumper lands the flag is given the proper respect and does not touch the ground. Does staining a flag with smoke like the All American Team does, count as disrespect? According to the US Flag Code: Quote (e) The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to permit it to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way. Maybe he hasn't read the Flag Code. I'm sure some lessons on *professional* demo jumps from airtwardo would get him straight. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwampThing 0 #29 August 3, 2007 Quote ...A buddy asked me that question this morning as I was unpacking from Oshkosh. I pulled out this pic and just said....Nope! Quote Great pic Twardo! I can see why you never get tired of it! The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #30 August 3, 2007 Quote Quote ...A buddy asked me that question this morning as I was unpacking from Oshkosh. I pulled out this pic and just said....Nope! Quote Great pic Twardo! I can see why you never get tired of it! Thanks Swampy... sorry I didn't get your message until after the show, was having problems with T-Mobile and getting my voice mail up there! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #31 August 3, 2007 Quote Quote Quote ...A buddy asked me that question this morning as I was unpacking from Oshkosh. I pulled out this pic and just said....Nope! Quote Great pic Twardo! I can see why you never get tired of it! Thanks Swampy... sorry I didn't get your message until after the show, was having problems with T-Mobile and getting my voice mail up there! Why? too much air traffic? "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
JohnMitchell 14 #32 August 3, 2007 Quote ...A buddy asked me that question this morning as I was unpacking from Oshkosh. I pulled out this pic and just said....Nope! Hey, you made the cover of the Faa's magazine. I saw it at work today and knew that had to be you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #33 August 3, 2007 Hey, you made the cover of the Faa's magazine. I saw it at work today and knew that had to be you! GULP! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #34 August 3, 2007 Quote GULP! Yeah, we're coming for you now, buddy!I'll try to grab a copy for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #35 August 3, 2007 Quote Quote GULP! Yeah, we're coming for you now, buddy! Just when I finally get off the post office wall.........a whole other bunch of OTHER Feds are lookin' fer me! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #36 August 3, 2007 So, does that flag fly any differently than the one you started with that had only 13 stars?I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #37 August 3, 2007 Quote Quote because im sure that you dont have a catcher on the ground waiting to dodge that lead weight. No we usually have about 20...and like Walt said, it's not a Flag....but you already KNEW that right? My apologies, if you do have catchers on the ground your doing alot better then almost all other demo jumpers with drop flags. As far as it not being a flag, i call BS. No matter the size or material, it still represents the U.S. When its flown at an airshow, do they not play the National Anthem? do people not stand, take off their hats and cover their hearts to pay the proper respect to colors? it IS still a flag that represents your country, your freedom, and all the people who have sacrificed for that freedom."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #38 August 3, 2007 Quote The star is as big as your head I seriously doubt that I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #39 August 3, 2007 Quote So, does that flag fly any differently than the one you started with that had only 13 stars? Ouch!! "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
Rick 67 #40 August 3, 2007 I gott agree that is some fun shiznit You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #41 August 4, 2007 Quote I gott agree that is some fun shiznit http://www.airventure.org/photos/gallery.asp?action=viewimage&categoryid=36&text=&imageid=815&box=&shownew= http://www.airventure.org/photos/gallery.asp?action=viewimage&categoryid=36&text=&imageid=816&box=&shownew= http://www.airventure.org/photos/gallery.asp?action=viewimage&categoryid=36&text=&imageid=817&box=&shownew= ...........................fun shiznit it IS! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #42 August 4, 2007 QuoteSo, does that flag fly any differently than the one you started with that had only 13 stars? The one that Betsy Ross sewed for him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #43 August 4, 2007 Quote Quote So, does that flag fly any differently than the one you started with that had only 13 stars? The one that Betsy Ross sewed for him? YAWN.......B T D T ! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #44 August 4, 2007 Very nice. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GaryRay 0 #45 August 4, 2007 i guess i gotta give my $.02, great picture. pure and simpleJewBag. www.jewbag.wordpress.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #46 August 4, 2007 Quote Quote Quote So, does that flag fly any differently than the one you started with that had only 13 stars? The one that Betsy Ross sewed for him? YAWN.......B T D T ! Look kids...a time capsule!! So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #47 August 4, 2007 Quote We salute you, Mr. American flag parachuter demo guy. Here's to you Mr. compress alot of nylon into a small container guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iceburner 0 #48 August 6, 2007 Quote Quote see, now that i've left WI, look at the plane i get to jump demos from, well one of the bi planes. Do they wing walk with that plane? That is on my want-to-do list. Do they give lessons? yes they do wingwalking and yes, i hear they do give lessons, but i'm not gonna walk out on a wing w/out a parachute Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrabGrass 0 #49 August 6, 2007 Quote Quote Quote Quote So, does that flag fly any differently than the one you started with that had only 13 stars? The one that Betsy Ross sewed for him? YAWN.......B T D T ! Look kids...a time capsule!! What's the middle one? ~ "Pack Fast, Pull Low... and Date Your Riggers WIFE!" ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDYDO 0 #50 August 6, 2007 Florence, SC 2007 May Fly. We made 3 jumps and payment was getting to fly the jet in the picture. Best paying demo I ever did !!! Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
