crutch 0 #1 January 3, 2005 Attached are some pictures from the Gator Bowl yesterday. The Art of Skydiving Team performed during the pre-game. Thanks to Joyce Smith for the pictures, taken with her new Christmas present!blue skies, art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 January 3, 2005 NICE! How does someone besides the GKs get permission to do a tandem demo jump?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #3 January 3, 2005 Very nice. Looks like they did a great job. Doing a stadium jump isn't easy, then throw in doing a Tandem. Damn, I'd have left a mess in my pants if I was the passenger on that ride.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #4 January 3, 2005 i'd probably kill myself under those big ass canopies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crutch 0 #5 January 3, 2005 Dave, you just have to ask permission....# 5 for me!blue skies, art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 January 3, 2005 Quote Dave, you just have to ask permission....# 5 for me! Huh, really? I thought it was prohibited by the manufacture...or atleast it is with RWS, right?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crutch 0 #7 January 3, 2005 I guess I must just ask the right people....actually some of the people at RWS have helped me go through the right channels. Some more pics..blue skies, art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 January 3, 2005 Ok, cool. I was just curious. I have to hand it to you, there's no way in hell I'd want to put a tandem into a stadium.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #9 January 3, 2005 QuoteOk, cool. I was just curious. I have to hand it to you, there's no way in hell I'd want to put a tandem into a stadium. That's nothing, Dave, he's also done tandems with a guy in the Jaguars mascot costume -- you know that has to be just a wee bit unstable. Art's a real pro, my hat's off to you, sir. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crutch 0 #10 January 3, 2005 Yeah, this was the first time I jumped into the stadium without the mascot in front of me. It was kinda odd being able to see where I was going!blue skies, art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #11 January 3, 2005 Ack.. Wires! Nice job avoiding them and putting it down on target, safely Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #12 January 3, 2005 Quotei'd probably kill myself under those big ass canopies! Big ass canopies into stadiums will save your ass R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #13 January 3, 2005 Quotethe first time I jumped into the stadium without the mascot in front of me. As always, nice job, Art. BTW, who was in front of you?Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crutch 0 #14 January 3, 2005 Carolyn, and I didn't let her have the toggles...a much braver person than me! I could never ride with someone into the stadium!blue skies, art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #15 January 3, 2005 As someone who still has his tandem cherry intact, I have to agree with you. Even Mighty Dawg couldn't talk me into a tandem...and he's smooth.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #16 January 3, 2005 QuoteHow does someone besides the GKs get permission to do a tandem demo jump? I know one way in which you wouldn't need permision from any regulatory body (unless you considered the manufacturer to be one). Just make sure both jumpers are qualified to do the jump (i.e. PRO rated) That's what we did at my old DZ's 4th of July Demo......---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crutch 0 #17 January 3, 2005 QuoteJust make sure both jumpers are qualified to do the jump (i.e. PRO rated) Actually, as long as it is not into a stadium this is true. Otherwise you have to apply for a waiver throught the USPA board. BSR 2-1.J.5 Tandem jumps into stadiums are prohibitedblue skies, art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #18 January 3, 2005 My bad.....just found that reading the BSR portion of the SIMs.....had only looked at the exhibition jumps section...... Thanks! (of course it is a BSR, not an FAR)---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #19 January 3, 2005 Really nice! It's a shame the SEC (SouthEastern Conference) doesn't allow demo jumps into games anymore. I noticed the band huddled off to the side of the field as the jumpers were coming in. Sure wish I had that benefit on my last demo. Coming in, the damn band had taken up 1/4 of the field and were playing the national anthem, while a buddy and I were coming in simultaneously (planned) on opposite sides. Problem was, the band was on MY side of the field. So rather than come in at the same time, I rode my brakes so my buddy could go in himself a few seconds ahead of me, and then I came in through my side, but had to angle toward the center, and still came to a stop 10 feet away from the dance team girls. To their credit, none of them flinched. I still thanked my ground crew for getting as much of the field open as he could, cuz the band leader was being a prick. Blue Skies Billy"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
Mightydog 0 #20 January 3, 2005 Ah come on Hollywood. "Semper Paratus" ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crutch 0 #21 January 3, 2005 Bob, I don't blame you, I don't ride either!blue skies, art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #22 January 3, 2005 Liebnitz, Newton, and Dirty Harry all said it, "A man has got to know his limits!"Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #23 January 4, 2005 Really nice job to you and the rest of the gang, Art. Was wondering how everything was going to come together, but man oh man, everything went off really, really well. It was funny to hear one side of the stadium roaring when Scott said over the PA "Now entering the stadium is Ronnie Smith, wearing and flying the colors of Florida State"... and then to hear the other side roaring when Jeff came in with WVa's colors. Once again, my hat's off. Well done. Cheers - Bobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #24 January 4, 2005 ooh! I have a wachovia account. maybe they'll give me some gear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crutch 0 #25 January 4, 2005 They didn't give me free checking or an interest free loan, just a big ole tandem canopy with their name on it!blue skies, art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
