billvon 2,400 #26 September 24, 2009 Jump 2 went well. Base solid, helixes starting to build. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #27 September 24, 2009 Really? Go figure. Of course I agree with Bill because it dangerous to not agree with someone that is right 99% of the time....... BUT I'm going a little short based on what my spies on the ground are telling me, of course I think Bill is there......so I'm screwed! You only realize how much most people don't care about big ways till your trying to hear about one.....I thought there would be a lot of chatter about this one though. Quote Hmm. The pattern I usually see is with bigways is: First jump goes OK. A few problems. Second jump goes better. Still have a few problems; people get moved around. Third, fourth jumps decent. Around jump 5 or 6 you have the big problems. Funnelled base, wacker line popping over another one. This is partly due to people getting tired and partly due to complacency; people are getting comfortable and are not looking around as much, leaving as much buffer etc. People get cut. Then there's a big speech and the dive is rearranged. It takes a few jumps to get comfortable with the changes, and then progress gets more rapid........ Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hottamaly 1 #28 September 24, 2009 I'm a few miles away from the DZ and hear the planes once in a while. No wind at the moment so looking forward to hearing more. Skydiving gave me a reason to live I'm not afraid of what I'll miss when I die...I'm afraid of what I'll miss as I live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #29 September 24, 2009 >No wind at the moment . . . That's too bad. About 5kts of wind seems to be ideal for avoiding landing problems with large groups. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hottamaly 1 #30 September 24, 2009 I agree but better than being grounded. I hear them up again. Are you there now Bill? Skydiving gave me a reason to live I'm not afraid of what I'll miss when I die...I'm afraid of what I'll miss as I live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #31 September 24, 2009 >Are you there now Bill? Not right now; I am at work. Should be back up there in a few hours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #32 September 24, 2009 There up on number three or have done it already. Maybe the winds are gone for the eventKevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MajorDad 0 #33 September 24, 2009 Hope so. Good luck, Gals!!! Blue Ones, Major Dad CSPA D-579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #34 September 24, 2009 Jump 4 for today has landed, men are going up now. Rumor has it they'll be doing another before sunset. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,121 #35 September 25, 2009 We did another before sunset tonight. Tommorrow we should be going to 18000, and everyone has permission to take grips. We were reminded a couple of times that we have permission -- it's not a mandate yet. But no one low or impossibly out on the last attempt. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #36 September 25, 2009 Second jump today, get's the record and Bill w Will admit defeat. (well prob not) ....but to cover my "bet" this will be there "first" attempt to 18,000Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danornan 64 #37 September 25, 2009 18,000 + 1,400 above sea level means 19,400 feet and hypoxia if not very careful. That was yhought to be a problem with POPS last week on one of the last jumps. Boost up the oxygen supply, as one plane did, and hopefully none will suffer the effects.... Of course the POPs participants were slightly older, drank a lot etc.............. Good luck on the reccord!Dano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #38 September 25, 2009 Quote That was yhought to be a problem with POPS last week on one of the last jumps. Boost up the oxygen supply, as one plane did, You must be thinking of the "C" plane - the one with the very astute O2 monitor.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #39 September 25, 2009 Load 1 is getting ready to load the planes now. They are expecting a record today. Follow me on Twitter, I'll update it as soon as they get it. Also will be updating my facebook as each load lands; if you're already on my friend list, check there too (sorry, I have no time to add people there today, it's going to be way too busy in here). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LukeOliver 0 #40 September 25, 2009 All the ladies emplanes; skyvan and eight otters are taxiing. They're off to 18,000'... Everyone has permission to take up grips on this one. I'm running some video randomness from Perris if you're bored: http://YouTube.com/JFTC2009 ...I think :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #41 September 25, 2009 Quote Follow me on Twitter, I'll update it as soon as they get it. Also will be updating my facebook as each load lands; if you're already on my friend list, check there too (sorry, I have no time to add people there today, it's going to be way too busy in here). Oh I see, DZ.com comes last these days, sheesh! "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakeItHappen 15 #42 September 25, 2009 Just got back from Eloy and saw 9 planes fly over the top of my house to the east. Couple of minutes & they'll turn onto a long jumprun to the west. What's with the 'permission to dock' crap? Are we dumbing down jumpers that much now? AC formation looks great. They are about 3 min out now. .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #43 September 25, 2009 QuoteOh I see, DZ.com comes last these days, sheesh! If I could update dorkzone from my phone it might be different. But I can't and I expect the video guys will be running me ragged after the record happens so.... Twitter and maybe Facebook is all you're likely to get from me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #44 September 25, 2009 First jump done, pretty close. Pictures below. First is early morning dirt dive in the mist, next is ground shot of formation just before breakoff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalljason 0 #45 September 25, 2009 Thanks for the updates. Cool pics!! Please keep us posted. Blue Skies, Jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MajorDad 0 #46 September 25, 2009 Thanks for the update. Sending good vibes..... Blue ones, Major Dad CSPA D-579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #47 September 25, 2009 Day 5 jump 2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danornan 64 #48 September 25, 2009 NICE ! Thanks for the updates..... and you are right John! Maybe just a little more next time.....Dano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hottamaly 1 #49 September 25, 2009 I've heard at least 3 loads so far, any more news? Skydiving gave me a reason to live I'm not afraid of what I'll miss when I die...I'm afraid of what I'll miss as I live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #50 September 25, 2009 QuoteDay 5 jump 2. That looks close.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
