itllclear 1 #1 July 5, 2006 Checked NOTAM's this morning. Only 3 in the L.A. area. I remember 1 year I flew 4 myself, missed out on a bunch of others for which there were NOTAMs. Probably a couple I missed, and I made one on Sunday, but seems like a real decrease. What's going on?"Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #2 July 5, 2006 Was expecting a demo at the College (Bakersfield) tonight, my girlfriend told me they didnt have one last year either, I thought it was an every year thing dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #3 July 5, 2006 They all went to the 5th. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #4 July 5, 2006 Don't know about LA, but our Redlands one went off without a hitch. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itllclear 1 #5 July 5, 2006 QuoteDon't know about LA, but our Redlands one went off without a hitch That was one of the 3 I saw."Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #6 July 5, 2006 I did two this weekend in the Chicago area. I carried the flag both times. What a rush! _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loudtom 5 #7 July 5, 2006 I did 6 and we did a total of 7 demo's during the day in the Quad City area for the Quad City Demonstration Team. The last one at dusk with fireworks all around us landing on a golf course. One of the best 4th of July's I will ever have. Tight landing areas with ball field lights all around, dogs running after the first to land, and the crowds going wild all day. Well not wild but pretty enthusiastic... Used smoke and flares and streamers. Didn't get to carry the flag yet though Andy...maybe next year!! Thanks to all the people at QC Skydiving for inviting me to play. yotom #90 #54 #08 and now #5 with a Bronze :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #8 July 5, 2006 ours was canceled because we couldn't get a pilot MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superfletch 1 #9 July 5, 2006 Well... I did two over the weekend. Hee's a photo of one I did over Springfield National Airport in Springfield, MO. I took the photo. Bryan Wolford, DZO is the one hamming it up for the camera. Brad Henson and Steve Eggers round out the round. :) Gary "Superfletch" Fletcher D-26145; USPA Coach, IAD/I, AFF/I Videographer/Photographer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #10 July 5, 2006 QuoteWell... I did two over the weekend. Hee's a photo of one I did over Springfield National Airport in Springfield, MO. I took the photo. Bryan Wolford, DZO is the one hamming it up for the camera. Brad Henson and Steve Eggers round out the round. :) Lookin down, it seems like a HUGE event you guys are jumping into! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superfletch 1 #11 July 5, 2006 I believe they said there were 70,000 people. However, I didn't count them. Gary "Superfletch" Fletcher D-26145; USPA Coach, IAD/I, AFF/I Videographer/Photographer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #12 July 5, 2006 QuoteI believe they said there were 70,000 people. However, I didn't count them. *** Slacker! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skymonkey13 0 #13 July 5, 2006 What is the link where you check the NOTAM's? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #14 July 5, 2006 I helped on ground crew at one yesterday! Went off without a hitch too. CReW Skies,"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itllclear 1 #15 July 6, 2006 QuoteWhat is the link where you check the NOTAM's? https://pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/geo/radiusForm.html"Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #16 July 6, 2006 I dunno, but we made one in OK steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitysucks 0 #17 July 6, 2006 Our club did two... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airman1270 0 #18 July 6, 2006 Made my second demo Sunday evening at a large church in Griffin, GA. Police estimated the crowd at about 36,000. The landing area was roped off on the shore of a large pond. During an earlier visit, we noted that there were many outs, but I failed to understand that most of these "outs" would be crowded with people. Under canopy, the target looked much smaller than it did while we were on site earlier in the day. Made one spiral too many, trying to get further below the organizer as he brought in the flag. Turned toward the target, sure I'd get close but afraid I'd have to land at the water's edge and get a bit wet. However, I nailed the "X". This demo stuff is fun! A few hours earlier I jumped my W'hog/Strato Cloud at Thomaston. Still trying to figure out how to flare it. Did better than last time, but no stand-up. This thing flies like a real fast round. Love the look on the other jumpers' faces. Cheers, Jon S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #19 July 7, 2006 QuoteDuring an earlier visit, we noted that there were many outs, but I failed to understand that most of these "outs" would be crowded with people. Great. And people wonder why the Pro Rating was created.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freelyflyn71 0 #20 July 7, 2006 I hear there was an interesting rodeo demo in Georgia somewhere...a video involving a perfect accuracy landing followed by an appendage in a cow's ass...but you didn't hear it from me... The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchyDiver 0 #21 July 7, 2006 One was done at Great Meadow in NoVA. Organized by the USPA. Crowd was estimated around 20,000 Hispas Brothers President HISPA #2, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airman1270 0 #22 July 7, 2006 QuoteQuoteDuring an earlier visit, we noted that there were many outs, but I failed to understand that most of these "outs" would be crowded with people. Great. And people wonder why the Pro Rating was created. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Hee hee... Did I mention the perfect landing, right on target? C'mon, I knew there'd be a crowd but I didn't know how big it would be. How would holding a PRO have helped? By the way, I don't oppose the concept of the PRO. Tell me how many good landings I must make, and how close to the target I must land. If I can do it, I get the rating, right? Cheers, Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #23 July 7, 2006 C. Experience and ability Back to Section 7-1 1. Open Field and Level 1, as defined by USPA and accepted by the FAA (all of the following): a. USPA C license or higher b. minimum 200 jumps c. 50 jumps within the past 12 months d. five jumps within the previous 60 days using the samd model and size canopy to be used on the demonstration jump 2. Level 2 and Stadium, as defined by USPA and accepted by the FAA (all of the following): a. hold the USPA PRO rating (required by the BSRs) b. 50 jumps within the past 12 months c. five jumps within the previous 60 days using the samd model and size canopy to be used on the demonstration jump Since you average only 35 jumps a year you may not qualify for a demo even with a Pro Rating.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #24 July 7, 2006 There was a Demo at the Temple Town Lake celebration in Tempe, Arizona. Thay landed on the Mill Ave Bridge. Anyone know who did the jumps? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airman1270 0 #25 July 8, 2006 ...50 jumps within the past 12 months... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ This is the sort of thing that would really hamper my style. It's been nearly a dozen years since I made 50 jumps in a 12-month period. Last year was really slow, with about 15 jumps following a four-month layoff. After another two months off, I made five jumps in a single weekend. Five weeks later I did my first demo, landing about 20' from target center. Six weeks and a few jumps later I made two more, including last week's demo. No matter how many/few jumps I've ever made in a given time frame, I've always had good accuracy skills. Thanks be to God and those T-10 student jumps. I believe we'd see less demand for "canopy piloting" instruction if we trained students on rounds. I will begin holding my breath right about............................NOW. Cheers, Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
