DALAILAMA 0 #1 June 3, 2004 Hunter Ellis from the History channels Tactical to Practical television show did his first AFF jump today with members of the Golden Knights. The jump, originally planned for yesterday, was interrupted due to bad weather. Hunter gladly changed his flight plans and waited out the high winds until today. The jump went so smoothly the instructors gave no hand and arm signals whatsoever. Immediately after the jump since time and weather were on their side the instructors offered Hunter the opportunity to jump again and without hesitation he lept at the chance. (no pun intended) The second dive went as effortless as the first for the instructors and both jumps were finished off with perfect landings. Hunter, A retired F-18 pilot and adventurist, said that it was without a doubt the most exhilarating thing he had ever done. His instructors were SFC Ken (KB) Brown and SFC Kurt Isenbarger. SGT Dave Wherley, SSG Bryan Schnell and SFC Greg Windmiller were the videographers. The next AFF student on the agenda for the Golden Knights Tandem team is former President George Bush at his library in College Station, TX on the 13th of June. This will be his 3rd AFF jump and it is in celebration of his 80th birthday. I am attempting to attach some photos, but the conspirators who invented the computers are working with the the trolls against me! Stupid technology!"Dropzone.com, where uneducated people measuring penises, has become an art form" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #2 June 3, 2004 Jumping with the GK?!?!?! Lucky F***!!!!! Jealousy has set in... 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
BlueSBDeath 2 #3 June 3, 2004 Great job!!! Glad to see KB is current again!!! Great pictures too!! ArvelBSBD...........Its all about Respect, USPA#-7062, FB-2197, Outlaw 499 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DALAILAMA 0 #4 June 3, 2004 KB and Kurt did an outstanding job. I had trouble attaching pics but I finally figured it out here are a few more."Dropzone.com, where uneducated people measuring penises, has become an art form" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #5 June 3, 2004 Nice Exit! Looks like a rockin' skydive too! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgm458 0 #6 June 3, 2004 Isn't this the guy that was on Survivor a couple of seasons back? I believe he was also a pilot for FedEx. david-------------------------------------------------- Failure to prepare is preparing to fail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DALAILAMA 0 #7 June 3, 2004 Yes thats the same person, he was a really friendly guy and pretty down to earth to talk to."Dropzone.com, where uneducated people measuring penises, has become an art form" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #8 June 3, 2004 Dude, you sure that was a Level 1? The exit looks too perfect and his arch looks great. Did he get some tunnel time prior to the jump? If not, he either gets it and/or had good instruction. I know he did a tandem with some SEALs in the past, but it looks weird with a Navy guy jumping Army equipment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #9 June 3, 2004 QuoteDude, you sure that was a Level 1? The exit looks too perfect and his arch looks great. Don't all your Level I student's exits look that pristine? 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
Shark 0 #10 June 3, 2004 QuoteQuoteDude, you sure that was a Level 1? The exit looks too perfect and his arch looks great. Don't all your Level I student's exits look that pristine? LTDIVER Yeah, but I never got any stills! ...and those that are on video are probably on Jay's Oh shit tape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #11 June 3, 2004 Great pics, Greg! Hey...maybe next time I see you, we can jump together. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shunkka 0 #12 June 3, 2004 It looks that Elliis have a GK rig they have studenst rigs too? nice pics for an european: who is this Hunter Ellis? ------------------------- "jump, have fun, pull" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DALAILAMA 0 #13 June 3, 2004 Sounds good to me, I will be looking forward to it! We did have him in the tunnel for a few minutes, but he is just the kind of guy you tell to do something once and he does it perfectly, he is a natural at everything......wait a minute I hate people like that (just kidding)"Dropzone.com, where uneducated people measuring penises, has become an art form" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #14 June 3, 2004 Those are some awesome pics! Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spatula 0 #15 June 3, 2004 Great shots!!! Is it me, or is he not wearing an alti?? Can't see one from the shots? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO33 0 #16 June 3, 2004 Was it for the show or did he just want to try it? If it was for the show when does it air?? Blue Skies Black Death Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #17 June 3, 2004 QuoteYeah, but I never got any stills! Funny... I dont even recall your L3 I did with you looking that clean..... Sorry, I had to.... -www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DALAILAMA 0 #18 June 5, 2004 Yeah, it was for the show, I don't know when it is going to air but when it does I will post the info. He was wearing an altimeter it is on his left wrist. We have 5 or 6 student rigs for our internal AFF courses we run for the team or celebrities. We have administrative personnel and aircraft crewchiefs that are not jumpers so we try and run an AFF course about two times a year to get them qualified. It is kind of a reward type tool since they are all so good at their jobs and it also helps us. When you work with and deal with skydiving every day it helps if the administrative personnel have an idea about what it is we do and what better way than to walk the walk. We produce some pretty amazing students. The last female we graduated on her level 7 she did a L-360, R-360, backloop, L-360, R-360, frontloop, tracked for 6 seconds and then still had time to get together and do two way w/ 360's"Dropzone.com, where uneducated people measuring penises, has become an art form" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #19 June 19, 2004 Dalailama, Itws great to see ya after such a long time. I think your right it was 99 in Hopkinsville when the wings came up to do a little joint training. We will be in your neck of the woods all next week, maybe we coulkd steal a bit of advice from you and your team mates too. Maybe you'll be willing to be a reference for my packet? Have a safe flight saturday.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #20 June 21, 2004 Quote Did he get some tunnel time prior to the jump Aww that tunnel stuff is over rated!Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
