Ripi 0 #51 January 30, 2003 Quote Patric de Gayardon The greatest skydiver ever. Yes! When I read the title of this thread that was the name that came up right away. Then I read all the posts and realized no-one was thinking outside the US. Besides there's a big difference between "most seen" and "most famous". People from all over the world -both skydivers and whuffos- have seen Patrick on his board over the Alps or base jumping in the Sotano de las Golondrinas or with his wingsuit over the Grand Canyon, and do know his name and who he was. That is "being famous" to me. And yes he was the greatest so far. Blue skies, astroboy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralu 0 #52 February 18, 2003 For me, the most famous and the model is Smaranda Braescu, a women that was called "Queen of heights" and that was a pioneer of skydiving. I hope I'm not boring...If you want to know more about her, there is an article at this link: www.airclub.rdsnet.ro/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=75 what would be a woman without her dreams.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andybr6 0 #53 February 20, 2003 I would probably have to say Patric de Gayardon becasue i am new to skydiving and i think thats the first famous skydiver i ever heard about. Also my non-skydiving friend from italy had heard about him apparently he is lot better known in France/Italy. Also what about Adrian Nicholas, in the UK he has been on several tv programmes with his wing suit and Da VInci's parachute. A ------------------------------------------------ "All men can fly, but sadly, only in one direction" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kinaa 0 #54 February 20, 2003 QuoteFor me, the most famous and the model is Smaranda Braescu, a women that was called "Queen of heights" and that was a pioneer of skydiving. I hope I'm not boring... If you want to know more about her, there is an article at this link: www.airclub.rdsnet.ro/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=75 You are not boring. I did read the article. She did pretty amazing stuff for that age. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #55 February 22, 2003 If one skydive counts, I would have to say Bush Sr, just because he is probably known more all over the world (even if they don't know he jumped) than any of those other celebrity jumpers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colmurph 0 #56 February 24, 2003 I'm dating myself but, when I was active in the sport we had Jaques Istel (D-1) Steve Snyder (D-5) Jim Arender (D-13) Dick Fortenberry (D-18) Loy Brydon (D-38) Arender was famous as the "Camel Kid" and Dick Fortenberry was famous for winning the 1962 Word Championship. I've jumped with all of them and served in the Army with Fortenberry when he was a CWO-2 chopper pilot and Loy Brydon when he was CSM of 5th SFG. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #57 March 2, 2003 QuoteOk, who's the most famous skydiver ever??? Not to us skydivers, but to the general public... Most famous person to skydive, or personmost famous because of their skydiving? I'd have to go with former US President Bush for the first part ... Patrick for the second. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 3 #58 March 2, 2003 Quotewhen I was active in the sport we had Jaques Istel (D-1) Err... Lew Sanborn (still active) is D1. JAI is D2. HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #59 April 22, 2003 I'm gonna say "Wally Gubbins" there I said it..hahahahah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #60 April 24, 2003 QuoteI'm gonna say "Wally Gubbins" there I said it..hahahahah R.I.P. Pete Reynolds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indigoSkye 0 #61 May 23, 2003 Ach, wanneer je in Nederlandse spreekt... verzwak ik. Helaas, ben ik te oud voor je. Mijn andere held is Arie Luyendyk; alstublieft, te geven hem één kus, voor me. --Dag, vriendje... kusJe van die oud Hemel-Hagedis (SkyLizard) Vijftigste verjaardag, volgende week... en gepensioneerd maar niet dood. "Ah but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now." --Bob Dylan Perfect speed is being there at the goat roast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #62 June 12, 2003 Saw an ad in an old skydiving magazine (L&B and cypres) congratulating Patrick on breaking the altitude record without oxygen. Did a quick search and found this post by Mads Larsen confirming the record. The more I find out about the man the more in awe I am - truly one of the greatest ever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #63 June 13, 2003 QuoteAch, wanneer je in Nederlandse spreekt... verzwak ik. Helaas, ben ik te oud voor je. Mijn andere held is Arie Luyendyk; alstublieft, te geven hem één kus, voor me. --Dag, vriendje... kusJe van die oud Hemel-Hagedis (SkyLizard) Vijftigste verjaardag, volgende week... en gepensioneerd maar niet dood. ??? What the heck is THAT mess !!! Ohhh....Man.... I musta got out over the wrong planet again! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #64 June 15, 2003 A rough translation : Oh, when you speak in Dutch I get weak. Unfortunately I am too old for you. My other hero is Arie Luyendyk, please give him a kiss from me. From the old skyLizard. Fiftieth birthday next week... and pensioned off but not dead yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #65 June 15, 2003 QuoteA rough translation : Oh, when you speak in Dutch I get weak. Unfortunately I am too old for you. My other hero is Arie Luyendyk, please give him a kiss from me. From the old skyLizard. Fiftieth birthday next week... and pensioned off but not dead yet. I had to ask.. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indigoSkye 0 #66 July 10, 2003 It is the world's worst Dutch, Twardo. good thing I speak english, Huh?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #67 July 13, 2003 QuoteIt is the world's worst Dutch, Twardo. good thing I speak english, Huh?? You Do !? The 'AirTwardo' crew is headed to Holland for a week in August... Maybe I should memorize that quote, see if I kin git luckie! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fogg 0 #68 July 16, 2003 Prince Charles,but a dope on a rope Fogg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #69 July 18, 2003 Prince Charles did make a jump. He likely had a perfectly packed main, a perfectly packed reserve, and if they both happen to fail, he could have fluttered down to earth with his ears Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #70 August 8, 2003 QuoteHow about Felix "God of the Skies" Baumgartner? You stole my comment! And several months ago too! I'm sure Felix is the most famous skydiver/hang-glider at the moment... And there's no distinction between famous and infamous either, remember: "All publicity is good publicity". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guru312 0 #71 September 3, 2003 I don't know who the most famous skydiver is but in 30 years no has attempted to break *My Record* for number of parachuting night pukes. http://AICommand.com/PukeDuke.htm Bernie Sayers/// Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkR 0 #72 September 4, 2003 QuoteHow about Felix "God of the Skies" Baumgartner? Yesssss... and he's Austrian, just like me. »Somewhere between the lies and truths borderlines get shady. Somewhere between the yesses and nos you can find the maybe.« Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 0 #73 December 4, 2004 QuoteOkay...got the scans of Little Annie Fanny featuring Macho Mitch. Who wants 'em? Send me an email or PM. -P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #74 December 4, 2004 WOW! I remember that!Anybody have any old Playboys with the "Pushed To The Edge" series... Where the writer did several different sports like racing cars, cliff diving and sky diving?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craichead 0 #75 December 14, 2004 Quote Anybody have any old Playboys with the "Pushed To The Edge" series... Where the writer did several different sports like racing cars, cliff diving and sky diving?! I don't have them myself...but the Chicago Historical Society certainly does! I made a photocopy of the skydiving article, but I can't remember where I put it. It was a neat series, though...I'll see if I can find the dates of the articles again. _Pm__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
