efs4ever 3 #1 May 9, 2006 Happened across some stuff from Big D in 82. Bobby Coker was an original AFF instructor. He still is. Here he is with a very early student at the Decatur, Texas DZ. There's a round in that rig. Some SL students and exits Regina and Tadgett Browning. Saw Regina at the McBoogie in Gainesville last year. Anyone remember why we called Mr. Browning "Towbar?" ________________Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #2 May 9, 2006 Those students with Bobby in the first picture look like Bobby Potter and Bryce Willing but who knows, their names are probably lost to history. Didn't Tadgett take off with the tow bar still attached to the aircraft?The older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #3 May 10, 2006 QuoteDidn't Tadgett take off with the tow bar still attached to the aircraft? Yep. Clanging the prop of the 206. Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallfast69 2 #4 May 10, 2006 Well, I was kinda hoping to see my smiling face in some of those pictures I was actually thinking about Regina the other day...what a cutie she was. Larry Portman put me out on my last 5 sec delay. It was really a 10 or 12 sec, but he took me to 5000 so I could have plenty of time. Him taking me that high and allowing me the peace of mind to concentrate on my body position was just what the doctor ordered for my stability issues. One other thing was that he taught me the "relaxed" frog position instead of the big hard arch. It was the first time I felt in total control from exit to opening...I was really a skydiver after that jump. Wow Russell...your right, time sure does fly.... Jon ps...any chance you can plan a trip to Temple? It's a great DZ and the PAC is real sweet. Sure would be nice to see you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #5 May 10, 2006 Great photos, but when was Larry ever that skinny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #6 May 10, 2006 QuoteGreat photos, but when was Larry ever that skinny? Uh, bout the same time I was. __________________Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #7 May 10, 2006 Doc, last time I saw Larry, he'd trimmed down pretty good. I'm going to Dallas tomorrow and plan on dropping in at his DZ in Caddo Mills on Sasturday to say hi. I'll give you a report on him when I return.The older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #8 May 10, 2006 QuoteWell, I was kinda hoping to see my smiling face in some of those pictures Keep diggin' Uh, let's see Jon. I think I have some "tower" shots from Decatur. I'll try to get to Temple soon. Actually, I stopped by there last week. Wendy was the only one around. It was during the week, though. _________________Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #9 May 10, 2006 Russ, speaking of Decatur, do you remember the day we spent at "Bluebonnet"?The older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #10 May 10, 2006 QuoteRuss, speaking of Decatur, do you remember the day we spent at "Bluebonnet"? Of course I do. I didn't see your shiny, uh, "face," in any of the shots. I'm still to shy to pose ALL of my stuff. Check your mail. _________________Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #11 May 10, 2006 I did and thanks soooooo much. I belive that's the night we got QUITE A FEW jumpers and a pilot in the 182 for night jumps and everybody lived.The older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallfast69 2 #12 May 10, 2006 QuoteUh, let's see Jon. I think I have some "tower" shots from Decatur. I'm all about em...post away I don't think think we ever did anything to be ashamed of, did we??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallfast69 2 #13 May 10, 2006 QuoteGreat photos, but when was Larry ever that skinny? I was kinda wondering the same thing! There was a reason he jumped that ballon suit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #14 May 11, 2006 Quoteon my last 5 sec delay.......It was really a 10 or 12 sec,......was just what the doctor ordered for my stability issues. When you think about it, the 5 sec. delay was the hardest jump in static line training. Just enough time to get in trouble but not enough speed to get out of it. I hated them.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #15 May 11, 2006 QuoteQuoteon my last 5 sec delay.......It was really a 10 or 12 sec,......was just what the doctor ordered for my stability issues. When you think about it, the 5 sec. delay was the hardest jump in static line training. Just enough time to get in trouble but not enough speed to get out of it. I hated them. Forest McBride fixed my problem by taking me to 7,500 feet, telling me to hang off the strut, let go and arch. I ended up doing a good solid 10 and backed a PC up a mile or so to the peas. (All the while telling me he smelled "bone marrow".)Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallfast69 2 #16 May 11, 2006 QuoteWhen you think about it, the 5 sec. delay was the hardest jump in static line training. Just enough time to get in trouble but not enough speed to get out of it. I hated them. I couldn't agree more...I had decided to go back to the static line if I couldn't get my stability problems fixed on this jump. I got real tired of seeing lines and fabric deploying all over my body before opening Oh, I almost forgot the part about how it was scaring the shit out of me, too! Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #17 May 12, 2006 QuoteI had decided to go back to the static line if I couldn't get my stability problems fixed on this jump. On my first 5 sec. I did a complete barrel roll before pulling. (seated out of a 206) I remember thinking “why is the airplane flying around me”.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
