Krip 2 #1 November 11, 2009 Hi In response to a post in another forum I had to dig out some of my old logbooks and came across the names of some Texas DZ's and jumpers we met from almost "back in the day" Anyone remember these Texas DZ's or jumpers.? 1968-69 Elmdale Tex, Lou Sparks D-2308 1969-70 Ross Parachute Center, Coleman Tex, Paul Ross D-668 1974 VolkField, Hitchcock Tex, Illegiable D-114 or D-1114, Anna Kealing A-3965One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #2 November 11, 2009 D-114 was Dr. C. B.Anagnostis, DC, DZO of the Galveston Sky Divers. "Gus" moved the DZ from Dickenson, TX to Volks Field Hitchcock on the 9th of June, 1974. Gus died in July of 1993. Anna Keeling, A-3965, SCS 1670, was a former student of the old Houston Parachute Service, that took over the student training program for Gus. She used to jump one of those Aggie parachutes, the one with the arrow on it, so she would know the direction on canopy flight! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,116 #3 November 11, 2009 Volk Field was Doc Anagnostis's place in Hitchcock, south of Houston, and I think that Doc was D-114. He was a real legend, in all the good sense. It was the home of Galveston Skydivers for a long time. Anna Keeling was a Houston jumper in the 70's; I remember her because she had a Thunderbow, the first one I ever saw. 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
usedtajump 1 #4 November 11, 2009 I jumped at Louie Sparks DZ in the Abilene, TX area at a Memorial Day meet in 1979. Most likely the same one you mentioned according to Google Maps.The older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goldwing 0 #5 November 13, 2009 I made a bunch of jumps with Laredo Skydivers 1968-69 during my Navy days. Mike Fernandez D2104 Stuart McCurdy D1132You haven't lived until you've almost died" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #6 November 17, 2009 Quote I jumped at Louie Sparks DZ in the Abilene, TX area at a Memorial Day meet in 1979. Most likely the same one you mentioned according to Google Maps. Why am I thinking he jumped at Seagoville for a while, and also thinking Amarillo TX is where he had the DZ??? I know, I was just a kid.....but.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fastphil 0 #7 November 17, 2009 I made a jump or two with Anna Kealing at Spaceland in about '76; quite the skygoddess. Here's a pic of Doc A. (and others) at Hitchcock in late '70s or maybe 1980. Not so long ago... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 November 17, 2009 Who is that holding the bullhorn? I have an idea who it looks like...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #9 November 17, 2009 Quote Quote I jumped at Louie Sparks DZ in the Abilene, TX area at a Memorial Day meet in 1979. Most likely the same one you mentioned according to Google Maps. Why am I thinking he jumped at Seagoville for a while, and also thinking Amarillo TX is where he had the DZ??? I know, I was just a kid.....but.... It may have been Louie's son, think his name was Tony, who jumped at a few meets at S'ville. There was at one time in the early 80s, an idiot pilot that flew there for a short time named Louie but can't remember his last name.The older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,116 #10 November 17, 2009 It all depends on when that picture was actually taken. Doc went back to New England sometime in the later 70's. I'm not sure that's him in that picture. 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
Krip 2 #11 November 17, 2009 Quote I made a jump or two with Anna Kealing at Spaceland in about '76; quite the skygoddess. Here's a pic of Doc A. (and others) at Hitchcock in late '70s or maybe 1980. Not so long ago... Where was the indoor packinng area? I hear it gets hot in texas in the summertime, One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 November 17, 2009 Quote It all depends on when that picture was actually taken. Doc went back to New England sometime in the later 70's. I'm not sure that's him in that picture. Yup, that's why I'm asking.I e-mailed Doc, maybe he'll be able to identify the people in the picture.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpUpMyAss 0 #13 November 18, 2009 Looks like a young Doc Stewart to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #14 November 18, 2009 Hi Dave--Yes, that is me holding the bull horn, white t-shirt and dark ball cap. Doc "A"-D-114, without a shirt pouring a little Greek wine for the young lady! I don't recognize any one else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,116 #15 November 18, 2009 The young lady looks like Sherry Parker (later Sherry Scarborough). 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
drjump 0 #16 November 18, 2009 When the Galveston Sky Divers moved from Dickenson to Hitchcock there was an uncompleted hanger complex on the field. More like a concrete slab pole barn, with a tin roof. A lot of the jumpers used to pack in the shade on that slab. Rough on the knees, but a lot better than grass spurs and hot Texas sun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 November 19, 2009 Quote Hi Dave--Yes, that is me holding the bull horn, white t-shirt and dark ball cap Same posture, similar glasses and you still wear your hats that way. I was just thrown off because of how young you looked.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #18 November 20, 2009 Yep---29 years and about 30 pounds!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patworks 5 #19 December 23, 2009 In 1960-1962 the Houston Parachute Club was loacted at the BeeLine Airport and run by Ed Fitch, I-11, Clyde Jacks, D-42 and others. The HPC bosted 130 members at the time.Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drjump 0 #20 December 24, 2009 Pat--Do you remember where the BeeLine airpory was located? Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patworks 5 #21 December 25, 2009 BeeLine was located out where the Houston Intl. Airport now squats. I think Hershel Lee was president of the HPC. Silk canopies weren''t uncommon. They glow like mother of pearl in the sun.Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #22 January 3, 2010 QuotePat--Do you remember where the BeeLine airport was located? Got me curious too. Found this: http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?showtopic=12159&mode=threaded See message #17. Related, and very cool, web site: "Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields" http://www.airfields-freeman.com/TX/Airfields_TX_Houston_SE.htm This site covers the old Spaceland airport, and its demise to a housing development. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #23 January 3, 2010 http://www.airfields-freeman.com/TX/Airfields_TX_Dallas_N.htm The main hanger from the Plano airport were relocated to Whitewright to make the SD Dallas structure. That's a very neat piece of trivia!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #24 January 4, 2010 Quote http://www.airfields-freeman.com/TX/Airfields_TX_Dallas_N.htm The main hanger from the Plano airport were relocated to Whitewright to make the SD Dallas structure. That's a very neat piece of trivia! Yep, and I helped move it to Whitewright, erect it, frame out and finish the inside of it.Usedtajump AKA Jerry FeltsThe older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
