aubsmell 0 #1 April 28, 2004 I have to give a big shout out to my good friend, former roomate, skydiving buddy Justin Thornton from Mirage Systems, he won his first Swoop Comp at the Air Press Symposium at Azul Do Vento in Campinas Brazil this past weekend.... I was in fear that it would go unheralded in this hemisphere, so I have to tell him Congrats...and let you all know about it, I'm proud of him. Like a proud father whose slightly slow son finally learns to tie his shoes when the seventh grade rolls around. (no slightly slow children were hurt or insulted in the drafting of this message) -Aubrey de la Aerodyne"Those who say it cannot be done, should not interrupt those who are doing it" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolla 0 #2 April 28, 2004 Right on JT!!!! Ahhh... I remember when Justin got his first Velocity demo from PD; Aubrey (who at the time was working with me at PD) was as anxious as the father of a 16 year old blonde on a first date Time has flown, a couple Velocites have gone by, and Justin has blossomed into a fine young woman *errr, ehhem* a fine young SWOOPER, far surpassing his shoe-laced daddy (who barely dares to touch the pond in as he worries it might be wet (sorry Aubrey, had to do it )). Congrats Justin - I know we'll continue to see you on the podium - stay safe!! KollaBlue Skies Magazine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #3 April 28, 2004 CONGRATS for sure Justin......Man you are one lucky guy to travel around like you do. See ya in Deland in a few weeks. xo, D Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aubsmell 0 #4 April 28, 2004 Kolla, I'll have you know I've gotten my whole body wet numerous times....AND I learned to tie my shoelaces in the 4th grade......"Those who say it cannot be done, should not interrupt those who are doing it" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skynole 0 #5 April 28, 2004 Well he better have won considering he was swooping against Mantas and Navigators! Nah, in all seriousness congratulations Justin! Aubrey - What was the format of the comp? Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #6 April 28, 2004 Well he better have won considering he was swooping against Mantas and Navigators! You mustn't leave out the Lightnings! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cliffharris 0 #7 April 28, 2004 Nice work Justin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #8 April 28, 2004 You mean to tell me that guy jumps too? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carnauba 0 #9 April 30, 2004 QuoteYou mean to tell me that guy jumps too? You bet. He won both accuracy and distance events flying against VXs, FXs, XAOS and lots of Velos... Congratulations Justin. Carnauba - Brazil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #10 May 1, 2004 Nice goin' Justin! And thanks for the insight on Aubrey, Kolla! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #11 May 7, 2004 I have heard that many, many brain cells were lost over the course of this trip. You guys suck (in the nicest way). Chuckie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
