ianmdrennan 2 #1 March 19, 2009 So, recently, I got the opportunity to do some pretty crazy big way flocking stuff. The dives ranged from complicated and tight, to looser formations - all focusing on proximity flying. It really highlighted, to me at least, how little time we as HP pilots spend developing these skill sets. Like most of us (swoopers), I've focused almost all of my career on....well....swooping. I'm curious to see how many people out there work on this regularly, and what the interest is in getting a few of us together to do some fun stuff so we can develop this aspect of HP piloting further I know I definitely want to improve my skills in this area. IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frost 1 #2 March 19, 2009 We do it every once in a while at the Ranch on sunset jumps. The problem is getting the people together, some are working, some want to freefly, some are just tired... but flocking is a lot of fun. And even though most of us are just ready to drink beer after a meet, we should bring back the tradition of doing a post meet flocking dive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #3 March 19, 2009 Quote we should bring back the tradition of doing a post meet flocking dive. I agree.Performance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packing_jarrett 0 #4 March 19, 2009 not much flocking... We do full blown crew. Gets exciting quick when we stack it up.Na' Cho' Cheese Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NexGenSkydiver 0 #5 March 19, 2009 I would totally be up for it. I love that kind of stuff and am not able to do enough here because of stuff like mike said. I will be at the farm friday, saturday, and prob. half the day sunday, so I vote we do at least one there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derekbox 0 #6 March 19, 2009 I flock whenever possible. Really - aside from swooping, it is one of my favorite skydiving activities. I would be all for a post meet flock. D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dharma1976 0 #7 March 19, 2009 when ever I get together with matt we tend to do one a day...with or without other pilots.... Dhttp://www.skyjunky.com CSpenceFLY - I can't believe the number of people willing to bet their life on someone else doing the right thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piahenzi 0 #8 March 19, 2009 I'm in.... provided I can participate with a 2 w/l Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 March 20, 2009 I've done a decent amount of smaller stuff, 2 to 4 way flocks. Its defiantly a great time and it gives you an opportunity to work on your body position under canopy.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #10 March 20, 2009 Quote I've done a decent amount of smaller stuff, 2 to 4 way flocks. Its defiantly a great time and it gives you an opportunity to work on your body position under canopy. yeah me too. It wasn't until the bigger stuff, though, that I realized how much I had to work on. Much more difficult when you can't just make corrections on a whim I've got the bug - definitely want to do bigger stuff Performance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eUrNiCc 0 #11 March 20, 2009 I'm down for a flock after the FLCPA meet at The Farm I haven't gotten a chance to do any flocking on the Velo yet. Egad, A BASE life defiles a bad age. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstu 0 #12 March 20, 2009 that's what annie said GW, go ahead and chime in at anytime. Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent_lead 0 #13 March 20, 2009 i try to end every weekend with a sunday sunset canopy flock jump here at the ranch...we always have a bunch of people who are down for it...-------------------------------------------- www.facebook.com/agentlead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #14 March 20, 2009 QuoteI'm curious to see how many people out there work on this regularly, and what the interest is in getting a few of us together to do some fun stuff so we can develop this aspect of HP piloting further Used to be a group of us doing it all the time down at Perris, no contact and even some light CRW. I try to get in a few here and there when I can.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbl 0 #15 March 21, 2009 I am the one in the middle. Top is a Velo 90, I was on a Velo 96, bottom one is a Velo 90. Good times! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMPattersonJr 0 #16 March 26, 2009 Quote I flock whenever possible. Really - aside from swooping, it is one of my favorite skydiving activities. I would be all for a post meet flock. D You gonna supply the rocket boosters for the rest of us to keep up with you?!?Blue SkiesBlack DeathFacebook www.PLabsInc.com www.SkydiveDeLand.com www.FlyteSkool.ws Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derekbox 0 #17 March 26, 2009 I can teach you to eat like a man. ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NexGenSkydiver 0 #18 March 26, 2009 So, are we going to try and put one together at the farm flcpa meet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #19 March 26, 2009 I'm thinking that'd be a good idea Shane Also, for anyone interested we'll be flocking at The Farm this weekend (weather permitting on Sat). Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NexGenSkydiver 0 #20 March 26, 2009 Well, I am all in and I am sure my dad and Keith will be in too. Would have to ask Jairo, but there is at least 4 or a 5 way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMPattersonJr 0 #21 March 26, 2009 Count me in, I'll weight up my 120 so I can keep up!!! (if I do not have something else by then)Blue SkiesBlack DeathFacebook www.PLabsInc.com www.SkydiveDeLand.com www.FlyteSkool.ws Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frost 1 #22 March 26, 2009 save your 1000th jump for this - we'll take pics and send them to Parachutist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NexGenSkydiver 0 #23 March 26, 2009 How did you know I wanted this to be my 1000th Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polarbear 1 #24 March 27, 2009 No way, dude! You got your picture in Parachutist this month "Holy s*** that was f***in' cold!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JGarcia 0 #25 March 27, 2009 Flock yeah... Count me in.--Jairo Low Profile, snag free helmet mount for your Sony X3000 action cam! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites