cpoxon 0 #1 July 26, 2004 Fordy, Andy Scott and myself had a nice 3-way sunset jump from a Bell Jet Ranger last night. Attached are some snaps. Nice 60 seconds+ from 7000 feet down to 3000 and tracking right over the top of the dz from some good visuals for those on the ground who weren't in the bar! What is really nice apart from the chopper, the view, the sunset and the fun is that the jumps are organised by a local club outside of the boogie, and with the mass Hercules drops finished for the days and very few canopies in the air, swooping is allowed :-D See the attached photos. Thanks to Per for agreeing to get off with us to keep the balance right for the pilot! 406 is Mr Ford doing a cheeky little flyby whilst I'm under canopy (0.3x lens) and 408 is him looking rather pleased with himself afterwards. We are now jumping again after a weather hold, and for those of you who are wondering when I'm going to shut up and jump, I'm on load 34 in about an hour and a half!Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #2 July 26, 2004 Nice one. What the hell is up with that very-busy face shield on the one guy? Ugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #3 July 26, 2004 QuoteNice one. What the hell is up with that very-busy face shield on the one guy? Ugh. I was thinking the same thing. Must be a challenge to see out of all that at times. My question is "why?""It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #4 July 26, 2004 Guys name is Andy, and he can keep formation like a Blue Angel despite the completely out of proportion dedication to his sponsors. Admit it. You'd wear the goofy shield if you could be here MonoUno, several people have asked me with trepidation what a Skymonkey is, and that they have heard of them. I tell them that I could enlighten them, but then I'd have to kill them. When they hear my accent they think I mean it. Vierd. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #5 July 26, 2004 Very cool pics, Craig. Some day I'll be at that level. QuoteNice 60 seconds+ from 7000 feet down to 3000 OK, now I don't feel so bad. I've been getting 65-70 seconds from 10,000 to 5000, give or take, in a Classic 1. Just seeing those pics, wow, gotta get more air time in! Thanks!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #6 July 26, 2004 QuoteGuys name is Andy, and he can keep formation like a Blue Angel despite the completely out of proportion dedication to his sponsors.Quote I flew with fordy earlier this year here in Perris I would have teased him more over that helmet than his porkchops had he been sporting it then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Fordy 0 #7 July 27, 2004 It's no different than a ringsight on a camera helmet, it's so close to your face you don't really see it... and in photo's it makes a great flying advert.. will see if poxon the computer geek will help me get some pic's of the 17 way we flew this morning... beautiful. Fordy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 3 #8 July 27, 2004 Fordy, I thought you were still on active duty; what up with the chops? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kimgriffin 0 #9 July 27, 2004 Hey Andy and Craig! Shit, so bummed I'm missing Herc Boogie this year. It's great seeing everyone's posts and pics - thank you! ~Kim Griffin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Deuce 1 #10 July 27, 2004 Monkey, Andy lent the helmet to his buddy Andy, who's wearing all the adverts. He flies wing on me on my right when I'm rabbit, which is all I'm good for with this astounding crew. Fordy got out of the RAF ealier this year and is doing the full time rigging-video god-skydiver thing. He still has the Kirk-chops thing going. The other Andy don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
Fordy 0 #7 July 27, 2004 It's no different than a ringsight on a camera helmet, it's so close to your face you don't really see it... and in photo's it makes a great flying advert.. will see if poxon the computer geek will help me get some pic's of the 17 way we flew this morning... beautiful. Fordy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #8 July 27, 2004 Fordy, I thought you were still on active duty; what up with the chops? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimgriffin 0 #9 July 27, 2004 Hey Andy and Craig! Shit, so bummed I'm missing Herc Boogie this year. It's great seeing everyone's posts and pics - thank you! ~Kim Griffin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #10 July 27, 2004 Monkey, Andy lent the helmet to his buddy Andy, who's wearing all the adverts. He flies wing on me on my right when I'm rabbit, which is all I'm good for with this astounding crew. Fordy got out of the RAF ealier this year and is doing the full time rigging-video god-skydiver thing. He still has the Kirk-chops thing going. The other Andy don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
