Brothers Gray - Wingsuit Season Opener - Skydive Orange April 5 & 6

[weegegirl 2]

Ummmmm, like hello??? Of course I will be there! I have retired from flying student video, so you know I'll have a wingsuit on that weekend! Please add me to the cool people list. Thanks and all the love to my gorgeous little rays of sunshine!

[skyjumpsteve 0]

Lurch, I may have a Cypres and/or rig for you to borrow. I will check with Don and see what the 411 is with my second rig. One of my Cypres' had a problem in Puerto Rico and I brought it to the shop. It may be fixed by the Orange boogie or I may have a loaner.

You should put some beans aside for an AAD...if you didn't know Pepperell now requires AAD's with the exception of "D" license holders. However, any instructors (including Wingsuit) are required to have one.

[ScottGray 0]

Updated list:
1. Scott Gray
2. Chris Gray
3. Jeff Neblekopf (Heffro1) Z-Flock
4. Justin Shorb (PhoenixRising)
5. Andreea (Supergirl)
6. Rick Hough (dzjnky)
7. Scotty Burns (scottygofast) Z-Flock
8. Ray Stone (Stoney) >>>1st to land a WS w/o chute<<<
9. Juan Feria
10. Brian Barnhart
11. Amy Posey
12. Scott Posey
13. Erin Hamilton
14. Jordan Graves
15. Paul Cain
16. Elana Cain
17. Michelle Statdfield (EmLo) Z-Flock 7
18. Todd Statdfield (DaMan) Z-Flock 8
19. Liz (weegegirl)

WSI-5 / PFI-51 / EGI-112 / S-Fly
The Brothers Gray Wing Suit Academy
Contact us for first flight and basic flocking courses at your DZ or boogie.
www.thebrothersgray.com

[chrisgray 0]

Updated list:
1. Scott Gray
2. Chris Gray
3. Jeff Neblekopf (Heffro1) Z-Flock
4. Justin Shorb (PhoenixRising)
5. Andreea (Supergirl)
6. Rick Hough (dzjnky)
7. Scotty Burns (scottygofast) Z-Flock
8. Ray Stone (Stoney) >>>1st to land a WS w/o chute<<<
9. Juan Feria
10. Brian Barnhart
11. Amy Posey
12. Scott Posey
13. Erin Hamilton
14. Jordan Graves
15. Paul Cain
16. Elana Cain
17. Michelle Statdfield (EmLo) Z-Flock 7
18. Todd Statdfield (DaMan) Z-Flock 8
19. Liz (weegegirl)
20. Corey Ochsman

WSI-6 / PFI-55
The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy
http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot
http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray

[lurch 0]

Well I ain't gonna worry about that until and unless Fran comes up out of the blue and tells me I'm forbidden to teach anymore till I get one. My tolerance for that kind of arbitrary expensive pushiness is very thin. Been meaning to get one for awhile now, but the 1300$ for what amounts to an electronic insurance policy that is not required gear puts it fairly low in my priority scale. Replacing my weak-ass reserve is a much higher priority.
Whats in your second rig anyway? I'm 90% inclined to stay put anyway just cause I have so much weighted against this trip... adventure fatigue, long drive, depleted travel/time off budget etc, but if what you got is close enough to what I fly I might still show. The only way I can make this trip and still make rent and jeep payments is if I can keep total cost of trip to under 1K. Last month and a half of my life has been very expensive.
Lemme know whats up ok? I checked out the Cypres offer on the other page and his price is good, but it'd mean spending almost 2 grand on very short notice for a 2 day weekend road trip and counting the Philippines trip and the FnD 4.0 its way too much to be spending before the seasons even open.
-B

Live and learn... or die, and teach by example.

[ScottGray 0]

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Whats in your second rig anyway?
-B

What canopy do you normally fly?

WSI-5 / PFI-51 / EGI-112 / S-Fly
The Brothers Gray Wing Suit Academy
Contact us for first flight and basic flocking courses at your DZ or boogie.
www.thebrothersgray.com

[lurch 0]

Sabre 135. A 150'd do but a 170 would probably f'k up my piloting by now and have me floating all over the place.
-B

Live and learn... or die, and teach by example.

[skyjumpsteve 0]

Lurch, both rigs have a Spectre 150. And that would be a big 'ole yes on the Cypres if you want to instruct. Actual note from Fran:

Yes, to clarify…All Instructors at PSC are required to have an AAD even Birdmen Instructors

I hear you about the logistics for Orange...I can't leave until late on Friday so I don't think it is worth it for me to go. I am trying to figure it out but don't think it is going to happen.

If you want the second rig for Orange or to instruct at Pepp no prob.

[ScottGray 0]

Updated list:
1. Scott Gray
2. Chris Gray
3. Jeff Neblekopf (Heffro1) Z-Flock
4. Justin Shorb (PhoenixRising)
5. Andreea (Supergirl)
6. Rick Hough (dzjnky)
7. Scotty Burns (scottygofast) Z-Flock
8. Ray Stone (Stoney) >>>1st to land a WS w/o chute<<<
9. Juan Feria
10. Brian Barnhart
11. Amy Posey
12. Scott Posey
13. Erin Hamilton
14. Jordan Graves
15. Paul Cain
16. Elana Cain
17. Michelle Statdfield (EmLo) Z-Flock 7
18. Todd Statdfield (DaMan) Z-Flock 8
19. Liz (weegegirl)
20. Corey Ochsman
21. Steve Townsend

WSI-5 / PFI-51 / EGI-112 / S-Fly
The Brothers Gray Wing Suit Academy
Contact us for first flight and basic flocking courses at your DZ or boogie.
www.thebrothersgray.com

[chrisgray 0]

Updated list:
1. Scott Gray
2. Chris Gray
3. Jeff Neblekopf (Heffro1) Z-Flock
4. Justin Shorb (PhoenixRising)
5. Andreea (Supergirl)
6. Rick Hough (dzjnky)
7. Scotty Burns (scottygofast) Z-Flock
8. Ray Stone (Stoney) >>>1st to land a WS w/o chute<<<
9. Juan Feria
10. Brian Barnhart
11. Amy Posey
12. Scott Posey
13. Erin Hamilton
14. Jordan Graves
15. Paul Cain
16. Elana Cain
17. Michelle Statdfield (EmLo) Z-Flock 7
18. Todd Statdfield (DaMan) Z-Flock 8
19. Liz (weegegirl)
20. Corey Ochsman
21. Steve Townsend
22. Eric Carpenter

WSI-6 / PFI-55
The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy
http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot
http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray

[chrisgray 0]

Updated list:
1. Scott Gray O-Flock
2. Chris Gray O-Flock
3. Jeff Neblekopf (Heffro1) Z-Flock
4. Justin Shorb (PhoenixRising) FLOCK U
5. Andreea (Supergirl)
6. Rick Hough (dzjnky) FLOCK U
7. Scotty Burns (scottygofast) Z-Flock
8. Ray Stone (Stoney) >>>1st to land a WS w/o chute<<< O-Flock
9. Juan Feria O-Flock
10. Brian Barnhart O-Flock
11. Amy Posey O-Flock
12. Scott Posey O-Flock
13. Erin Hamilton O-Flock
14. Jordan Graves O-Flock
15. Paul Cain
16. Elana Cain
17. Michelle Statdfield (EmLo) Z-Flock 7
18. Todd Statdfield (DaMan) Z-Flock 8
19. Liz Bowman (weegegirl) O-Flock
20. Corey Ochsman O-Flock
21. Steve Townsend O-Flock
22. Eric Carpenter O-Flock
23. Doctor Brandon O-Flock
24. Nic Sacco South African Flock

WSI-6 / PFI-55
The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy
http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot
http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray

[ScottGray 0]

RAFFLE UPDATE ---

Paragear has kicked in two 25% gift certificates and a bunch of small swag items !!!

WSI-5 / PFI-51 / EGI-112 / S-Fly
The Brothers Gray Wing Suit Academy
Contact us for first flight and basic flocking courses at your DZ or boogie.
www.thebrothersgray.com

[wildcard451 0]

Dammit.

I'm going to be forced to put on a wingsuit again aren't I?

Count me in.

[monkycndo 0]

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I'm going to be forced to put on a wingsuit again aren't I?

Does it still fit?

50 donations so far. Give it a try.

You know you want to spank it
Jump an Infinity

[wildcard451 0]

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I'm going to be forced to put on a wingsuit again aren't I?

Does it still fit?

I sold that one. I'll need to get demos to fly from them.

[PhoenixRising 0]

I got you covered.

Justin

Wingsuit organizing, first flight courses and coaching
Flock University
Tonysuits

[chrisgray 0]

Updated list:
1. Scott Gray O-Flock
2. Chris Gray O-Flock
3. Jeff Neblekopf (Heffro1) Z-Flock
4. Justin Shorb (PhoenixRising) FLOCK U
5. Andreea (Supergirl)
6. Rick Hough (dzjnky) FLOCK U
7. Scotty Burns (scottygofast) Z-Flock
8. Ray Stone (Stoney) >>>1st to land a WS w/o chute<<< O-Flock
9. Juan Feria O-Flock
10. Brian Barnhart O-Flock
11. Amy Posey O-Flock
12. Scott Posey O-Flock
13. Erin Hamilton O-Flock
14. Jordan Graves O-Flock
15. Paul Cain
16. Elana Cain
17. Michelle Statdfield (EmLo) Z-Flock 7
18. Todd Statdfield (DaMan) Z-Flock 8
19. Liz Bowman (weegegirl) O-Flock
20. Corey Ochsman O-Flock
21. Steve Townsend O-Flock
22. Eric Carpenter O-Flock
23. Doctor Brandon O-Flock
24. Nic Sacco South African Flock
25. Purple Mike FLOCK U

WSI-6 / PFI-55
The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy
http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot
http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray

[DaMan 0]

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Updated list:
1. Scott Gray O-Flock
2. Chris Gray O-Flock
3. Jeff Neblekopf (Heffro1) Z-Flock
4. Justin Shorb (PhoenixRising) FLOCK U
5. Andreea (Supergirl)
6. Rick Hough (dzjnky) FLOCK U
7. Scotty Burns (scottygofast) Z-Flock
8. Ray Stone (Stoney) >>>1st to land a WS w/o chute9. Juan Feria O-Flock
10. Brian Barnhart O-Flock
11. Amy Posey O-Flock
12. Scott Posey O-Flock
13. Erin Hamilton O-Flock
14. Jordan Graves O-Flock
15. Paul Cain
16. Elana Cain
17. Michelle Statdfield (EmLo) Z-Flock 7
18. Todd Statdfield (DaMan) Z-Flock 8
19. Liz Bowman (weegegirl) O-Flock
20. Corey Ochsman O-Flock
21. Steve Townsend O-Flock
22. Eric Carpenter O-Flock
23. Doctor Brandon O-Flock
24. Nic Sacco South African Flock
25. Pink Mike FLOCK U

Fixed it for you

Z-Flock 8
Discotec Rodriguez

Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

[chrisgray 0]

Good work Todd.

WSI-6 / PFI-55
The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy
http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot
http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray

[SuperGirl 0]

looks like it's raining on saturday, but getting sunny on sunday.
keeping my fingers crossed...

[ScottGray 0]

You said the "R" word.

Gods of Air, Wind, and Sky she did not mean it !!!

We still have faith.

Saturday they are calling for a chance of showers. History has proven that the forecast is about 50% correct for the area.

Many of the fronts tend to hug the mountains to the west and can by pass central VA.

If we get weathered on Saturday, we'll start the party earlier and do stupid human tricks !!!

WSI-5 / PFI-51 / EGI-112 / S-Fly
The Brothers Gray Wing Suit Academy
Contact us for first flight and basic flocking courses at your DZ or boogie.
www.thebrothersgray.com

[chrisgray 0]

I would expect us to jump both tomorrow and Saturday even with the slight chance of showers that is forecast. We will have enough people to make the plane fly even if the ceiling is a bit low. I am getting there tomorrow morning and will be joined by Rick Hough, Justin Shorb, and Scotty Burns. We will be jumping so come on out. We will make the most of it even if we can only get partial altitude. The forecast for Sunday looks great.

See you soon!!!

WSI-6 / PFI-55
The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy
http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot
http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray

[Jeff.Donohue 0]

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we'll start the party earlier and do stupid human tricks !!!

Oh man, now I'm really regretting missing this: "stupid human tricks" are my specialties.

[lurch 0]

Really? I can't remember the last time you set yourself on fire or went bumperdragging down the runway for our amusement, but I'll be expecting a demonstration as soon as practical. I'll even do video... never let it be said I wasn't willing to help a brother out, you know...

So how'd the event go, anyway? Last event I attended Stoney busted his nose landing a wingsuit, you guys must be hard pressed to top that, but I trust you all put forth your best efforts.
-B

Live and learn... or die, and teach by example.

[ScottGray 0]

While the weather attempted to washout the entire event, by any measure that matters the weekends was a huge success.

Saturday greeted us with clouds at multiple levels with an every changing ceiling, mostly dropping during the day.

Most wingsuit pilots got between 3 - 5 jumps, none from full altitude. The Charlottesville’s Paper came out to cover the event. Scotty B. (Sky2Productions) - Thanks for the Photo and Video support for the media !!

We did have a first for the DZ with a single plane load of only wingsuit pilots that turned into a 9.5K 14-way.

Saturday ended with dinner at the DZ and some of the stupid human tricks around the fire-pit. To include placing a large 16 inch x 20 foot log across the fire with one-on-one foam staff battles over the fire (Sam you rock girl).

Sunday started and ended with rain, mist, and low clouds. We did the raffle and shut it down for the day.

Central Virginia redneck entertainment took over for the afternoon, with us nearly getting tossed from a local bowling alley.

As always, the best part of the event was reconnecting with good friends from across the east coast.

Big Thanks To:

Skydive Orange for making everyone feel welcomed. You guys are the best !!!
Justin Shorb - Guest Organizer from Flock U
Scotty Burns - Stills & Video - www.Sky2Productions.com
The Crew from Flock University who came down from Mass. (10 hr drive) - www.flockuniversity.com
Jeff Neblekopf from Tony Suits who provided student training and coaching - www.tonysuits.com
Bob our pilot.

AND the sponsors that provided items for the raffle ---

Paragear, Alti2, EGSuits, Tonysuits, and Wings. --- all proceeds went to the local rescue squad.

WSI-5 / PFI-51 / EGI-112 / S-Fly
The Brothers Gray Wing Suit Academy
Contact us for first flight and basic flocking courses at your DZ or boogie.
www.thebrothersgray.com