mccordia 73 #1 October 18, 2009 Massive congratulations to Elias for making his first wingsuit flight today! I know how he hates the spotlight, so Im here to give him a nod! I met Eli quite some time ago, and as he wil gladly tell everyone, straight of AFF, his sole wish was to fly a wingsuit. He has been lurking here quite a lot to read and learn, and made one or two posts where he felt he had something to add/say (sangi..read and learn). And talking to him, you could notice he lived and breathed wingsuit. Enthousiastic doesnt encapsulate this kid Dispite wanting to start way sooner than generaly recommended, and having some examples on doing so closeby, Eli followed the advice given to him, pushed on, and made a sh*tload of jumps to get some experience under his belt. And today, the waiting payd off, and Eli got to cruise the chilly skies over Hoevenen, Antwerp! His flight was textbook, doing a nice patern, dummy pulls and pull-sequence at the right altitude and in a good and relaxed style of flying. And performance-wise, also showing much promise after only one jump already Many long, safe and beautifull flights Eli! And welcome to the flock! Here are a few pix from today: gear up - exit - clouds - smileJC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gadget 0 #2 October 18, 2009 He Elais Congratulations. Finally flying. Come with us to texel next weekend and put some more flighttime in your logbook If people from Poland are called Poles, why aren't people from Holland called Holes??? My logbook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teigen 0 #3 October 18, 2009 Really cool photos! nice exposure in the air! Thankfully some people know to stick to color combinations that look good on photos! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperGirl 0 #4 October 19, 2009 Quote Thankfully some people know to stick to color combinations that look good on photos! :D What are you trying to say?? You don't like camo combined with bright red and neon green accents?? Cmon, man!!! Or better yet... all purple with a bright yellow PF birdie logo on the butt? You mean you don't think that looks good in photos? Eli - welcome to the flock! Ordered a suit yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #5 October 19, 2009 Quote What are you trying to say?? You don't like camo combined with bright red and neon green accents?? Cmon, man!!! I've only once seen camo on a wingsuit, and it scared me so bad, I'll never get on the plane with that suit again. Swear to god. Eli, welcome to the flock! Nice pix, except for the funny colors you're wearing. They do match the Hallowee'n season though :-) Congrats on waiting til you had the jumps, based on Jarno's words, the wait paid off! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teigen 0 #6 October 19, 2009 Yea congrats Eli! Im having Jarno take me on my first when im eligible:P As said the wait till pay off! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #7 October 19, 2009 Thanks so much Jarno! I know I made only 1 wingsuit jump so far, but I think I'm hooked already :) And big thanks for all the other nice comments as well, I really appreciate it! :)"In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #8 October 19, 2009 QuoteEli - welcome to the flock! Ordered a suit yet? I already have a Skyflyer 1 :) Bought it secondhand for 200 bucks, but I really really want a Phantom 2! :) So I think I'm Just gonna do some training jumps on the Skyflyer, get my money out of it, and then start jumping a Phantom2 :)"In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim_shady 1 #9 October 19, 2009 Quote So I think I'm Just gonna do some training jumps then i'm your man, welcome to the flock ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #10 October 19, 2009 Quote Quote So I think I'm Just gonna do some training jumps then i'm your man, welcome to the flock ! You bet! :-D"In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balu 1 #11 October 19, 2009 Congratulations Elias! I will be back in Hoevenen at the last weekend in October. Let 's fly together!1300 Sprünge, 100er Wingsuit Formation, viele nette Menschen kennengelernt, keine Unfälle. Schön war's! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #12 October 19, 2009 QuoteCongratulations Elias! I will be back in Hoevenen at the last weekend in October. Let 's fly together! Definitely, I'll be there with out a doubt ;) See ya then buddy! ;)"In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sangi 0 #13 October 19, 2009 Sweet, hard work, determination and passion pays off, congrats! Sweet looking color scheme of the suit btw "Dream as you'll live forever, live as you'll die today." James Dean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #14 October 19, 2009 Thanks, but it's just a demo suit :p Thanks again buddy! :)"In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenediktDE 2 #15 October 19, 2009 Hey Eli! Nice to see you flying! I like your new avatar! And if someone asks me why to wait until having 200 jumps, I can show your pictures - exeptional good position! I look forward to meet you in the flock!For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 0 #16 October 19, 2009 QuoteI already have a Skyflyer 1 :) Bought it secondhand for 200 bucks, but I really really want a Phantom 2! Good choice... I have almost 700 wingsuit jumps and I've jumped probably more than a dozen models... and the first few jumps I've put on my new Phantom 2 are some of the best jumps I've ever had. For the size of the suit, it can go incredibly slow (I clocked 35mph at one point on my first jump on it), and it flies on its back incredibly well and also transitions to backfly smoother than any suit I've ever flown. Love at first flight.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teigen 0 #17 October 19, 2009 Im thinking about the Phantom 2 myself! Still got 100 jumps to go! but the word on the street is that its a perfect first flight suit if you feel comfortable! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #18 October 19, 2009 It would be awesome of you if you'd send them! I'd really appreciate it buddy My email is [email protected]. Thank you dude! Blues "In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teigen 0 #19 October 19, 2009 Just waiting for a vid on youtube now Elias :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #20 October 19, 2009 Im uploading videos for all first flights from past weekend at work tomorrow. The neighbours WiFi at home isnt that fast at the moment....Eli isnt the only one who jumped into the nylon this weekend. Kevin also got a taste of something new and cool! Also welcome to the Flock! Both of you impressed me with your good body positions, awareness and all round enthousiasm! And love the surprise on both of your faces uppon hearing the hello screaming in freefall.Here's some pix from Kevins' first flight: cruising - turning - look for the DZ - smile at the birdy - lovin' it! Coming soon to a sky near you! JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #21 October 19, 2009 And I almost forgot Erwin Cools, who also got introduced to the Nylon (and is already awaiting the delivery of a brand spanking new Phantom2z). Check out the pix! Fly baby flyJC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenediktDE 2 #22 October 19, 2009 Quotelovin' it! Dude! Where did you land there? The gras looks like a golf green...For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #23 October 19, 2009 That is all up to Jarno Blues! Eli "In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #24 October 20, 2009 QuoteDude! Where did you land there? The gras looks like a golf green... Thats one of the 4 landing areas of Seppe. And as you can indeed clearly see, its a field where expensive grass for stadiums and filthy ritch peoples backyards is grown...preferably no swooping... And videowise, should be online tomorrow...just limited in terms of connectivety to upload here :)JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #25 October 20, 2009 Will they be available on flylikebrick.com? Cheerio! :)"In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
