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  1. Hold my beer, watch this... What could possibly go wrong. http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2014/November/03/Sky-surfing-behind-your-favorite-airplane?WT.mc_id=141107epilot&WT.mc_sect=tec Wyp aviation link http://www.wypaviation.com/wingboard.html
  2. Reading your post leaves me with several questions, one of which is... names... Who exactly (names) is behind the "World Team" effort? Who exactly (names) is behind the "P3" effort? Also... "World Team recognizes that the big-way community is in serious need of high quality big-way camps and events that are affordable. Too many big-way enthusiasts and new skydivers entering the scene are discouraged by the upwardly spiraling costs of events. " I think you might find there are many very qualified, current skydivers (competitors, instructors, former big way jumpers) that have walked away due to the self serving mentality and overall lack of integrity some big way organizers have brought to this skydiving discipline. Other reasons may be the lack of time and interest in feeding the big way machine. If you don't continously feed the machine ($), you will not get a slot, regardless of overall experience, currency or past big way success/records. Bigway is fun, but it is the most overrated discipline in the sport of skydiving. It is typically a one point skydive people... The most important skill you need is tracking - and it is very important. My opinion, no one elses.
  3. From the AOPA... ********* Series 400 Twin Otter earns Canadian certification Viking Air announced that its new Series 400 Twin Otter has received its Canadian type certificate. The Series 400 Twin Otter, dubbed the DHC-6-400, may resemble its 60-year-old predecessor, but that’s where the similarities end. The Series 400 incorporates more than 800 changes that modernize and improve upon the original production models. Among the biggest upgrades are the airplane’s Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34 engines, the use of composite materials, the lightweight interior, LED lighting systems, and improved de-ice and air conditioning systems. Read more >> (somewhere on the AOPA web site). *********** You may be able to jump one in about 10 years, unless your a member of the Army Golden Nights.. -KeithM
  4. I totally agree Tiger6513 and thank you.. -KeithM
  5. Very nice, this thread has been viewed over 780 times. I hope everyone has had a chance to view the story as well. CBS News: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/05/10/assignment_america/main6471254.shtml?tag=cbsnewsTwoColUpperPromoArea Fox News: http://video.foxnews.com/v/4200913/heroism-at-500-feet Just think, if everyone who has view this thread and associated story were to give just $5.00, it would come to roughly $4000.00. If everyone were to give more or just the cost of one lift ticket. The possibilities. http://www.giveforward.org/hartsock/ Thanks.. -KeithM
  6. Wow, nice... Thank you to all who have viewed this story and given a little. Please let others know. Thanks.. -KeithM.
  7. Thanks for correcting the CBS News link, they moved the story on their web. Now located at... http://www.cbsnews.com/...g=related;photovideo The FOX News network, FOX and Friends covered the story this morning as well. The FOX story is at... http://video.foxnews.com/v/4200913/heroism-at-500-feet Due to extensive medical bills a site has been setup for those interested in helping with a donation. Any dollar amount would be greatly appreciated. The site is located here and will be up through at least 5/24/10. http://www.giveforward.org/hartsock Thank You... -KeithM
  8. On Monday evening, 5/10/10, the CBS Evening News ran an "Assignment America" segment covering the story of a Tandem instructor injured in a skydiving accident. If you did not see the story you can watch it here. http://www.cbsnews.com/...ca/main6471254.shtml Due to extensive medical bills a site has been setup for those interested in helping with a donation. Any dollar amount would be greatly appreciated. The site is located here and will be up through at least 5/24/10 . http://www.giveforward.org/hartsock Let's all buy this guy at least one skydive, a donation of the cost of a lift ticket or few. Use the cost of lift tickets at your home DZ and make a difference for a fellow skydiver in need. If you choose to make a donation you will have control of what others will see. You will have options of anonymous amount, anonymous name and comments if you wish. If you leave comments, mention you are a skydiver and/or mention DZ.com so he will know his skydiving friends are there. If you have already donated, Thank You very much. Thank you for your time. Be safe, have fun.. -KeithM
  9. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to watch the story and to those who were able to donate. -KeithM
  10. http://www.cbsnews.com/8300-500803_162-500803.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody Thank you... -KeithM
  11. John, thanks for posting the links for this story. Thanks to everyone who made the time to watch this. Even bigger thanks to those who are able to help a little. -KeithM
  12. This may be posted elsewhere, but... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1265891/Hold-think-youre-going-Skydiver-grabs-gliders-tail-fin-fly-2-100-metres-100mph.html -KeithM I am becoming such a post whore, thats like 2 in the last week.
  13. It is scheduled to run tonight, if it does not get bumped. Tonight, Monday, 5/10/10, on the CBS evening news with Katie Courik in a segment called "Assignment America" they will be covering a story about a Tandem Instructor in Texas injured in a skydiving accident. If you are anywhere near a TV when your CBS news comes on. Please watch it. If not, hopefully you can record it and watch later. Also, http://www.giveforward.org/hartsock/ Thank you.. -KeithM.
  14. Due to the coverage surrounding the New York City bombing attempt, the CBS Evening news bumped the Assignment America segment. It is currently rescheduled for next Monday, 5/10/10. Please make an effort to see the story. Also, if you can, don't forget... http://www.giveforward.org/hartsock/ -KeithM