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I know who DIDN'T make the first cut... Now, back to my regular scheduled programming... Blog Clicky

Yours is the first request since last year. I am planning a one-off for the summer, with X-braced and 9 cell categories. I'll post the dates when I know. Blog Clicky

My Vengeance 150 was a great transition between my Stiletto 170 and my Velocity 120. Great all-around canopy. I put 500+ jumps on it, and now ground launch with it. Don't knock it till you try it! Blog Clicky

I love cracker jacks, but I gave away the prize... Blog Clicky

Headline News said Snohomish. Is that incorrect? My thoughts with all involved... Blog Clicky

The one idiot is my district supervisor, too... This pic is from Alcatraz a few years back. Blog Clicky

I think the tattoo and facial hair restrictions are a bit much, as well... Blog Clicky

Not THAT new, Ed! I was (obviously) a little more fired up about it back then, but I thought it was still a mildly relevant response... Blog Clicky

I do agree. People quit during the pre-course instead of failing the actual course. With a ton of realistic practice jumps, you are better prepared for the eval jumps, as well as real world AFF to follow. If I went in cold, I would not have passed. AFF flying is WAY different than all other flying I've done. There may be SOME evaluators who make it easy, but not all. There are some AFF-I's out there who were certified when it was "hard" that I'd rather not do work jumps with! Do not attempt to cheapen the rating that some of us actually worked very hard for. Here was my response to a similar comment a while back. [clears throat] Yeah, these kids have it so easy these days with their 8-tracks, their Zima and their polyester pant-suits... Back in the day, you didn't "earn" an AFF rating. You had to wrestle the mystical stone tablet with "AFF" etched on it from the mouth of a dragon... by torchlight... I know back then you had to ride on the back of a pterodactyl to get to altitude. And, only jumped in loincloths. And, your canopies were made of animal hides and sinew. So when does "these days" begin? Immediately after you got YOUR rating? Come on.... Andy AFF-I Blog Clicky

You still have to pass a background... and a psychological... and the "oral"... Blog Clicky

Tough choice between CPC and Nationals in Chicago. I'm leaning towards Chicago... Blog Clicky

Due to the UNDERwhelming response, the final CPC this weekend will postponed and/or cancelled. I needed to have enough competitors CONFIRMED to make the event feasible, and "two' does not a comp make... Bummer. Blog Clicky

I'm planning on it, if I can get the .pdf schedule to actually open! Does anyone know the actual dates? Blog Clicky

Thanks for digging that up. It should almost be made "sticky" for every new discussion on this that seems to happen every few months. It's actually eerie reading the words that were typed by the deceased. They didn't learn, but maybe someone else can... just maybe... Blog Clicky

Due to lack of participation/response, this weekend's CPC in Davis is postponed until further notice. There can be potential make-up dates as long as folks let me know in advance if/when they'd like to compete. The next scheduled event will be in Byron on 8/12. Blog Clicky

The next CPC is tentatively scheduled for this Sunday @ Davis @ 9am. I need to get confirmation from all who are planning to compete by this Thursday. This has been a very tough "wind" year, and I know there have been some scheduling conflicts, but we do need to have a minimum amount of competitors at each event to make them happen. I will update the status Thursday p.m. Please let me know if there are any questions. Andy Blog Clicky

No, I did not bring the winds with me to Davis! Saturday was perfect, but Sunday brought steady winds from the North at 21 mph. We will try again on July 15th. That is all. Thanks for playing. Blog Clicky

This Sunday, June 17th @ Skydance (Davis.) Wheels up at 10am. $100 cash for 6 hop & pops. As always, anyone that can help judge is greatly appreciated. Let me know if you have any questions... or answers... Blog Clicky

This was a condolence thread. Nice work. Blog Clicky

Stop asking why. Only JP knows the answer. Blog Clicky

FUCK!!! I'm so happy we hugged and kissed a week ago. I lost my second oldest friend in Byron. I will miss you beyond words. Ho-ta-pe...! Ooh-ha-ha...! It's still not real. It won't be. I love you, man!!! a Blog Clicky

The wind gods were mildly appeased, and we were able to get all six rounds done in some challenging winds. They would go from a 5 mph crosswind to a 15 mph headwind to a 21 mph cross/downwind even between jumpers. The flying had to be very technical. There were some zero scores, but no verticals through all six rounds. The accuracy rounds were VERY tough in those conditions! It was neck and neck throughout with just one round making all the difference for each competitor. Here are the results: 1. Vic Krusi 536 2. Kevin Kokoszka 474 3. Rob Pooley 448 4. Andy De Mars 384 Next comp is at Davis on June 17th (1 week before the boogie.) Hope to see you there! Scores are posted below. Blog Clicky

CPC #2 The wind gods have been appeased, and we are on for this Sunday, May 13th at Byron. Wheels up 9am sharp. $100 cash for 6 H&P's. Pay your CPC dues online BEFORE you arrive. http://www.canopypiloting.com/members.htm Andy Blog Clicky

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We had meet 1 of the NorCal CPC yesterday in Byron. We finished four rounds before the winds reached a steady 20mph. The winds were definitely "interesting" throughout, going from 0-2mph to "blustery", even between jumpers in the same group. Results: 1 Vic Krusi 366 2 Andy De Mars 206 3 Rob Pooley 193 4 Tom Phillips (Guest) 188 5 Pete Galli 181 6 Rick Paradis 88 7 Mike Rabe 79 8 Roy Muller 17 Next comp is scheduled for 5/13 in Byron. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY SIGNIFICANT SCHEDULING CONFLICTS! (Subtle, huh?) Result sheet attached below. Andy Blog Clicky