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Cirrus SR-22.

OK thanks! I will have to get down and see him soon! Glad to know he is still around. I have heard he is in poor health.

Does anyone know of the status of one Bob Sinclair? I have not heard from him in awhile?

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Update on aircraft for Memorial Weekend Boogie. Unfortunatly it will only be the Grand Caravan. There was talk of a Caravan from Spaceland but I hear from the Owner that it is not going to happen. Also the C-182 is still in the shop awaiting parts and won't be ready for two more weeks. I know many people are canceling over the oil spill. As of now the beach is still clean. The spill is still miles off the coast of Alabama. We are hoping for the best!! I know the loads could back up a bit but we will do the best we can! So come out make a few jumps and enjoy the beach and bushwackers! I look foreward to seeing my friends from out of town!

You are a brave one Alex! Maybe you can jump in your rainbow thong! I will fly you there when ever you want! We will have Two Cessna Caravans and a C-182 with a brand new 300 Hp motor. Or we will have a Caravan and a Super Otter from Spaceland.

The "Enemy Within". Radical Islamist have infiltrated our Military both home and abroad. Our troops are being shot in the back by our so called allies. They are also being recruited in our prisons. More of this crap can be expected in the future!

Many years have passed since the accident at Taft! Although I was just a 14 year old kid. I am forever grateful how Lea Van Pelt : Gary Kreibel and Brady Saunders befriended my Dad and taught him to jump. as a result my Dad and I became best friends. I can't imagine my life without skydiving and flying!

Happy Birthday Robby!!! I will drink a "bushwacker for you!!!

The same thing almost happened today with my friend Rick Payne in Slidell today! He was jumping a Strong rig and the right side pin was out. The reserve pilot chute was hanging out slightly. I agree watch you handles!! Especially jumping from a smaller aircraft! The reserve pins can get pushed out by leaning on a seat or bulkhead. Glad to hear it all worked out for you!

I had a young Navy kid who came out to jump with his friends. They must have had fun the night before drinking and eating raw oysters. Exit and freefall was great. As soon as the canopy opened I got a whiff that would make my cat bow its' head in shame!! I was starting to hurl all over my students back!! He said "man I am really sorry!!" "We were drinking and betting each other who could eat the most raw oysters last night!" The guy had SHIT and pissed his pants!!! I told him that "I was going to have to pull the student cutaway handle because I was getting sick!" He cried "NOOO! Please don't!!!" After a few long sickening moments it was time to land. August in Pensacola, Florida is really hot and humid. Of course there was no wind. We had to slide in for landing the guy had shit all down his back! I thought to myself Thank God I put a flight suit on him!! He got to keep It. His friends had a real good laugh!!! I went directly to the shower!! It was sunset at Skydive Santa Barbara. I was with this stunning little Italian lady. We just opened up and turned to the west. Beautiful sunset with High wispy clouds. Just then A large Titian rocket launched out of Vandenburg AFB. What a awesome sight!! Dave Tuller just returned from the war in Iraq! He was now a double amputee. The city of Milton, Florida and a contractor built him a house. Dave had always wanted to jump. I took him on a tandem and landed him in his new front yard with his friends and media! He said that "Serving his Country and being wounded set his life up for a whole new challenge and motivated him like never before!" He is now on the Paraplegic Olympic team. He has also been in several marathons. He is an inspiration!! It was my honor to share our sport with him!

Happy Birthday Bolas! You will be eligible for POPS pretty soon HUH! I will have a "bushwacker" for you this weekend.

I feel cheated!! I lived in California and know many of Howard s friends. Yet never had the pleasure of knowing him. I had seen the pictures of him on the inside cover of Parachutist this month. All I can think of is " A life well lived'!! Blue Skies Howard.

My Dad and I were just talking how we have not gotten a letter from Bob in a while. He is a long time family friend. He put me out on my first jump in 1985. Last I heard he was up in Pennsylvania with his sister. If anyone has seen him lately please post up. Blue skies, Timber

As of right now we will only have a Caravan and a C-182. M.D. the owner has been looking at an Otter from Spaceland. I am not sure if he has confirmed it yet. I hope he does it soon! I know people are trying to make plans with hotels and such. I will update when I know for sure. I look forward to having several "bushwackers " with you all! Blue Skies, Timber

Just received word that Glyn Johnson his girlfriend and son were lost in a plane crash near Slidell, Louisiana last night. Glyn was a tandem master and rigger who loved skydiving. He was a truly unique individual! He was one of the crazy fun loving people that this sport seems to attract. He seemed to have a gift to annoy some with his constant jokes and terrible singing on the way to altitude . You couldn't help but to like him as his heart was in the right place! Glyn had a favorite past time of fighting the FAA and airport manager over airport access issues for skydiving. Without a law degree he gave the opposing attorneys a run for their money and won the case. Glyn recently found out that he had a young son and fully enjoyed his new role as a father. Glyn now had a "mini-me" and they have become inseparable. I will miss ya man! Blue Skies, Timber

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Fly with the angels Scotty! I always enjoyed hanging out with you! Every time I listen to the Frank Zappa tapes you made for me I will think of you!

Nice job on piloting the canopy on that oil tanker!! Next time can you land it at our DZ so I can buy a jumpship! If pirating can bring these thugs this kind of payoff :because the worlds most powerful Navies are run by a bunch of politically correct pussies lets go to work!!

Once Mr. Barak Obama is allowed to steal the election with the likes of ACORN and other radical organizations and other ignorant people. Our country is in serious trouble!!! Mr. Barney Frank has called for a 25% reduction in the Military budget!!! Not to mention the security of our nation from emerging threats but there will be massive layoffs in Military and Defense Contractors. I will undoubtedly be laid off. If Mr. Obama is into redistribution of wealth and will make sure the government will take care of my every need. I guess I will spend more time at the DZ flying and doing tandems!! Oh Wait because of raising taxes on all those small businesses and the price of fuel which will go back up soon and the fact that disposable incomes dwindled my DZ will probably close.!!

When my Dad started skydiving at he old Taft drop zone in 1981 we used to see them film "Fall Guy'' and "Thats Incredible" Episodes on many occasions. The Beech 18 belonged to Spike Yarter. He was a cool ol guy. Sadly the plane crashed in 1982 taking 14 friends. Seeing that clip brings back memories! Thanks for posting that! Blue Skies,

Last year I read two great books on this subject. "The Bluegrass Conspiracy" and "Cowboys Caravan". There are two different view points. We know Cowboy and Andrew were good friends. Cowboys Father seems to down play his sons involvement. I would love to know what really happened! I believe this could be made into a great movie! Just what skydiving needs though another movie about drug running skydivers like "Dropzone" and "Cut Away".

Dr. Michael Savage is not going to be intimidated by these throw backs who hijacked Islam. If interested see Michaelsavage.com

I am going on Thursday and Friday and going to Z-hills on Saturday and Sunday. I am sure we will have a great time!!

Skydivers are the best!! We should rule the planet!!