mikempb

Hi Kim its Mike B at the ranch I have his e-mail adressI dont want to list them here send me an e-mail I'll give it to you. [email protected]

I wonder if you can be any help to me. I was interested in trying to beat Kittinger's record of 102,800 ft. I was inquiring with NASA through a general help page, and looking at Sir Richard Branson who is starting his Virgin Galactic sub- orbital space flights this year. So far my efforts have not produced any substantial leads. If you know any people who can assist me I would be very grateful.

Would anyone have any info on how to go about doing high alt. jumps? I live in the north east ( jump at the ranch). Appriciate any leads... thanks blue skies!!

I put 70 jumps on my crossfire, I compare it to my other main which is my stilleto120 I use it as a second chute to get more jumps in a day. So here it is: The crossfire gets GREAT penetration against the wind and fantastic glide ratio, long spots, big head wind? No problem! Im only doing 180 swoops with this until I am more comfortable with it, there fun but Im waiting until the 270 and 360 turns thats why I spent the money on this chute! I cant get over the flare power on this canopy it still surprises me. openings=comfort.. Downside I like my hop and pops from 3 grand and after my quick 5 sec delay or so its 2 grand so it takes some altitude to open Ive been noticing betwen 600-800 ft. it seems to pack larger than i thought in my experience as big as my stilleto120!! so downsizing and getting that smaller container isnt going to happen. I love my stelleto as my older review states, but I have to say my new crossfire is more fun to play with and a safer canopy when familiar with it as well. please dont rush your way up to it unless you have enough experience though!!!!

I have aprox. 500 jumps on my Stilleto 120 at 1.6 loading It does recover quickly from a turn, for some that might be what there looking for, for the rest of us, just work your way up to 270 degree turns and then the fun begins!

The ranch wasnt my first dz, but I call it home for over 12 yrs now. No matter who you are you can find people to jump with, unlike my expieriences at other dz's. Modest facilities, maybe, but the aircraft, expierience, view, and events arent!!