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I use a sony .6 lens with my TRV-120 and get great results for 4-way and tandem video. For freefly or AFF jumps I prefer a .42 lens as it give me a little wider view for when I'm in the middle dive rather than just videoing it. Blue Skies, Adam Blue Skies, Adam I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . . . — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

I have several suits to choose from depending on the size and weight of the tandem pair and my guess at their speed. I'm average build and have a good range on my belly or in a sit. Usually I wear my freefly suit for the majority of my tandem videos. It has enough drag to go up, down, and all around all but the floatiest tandems. I have a Bev camera suit that is great for 4-way and all through the tandem range but a lot of times I prefer the freefly suit without wings unless I need to go really slow. If I get a really really fast tandem I can always sit in the freefly suit or use my simple, tight RW suit if I want to be on my belly. It really just depends on my mood whether or not I jump with or without wings. Blue Skies Adam Blue Skies, Adam I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . . . — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

My videos typically run 15 minutes on average. I do most of the work while I shoot. I start with a fade in on the dz banner or logo. Next I shoot some short shots (5sec max) in series of the student getting the harness on, talking with other group members, etc. Next I shoot the training of the student, typically 2 minutes or so. Then, I interview the student about why he/she is jumping, what their expectations are, etc. with some good natured comedy and hamming it up from the instructor included. Then I shoot the student and instructor walking up to and bording the plane. Short series of shots on odd thousands, alti, outside, student. At about 9-10,000 I ask the student if they're scared yet and ready to skydive. Exit, Freefall, a little canopy play, spirals, etc. my landing from 1st person, they're landing and friends landings then post jump interview. Usually 15 minutes to 18 minutes is the final product. I basically use only my camera, a mixer board, and vcr to edit. I use the effects from my camera during the edit and add music and slo-mo. I strive to improve on every video with new shots and different flying. I think we do have a really great group of videographers here that really get into making every tandem video and the students really enjoy the product they take home less than 30 minutes after they land. Blue Skies, Adam Blue Skies, Adam I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . . . — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

For all that don't know there are two Casas at Skydive Greene County in Xenia, OH this weekend. They are having the Lisa Gallagher memorial boogie on June 1 & 2. I'm sure there will be a great turnout for this event, so hopefully I'll see you there. Blue Skies, Adam

Bobo is Joe, you might want to double check with Jim West. I'm pretty sure if you talked to Joe then Jim knows about it, though. Blue Skies, Adam

Paraequip Corp. PEC is the North American repair center for the popular FT-50 and FT-40 altimeters. Send damaged or malfunctioning altimeters and a check for $25.00 to: PEC 69 Main Street Vincentown, New Jersey 08088 altimeters will be return repaired prepaid shipping included. The FT-50 is covered by a limited warranty. If your altimeter repair is covered by the warranty your check will be returned with the repaired altimeter shipping prepaid. The manufacturer pays PEC for warranty repairs. Our experience shows that about 1/3 of the repairs we receive are warranty repairs. PEC has been building and repairing altimeters for a variety of manufacturers for many years. http://www.paraequip.com/instruments.htm Blue Skies, Adam

Adam's NOT, I repeat NOT going to get hurt! :)

I don't know of a way to tell whether the pack job inside a closed rig is good. If you want to see how your reserve has been packed just stick around the loft when the rigger packs it, you'll get to see exactly what was done. Who knows you might learn something by watching. Most riggers I know would be happy to have you watch them pack and show you what they are doing. It will make you more knowledgeable about your gear if nothing else. Blue Skies, Adam

Of course you owe beer. I did it once in a 172 while flying. It's not the easiest thing to do. Now in a bigger aircraft with an autopilot it's not a problem. Blue Skies, Adam

I love my wings. I got it about 5 months ago and have about 150 jumps on it. I've never had the main or reserve pin protector flaps come open in freefall, and I haven't had any kind of problem with it. It took 6 weeks for them to make and deliver to me and is exactly what I wanted. I owned a Javelin J-2 before and loved it, but it wasn't nearly what my Wings is. I highly recommend it. Blue Skies, Adam

Find yourself a copy of The Parachute Manual by Dan Poynter. There's two volumes. Vol. I is mostly round parachute technology and Vol. II is mainly newer ram air canopies. They have loads of detailed info on canopy design, construction,and flight characteristics. There are other books out there, but the Poynter's manuals are the most complete source of information on parachutes. Blue Skies, Adam

Jump Tickets!

I thought this thread was going to be about me from the title. Oh well. Cool helmet, Val. I'll see you in MS next weekend. Blue Skies, Adam

It's the most fun I've ever had. I usually freefly, but I love to skysurf more than anything. It is so awesome, but I've also had a couple scary ones. The worst I had was when the rear binding somehow let go about 6k and I was spinning through 5500 with the board only on one foot. I cut it away, rolled over and pulled. I was in the saddle at 2800ft, which is kind of scary because my pull altitude is 5000, with the board. I love skysurfing, but it is more dangerous. Blue Skies, Adam

I'll be there. I'm flying 3 other jumpers down. I've got a black, blue, and silver Wings rig; and will be wearing a blue marble/flowers Dakine freefly suit. Adam

Look at the competition. I chose cutaway, not because it is a superior movie, but because it has more skydiving and most of it is realistic unlike Drop Zone. If I was choosing on the basis of which one was actually the best movie I would have to pick Terminal Velocity. That movie was pretty good, but there really wasn't that much skydiving in it. Drop Zone is an okay movie, but most of the skydiving stuff is really unrealistic (how many times do instructors throw tandem students out and then swoop down and hook them up in time for deployment?). Cutaway is not a bad movie overall, it's just not a big hollywood production. The cast is pretty good for a straight to video release. The story is not bad, and it shows skydiving more realistically than the others. Plus I got it for $4 as a previously viewed cassette from the Blockbuster. Blue Skies, Adam

It was a beautiful day today. The Beech is running good and the weather tomorrow is supposed to be even better. Skydive Greene County will be open to fly bright and early on Sunday, so come on out. Blue Skies, Adam

Well, Seth. A Cessna is a specialty aircraft found at boogies. SGC jumpers can be found manifesting for the cessna even when there is a casa flying. I personally saw several Greene County jumpers filling Cessna loads while the Casa and Otter were flying. Cessna's are enjoyable because you don't have to deal with 30 people on the airplane and it takes long enough to get to altitude to carry on a decent conversation. I'm still looking for one of those shirts the michigan guys had that says "Where's the Cessna" Blue Skies, Adam

I don't have my copy yet, but Phreezone says they indirectly mention me in there. Something as to the effect of we recruited videographers for the 4 way competition.

sporty's is in batavia on the east side of cincinnati. I don't know where you're coming from, but take 275 to 32 east. follow signs to the airport.

just take the door off when you want to fly jumpers. pull the two hinge pins and you're in business. a little chilly during the winter, but no problem during the summer.

It depends how heavy you and your instructor are. The airplane can only carry so much weight and with a heavy instructor, student, and full fuel a 152 will sometimes be over max. takeoff weight. The 152 is a great training airplane and will do the job. However with two people and full fuel you'll probably only get about 500fpm in a climb on a normal day. With the 172 you get much more cabin space (leg room), and more power. For a cross country flight the 152 will do just under 100kts the 172 will do 110-115kts and has a longer range. Have fun. Adam

Hey, I'll be there. I'm jumping my black, blue, and silver wings, and rainbow stilleto 120 with black end cells. I'm going there with PhreeZone but if anyone else sees me say hi. Blue Skies, Adam

Yep, no problem it's perfectly legal. Make sure to get video to show your family. A ziploc bag works good for a small amount of ashes, just break the seal and the wind will do the rest. Blue Skies, Adam

I love Coolidge. I would be going there after christmas if I wasn't going to the collegiates with Phreezone. Blue Skies, Adam