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It's been 24 hours - now where's our video?!?! Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

Isn't the proper term "all ya'll"? Nice shots Matt (as always) - great jumping with you again too! Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

Ha - very funny...but he was wearing a yellow and black suit (am I allowed to mention the manufacturer yet?). Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

All I could hear was Stony yelling, "the horror, the horror.." Incredible to see it happening live. Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

Another update for those reading about what's going on - The helicopter will be available for jumps on Sunday...wingsuits allowed (BUT no push offs). Be sure and tip the pilot if you want a really fun ride to altitude - yahoo! See everyone tomorrow... Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

How many folks are planning to be there on THURSDAY? Mike said something about Thursday when we were up there yesterday, but I didn't catch it until we were driving home...any idea? If the weather's looking good...I might have to get a case of blue flu! Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

Sorry it took so long for a reply...thought someone else would have covered it: Video and organizing slots (no $$ collecting at dirt dive) Dinner Friday and Saturday night. Beer on Saturday night. Wing Walking & Beer contest! Door prizes: Chance to win Free Phoenix-Fly wingsuit or Tracking suit. (excluding V-2) Chance to win Skydive City jump tickets. (2 blocks of 5) Chance to win Morpheus Laptop bag Chance to win Morpheus skydiving gear bag. Chance to win $50 gift certificate to Sunshine Factory. Chance to win 50% off of a Wings skydiving container. There's more that they are working on, but these are the confirmed... BTW: I just got around to registering and Kathy said there's a lot of people still not registered - please do it so they can get enough T shirts for everyone. Clicky register here! Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

Call/Refer to your container manufacturer - they know what will fit in their container (or should know). Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

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No wonder it took so long to edit - you left out all the time cleaning resin off your hands! I know there just wasn't a lot of pretty shots for FnD 3.5 that weekend because of the heavy clouds and precip...end result turned out really good. Thanks for hard work! Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

Sorry for the long post, but read on... From all the comments here and adding comments (offline) from those in the back of formations in the past, I’ve put together a few diagrams for planning purposes. I’m putting these out there for comments and suggestions to improve our safety margins for the next time…the final decision for this event is the organizer’s, not mine – I’ve just volunteered to help out a little. Once we like what we have as a plan, I’ll add a number to each slot on the diagrams for the person to better identify their planned slot and break off maneuver . It should continually be stated during briefings by the captains: this is a plan – it may not be what happens in the air – be alert for the unplanned! A couple of points that need explaining: There are 4 attachments; the 40 and 20 diagrams illustrate a 40-way assembled and the left 20 and right 20 “workshop” jumps. Each group of 20 will work on their formation and break off (remaining clear of the “NO FLY ZONE” – as if the other group were there too) before assembling into the 40-way. The last attachment is half of a 60-way (the other side would mirror the “30”). I only show the 30 because the assembled 60-way would lose detail. On all diagrams – The green dots are adding forward speed (remaining on level) and the red dots are slowing forward speed (remaining on level). The open wedge space in the middle behind the "NO FLY ZONE" is reserved for the stragglers – we know they are going to continue following (even if we tell them not to pull high) so we might as well plan for a little deploy area. Flocking speed and level should be maintained by everyone unless otherwise indicated. Stragglers (taken out on exit, floaters, etc.) – Must absolutely recognize by 8000-9000’ they will not make it into the formation and begin scanning the area for other stragglers and find their “space”. As anyone in this area was unplanned, the person(s) in the area must clear their airspace 180 degrees right and left (as well as below). Stragglers must slow their forward speed and maintain flight until 500-1000’ above the initially assigned break off altitude (not deployment altitude – stragglers MUST PULL HIGH) for the jump, signal a double wave off (at least 4 heel clicks) and deploy. To the other exceptions – anyone going low on the formation (and unable to safely rejoin the group in their slot by the beginning of break off), should slowly begin a diving turn until 90 degrees to the flight path of the formation in the opposite direction from the "NO FLY ZONE" and continue until reaching the deployment altitude, wave off and deploy. This should place them well behind and outside of the formation deployment area by break off. A ride back in the DZ's car is better than a Lifeflight to the hospital for two - when in doubt, get out, way out! On the “30” diagrams – The last group of 10 on each side wing will be the only ones deploying at different altitudes (deployment indicated by the blue circle). The separation should be a couple seconds of flight apart and begin almost immediately at “Stage 2”. [Note: we can’t be sure how well this plan will work for 80 (verses 70). If we get up to 80, we will need to evaluate how well it worked for 70 and adjust.] A final note - as we will likely be filling to the inside, each person should also know what the break off is for the next two inward slots (at least) – if they are unsure, they should not take the slot and risk screwing the break off for everyone. This is only a first draft and not the final version by any means - let the discussion begin… Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

Nice work! All I could think of when looking at the pictures is how you'd never get through security at the airport Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

A longer bridle will help - I changed mine out a couple years ago and only get line twists on my Sam136 (about 1.5:1) when I'm not evenly seated. A note on the openings: mine will sometimes have a 180 or 90 linetwist if I don't get completely terminal...if you are experiencing this, you may be need to hold on another half second before dumping(?). Also, even with the above linetwists, it will fly straight and not dive if you are even in the harness - this may be another clue for you too...BANG! Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

The base you know...as #1: 1. Scott Bland (notsane) 2. Scott Gray (The Brothers Gray) 3. Chris Gray (The Brothers Gray) 4. Todd Statdfield (DaMan) 5. Michelle Statdfield (EmLo) Can't wait already! Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

I thought the initials were EMBM - Evil Maniacal Burble Monster ... Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

Still waiting to hear... Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

Chirp! Michelle and I are planning to come up on Saturday - seee you then! Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

I'll try anything once... I might be able to get 3D renderings for the dives, if it would help out (PM me). Missed you guys on Sunday - see you soon! Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

On ours too - pretty sure we're in! 1. Scott B. (Notsane) 2. Mike M. (Gray Mike) C. Sean H. (Monkycndo) 4. Scott Gray (The Brothers Gray) 5. Chris Gray (The Brothers Gray) 6. Justin Shorb (Flock U) 7. Ryan Desjardins (Soon to bee Canadian Flocker) 8. Bob Futrell (FlyinBob) 9. Mark M 10. Phil Peggs 11. Matt Hoover 12. Mike Rinehart (Missingparts) 13. Frank Boluk 14. Scotty Burns (scottygofast) 15. Robert Kelley (ROK) 16. Jeff Nebelkopf (Heffro1) 17. Todd S (DaMan) 18. Michelle (EmLo) Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

Cool stuff - I was wondering how long it would be for someone to try something like this... How long was the flight? Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

Michelle and I too - this seems to be the worst (work wise) time of year! We'll have to settle for watching video of the event - wonder if it will be out before Matt's FnD video?!? Chicken, anyone? Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

Clicky ...but the information for the mortis hasn't been added yet. I got one flight on the prototype and the next version (with the modifications Nick mentioned at FnD) will be on my list of "must try" suits before my next purchase. Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

Great coverage of the jumps - I know we'll be ordering a print or two for my office and Michelle's! Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

If someone has a bracket I can borrow/buy, I'd definitely pick up a few cans for the weekend... I was thinking you (or someone) might have another one of the really nice brackets I could pick up this year, darn! Hey Omar - I'm planning on spending some time in an Acro demo over the weekend...count on me for a couple of freeflocking jumps! Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.

Woohoo - 3 planes of wingsuits!!! BTW: who's bringing smoke for the jumps? Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility.