The_Don 0 #1 March 21, 2008 Check this out! Makes you proud to be in the good old U.S.A. http://youtube.com/watch?v=iCz3BA-oNlYI am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #2 March 21, 2008 That was great!!! I think that's team FastTrax. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #3 March 21, 2008 sent shivers up my timbers man! I love the sound of the -51's during the flyby....! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #4 March 21, 2008 I would like to know the square ft of the flag.I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #5 March 21, 2008 From: http://www.teamfastrax.org/demoFAQ.aspx Q. What does a basic demonstration jump consist of? A. A typical Demonstration jump consists of four jumpers exiting at approximately 5000 feet. At least one of the jumpers will trail a 20 x 400 foot American flag providing a spectacular show of patriotism. The remaining three jumpers trail red, white & blue smoke. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #6 March 21, 2008 Quote From: http://www.teamfastrax.org/demoFAQ.aspx Q. What does a basic demonstration jump consist of? A. A typical Demonstration jump consists of four jumpers exiting at approximately 5000 feet. At least one of the jumpers will trail a 20 x 400 foot American flag providing a spectacular show of patriotism. The remaining three jumpers trail red, white & blue smoke. I think that's a typo. 200 x 400 sounds more like it. 20 x 400 would be one long skinny flag! I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 March 21, 2008 Quote Quote From: http://www.teamfastrax.org/demoFAQ.aspx Q. What does a basic demonstration jump consist of? A. A typical Demonstration jump consists of four jumpers exiting at approximately 5000 feet. At least one of the jumpers will trail a 20 x 400 foot American flag providing a spectacular show of patriotism. The remaining three jumpers trail red, white & blue smoke. I think that's a typo. 200 x 400 sounds more like it. 20 x 400 would be one long skinny flag! That's Paul McGowan...not teamfasttrax... Paul does those types of demos all over and has been in the business as long as I have...he runs one of the Elvis teams as well. The flag Paul is jumping is in the 2000 sqft category...by no means the 'largest', but still quite challenging to do properly...he uses a Tandem set up similar to the one we use for a 3500 sqft flag. The 20 X 400 thing is a misprint, they mean 20 X 40 which is 800 sqft and while still no easy task to fly, is relatively easier than the mega monsters...and you can use your sport canopy to do it. ...A 200 X 400 would be 80,000 square feet...think about that for a minute! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #8 March 21, 2008 OK, 2000 square ft . Thanks for info. Would love to see the 3500 flying! I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DARK 0 #9 March 21, 2008 not taking away from the skill of the people involved but to be honest as as a non american i just think that is beyond tacky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #10 March 21, 2008 Quotenot taking away from the skill of the people involved but to be honest as as a non american i just think that is beyond tacky Why? Qualified jumpers have been doing this for decades. I take it you've never seen it done in your country?"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DARK 0 #11 March 21, 2008 i dont mean the flag carrying, its more of the whole spectacle, with the ridicolous singer etc, no doubt its a great display of skill from all involved its just the spectacle of patriotism that is made at what seems to be any opportunity in the states but this isnt the soapbox so thats all ill say. i dont mean anything personal by it either its just something iv noticed watching american events Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #12 March 21, 2008 Quotei dont mean the flag carrying, its more of the whole spectacle, with the ridicolous singer etc, no doubt its a great display of skill from all involved its just the spectacle of patriotism that is made at what seems to be any opportunity in the states but this isnt the soapbox so thats all ill say. i dont mean anything personal by it either its just something iv noticed watching american events I've been doing it for over 30 years and the positive and emotional reaction we get from the audience is beyond description. The spectacle of patriotism is one of the things I love about this country! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #13 March 21, 2008 Quotei dont mean the flag carrying, its more of the whole spectacle, with the ridicolous singer etc, no doubt its a great display of skill from all involved its just the spectacle of patriotism that is made at what seems to be any opportunity in the states but this isnt the soapbox so thats all ill say. i dont mean anything personal by it either its just something iv noticed watching american events All I can say is.. We Love Our Country! Thank you Airtwardo!I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #14 March 21, 2008 Quote OK, 2000 square ft . Thanks for info. Would love to see the 3500 flying! He's a couple of pics with different size flags... You can see the 20 X 40 would be a bit easier to jump, deploy, fly and land. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #15 March 22, 2008 Beautiful! Thanks for posting ! I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #16 March 22, 2008 Awesome pics. Wow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #17 March 22, 2008 So, the cool guy carries the flag while the disposable guy carries the explosives?You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #18 March 22, 2008 Quote So, the cool guy carries the flag while the disposable guy carries the explosives? Expendable...not disposable! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #19 March 22, 2008 Quote Expendable...not disposable! So which one are you? Expendable or disposable? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #20 March 22, 2008 Quote Quote Expendable...not disposable! So which one are you? Expendable or disposable? Yes. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iceburner 0 #21 March 22, 2008 Quotei dont mean the flag carrying, its more of the whole spectacle, with the ridicolous singer etc, no doubt its a great display of skill from all involved its just the spectacle of patriotism that is made at what seems to be any opportunity in the states but this isnt the soapbox so thats all ill say. i dont mean anything personal by it either its just something iv noticed watching american events having done a few demo jumps myself, and being in the military, it's one thing i love about this country....the reactions you get from alll people. Yes, they may not like the country as it stands now, but you better be damned sure that they love their country. And having seen my fair share of demo jumps, i am always awed by the site. Nothing pleases me as a Marine than to see others honoring their country, as it's what i live for. Semper Fi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #22 March 22, 2008 It's jolly impressive. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
