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I voted for Mike - he's been around for a long time, has seen some amazing things in this sport, kept his wits about him during a serious malfunction (from what I understand), is without doubt one of the best camera fliers around, and smells good, too.

He rocks....

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Michele


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While our hearts lie bleeding?~

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what was the malfunction?



From what I understand...it was a main/reserve entanglement, and some trees helped him out...I could be wrong...but here's a post which mentions it
Mike's Mal

Like I said, I could be wrong...

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Michele


~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek
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How the hell did I end up getting mentioned on a thread about a college report?

In all seriousness, I recommend Mike McGowan. I've only been at this for a year, and he is the only one of the 4 I have heard of. I have heard nothing but great things about him. Plus some of his excellent photos (I have seen some) would make great additions to your report.

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In all seriousness, I recommend Mike McGowan.
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edit- actually any info on any of the choices would be helpful.Oh, and Michele, I want the report on my desk by next wednesday;)

Can someone hook me up with some links, magazine articles, uh, where can I find some info ???

workin on the google thing right now

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[Smile] Well I smell good too Michele! And, I'm from Missouri.



Well, maybe, but I didn't get a hug from you and I did from Mike...and he thought flying around the sky with me was fun! (well, that may be an exaggeration...but he does smell good!)

When're you coming out here so I can smell you, hug you and then fly with you, and make a decent comparison?

As to old, you haven't a clue how old I am....so how would you know?

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Michele, I want the report on my desk by next wednesday [Wink]


yessir! :S

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Michele


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Can someone hook me up with some links, magazine articles, uh, where can I find some info ???


http://www.dropzone.com/photography/photographers/MichaelMcGowan.shtml

his homepage is on there.

I searched Yahoo with Mike Mcgowan Skydive and found tons of stuff.
and http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=548113#548113 PM him. It can't hurt to ask. I'm sure some type of online interview would be a great source if he is willing.

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I've only been at this for a year, and he is the only one of the 4 I have heard of.



Wow. That's amazing.

I'm not saying that Mike McGowan isn't famous in the skydiving world, but I would have thought that anyone in the sport for long enough to get their "A" would have heard of the other two as well.

Ok, now I'm really curious.

How many people have never heard of Rob Harris?
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Of the four, I'd vote for Norman Kent. There's probably more mainstream material on him, and there is also the link to CREST syndrome (his lovely wife, Deanna, died of it a few years ago).

That said, another option, if you're sticking with skydiving, would be Bill Booth.

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There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

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Times up, Norman Kent it is. Instructor said I had to tell who the report was gonna be on today or he was gonna pick someone for me:S Got lots of material off the internet. Interesting stuff too.


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