kallend 2,118 #1 September 22, 2002 Overheard comment from Chris S. after giving 6 perfect spots to the Illinois POPS 44-way on Saturday. "It's just physics" I guess we could do with a few more physicist pilots, Chris. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 6 #2 September 23, 2002 Quote Overheard comment from Chris S. after giving 6 perfect spots to the Illinois POPS 44-way on Saturday. "It's just physics" I guess we could do with a few more physicist pilots, Chris. Ok, there's a little "art" involved. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 26 #3 September 23, 2002 Quote Ok, there's a little "art" involved. And sometimes a little "religion" I hear.Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #4 September 23, 2002 Quote And sometimes a little "religion" I hear. I'm starting a new religion. I'm calling it Spotology. I'll get some celebrities into it, then charge people an assload of money to become educated in the enlightening ways of Spotology. The more money you give me, the higher level (or 'altitude') you can get to. I might even write a few books about it, to make even more money from it all....it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 0 #5 September 23, 2002 Quote Overheard comment from Chris S. after giving 6 perfect spots to the Illinois POPS 44-way on Saturday. Is this unusual??? P.S. -- I think people were getting a little hypoxic on jump 6 when we were circling around and around and around @ 15 grand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,118 #6 September 23, 2002 Hi Eric: Are you Eric the FB #474? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #7 September 23, 2002 Quote I think people were getting a little hypoxic on jump 6 when we were circling around and around and around @ 15 grand Wuss!!! Jeez..some people complain about a little lack of oxygen.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 6 #8 September 23, 2002 Quote And sometimes a little "religion" I hear. Nahhh.....just some Kool-Aid.....bahahahahah......[if you can't laugh at it then you're too uptight.] Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #9 September 23, 2002 Where you there for the opening cerimonies of nationals? Roger totally made a joke at his own expense. Most got it. it wsa pretty funny.... (the kool-aide comment made me think of that, but it wasn't related). He actually made two jokes, one about the tee shirts too. pretty funny stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 6 #10 September 23, 2002 Quote Where you there for the opening cerimonies of nationals? Roger totally made a joke at his own expense. Most got it. it wsa pretty funny.... (the kool-aide comment made me think of that, but it wasn't related). He actually made two jokes, one about the tee shirts too. pretty funny stuff. Oh yah I was there. He said that everyone visiting there and experiencing SDC for the first time were all now part of his "cult". LOL......bahhahahahaha. I thought that was hilarious. Then he made a comment later in the week about all the competitors getting the sweatshirts (instead of t-shirts). That they were all now wearing his "Team shirt"....bahahhahaha.....some people got it.....some people had to have it explained to them. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #11 September 23, 2002 what about the "I learned from my experimentation in the 70's..." comment, that one really cracked me up. I bet there could have been a successful big way there this year if he was so inclined Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swarley 0 #12 September 23, 2002 "It's just physics" AND "Embrace Technology" Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 0 #13 September 23, 2002 Quote Are you Eric the FB #474? Yep, same Eric. Sorry I didn't introduce myself while I was there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,118 #14 September 23, 2002 Quote Quote Are you Eric the FB #474? Yep, same Eric. Sorry I didn't introduce myself while I was there. Well, it was a pleasure jumping with you even if we didn't speak to each other! And "Thanks" again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 0 #15 September 23, 2002 Quote Wuss!!! Jeez..some people complain about a little lack of oxygen.... [gasp, gasp] hey... I'm feeling kinda buzzed I wasn't complaining...my side of the formation was complete....but the other side looked like they were feeling the effects. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 6 #16 September 23, 2002 Quote "It's just physics" AND "Embrace Technology" Steve Yes, the technology is wonderful these days. But I'd say my spotting technique is much of what spotters of old did by looking out the door. I just have a more precise position report with ground speed and drift. Here's where the "art" comes in: I have to know what each group is doing and how the winds will effect them. Then I have to run a line (or curve) that will give everyone the proper seperation and still keep them in a position to land "in". With the bigways (mult-aircraft formations) I have to think about climbout speed and exit timing so that they go off the plane where I want them to. I hear pilots always ask "How far did you give them the green light?" Who cares. It's all about ground speed and climb out speed. Then I have to think about the exit altitude and drift time. Then there is the topography. I certainly don't want anyone landing east of the river. That would be "bad". And it certainly would deflate my ego. But about "technology": I've had visiting pilots ask what kind of jump run I was doing and when I started describing it they looked like a dog that had its' favorite toy fake thrown and then hidden behind the back. [Huh?] Ahh well. So I'll just throw in some "mystisism" and say: Ahhh, I can see the air molecules moving. Can't you? (kind of like the baseball hitters who say they can see the spin of the threads on the ball so well they know where it's going.) Ohhhhmmmmmm......ohhhhmmmmmmm Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swarley 0 #17 September 23, 2002 Chris, Thanks for the detail. "Technology" will get you a starting point, but experience and a feel for the the total drop is what makes a good driver. Imagine being a diver helps. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 6 #18 September 23, 2002 http://www.aerialdynamics.com/displayPhoto.asp?id=412 AHHHHH Yahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! http://www.aerialdynamics.com/displayPhoto.asp?id=409 Grrrrrrrrlllllllllllllllll.................. Courtesy of Mike Garza's website Aerial Dynamics. http://www.aerialdynamics.com/displayPhoto.asp?id=404 Illinois POPS 44-way record! Woooowhoooo!!!!! Chris Edited to post the "completion" pic of the 44-way Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swarley 0 #19 September 24, 2002 AH Yes, Great pictures Chris. Which aircraft was yours? "So I'll just throw in some "mystisism" and say: Ahhh, I can see the air molecules moving. Can't you? (kind of like the baseball hitters who say they can see the spin of the threads on the ball so well they know where it's going.) " I Imagine the "Gps technology" would look like the attachment below. Haha Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 6 #20 September 24, 2002 Quote AH Yes, Great pictures Chris. Which aircraft was yours? Mine is the one out the window in the first link (N10EA). It's the lead aircraft (one on the right) in the second link. And that would be the airport directly below (another good spot) in the third link. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #21 September 24, 2002 What's with the wing mounted video camera? Looks cool. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 6 #22 September 24, 2002 Very nice video during nationals of the exits. Especially 10-way. Whhhooooosh. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
