debonair 0 #1 January 18, 2003 I just want to say a big "thank you" to Chris for writing his article. The 300-way pilots did a fantastic job of being where they needed to be. I guess because I learned to skydive in the NW where multiple plane formations are common I wasn't worried about the close proximity of the other planes. It was truly breathtaking to see another Otter taking off right alongside my own. The row upon row of parked planes waiting for us to load up, the huge line waiting to taxi for take-off. What an amazing experience! One of my favorite memories is being on the ground after we knew we'd made the record. Everywhere there were people hugging and screaming and crying and kissing and then there was the thrill of seeing the 14 planes approaching for their fly-by. For those of us who had been on the jumps it was our first sense of how jumprun looked from the ground. If I hadn't been on the skydive, I would have loved to see that baby in freefall. I can't imagine how much sky it took up or how it looked like a firework exploding as the waves broke off. Whew! Anyway, I loved Chris' article and also Bryan Burke's because they gave me an opportunity to appreciate the event from more than my own perspective. Thanks guys! ... deb AZChallenger JFTC99/02 GOFAST300 STILLUV4WAY "It's nothing 1000 jumps won't cure..." - Jeff Gorlick, Seattle Sky Divers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #2 January 18, 2003 I was there for three of th earlier attempts . . . I too got to see an end-of-day flyby. It was really cool to see that many jumpships being flown in formation with that much precision. I missed the actual 300-way record, but hats off to those who made it happen. What's next?? John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #3 January 18, 2003 Click HERE for the article on DZ.com. And if you want the article with bigger pictures you can go to www.DiverDriver.com and see it HERE. And I'm glad you liked the article.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pds 0 #4 January 18, 2003 quote from the ground, december 12: "fuck a buncha fourth of july! it aint got nothin on this!" sounded like an afterburner heading straight down. then the canopies started to open. sheeewweepop. in 5 seconds the ENTIRE sky was full of color! i had to miss the celebration on the green to run after a missed tram. a guess you guys did alright, for a bunch of belly fliersincredible. namaste, motherfucker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #5 January 19, 2003 Quote just want to say a big "thank you" to Chris for writing his article. Me too....Thanks, Chris, and all other pilots. Often we forget to say thanks to those guys who let us throw ourselves from their planes...I know I have. After a day of jumping, it's very easy to get absorbed into the crowd, and to forget the reason we can do this is because of them. Those pix are great, and really points out the team effort it took to get this record - yes, all the jumpers and the photogs, but the pilots and ground crew and everyone else - a true team, and a great result. Thanks, Chris. And thanks to all the pilots who take us to our playground - and an especial one to Rob for taking great care of me on my first solo....I was the last one on the plane and he gave me a go-around so I had nothing to worry about. It's not been forgotten! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirils 1 #6 January 19, 2003 What's next? A 300 way freefly head- down of course!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #7 January 19, 2003 Totally awesome., Chris! It's both a pleasure and privilege to know and fly with you, and the great pilots like you! People like y'all make the sport so great! -And of course--- TAKE LUCK!! C-Ya! -Lenny Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #8 January 19, 2003 QuoteI would have loved to see that baby in freefall. I can't imagine how much sky it took up or how it looked like a firework exploding as the waves broke off Some of us had the opportunity to see the jumps from the King Air. It was amazing to see the 300-way come into view and then scream past off the left wing tip. And the view from the ground at break_off was equally amazing. There was so much movement, color and noise it was hard to grasp it all. The sound of canopies deploying seemed to go on forever and the sky was filled with color and movement from horizon to horizon. Simply amazing. Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #9 January 19, 2003 QuoteTotally awesome., Chris! It's both a pleasure and privilege to know and fly with you, and the great pilots like you! People like y'all make the sport so great! -And of course--- TAKE LUCK!! C-Ya! -Lenny Have a good flight! YOU TOO! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #10 January 19, 2003 I think I'm going to have that enbroidered on my mudflap! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
