jmfreefly 0 #1 March 24, 2004 Brain Germain came to our dropzone this past weekend and gave his Canopy control/ Piloting/ Safety/ Swooping/ Canopy Design/ etc. seminar. All I have to say "Wow, what a great course." I told him at our first break "Ok, Brian, I already got my money's worth". 'Luckily' we were on a wind hold the whole weekend, so we were able to put 2 full days into the seminar. There was so much material pouring out of Brian's head, we needed the time to absorb it all. I don't think there was anyone in the course that didn't get a lot out of it. In conjunction with Safety Day after a fairly long winter layoff, it is exactly what our DZ needed. Thanks again, Brian! j Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaerock 1 #2 March 24, 2004 It's waaaaay to bad you guys didn't get in any jumps. His critiques of your landings are probably just as invaluable as him speaking to you for two days :> Also, being hands on is one of the best ways to learn, putting all of the theory into practice while it's still fresh in your head. -Rory Quote Brain Germain came to our dropzone this past weekend and gave his Canopy control/ Piloting/ Safety/ Swooping/ Canopy Design/ etc. seminar. All I have to say "Wow, what a great course." I told him at our first break "Ok, Brian, I already got my money's worth". 'Luckily' we were on a wind hold the whole weekend, so we were able to put 2 full days into the seminar. There was so much material pouring out of Brian's head, we needed the time to absorb it all. I don't think there was anyone in the course that didn't get a lot out of it. In conjunction with Safety Day after a fairly long winter layoff, it is exactly what our DZ needed. Thanks again, Brian! j You be the king and I'll overthrow your government. --KRS-ONE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ffejdraga 0 #3 March 25, 2004 yeah, he will be at Jumptown, Orange MA this weekend doing the same thing. I can't wait. always a good time, and so much knowledge gets passed around. Brian Germaine, one of the original 'Jonathans' jeff D-16906 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmfreefly 0 #4 March 25, 2004 Yeah, it is a shame, although we were prepared with lots of videoed landings. I think we saw just about every classic problem, some good swoops, and some in the 'what were they thinking' category. However, I would have liked to have more timely critiques, especially after absorbing some of the information. I guess I will just have to stockpile footage for critique the next time I see Brian. j Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
