C2Norway 0 #1 October 14, 2003 Hello everyone! I've never tried a wing suit, but its something i want to do in the near future. I'm heading to L.A on the 30th of Okt for some 4-way jumping at Elsinore. And i was wondering if there are any instructors in that area who might help me out... I'm from Norway and here you need 500 jumps to try one. Currently i have 350ish jumps. Any instructors in that area willing to take me up for a spin? (I heard you only need 200 jumps to try one in the US, hope this is true) C2 "A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history - with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila." -Mitch Ratliffe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #2 October 14, 2003 it is 200 with in the last year (i.e. be current) for with an instructor training of 500 for with a manual training... should be able to find someone out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimgriffin 0 #3 October 15, 2003 Hei! Yes, it's true... you should have at least 200 jumps within the past 18 months (and be current) to do the BirdMan first flight course. There are BM instructors at Elsinore, although I don't have their contact info to pass on to you. There may be a couple at Perris too. I'm a BMI (in Florida) and have met the guys out in Elsinore and Perris. There are a bunch of good flyers out there. I'm wondering if we can find Vectorboy (who is often on this wingsuit forum) for his advice. He flies at Perris and may know who the local BMIs are. Hello Vectorboy.... you there... can you help this guy. Or, you may want to email or phone the Elsinore DZ and ask who their BMIs are. You will also likely need to ask any BMI you find if they have a suit around that will fit you. If not, the BMI will have to rent from from BirdMan and have it shipped from DeLand, Fla. Good luck and happy flights! Ha det bra Cato!!! ~Kimberly-Kimberly Griffin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #4 October 17, 2003 Hi there Kim, I also don't have the elsinore BMIs contact info only their first name. Diablo pilot is a BMI based at Perris and can be reached on this forum but Cato the bigger problem is getting a spare classic or GTI wing suit in your size available to borrow when you are here. Several people at Perris have extra suits or will loan their personal suits. These dropzones definitely need a standing wingsuit demo program coupled with instruction. I get questions all the time about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 October 17, 2003 If after meeting you, and assesing your awareness, and skill level, I find it tobe safe to do so, I would be happy to help you make your first BirdMan jump! At Perris or Elsinore. PM me when you're headed this way!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,099 #6 October 18, 2003 >Several people at Perris have extra suits or will loan their personal suits. Yep - I have a spare Classic I that will fit people up to about 5' 10". Let us know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #7 October 18, 2003 Hey JP when did you become a BMI? Ed Absolute Flight 530 304 3374www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #8 October 18, 2003 Don't know how big the guy is but I have an orignal classic he can use. I am just under 6'2 and about 211 lbs. If it fits him he can use it. That way I have an excuse to use Scott's S3 again!Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #9 October 18, 2003 Wow! Didn't JP seem all professional when he said that!? Now if we could only get him to be professional at work! Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #10 October 18, 2003 Begining of September I think..... Of cours I had a head start with the program we were running at SkyDance....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bowie 0 #11 October 18, 2003 Hei Kato Du kan også komme til Danmark og hoppe WS her er der ikke nogle regler for det. Jeg kommer til beveren sammen med 2 andre fra dk som også flyver Ws vi kan snakkes der hvis du kommer M.v.h Bo B.M.I DanmarkBo Wienberg vimeo.com/bowienberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C2Norway 0 #12 October 19, 2003 thanx for all the info guys. Looks like i'll be flying a wingsuit soon I'll be in L.A soon, so i'll contact you JP. I'm about 6'0...i think... 185cm, 80-85kg. Another question...Can i use my rig? Its a Odyssey with Sabre2. Or do i need to borrow something else? Bo: Vet ikke om jeg skal til beveren enda. Kanskje. Have a great day! "A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history - with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila." -Mitch Ratliffe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #13 October 20, 2003 Cool. But I didn't know Skydance even ran a program? Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
