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I think the closest one to Chimney Rock is Flying Tigers SPC, which is 35 miles West of Greenville, SC. That will be a healthy drive from Chimney Rock, but it's the closest one I know of. http://www.flyingtigerspc.com/ Of course, you could take an extra couple of days and come on over to Raeford to see us! http://www.jumpraeford.com/ Arrive Safely John

OK then! I will be in Tucson the first two weeks of December. Count on seeing me at Eloy whilst I am there! More details as we get closer to Deciembre . . . Arrive Safely John

Check out this post: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=219422;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed; See ya there! Arrive Safely John

Hmmm . . . Welp, I'm going with a good friend, both of us on staff at Raeford, to the Thanksgiving Boogie at CSS in Louisburg jes to get a change of pace. Raeford is boogie-ing that weekend as well. Mebbe being so close you can split the weekend up and join us on Saturday for a change of oace from St. George?? Arrive Safely John

Raeford! -Flying the Super Otter this weekend! -No politics! -SkyKat Gear Shop!! -Aviator's Bar and Grill!! -Meet MonkeyONE in person!! I'm leaving in half an hour. See you there. Just look for the big lad in the staff shirt with the huuuge noggin Arrive Safely John

Friday the 11th through Monday the 14th. The Columbus Day Weekend Boogie is listed officially for those dates http://www.jumpraeford.com/Events.htm Arrive Safely John

OK gang, SkyMonkeyONE, Coconut Monkey and I have been talking about it for a while now. So, on behalf of those two distinguished gentlemen I am going to declare it . . . Dropzone.com Record Attempt Raeford Parachute Center Raeford, North Carolina Columbus Day Weekend There, it's been said. So come on out to Raeford's Columbus Day Weekend Boogie and let's bust out a big-way! Saturday has been tossed out as the most likely day for a successful attempt, although that is not carved in stone. PM me if you can come play! Arrive Safely John

1) How much do you weigh? 2) What is the elevation of your DZ (Above sea level)?

So...I have a CHANCE! Woohoo! Next time I'm coming to Tucson, I'll let ya know. I always make it to Eloy whilst in town. BTW - I hereby withdraw the words I placed in your mouth, Master! Arrive Safely John

-I was a Demonstrator on the Gold Demonstration Team during the '92, '93, '94 show seasons. -I went through tryouts with Chuck's wife and spent two years on the road with her as my teammate. -I was also a tryout cadre member when John Hoover came through. -Yes, they should compete. If not allowed at Nationals, then who would they compete with? Unlike the Olympics, these lads have no other professionally competitive league to return to where they land multi-year, multi-million dollar contracts. -Yes, they have a GREAT deal. Is it an unfair advantage? I don't know enough about other teams like AZ AS to make a comparison. It IS, however, an opportunity open to anyone willing to join the Army and give it a shot. -Yes, they spend your tax dollars (and their own) to skydive for a living. -Yes, it is a GREAT life. -Yes, I have spent time "out of the public eye" (and out of uniform) rolling on the ground, as it were. I get to have a life too. -We could not get tunnel time my first year...years 2 and 3 we trained during off hours (usually 0400-0600) and only a couple of times a year. -I am crushed that Betsy would not be impressed with the likes of me

Stay safe, paal . . . see you in January for some jumps in NoRmAl weather! Arrive Safely John

Static Line: Ft. Benning, GA, C-141...the NOISE from the jet engines that turned into the stillness of a quiet T-10 canopy ride. Free Fall: Ft. Bragg, NC, CH-53...looking over the edge of the ramp and thinking "What the HELL am I doing?" then being interrrupted by my Instructor''s polite "GO!" Arrive Safely John

1.32:1 (Sabre2 190) Arrive Safely John

Thanks, but not enough time . . . we only have a coupla hours to spare on the way to the Keys. Arrive Safely John

I hope to be at Greene County SPC the afternoon/evening of 25 September with a couple of friends. I would love to jump the Beaver . . . does it fly during the week? Arrive Safely John

Hi Gang, I am going to be at Skydive Miami the afternoon of September 11th. I will be on my way to the Keys and plan to stop by for a skydive or two. I will be sporting my DZ.com colors. See ya! Arrive Safely John

I turn 38 on November 10th . . . Arrive Safely John

My Real job title: Parachute Rigger A More impressive One: "Aerodynamic Desceleration Engineer" Doh! Arrive Safely John

I too, have a huuuuuuge noggin! My helmets are as follows: -Tandems: XL Hat Shoppe Frap Hat (plenty big) -AFF/RW: Factory Diver, custom made XXL/L (extra extra large/long). Ordered through Tony @ Sky Kat. -Camera: Bonehead Flat-Top Pro (thanks Jeannie) I recommend you call Jeannie Portillo @ Bonehead Composites and discuss it with her. They are great! G'Luck! Arrive Safely John

After consulting Aggie at Sun Path, I Scotch Guarded my new Odyssey with two coats of medium (red cap), spraying (as posted above) about 8-12" away. Make sure and shake the can well before and during the application. Let it dry overnight (several hours) before applying the next coat. It will still get dirty, just not as much, and it will clean up better as well. Arrive Safely John

I do 3 or 4 a year, always with people who have done tandems before, or experienced jumpers riding on the front. I will get the drogue out by 7000 FT, then release the drogue by 4500 FT. Next time I do one with someone beefy like me, I want to wear a Pro-Track and see how fast we are going. Another thing I will do . . . for first time tandem students that have no video: if they have been VERY nervous or scared about the exit or doing everything just right, I will fly the exit with them for 7 or 8 seconds, then give them high praises on the ground for nailing it. That always brings smiles! Arrive Safely John

I met this guy at Symposium in Jan '01 in San Diego. He's not nuts . . . just really ballsy and extremely smart in a mechanically creative sort of way. Pay particular attention to the R.U.S.H. project. http://www.rocketguy.com/flash.html Up, up, and away! Arrive Safely John

It's better to lose a friend than lose an intestine! Arrive Safely John

2(times I sat out a weather hold):5:0 Life is good! Arrive Safely John

Congratulations! Arrive Safely John