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Just thinking about the old days... Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421
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The same DZ's are always looking for help each year......
douwanto replied to baronn's topic in Instructors
Some of the seasonal DZ's don't re hire all the instructors or other staff from the previous year. Some do not return. I know I offer the best instructors a place for the following season and replace the lazy and contrary ones. Same goes that if we treat them badly they will not return. Our instructors get the numbers we promise and usually more; weather permitting. Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421 -
DC Skydiving Center $15 to 12K December 7th,8th and 9th
douwanto replied to douwanto's topic in Events & Places to Jump
DC Skydiving Center has $15 fun jumps to 12k Dec 7,8,9th to finish off their season. PAC 750 9 min to 12k DC Skydiving Center is moving toward serving fun jumpers in the DC metro and NOVA area in the 2013 season. USPA B license, AAD required and no hook turns. Email chris.dcskydivingcenter@hotmail.com with any questions... 9272 Green Meadows Rd Warrenton Va 20187 www.dcskydivingcenter.com Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421 -
We purchased ours because UPT had none in Stock. And could not tell us when they would be ready. Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421
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We have 14 rigs half with Simons and Half with OE and I can tell you Simons Rigging Services Drogues are bullet Prof. And =1 on the great guy but dont ever let him know that.... Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421
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Lady Tandem Masters that shoot handycam
douwanto replied to scooterskydives's topic in Tandem Skydiving
And just how do you read your student well?? I would never put a handi cam on a student. I want them concentrating on the skydive and their roll in it. You are inviting them to get their hand out at the most in opportune time..... Just my 2 cents Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421 -
thanks doke Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421
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Handycam Glove by chris Warnick. I use class 10 high speed cards. It may have been the card I used 2 new ones this weekend and no problems... Any advice on best settings for camera ?? Thanks. Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421
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Has anyone experienced the Gopro capturing only half files?? twice now mine has stopped recording while my hand id on the strut. I could use ant info on this problem.. Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421
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I have seen nothing that says for sure the TI pulled the handle or missed the hookup on gear check. and..................... Sometimes the students pull the handle when they leave the plane... What happens then???? give them the video and pay both instructor and video guy if there was one... Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421
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Most Tandem jumps in one day by a single instructor
douwanto replied to pinkskyvan's topic in Tandem Skydiving
The Record set in 2010 by Luther Kurtz with his sister Angela as passenger In Harbor Springs MI. 105 in 22.5 hours Plus another after with media for an unofficial total of 106 in 24 hours. No big support crew no b12 hooks and 2 182's and a 206 Angela was sick for most of the night but would not give up. Strong is not a strong enough word for her effort. Both went for dinner with fanily and friends afterwards and looked fresh and springy. Edited to correct year. Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421 -
I hooked my foot with my pilot chute on a 1500 hop and pop once... under a 98 Xaos....... fuck me running I was scared Saddled out around 400' Wont do that again!!!! Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421
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Condolence thread for Danny Page and Bob Holler
douwanto replied to PhreeZone's topic in Blue Skies - In Memory Of
BoB would be Furious.... Miss you Bob not a day goes by that I dont think of you and Lee and Black and Tans and Cigars........ Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421 -
Is this part of the whole Skyride ring?
douwanto replied to xtheowl's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
I have never called you to ask for your help collecting anything from anyone. Skyride has never owed me a dime. Also I find it funny that you feel I owed you any thing when it comes to Fitzgerald. I will do as many tandems from Ben Hill county and the surrounding towns and county which was your chief concern when we spoke. and we did speak concerning this matter 5 years ago and 4 months ago. go be a little crybaby ....you still wont get your way... Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421 -
Is this part of the whole Skyride ring?
douwanto replied to xtheowl's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
Just to clarify something for your masses... No one ever asked you to move your event from Fitzgerald. correct. You asked me to not open a dropzone there because you said it would make it not profitable for you... correct... OK I have withdrawn my request with the city manager and have signed a contract on a local private field 12 miles from Fitz in another county to operate year round. The county offered me several options including going forward but they also informed me of the option we ultimately chose. It is a much better deal for me in the long run. Its closer to home for me and you get to keep your Boogie.... Good luck Spence... Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421 -
Is this part of the whole Skyride ring?
douwanto replied to xtheowl's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
ROFLMAO.... you haven't got a clue do you????? When you do let me know... I guarantee business will be just fine for me. And I will get more than my fair share of tandems from Fitzgerald and surrounding towns. Id be willing to make a small wager on that fact........ Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421 -
Is this part of the whole Skyride ring?
douwanto replied to xtheowl's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
Fitz to my knowledge was never closed to skydiving only the DZ closed due to Jerry's death. Fitzgerald wants sustainable business's not parties. I moved away from the parting a few years ago and like where that move led me. Skydiving can and will bring a nice bit of income to the Ben Hill county community and your Bad mouthing wont affect that 1%. We offer our Service's at a fair price, have a great safety record and do well in the market place. That is business and the type of business cities and communities want. Not 4 or 5 days of drunken, High skydivers. Thanks for posting Fitz on your Website.... The company hasn't opened its doors and you are already advertising for it... People can look at your site and see 50% of dz's do take 3rd party and the ones who use 3rd party bookings will not be deterred. Weather you like it or not people use booking companies for many things including trips parties weddings bands and just about every entertainment activity out there. People pay for the convenience of others doing the work. We do not advertise drop zones that do not exist, Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421 -
Is this part of the whole Skyride ring?
douwanto replied to xtheowl's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
On a side note... Spencer I'm really disappointed you with all your clout and bullshit can't make me the number one most hated person in skydiving..... Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421 -
Is this part of the whole Skyride ring?
douwanto replied to xtheowl's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
Skydive Fitzgerald was opened in 97 by Jerry Hoakstra the man who shared the wonderful world of skydiving with me and one of my mentors. When he died the DZ closed.... Myself, Tracy George, Drew and Justin Collins, and Vic Hulett and a few other local skydivers have wanted to open it up again since the day it closed. Now when Chris Spence was searching for someplace to hold the St Patrick's Day Boogie I said Hey Chris check this place out... It is awesome we used to jump here and I will someday have another DZ here.... Chris found everything I said to be true and fell in love with Fitz..... Now he thinks his Boogie is more important than the local skydivers following their dreams and having what they have been missing for so many years... Spence you don't even jump any more it is purely a profit and party event for you so don't talk about the skydive world like you want anything other than their money and beer... As for business... Yes I work for a company who accepts Skyride we also have 7 skydiving centers across the country and have our own network and booking agency. We also accept cash credit and gift Certificates sold by other companies. We had a great season this year and are looking forward to another one next year... I am in business to make a profit as are most businesses. If money and profit were not a problem for you Spence you would not be whining about the boogie... Do it for free and enjoy the good vibes.....Right???? Oh wait you want to make money off the Tandem Business too NO need for fake accounts here I always have and always will sat what I think .. Don't worry Spence Looks like I didn't loose much of a friend any way... Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421 -
Is this part of the whole Skyride ring?
douwanto replied to xtheowl's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
Spence you are so full of crap... You forgot to mention to everyone here that I introduced you to Fitzgerald Airport and when I did you knew it was my long term goal to open my own DZ there in the future. Skydive Fitzgerald has no affiliation with Skyride. Spewing lies and making unfounded accusations just because you got your feelings hurt seems beneath you but then not getting your way seems to bring out the worst in lots of people.... Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421 -
BSBD Brother....... I was already a UPT examiner and had done many tandems under Jack at SDA when jack cross trained me for strong. I was shacking like a newbe on the way to the plane because I had such respect for his knowledge and skill and wanted to impress him. Thank you for sharing your love and knowledge of the sport with so many Jack. Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421
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a bit knees down in free fall is the first step to ass out on opening. talk about making students feel uncomfortable... tighten the harness up so they cant arch and the feel like something is wrong the whole skydive because they CANT arch..... Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421
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congratulations....... Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421
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I have that canopy's evil twin brother. The only made by precision. I have found that swinging the camera in the direction you need to untwist while kicking works great. I also agree he seemed to have plenty of time left to make a better effort to resolve the problem. some times I just instruct the passenger to put their legs straight down along with mine and start swinging our momentum in the right direction. So far it has been successful every time. Yes I have been stuck for a moment like in the video. Patience and effort prevailed though. Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421