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  1. Corey came to Star Skydiving Center for help in pulling off this event. I am the S&TA for the DZ and I am also the individual who prepares the paperwork for the FAA in relation to demos or off-site jumps. It was interesting walking into the local FSDO and asking for permission to perform an off-DZ parachute operation, and that I could not tell him why or where it would be at that time. Hollywood needed the paperwork lickity-split, and two days to pull it off. FSDO was willing to work with me on the matter. The only reason I say this was even possible was by going to the FAA/FSDO office upon receiving my PRO rating and introducing myself to them. I also took over the paperwork to establish trust. Anyway, Corey told us this was "BLACK-OPS" "HUSH-HUSH" type a thing. He asked if I would like to be camera and jump with him. Of course I said yes, but with a bit of hesitation. At our dropzone we are fortunate to have Marcus Harris from Eloy working for the summer. Marcus and I are close friends, and have been for a few years now. So in looking at the stunt and what was to happen, the client, Corey and his business, the family, the safety of the jumpers, the fact that my name is on the FAA rules to follow, the name-sake of our dropzone and the history of who has flown and shot a skysurfer; Marcus was the best choice for the job. Bar none. I felt it best to stay on the ground and make sure that my jumpers were safe. Although I did enjoy the practice jumps that we all three had in preparation of the event. It did go well, and even with the short timeline. So Congratulations to Corey Barton, skysurfer, and Marcus Harris, freefall videographer, for making primetime must-see TV. Solid exit and clean maneuvers. And a thanks to Corey Barton for allowing us to be a part of making a dream come true for a deserving family. Thanks to the local FSDO for being understanding and not laughing at my request for a waiver with no location or reason why. And to Sarah Harris, our manifest expert, for being a great liason to Extreme Home Makeover staff and our tiny company, and to Kathleen Walker for flying the jumpers for the event. Thank you ltdiver for noticing and posting. It is appreciated. "Riky" "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  2. to keep you aware is all, bump "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  3. I have posted this in the sticky for the cessna crash, but I felt it needed its own Thread. I will wait for any modification, if any, the moderators will have for the location of this information. This is the memorial information for Michelle. Please pass it along, Michelle touched many lives. To all, and please pass along to those I may not have included............. Michelle Barker's memorial will be on Monday, October 15,2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Rockies in Boise, ID. The church is located on the corner of 11th and Hayes near Boise High School. No flowers please. Any donations will be accepted at any Wells Fargo Bank location under the Michelle Barker Fund. Please feel free to call or email me with any questions. There are arrangements being made for the memorial of all the skydivers and pilot. Until I know, for sure, the exact time and location this is all I have at this time. It is planned for the 27th of October. (Saturday) It will be in Washington, but I do not know exact location yet. If Brian, or someone else with exact information can provide these details, that would be helpful. rick stewart, S&TA Star Skydiving Center 208-440-0876 "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  4. I am going to share an email that I have just sent out to our local skydivers and others from afar that I have email address for at the moment. This is information for the memorial service for Michelle "mitchy-boo" Barker, please pass this along. To all, and please pass along to those I may not have included............. Michelle Barker's memorial will be on Monday, October 15,2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Rockies in Boise, ID. The church is located on the corner of 11th and Hayes near Boise High School. No flowers please. Any donations will be accepted at any Wells Fargo Bank location under the Michelle Barker Fund. Please feel free to call or email me with any questions. There are arrangements being made for the memorial of all the skydivers and pilot. Until I know, for sure, the exact time and location this is all I have at this time. It is planned for the 27th of October. (Saturday) It will be in Washington, but I do not know exact location yet. If Brian, or someone else with exact information can provide these details, that would be helpful. rick stewart, S&TA Star Skydiving Center 208-440-0876 "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  5. Adrock Amazon Amir bbarnhouse chaoskitty CieloDiosa downwind efs4ever Evelyn ffejdraga gasson guppie01 Icon134 incode johnsw71 josheezammit judyj jumper03 LouDiamond- Wingsuit LO/Seminar speaker matt1215 mcbeth MITCHYB monkycndo NWFlyer Pendragon - wingsuit and freefly, Popeyefireman QuickDraw Racer42 Remster- RW LO rocket rhanold SeaKev SOULSHINE Vallerina Vanillaskygirl vdschoor Viking Last year was too much fun to not do it all again. "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  6. you're the load that should have been swallowed... "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  7. "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  8. pickle tickle that is if there was an SO "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  9. "it's people like you who make people like me need medication." "You look like shit,........... is that the style now?" "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  10. "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  11. I coach/instruct at SnakeRiver Skydiving, but I also jump at Skydive Idaho, that is all for me. Anyway, I would recommend either one. I would more recommend Star than Skydive Idaho though, given your numbers, and I do not know your background/training/etc., but jumping at a new DZ, just off a 4-lane freeway, with helo and plane traffic, it may be a bit overwhelming. Then again, I do not know you or your abilities. SnakeRiver Skydiving in Star has a lot of open area and a private strip for the DZ. And like was said before, I have yet, also, to meet a jumper here that I did not like. "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  12. count me in. Finally be able to attach personalities to posts. This ought to be interesting. "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  13. I am trying out a friends spectre 170 at the moment ....... ya gotta love the openings. saaawwwweeeeettttt! "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  14. Ya gotta come to IDAHO!!!! Whitewater rafting, kayaking, waterskiing, naked potato sack races, we have it all. "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  15. Thank you ......... I am good for some things, but that is not one of them. "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  16. http://www.bassfiles.net/parachute.swf Alright I have no idea how to do the clicky, sorry. Hopefully someone can help. I have not seen this before, if it is a repost I apologize. It is very addicting ......... go figure. Have fun, and enjoy. "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  17. I know Brian, the DZO at Skydive Idaho. I currently shoot tandems at SnakeRiver Skydiving. I just broke down and ordered my camera suit. Thanks to all who gave me advice and avenues to check for used camera suits. I will be seeing you at Skydive Idaho this summer if you are going to be there. Glad to have another jumper in the area. "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  18. double ditto "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  19. go to B&H photo, google them and go to their step-up rings. I had to get one to go from a 30mm to a 37mm, no vinette prob's, just adjusted the zoom and I was golden. Hope this helps "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  20. Well all of you must be coddled, I live in Idaho, Boise to be exact. I jump at two different DZ's here, and it is the best environment to jump in. One of the DZ's will have a King Air twice a month during the summer. Yes, Lost Prarie is an event, one not to be missed. Idaho, and most of the NW states provide the most of what life has to offer. All of those things that you listed and more. Don't forget kayaking, whitewater rafting, skiing, snowboarding, the only legal BASE bridge in the US. I look forward to meeting you if you're in the area. I fly camera at Snake River Skydiving. "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  21. Actual #'s are 310 total, 100+ camera jumps. I jump at a 182 DZ, and tandems run the world. I noticed that if I wanted to jump I need to be versatile. I was approached by the DZO who trained me to fly camera. I asked my S&TA what he thought and we went through procedures. Camera greatly helps my RW, which is my primary discipline. Close proximity, closure and being fluid in the air. (the camera catches more than I would have ever thought) Oh, and I passed my "C" I just have not turned it in yet. "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  22. I am a camera flyer in Idaho, yes Idaho. I am looking for a used camera suit. I have not had any luck yet in the classifieds or anywhere else. If you hear or know of someone selling a suit that fits my size, I would appreciate the help. 5'-10", 200#, over a 100 tandem camera jumps. Thanks "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  23. gee, .................... I dunno. I guess you could be right? hehe
  24. you know me ......... I wanna be good. I am at 118 jumps and staying consistent on the skills I learned at your camp. I know that some of the folks are thinking of coming down there this spring. I will let you know what develops. Oh and by the way ......... I am getting a lot of compliments on my flying ability. And when they hear that I went to Elsinore, they understand why. I owe it all to you and your teaching. "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket
  25. rocket

    8 years, 12 steps

    Well 2 years for me too on the 18th, Scotty looks like I am in good company here. I started jumping after I got into recovery. Now, 100+ jumps and less than a year aafter starting, skydiving has given me opportunity where at one time it was non-existent. Thanks for sharing, "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket