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Yes. Fact. Gus jumped with the 502. One of his combat jumps was over Anzione (SP?). Much of the stick landed in the sea and died. Gus landed in the middle of a German Army encampment. Impressed the hell out of him and them, too. Me three. Pat Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

Mind food "There are just three sports: bullfighting, mountain climbing, and skydiving+. The rest are simply recreation." E. Hemingway, "Sun Also Rises", +ballet "When I love skydiving+ less, my own life will become worth more to me, and I will be less willing to risk it." Phill Hill, 1st USA Champion of the World, F1, +motor racing. Like music - like skydiving.... "O death, all conquering one, Now you are conquered! With wings I have won for myself, Striving in fervent love I shall soar to the light no eye Has seen!" Gustav Mahler's "Resurrection" #2 in G "Nothing focuses concentration like a good exit on a bright day when colors explode like flowers. Around you, skymates blossom" 2 cats Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

Clyde Jacks: D42 Ed Fitch: I-11 Carlos Wallace: D-53 Gus Anagosits: ( I forget) 502 Formation Flying in 1960s (early). Good at a party The DZ was (is) a party Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

Uppers and Skydiving--------- Sometimes, being 'Up' when others are down. Is good. Sometimes, when you are on the 30th hour of a social event they appear necessary. Always, when you look at it from afar or from wisdom it's a place not to be. Whatever: Coffee - we did that in the chemical 60s. (I lie. We drank beer and jumped lots). Methadrine, speed, crystal meth - we did in the 70s Chemical cocktails - 80s RedBull 90s (they sponsored Freefly!) Makes your heart beat. 2000s Dunno. I'm toast from the previous practice. Leaving the juicy parts out.... FACT: Yoga & Tai Chi kick ass on all! Proven. Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

Itdiver (L.) Yo. I got a new big parachute and planned to come out before Christmas... No-fit in rig. Working on it. See yall soon. Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

Yes, as an acid casualty of the 60s I are well aquatinted with the scourge of skydivin: freefall gremlins. Icky little demons, eh? These critters are guys so SKINNY from massive over doses of speed that ya cant even seem em in day light! Standing sideways, 53 freefall gremlins can (and do) go front-front-front float-float! This reveals why your exits usually funnel! _The Guinnius Book of Records_ shows 121 on the step of a Cessna 172, beside a circus fat lady, who attempted doing a solo tandem. [C.O.D. : Impact] They don’t weigh much; they are light. So light that they just feel like a bobble when they force you to funnel the formation. Meaner than Farmer Nasty, too. Mean? So mean that they blind people to how wonderfully marvy you fly, usually, except today. Widespread ? So globally common, that each DZ haz several many. Inspection reccomended___to fight Freefall Gremlins____________ How do you know that your DZ has a freefall Gremlin infestation? ____Sure indicators of gremlin-itis:____ --You actually get caught making an apparent mistake. --You see dust-devils (actually dust devils are jus nasty gremlins going for coffee or returning from a raid) --The first load on Sunday does not suit up till 9:30 (gremlins drugged the beer) --Your jump masters offer a tour of impact craters which: takes over an hour & is popular with Whuffos. Freefall Gremlin Information___[true facts]------------------------------------ Freefall Gremlins’ favorite spectator sport? -- your pilot-chute-in-tow. Freefall Gremlins’ Hobbies? --- making plaster casts of impact craters for bird baths. Freefall Gremlins’ favorite food -- a de-brief that draws blood. Freefall Gremlins’ exist, are protected by the Sierra Club and, They have names: Common Freefall Gremlins’ Last-Names: ------------------------------------ -- Thebasefloated, -- youstolemyair, -- sitforbrains, -- brainfart -- asshole, -- brainlock -- theexitsucked..., -- iwasblindedbythebeautyofyourentry, ... I forget the rest. but No Fear. You’ll meet em all in time |-> crazy Pat Works SCS-1 FB-61 Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

I agree w/ Peej. Simply, to move forward in a sit, lean back. Yes: that is counter intuitive. Whatever, it works. OK? Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

Total Agreement: "The "VRW Stable" position and its variants are just as good if not better as a recovery position ..." Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

Great also for back loops. Works 'same-as' Try it. Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

Ref: Cool! susie joerns (Clemens) was a pal. Hope she/you prosper! Pat Works Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

I usta jump w/ Martha ant Tee Taylor in Texas.... dunno where she went Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

I waz there. What ever happened to Tiger? Remember when Doc got 'spayed' by Ed on their dining room table? Didn't work. Tiger says. Doc jumped w/ the 502 into Anzione Sp/ Italy. Hence the Wing-skull patch & Black gear. Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

Yo! Yep! I made several many leabs w/ Doc Agnosits. He was my JM on #2. Carlos Wallace was my friend, too. He was 'safe' skydiving. 800' was minimum opening. In bars, CG was way crazy. Lotsa guns, then. Galveston Skydivers had the COOLEST patch ever! BTW, Gus and George Sage stole Ed Fitch's body and burried it at sea. (Ed helped). Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

Swoop Modes- not certain this is "freefly terms" Swoop Modes Apart from “standard” (traditional) belly flying, there are four other types of freefly skydiving: sit-fly, standing, back-fly, and head-down. In each of these modes it is possible to do turns, loops, rolls, spins, and other movements that can be either wind-borne (aerodynamically flown) or gymnastic (using kinetic energy.) * Mode A: Horizontal RW, prone, chest and face-to-earth. “Belly-flying” or flat flying. The spine is parallel with the horizon. The relative wind is on the chest; the back and butt face the sky. Variants include the RW stable and boxman; and freestyle’s stags and “T.” * Mode B: Sitting, butt-to-earth. Also known as “chute assis” or “Freak Brother” flying. On-the-butt orientation where the buttocks are always facing the ground. The relative wind is on the seat of the pants and soles of the feet. The spine and back of the head are perpendicular to the horizon line. * Mode C: Supine, or lying back-to-earth. Also known as back-flying. On-the-back orientation where the chest faces upward, toward the sky. The relative wind is on the back and calves of the legs. The spine and back of the head are parallel to the horizon line. Variations include freestyle’s teardrops, “magic ball,” and inverted track (back-track.) * Mode D: Standing, feet-to-earth. “Upright” orientation with the head uppermost. The spine and the head are perpendicular to the horizon line. The relative wind is on the soles of the feet. Variants include the daffy, straddle, split, hang-ten, standing track, no-arms, etc. * Mode E: Inverted, head-to-earth. “Downright” orientation with the feet uppermost. The relative wind is on the head and shoulders. Variants include the blind-dive, headstand, Olav, Romeo (forward/aft,) foot-to-the sun, etc. You can add “music” to your skydiving by flying combinations of these modes. Do it with groups of your friends—don’t forget to invite one or more cameras! ---- You probably want more specific stuff??? Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

First Skydive was 1914. First Skydiver was Ms. Broadwick. In 1914 Broadwick gave the first demonstration of a parachute jump to the US government. The first four jumps were static line jumps. On the fifth jump she decided to not use the static line. She cut the static line so that it was long enough for her to pull the parchute pack open after she was clear of the airplane. This was the first premeditated FREEFALL jump by anyone. The US Army Signal Corps ordered its first Broadwick coatpack and initiated a new era in aviation safety. Georgia Broadwick was nicknamed Tiny because she weighted 85 pounds and was only four feet tall. Tiny made her first jump in 1908 at age 15. Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

Steve, Yes I remember you and the Freefly festival at Skydive Oregon. Yes. Somewhere there are villages which have had their idolt drafted. And, No, babe, it ain't you. Hope you are well and flying> Pat Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

Ok -- Here is the starter set of definitions. Part two will be swoop modes (defines/compares freefly fallrates in various positions. Part three will focus on freefly terms themselves, but methinks this Intro is necessary? ============== Relative Work (RW) – From the French “relatif”; a.k.a. conventional skydiving or flat flying – Sit-flying – a.k.a. Chute Assis or Freak Brother Flying (1970s) –Freeflying or Vertical RW (vRW) – An emerging skydiving discipline that focuses on the ability to control levels and proximity while flying vertical positions ( Freeflying Pairs – McKeeman, 1995 – Freefly competitions … a team parachuting discipline consisting of three athletes, two freeflyers and a camera flyer, who fly mostly vertical body positions. Skydance – From Skratch, 1960s; Crazy Pat 1970s; Magic John, 1990s – A form of progressive skydiving --- Freeflying becomes a dance in the sky when the flyers choreograph the levels, presentation, and proximity to present aesthetically pleasing visuals. References: Skratch Garrison, Tamara Koyn, Pete McKeeman, John Schuman, Tony Uragallo, Pat Works ======================== Group Swoop Definitions – part 1 of _ By Pat Works Relative Work (RW) – From the French “relatif”; a.k.a. conventional skydiving or flat flying – An art practiced by skydivers since the 1950s, RW entails the intentional maneuvering of two or more freefall skydivers in relationship to each other. Levels and proximity are key to the meaning of “relative work.” The aim is to adjust levels and proximity to build formations and to fly slots. In traditional RW formation skydives, participants fly to complete the group’s goal formation(s). In sequential formation RW competition, the goal is to make points—one point awarded for each completed formation. The team that can make the most points in the least amount of time wins; aesthetics are irrelevant. The flight paths are planar, and generally 2-D, i.e. “flat-land.” The rules of competition are mature and well defined. RW formations are presented to a camera usually from above or below. Sit-flying – a.k.a. Chute Assis or Freak Brother Flying (1970s) – A skydiving discipline that focuses on the ability to control levels and proximity while flying butt-to-earth positions. Sit-flying RW is three-dimensional. As in competitive RW, the goal of competitive sit-flying RW (1994-95) was to make points. However, unlike Relative Work, sit-flying skydivers may attempt to express physical artistry with freefall body movement, although aesthetic body form is a great deal less important than is good level and proximity control between team members. Video presentation is usually from the side. Draft rules for sit-fly competition have been published and were tested at Tony Uragallo’s 1994 First Exhibition Event of Sit-Flying. Often merged with freeflying, sit-flying is considered a required freefly skill. Freeflying or Vertical RW (vRW) – An emerging skydiving discipline (first practiced by Olav Zipser, 1986) that focuses on the ability to control levels and proximity while flying vertical positions (initially with the head into the wind.) Today, vertical RW embraces a variety of body positions to fly relative with others at any fall-rate. Freeflyers do their vertical relative work in a variety of modes including head-down, standing, sitting, back-flying, and belly-flying. Pretty, graceful body form is not the most important aspect in vertical RW; rather, as in all forms of RW, precise control of levels and proximity is the main objective. The intent is to be able to fly in any position relative to another skydiver within a space constrained only by time. Compared to “flat” or planar RW, vRW is spherical or three-dimensional. Larger formations resemble a swarm of bees more than a dinner plate. To illustrate, RW dives can be stamped out on a flat piece of paper, while vRW dives cannot. Video presentation is from the side or a 3-D spherical point-of-view. – Freeflying Pairs, McKeeman, 1995 – Freefly competitions Freeflying Pairs is a team parachuting discipline consisting of three athletes, two freeflyers and a camera flyer, who fly mostly vertical body positions. The camera flyer records the performance of the freeflyers and contributes to the performance interactively through his or her creative and athletic skills. Aesthetics matter. Use the “subjective camera” approach. This format applies a participatory or subjective role to how the camera is used, as opposed to a passive or objective role. This concept means that what is scored is not just the tricks shown, but also how the tricks are presented. Skydance – From Skratch, 1960s; Magic John, 1990s – A form of progressive skydiving that includes RW, chute assis, and vRW. Freeflying becomes a dance in the sky when the flyers choreograph the levels, presentation, and proximity to present aesthetically pleasing visuals. More simply, any multi-person freefly skydive having both rhythm and choreography is a skydance. In a skydance, flying movements are an end in themselves. Skydance is a frame of mind where skydivers dance in the sky to entertain other skydivers. Beautiful and graceful body form is as important as level and proximity control. Vertical, spherical, and 3-D air moves are involved; beauty in motion is linked to rhythm so that the concepts of group aerial dance, video, and music merge. The only rule of progressive skydiving is that there are no rules. Video presentation is whatever works (i.e., any dancer can wear a camera.) References: Skratch Garrison, Tamara Koyn, Pete McKeeman, John Schuman, Tony Uragallo, Pat Works Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

If you are new to vRW/Freefly her'z some non-commercial animations that MAY help. http://www.works-words.com/freakzoo.htm Guess why I quit doing annimated cartoons? Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

INSTRUCTIONS: How to make your own Always-See Altimeter Mount http://www.works-words.com/alti.htm Takes .5 hr to make. People REALLY like this altimeter mount. I got so many queries, I am posting the plans. It works way cool because it makes sense. Hands are a lousy altimeter mount because you need em for flying and hand jive. Why have to look at the back of your hand to check altitude? Chest-mount foam pads don't work well with small altimeters and just generally suck. There is a better way. No matter what kind of skydiving you do, you can always see your Alti. with this handy Altimeter Mount. Made of black poly-plastic, it clips under the mud-flap cover just above your chest strap (right below your 3-Rings). It can be easily seen even when you are in a track, headdown, sitting, belly flying, or whatever. No, I don't sell em. Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

THANKS! For more see www.works-words.com (Some good stuff; some ego) Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

To concentrate better on headdown wear only VERY large pants (XXXL). Big bags tied to you feet help too. Shave your head. Use Wesson Oil. Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

Here’s a short recipe using the vRW Stable and tricky transitions to practice your upright-downright skills: Moving To and From the Vertical Freeflyers are universally judged on their ability to quickly become cleanly head-up or head-down, from any mode or position. This makes your transitions from head-up to head-down and head-down to head-up very important. These abrupt changes are a measure of competence, especially if performed with no change in relative altitude. The position most freeflyers use to accomplish these transitions is the vRW Stable. Every skydiver who is doing any sort of vRW move has adopted a neutral starting position for either recovering from a mistake or for transitioning into a different mode. For example, if while sit-flying or doing a stand-up and we want to invert to head-down, most of us will snap into the vRW Stable, do a one-half cartwheel to the side, and boogie down. So, imagine this: you are head-down vertical and your skymate falls “up” on you—zoom! Like a shot, they are 50-100 feet up there! You can transition to the on-your-back recovery position (hug the beach ball to your back, and push down) best by passing through the vRW Stable first. So doing avoids the wild horizontal throw you might otherwise get. Just hit the vRW Stable, flop back, and stretch out into the belly-up back-fly recovery, explained in Chapter 5, Advanced Techniques. The vRW Stable is also a fine way to recover from falling over. When you are vertical, it is way too easy to tip over into a flat position and cork. Tipping over is bad not only because it looks funky, but in the blink of an eye, your rate of fall is slowed by about 50-60 mph. Bingo, you are up and out of the picture! However, snapping into the vRW Stable quickly, before the wind can cork you to a high place, will save you. Being quick about using this position is the key to maintaining proximity to your mates! I gots pictures, too. Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

Wear fewer clothes. A speedo and Wesson Oil will give you + 25.8 MPH. Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,

Yes. Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189,