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  1. chrisgray
    Monkey, you kinda look like Avery's twin with that pink suit on. You don't look bad in pink at all. WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  2. chrisgray
    Yes, indeed this is a very important skill to teach. The most important things for a student to demonstrate on a FFC jump is 1: Clean Exit 2: Proper Navigation and Flight Pattern 3: Clean Deployment If these are not demonstrated then the student SHOULD NOT be cleared to do self supervised WS jumps. WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  3. chrisgray
    I am assuming the red Raptor you posted the pic of is yours. It is a nice looking suit. I have a student who just received his new Raptor. I will see if we can get some video or stills of his posted soon. Welcome to the flock and long flights! WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  4. chrisgray
    I was not aware of this problem that affects the HC7 and HC9. It appears from other threads that vibrations from heavy wind buffeting and burble can cause problems with the Optical Image Stabilization. Can this feature not be turned off? I will check the online owners manual once I have time. WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  5. chrisgray
    Sorry...I didn't look at your location first. Assumed that you were in the US. Yes, there are lots of PAL monitors everywhere other than in the US. We just got to be different. WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  6. chrisgray
    You have tickled my curiosity. What is the issue with freeflying with the HC9. FYI: The HDR-HC5 is no longer current from Sony. It is not in the 2008 product mix nor is it orderable from sonystyle. Although, that model will be purchasable from dealers that still have them in stock while supplies last. WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  7. chrisgray
    Agreed. LANC is only found on HDV format models which for 2008 include the two models I mentioned. All those models you mentioned with LANC port are older models. If HDV/DV format dies then we will likely not see LANC anymore, as you mentioned. Although, I do suspect that the Pro-sumer and Professional models will continue to have them since videographers still ask for it. Another downside I saw with the 2008 lineup is that the HDV models only record in 1080i x 1440 where as most the other formats are capable of 1080i x 1920 (Full HD). WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  8. chrisgray
    1. Scott Gray 2. Chris Gray 3. Jeff Neblekopf (Heffro1) 4. Justin Shorb (PhoenixRising) 5. Andreea (Supergirl) If you are coming then you know what to do!!! WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  9. chrisgray
    Sorry Justin...didn't mean to leave you out. Its late and I have been drinking. Load Organizers will be: Justin Shorb of FLOCK U Scott Gray Chris Gray First Flight Courses and Coaching will be by: Jeff Neblekopf of TONY SUITS Scott Gray Chris Gray WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  10. chrisgray
    I just saw the HDR-HC9 at a Sony dealer show and really liked it. Should be a great choice since it does have a LANC port. The only other HD camera that Sony builds with a LANC port is the HDR-FX1 which is a mid-sized pro-sumer grade camera at $3600. As for dealers you must be very careful who you trust. Sony is getting really strict with authorized sales so the only sure fire way to tell is call 1-877-865-SONY (7669). I would buy from B&H Photo. They have great service, good prices, and they are an authorized dealer. Good luck. WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
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    Warning: If it only supports PAL video output and you don't have a PAL TV or monitor you will be screwed. I would avoid the PAL model since it is very hard to find a TV or monitor to display PAL. WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  12. chrisgray
    If LANC port is important (which it is to me) these are my recomendations. SD Cameras: PC350 (older model) PC1000 (older model) HD Camera: HDR-HC9 (current model) Unfortunately Sony is not putting LANC port on many models at all now. :( WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
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    B&H has excellent service and reasonable prices. They will not be the lowest price but you won't have to worry about getting screwed. Click link below... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=search&A=search&Q=&sb=bs%2Cupper%28ds%29&sq=asc&ac=&bsi=&bhs=t&ci=1097&shs=&at=Type_Memory+Sticks&basicSubmit=Submit+Query Another note on the CX7 camera is that it lakes a LANC port so it will not support any kind of cameye or remote switch. WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  14. chrisgray
    You betcha we are. First Flight Courses will be available all weekend by Jeff Neblekopf, Scott Gray, & myself. Anyone interested please send me a PM and I will send you an information packet. WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  15. chrisgray
    Thx for the PSA, Mike. Very helpful information. I am glad to hear the wingsuit/beer drinking race is back. I placed second behind James last time. I will be training hard to ensure that I am not defeated again. I will be registering tonight. Thx again Mike. WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  16. chrisgray
    Very nice suit. I saw it while at the PR Boogie. The fabric is interesting. Almost like polycotton with a ripstop cross thread in it. Jeff, what is the fabric? All the graphics are sublimated, yes?? WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  17. chrisgray
    Boooo!!! WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  18. chrisgray
    The Optimum will make that PD126 feel like a bag of poo. It handles much more like a main than a reserve. Try one out!! WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  19. chrisgray
    That was fun to watch. Good work Phil!! WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  20. chrisgray
    Tightly built formations sounds good to me Scott. Cya there!! WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  21. chrisgray
    The orange Tony suit I am wearing in the pic is a pre-SM1 prototype not a SM1. But it is close enough for comparison I suppose. WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  22. chrisgray
    All the yawns and jokes aside. Although it is a bit boring to read...the theory is sound and I agree that powered flight and non-powered flight are much different. Comparing wingsuit flight to powered flight doesn't work. Although comparing wingsuit flight to any rigid aircraft may be just as useless. We are venturing into unknown territory. We must proceed with R&D that is related to wingsuit dynamics. R&D that hasn't been done in the aircraft design world. WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  23. chrisgray
    Congratuation on your first flight and welcome to the flock!! Now go buy a wingsuit!!!! WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  24. chrisgray
    The S-Fly Expert and even the Pro-Fly are not very difficult to shut down and reach the hackie. My SM1 is a great deal more suit to shut down and I find no issue with deployment on it either. Back when I was new to wingsuiting I found that if I rushed my deployment I would often miss the hackie. Try slowing your sequence down and insure that you have a good grip on it before you toss. Give it a try. WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray
  25. chrisgray
    250+ feet of gain is not uncommon at an exit speed of 130 knots. It is quite the rush to do a high speed exit the first time. WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray