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Just use ductape to get the shape right, then overlay a few sheets of fiberglass....give it a touch of paint.. Skydivers always amaze me...We spend 150 dollars a weekend on jumps, yet try and save 5 bucks on gear we use for the next couple of hundred/thousand jumps.. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Alex will also be joining us! And my ticket is booked! Rock on! 1. Dmitry Karpekov 2. Lutz Lüdtke 3. Jarno Cordia 4. Costyn van Dongen 5. Hans Schoeber 6. Grisha Andreev (V2) 7. Vladimir Zanadvorov 8. Grigoriy Kvasha 9. Ivan Chaplygin 10. Branislav 11. Alejandro Lopez 12. Alexey Dzhigir 13. Vladimir Lisyuk 14. Sergey Dovgan 15. Vsevolod Bedrin (BMI UA-02) 16. Alexey Grebtsov 17. Vitaliy Yakunin 18. Alejandro "Alex" Lopez Arce JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

I think demo-wise, crowds are equaly impressed with a normal skydive with smoke... These kind of proximity flights look awesome, and Id be a liar if I didnt have dirty dreams about doing that kind of stuff myself one day. But with regards to people, I think its like any other demo...dont put the crowd in danger. If its for ones own experience, awesome...but as a crowd pleaser, there's lots of options that will be equaly impressive for them, but also a lot safer (which means we get better PR as well). JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

The field of view of a wide-angle lens, depends largely on how it works in combination with the lens on the camera itself and how close it is. Even just the addition of a step-up ring can totaly change your view-angle (up to the point where you get vignetting) JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Most of those are planned demos, with actual permission from the officials/cities/locations involved. From the sound of things, had this video not been on YouTube, and caught the attention afterward, nobody would have cared.. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Awesome pictures man! Its going to be good flying with all of you again! Only 2 more months to go! JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Looking incredibly crispy/sharp.. I do notice the small artifacting which happens with panning moves. Curious how that will work out for bigger moves and stuff with scenery panning by (shots from a car, scenery on basejumps etc) JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

We're already up to 18 wingsuit flyers (plus 8 passengers)! JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

I think that started when you grabbed your popcorn JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Id personaly rather ask someone for something simple such as a pincheck, and risk looking stupid, than not asking the question at all... The world we live in is not a competition. Id rather work with someone, than against or competing. And I truly hope more people with knowledge on general or specific subjects will take the route Scott and FlockU took in releasing commercialy available instructional materials with the aim of teaching and broadening knowledge. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

I have no problems with that...though very sorry to see you seem to think that I take some kind of joy out of seeing you get hurt or get into things way beyond your experience. Shame you seem to think this is some personal vendetta, and not about the bigger picture (making sure everyone just follows basic rules and recomendations). Regardless of how you see me, should you ever have questions dont hesitate to ask. There's no grudges or bad feelings on my behalf. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

When I tell a person 200 jumps is the madnitory experience level. And he acknowledges that and chooses to hide his actual experience level. There isnt much I can do about that. And sometimes people slip by that way. But aforementioned error in judgement (trusting people on their word) has led me to change that part of my instruction into having people show a logbook with signed jumps if its somebody who's experience I dont know. As many wingsuit coaches already did from the start. And I have no issue at all with people mentioning me or this story as an example, if it teaches somebody something. As mention several times before, Ive made plenty of mistakes....and this one (trusting people on their word, and not actually verifying it in their documents) is indeed a lesson I learnt there.. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Indeed I did...One of the people who where sent to me for FFCs at the boogie you mentioned. I was ensured (by you) they had met the experience I specificly mentioned and required for that. Even when you knew my stance on safety, and my refusal and discouragement for you wanting to get into this way to soon yourself. What you dont mention is that said person also ended the FFC with a reserve parachute over his head, after which the actual jump numbers where told me when I asked again. Ive made plenty of mistakes, done plenty of stupid things. But this is the one thing you'll never catch me bending or breaking knowingly. Now lets quit the mudslinging, and actually be happy people learnt a lesson and are not mixing different exits anymore in bigway jumps anymore...... JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Thats exactly what Im trying to say here. And if people would be less worried about their image, and more open with regards to what they've learnt through their actions, I think we'd increase basic safety by a large margin, and also encourage sharing of information a lot more. Though dicks and ponies are fun off-topic subjects for a laugh, my intent is much more serious. And not at all about comparing, trying to look better or even starting a fight. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Strong language and threats are a sign of weakness...Id prefer an actual conversation instead of this emotional stuff. A bigway wingsuit boogie is no place for inexperienced flyers not meeting basic safety requirements. I greatly admire Rolf for his flying, his teaching and strong stance on safety. But afore-mentioned case (which Ive discussed at length with Rolf over email and in person) does not mesh well with teachings. You being ready to walk onto the plane there with a rig of which you didnt even know half of its workings due to your low experience, confirmed that for a large deal. Its nothing personal, but I am wondering what would have happened if I had not caught you with that un-cocked pilotchute, and taken the time to explain the basic workings. Know the gear you jump. Respect the rules. They where written in blood in a lot of cases. Impatience is not a good reason to bend those. The list of (fatal) accidents in our dicipline, and experience levels sadly asociated with those same people says a lot.. Again...people should practice what they preach a lot more... JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

This is not about getting allong or picking fights. Its just about learning from mistakes made in the past, and not twisting and turning facts just to be able to keep a spotless record. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

You can sit and eat popcorn, or actually practice what you preach.. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

You had half the load (in one group/jump) doing gainer exits, and the other half poised exits on multiple ocassions as part of your diveplan. This resulted in many scary situations with people crossing eachother in different directions, especialy at the 'transition point' in the exits. Outside of those jumps where it was part of the exit/diveplan you made, you also specificly told people to try gainer exits if they hadnt tried those, which several people did (just watch the videos again). No you did not. And everyone present at the boogie will confirm that (two who read the previous posts already commented on MSN, confirming what I said, and if you want Ill gladly get most people present at the boogie to chime in on the subject here?) I attended every single debrief, and outside of a lauging 'look at these two guys doing a cool gainer exit' on the middle of a complete group of poised exits, you didnt comment on a single one in a negative way. Mark, Duncan, I and quite a few others made some suggestions during the debriefs (I think most people remember those) on the gainer exits (and not doing them!) but at the time, you didnt see it as a problem and kept saying 'this is how we do it back home all the time' as validation for doing so. This is all stuff that happened in front of every single flyer present at the debriefs. Your debriefs (at An72) tended to only focus on the positions people were flying (slot-wise) and did not really go into negative aspects of peoples flying at a more direct and personal level. And seem to have issues with accepting input from others. Much as my comments over skype, email before and at the boogie past year, to both you and Rolf and letting people with sub-200 jumps on the plane, doing wingsuit jumps in front/after bigways. Going against everything the two of you are supposed to advocate as BMC-I's. How can you publicly state that number as a manditory jumpnumber, yet be completely okay with people not sticking to that and jumping out, potentialy endangering the whole group in front or after them? Even if a coach is present, what will you do if that low-experience flying dives into a group/flies the wrong way or worse? We can offer some hints, signals and examples in the sky, but during the jump we are mostly glorified observers. I know you see yourself as the main source of knowledge on the subject, and fully second that you do know a lot. But it doesnt hurt to also admit/realise other people have inputs and improvements on your methods and knowledge as well, and what we know/do/advocate can improve/change/be updated over time. And that there is NOTHING wrong with admitting to being human, and actually learning new things and changing your actions due to that over time..Ill gladly share every single fuckup Ive ever made, every bad dicission in organsing (mine and others) if it means people learn from it. Hiding it, and acting like it never happened doesnt teach anyone a single thing. Comparing the bigway organising at An72 the past years, to the stuff the FlockU guys did in Elsinore. Its freefly zoo dives vs RW bigway standards in terms organising. They made a great push for dicipline/stricter flying, and actually cutting people out of those bigger groups as well. Something which hasnt happened in any of the stuff at An72 in your big groups. Regardless of who dove through a formation at 200 mph or took an entire bigway into the clouds. Though we had fun at the time, I think the accident two years ago at An72 also showed and made people realise those times are over...again..just watch the videos... I know over time I have changed a lot of things in organising and FFCs I teach, based on what Ive seen other people do (be it in person or on videos). Its an ever evolving process, and one we should all pay attention to and wokr on together...teaching, sharing and learning.. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Glad to see you stopped doing that organising-wise, like we tried to tell you several times back then...that shit was scary at An72 in 2006 and 2007...The videos I edited on the boogie those years has some truly scary moments in there on the exits.. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Sounds like a valid reason to me ;) Shoot me and email at flylikebrick and you've got a slot on the balloon if you want :) JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

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Though a bit of extra work, I know plenty of people who turn their camera on (sometimes already on record) about 2 to 3 minutes before exit. If its mostly for your own enjoyment, and no 'must have video' situations, just the indicator light and/or none at all is possible.. Just switching it on, and hitting record (or doing that shortly before exit, when the camera is already on standby) doesnt seem like too big a hassle.. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

So far we have 18 people on the list (roughly 1/3d of those are passengers). JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

jump the balloon Have you ever wanted to show a non-skydiving friend what its really like to fly a wingsuit!? Have you ever wanted to jump a balloon to practice or feel what its like to make a still-air exit with a wingsuit, like on a BASE jump. Or just experience a balloonjump for the first time. Or maybe just watch other people jump? www.flylikebrick.com and www.tunedbyjlo.com now give you that opportunity! Mark Saterday(morning) 28 March in your calendar! As we will be organizing a special balloon jump at Harfsen (Netherlands) where you will be able to fly your wingsuit from an altitude of 5000 ft / 7000 ft (depends on air traffic). Exit with your close friend or loved one right there with you, watching you leave the balloon and fly. Flying for distance, flocking with friends. Its all possible! We will also collect video, which will be available online as an edited video a while later. This is not a normal balloonjump, so only wingsuits allowed (unless you have a REAAAALLY good reason not to jump a wingsuit) We've arranged a special discount price for both skydivers and passengers, including food. Cheap sleeping options available as well. Phoenix-Fly demo suits are available for the jump! For more information, send an email to flylikebrick@gmail.com JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Try doing a pan, with an object in front of the camera (your hand for instance) and you'll notice the background jitter is gone. I think it wont be too big of an issue as long as there is a subject in the center of your screen (I do hear some freeflyers having a heart-attack here) And the panningspeed has to be pretty fast for it to occur. I dont think its something which will be an issue, unless you're usually shooting empty skies and looking around in frantic manner...in which case your $$ should probably be spent on jumps instead of buying this camera Ill be doing some freeflying with the camera on saterday/sunday (weather permitting) and shooting some no-wideangle stuff (because Im cheap!) Ill upload some clips if the footage is any good.. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?