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Id glady write an essay on whats wrong with me... Have you got a few hours to read it? JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

For a new dutch science show, which is basicaly a straight copy of Brainiac, with a tiny bit of wannabe 'stuntjunkies' thrown in (and the whole thing done in a bad way) we, through www.flylikebrick.com, where asked to do an item on wingsuits. At first they where expecting/hoping to have the showhost do a 5 minute briefing, and jump a wingsuit, but that somehow didnt seem like too bright an idea. So we cam up with the idea of having the showhost do a tandem, and having us three (Alex, Costyn and Alejandro) doing a flyby past the tandem. We filmed a lot of material, talking about wingsuits and how the work (in whuffo terms) and then did a lot of filming on the prep work for a tandemflyby. Then the weather turned bad, so we didnt get to jump, and we set a second date. We got our new suits just before that, and alex sadly had to work (which explains why its only Costyn and me flying, and we're suddenly wearing different suits) The tandem had a bellycamera. And we had a cameraflyer filming the tandem, and flying behind him under canopy after opening. The whole thing went pretty well, and we got some really sweet shots of the flyby (more of a diveby, picked a bit too steep an angle) If you check my company showreel (X sport registration & events) at www.airrebels.com you can see bits of the actual flyby. Especialy the sound recorded on the bellycam from the showhost was amazing. A big Wooshh (along with a girlish scream) Then passed quite a few months where we didnt hear anything. Then, the airdate of the first episode was finaly there, and we rushed to buy a TV guide. And to our surprise, there is an interview with the showhost (who did a TANDEM) where he talks on and on about his WINGSUITJUMP and how he flew for two minutes, and how he was really flying with us 'the birdman' But we figured it was just big talk, and the show would show him doing a normal tandem, and us the flyby. So the show aired tonight, and to our surprise, the flyby was hardly visable. And what did they do? Mixed the wingsuit stuff and the tandem. And yup. The guy flew with us birdman? intercutting footage of me backflying 'underneath the tandem' with shots from his bellycamera. Even though we exited roughly a minute after him, and where never actually close in freefall. So there it is...we fly with tandems in freefall for two minutes...woohoo! hehehe The only nice thing is the explanation of a wingsuit and what it does, which they left intact. But man...you do a nice stunt, and just to make the showhost look cool, they completely edit it out, and turn the actual jump into something completely rediculous.. It was to be expected. But hey...we're on TV Here is the complete stream of the show for those interested. The item is about 2/3s into the show. stream p.s. No Elvis sideburns in this one yet..sorry to disappoint the fans JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

I had the same issue with the blade when I just started flying it. Normaly I just pulled my legs together on barrelrolls. And also with frontloops, the wing just shut down as you pulled the legs in. I now find that in barrelrolls, I have to cross my legs in a 'I need to pee' kinda fashion. It doesnt shut the wing down (stays inflated) but it becomes a nice 'roll' at the back of my legs, not catching any wind. The same with frontloops. I had them 'down' yet, when I went to the new suit, the solid tailwing inflation prevented me from completing the frontloop. And made me go back to the beginners issues of ending in a sitfly position. That also took some more work, really pulling the legs to my but agressivly to make it through the frontloop again. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

I say you stole that line somewhere..! JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

With the blade protos with a same heel attachment, we couldnt fly them completely 'open' with the legwing, or the suit tended to tip you headlow on you back. But closing then a few cm was all that took to fly properly on its back. My guess is this flies on its back just as easy? JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Wish I could....but choosing between paying the rent, or going to denmark is sadly a choice where my landlord wins.. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Inflation looks solid..surface area is more then impressive! The rate at which TS is experimenting and busting out prototypes is incredible... JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

I dont think I'd even make it as far as a parody on Andy The facial hair varries throughout the year...its to keep the FBI from finding me..suggestions for next month are welcome JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Would you mind elaborating on that statement a bit more then? Why would there be any need to switch suits? The SM1 seems to be quite capable of doing aerobatic flight, flocking or max flight at the high end. Why keep those extra bucks hanging around in your gearbag? Why not sell it (if you need to force yourself to jump it anyways) and spend the money on jumps (gaining more skills) and make another new flyer happy with a 2nd hand suit, which means more people to play with. No matter what suit anyone is flying, if you learn to fly it well, you can fly one suit, and fly it in any situation. Granted, there are exepctions.. Switching suits is fun, but most of the suits out there (especialy in the big wing/airlocked/double inflation range) seem to be quite the allround puppies...if you dont see a real need to switch suits...then dont? JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Maybe a silly question, but how do you think I aerned the nickname McCordia in highschool? JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Not really a wingsuit, but DANG if it aint cool! http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/ironman/ This has me pumped, and has just made me grab my Rocketeer DVD again for a quick fix! Outflying F22s! SWEEEET! The distant future of wingsuit flying? Visa get them bigger engines yet? JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

WHY was that picture not taken with YOU in the suit IN YOUR OFFICE! JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Hey...how many people do you know that can frontloop a chopper! JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

I try to make up for not being fat by growing a big ego.. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Only if you have bad equations to back it up with. Ill copy some stuff from an avionics website to give me some credibilty.. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

The UK section of TopGun wil most likely also make an appearance at the contest..as does the TonySuits team. Its going to be a riot! *edit to add* We think we've come up with 5 nice competition rounds. To give everyone a huge chance to practice and show the world what you and your team are made off, we'll be posting the rounds on the website this week! So that gives you 30 or so weekends (and some added holidays) to practice these jumps with your team! There will also be a practice day before the contest. For those who want to, its just a day where you and your team train in secrecy and get to know the DZ a little. But for those who need some help, (ab)use the talent that will be available on the DZ for the contest, and show your videos, and ask for tips, feedback and guidance. That way you'll be able to improve your teams flying, with feedback from a whole group of talented people who have been working on practicing the exact same jumps! We've already seen that one simple tip can make a difference between not being able to dock, and that same person suddenly getting 8 docks into one jump directly after that... JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Would calling em air-deflectors to increase my laminar airflow make me be cool again? JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

At least Costyn can walk down a flight of stairs without landing on his face..unlike some other people we know... JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Awh MAN that would rock! I have such high hopes for this thing... JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

shit talkers are fun..they give the laminar airflow people nightmares when they fly better JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

Judging all the edited posts, I see a lot of people trying to restrain themselves from saying bad things.. Dont worry..we have nice round bellies too here. No speedo, but Ill gladly buy one and post some white, white pictures here if you want...(though that'd probably get me banned for a year) I upped a special version of the McVideo to http://www.skydivingmovies.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=6170 with some bonus material of us eating hamburgers while watching the item JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

I think its only france that has beer at the McDonalds, we dont get it here in Holland at least? We do get to buy a beer in the cinema though. And for those expecting the McMushroom here in Holland, I also have to disappoint you.. We do have our national pride, the great McKroket..but thats about it.. Aside from the USA, I think we're the only other country that only has junkfood to offer as the fine axample of its national kitchen Although we should not forget drop, stroopwafels and pancakes ofcourse.. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

ps. those sideburns WILL become fashion again at some point.. Im just years ahead of my time..! JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?

So we'll be seeing your ass over at or little contest I guess JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete?