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Wing Suit Instructor Ratings: Split from Z-Flock Thank You
SkymonkeyONE replied to Buried's topic in Wing Suit Flying
I was not trying to be "brand specific" here. I simply used BM and the BMI rating as it is what I personally do. I own a Vampire too, but don't train students on it. Ultimately, I just think it's smartest to be the most-qualified instructor you can be. If that means that Tony Suits is going to create their own instructor program, then that's fantastic. I was sitting right there next to Jeff and Flora as they were producing their first flight manual. I gave them all my BM stuff as reference so that they would not have to start from ground zero. It's not rocket science; the fundamentals of flying a wingsuit, no matter which wingsuit, are all the same. The only thing Jeff and Flora had to expound upon was the different way the suit is rigged and the different wing cutaway systems on their suits. Some might read it that I was bagging on Jeff and his ability; that's not the case. He's a great wingsuit pilot/cameraman/instructor. He just needs some ratings. That's nothing I don't say to his face all the time, so if any of you construe that as "shit talking" then I don't care. At this point, I am not sure another brand-specific wingsuit instructor rating is needed. Still, if Tony Uragallo and Jeff Nebelkopf want to create one I will gladly help them out with their POI. That's how I roll down here in Z-hills. There is lots and lots of wingsuit love here. Chuck -
Comming to Z-hills and the Crosskeys invaion
SkymonkeyONE replied to Armour666's topic in The Bonfire
Shut up, Andy. What, you made two jumps with me today before you quit? -
I did six belly LO's today and two tandems today. I know stink. The Finland people were farting non-stop and denying it.
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It's been a good series. The ex-HA guy was clearly out of his league, but was too vain to quit when he should have.
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Huh? I don't guess any of you civilians have any such rituals? It's a pretty cool deal for a military guy, who is also a skydiver, to do his (or her) reenlistment oath in the airplane (or in freefall) during a skydive. I have been involved in countless such ceremonies. They are totally cool. Much cooler than standing there in your CO's office doing the deed. chuck SFC, SF (ret)
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Wing Suit Instructor Ratings: Split from Z-Flock Thank You
SkymonkeyONE replied to Buried's topic in Wing Suit Flying
You're funny, Zach. Think what you like, but ask the "previously shit-upon" Texas boys what they think about ratings. I promise you that Jason Weisberg (AFFI-I, PFI, etc) will tell you that ratings are in fact important. Yes, you can get away with doing plenty of shit without a rating, and you might even think yourself righteous for flaunting your "lack of rating". Reading any of the clearly mental-ward-bound "Calvin19" posts make that clear. Still, If you are just out there inventing your own shit without any concept of teaching structure, then you are going to come across as a laughing stock, no matter what your own flying ability might be. I have failed plenty of people in the BMI course who could fly, yet not teach a ground course. Or, conversely, who could teach a ground course, yet could not get within 100 feet of an evaluator. That, of course, only applies to wingsuit courses which have an air evaluation. If you show up here with the right qualifications (read: real ratings, like my AFF, tandem, SL ratings, and my PRO ticket), then yes, I might run you through the course for free (actually, my cost). Personally, I don't really want to train guys that don't have other ratings these days; It "cheapens" the course. I relish the opportunity to train guys with "names" (like I had as early as 1999) who I can guarantee with go out and train others in a truly professional manner. Early on, BirdMan qualified a few people that had plenty of wingsuit experience to pass the course, yet had no clout at their home DZ's upon return. That was simply a product of having to get people in the field who could at least do the basic training to get experienced skydivers with more than 500 jumps safely in the air. These days, If you have no real ratings, and are not a dealer for the company I evaluate for (BM), then no, you are not going to get rated for free, if at all, even with proven airskills. I don't even want to train you If you don't. If you think it's cool to train people to fly wingsuits at your home DZ and your DZO is cool with it, then go on with your bad self. Just don't think you're ever going to get any real love from the guys that started this shit or the other "real" instructors on your DZ. Pleasure? Pain! Pleasure? Pain! Choose your medicine. Chuck BMCI-4 -
Was she washing her stinky "freeflyer feet"?
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Comming to Z-hills and the Crosskeys invaion
SkymonkeyONE replied to Armour666's topic in The Bonfire
It's getting pretty slammed here at Z-hills already! I did eight LO loads today. There are a bizillion ferriners here. One of them repeatedly shit himself on the plane today. Ugh. -
Wing Suit Instructor Ratings: Split from Z-Flock Thank You
SkymonkeyONE replied to Buried's topic in Wing Suit Flying
You believe that? Jari H.M. Kuosma had been an AFF-I for some time before he considered creating a BMI rating so that others could effectively and safely teach others to fly his company's new product. Actually, the first BMI courses were terribly primitive. Plenty of folks early on "proved themselves" informally to get the rating. It was myself and Scott Campos who put the program into a logical sequence and testing process that made it the course it is today. Yes, I believe Jeff has every right to instruct qualified students to fly Tony Suit products. I have seen plenty of his FJC's. Hell, he's one of my best friends! We fly together almost everyday. He teaches a fine course, though he would be far better received if he would get off his ass and get some other ratings or just sit still long enough for me to rate him. What does any of this have to do with James bringing himself here to the Hills on holiday and having a smashing time with the flock? James is a great guy and I was pleased to have met him and flocked with him many, many times. What was it, James? 28 flocks in less than 10 days? Never mind those other jumps you made with the stinky freeflyers! Go fast, take chances, and for God's sake don't wear a helmet! Chuck BMCI-4 -
He didn't know that, Eddie. Hell, it only cost him a $300 upgrade for two weeks to get that car instead of a fucking Blazer.
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Wing Suit Instructor Ratings: Split from Z-Flock Thank You
SkymonkeyONE replied to Buried's topic in Wing Suit Flying
Jeff instructs on Tony Suits only here at Z-hills. He's a fantastic wingsuit flyer, but does not have any instructional ratings whatsoever. Edited to add: I have offered to train Jeff on the BMI course for free; he hasn't taken me up on the offer. I don't think anybody needs to be "instructing" anyone without any "real" ratings. As USPA doesn't require a BMI or PFI rating to "coach" wingsuting, then Jeff is fine as far as the organization is concerned. Anyone wanting to come to Z-hills and get a BMI rating, feel free to contact me. My other "real" credentials are listed in my profile. -
and what in the fuck does any of that have to do with the Tony Suit Mach1?
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Flew a Z-Wing Eagle this weekend....
SkymonkeyONE replied to TMPattersonJr's topic in Wing Suit Flying
Are you sure that isn't a Spitfire? -
Moose has at least ten flights now. Solid. True that, he is one chopping and chowing motherfucker though. He eats pond at least once everyday. The Moose is LOOSE!
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We have had XM in all of our vehicles for nearly three years. I love it.
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I've got a set of full race leathers and they are AMAZINGLY hot. They are also not sewn so that it's easy to reach over your head. The arms are sewn so that their natural state is a bent-over riding position with elbows "pre-bent" at about a 45 degree angle. You would not catch me trying to swoop in it. If you were concerned with the added protection offered by such suits, then a textile or vented-mesh suit would be much, much smarter. Both have provisions for all the same armor. Chuck
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Eddie's hair will be "just right" no matter what kind of jumping he is doing. On that note though: if BJ Alexander or Kevin Keenan show up here to Z-hills one more time without their wingsuits I am tempted to stick their heads in a toilet.
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Actually, James made three jumps on a Mach1 before he bought his custom Raptor. See the other thread for photos of that suit.
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Here are pics of James in his new Raptor. Very stylish...
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See all you fags in the peanut.
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I think the "phacro" is the best suit that Robi has ever designed. Great range, nice construction, it inflates on it's back nicely, it flocks great (even with really fat guys like Ryan the rigger). I love my Vampire, but it's much more work to fly than any of my other suits. I think a back-vented S-series suit is positively overdue. I fly great on my back in my S6, as does Matt Hoover in his S3 (and a bunch of other motherfuckers), but a simple "Tony-like" back vent for the wings would be a no-brainer. I don't care what you think your big suits ought to be used for, I can tell you that all of us with any real degree of competence backfly our big suits. To all manufacturers: make all of your suits back-inflated. Chuck
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Right HERE, bro!
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Tampa is way closer, bro. Fly into there if you have a choice, price-wise.
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We are going to ride the golf cart over there in a minute to fetch James's suit. I will ask him about the order form when we are there.
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Agreed. If you want an electric CP heli, buy an T-rex. They are much, much more durable. If you still do want a Blade CP (or CP pro), then you better get yourself a simulator and fly it until it's routine. The frames on Blade CP's are tremendously flimsy, as are the stock blades (buy plasti's) and the main shaft. I promise you I have over $600 tied up in my "$240" helicopter. My local hobby shop loves me.