ianmdrennan

You do no need a cross brace to compete. My wife did just fine under her Katana 107 loaded @ 1.3 In fact she beat a few of the x-braced boys who verticalled or had a crappy turn (she was doing 90's). Also Louddan was doing well under his Sabre2 135 at the CPC finals. If you'll only compete in a non-xbraced division then maybe competition just isn't for you. Remember - it's about learning - not winning. Blues. Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

If anyone has any footage they'd like to send to me I plan on throwing something together. I know Nick B's buddy was out there filming along with T-Dog. Any footage from practice to competition for pros and ams would be great appreciated and obviously credited. Please PM me if you're interested in sharing. Thanks again for a kick ass time all. Each one of you are rockstars

Other word: Peagravel. Performance Designs Factory Team

It's DrennAn you shitbird More pics to come, but here's a few to wet the appetite Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Thanks again to Mile-Hi, the staff and all the organisers (Jim, Jason, Lyle, etc) for their hard work. I had a blast

Yes there will be, and No they absolutely are NOT bastard children here. The organizing is generally freefly orientated but I'm sure Scotty and Chris will throw some things together. There aren't too many RW folk as Thomaston cause they bitch about jumping the King Air. Funny thing is that I've seen some 14 ways built out of Mullins plane and there are a shitload of RW people out there. My conclusion - RW are whiney and spoilt Just kidding people Seriously though, we'd love to have RW folks at the boogie. EVERYONE is welcome (even wingsuit fliers - and Baxter will be there). Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

So I know they got started today - if anyone has any results, etc or knows when the scores are posted up please let me know. Best of luck to everyone. Wishing you all good runs. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Mark, thanks but I like having my own bed and not sleeping on the floor. I'll rather have a room on my own, worst case scenario. Blues. Performance Designs Factory Team

Hey Folks, So I had my hotel roomie unexpectedly bail. He can't make the CPC meet cause of school (Guess you can teach an old rockspider new tricks ). Soooo I have a room at a 55 pe night rate (total) to split with someone if they need it. Also got a rental car. PM me if you're interested or need a place to stay for a few days. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Glad you'll be making it

Yep what Mark said. The Days Inn, Best Western and Jameson Inn are all about the same distance (5 miles) from the DZ. The Jameson is probably the nicest, but the Best Western and Days Inn will have the best rates. See you soon

Great news. See you in a few Performance Designs Factory Team

Just wanted to say thanks to Parachute Systems USA (Louis). Typically dealing with the South African branch of Parachute Systems has been a cause of many headaches, but Louis (the local US rep) has done nothing but bend over backwards for me to get some stuff I needed in a huge hurry. Just wanted to say thanks and let anyone out there with Vortex/Hurricane/Decelrators in the USA that I highly recommend dealing with Louis if you need anything done. I have his contact info available via PM if needed. Thanks again Louis. Blues. Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

I'm not sure if everyone is going? If you're coming please put yourself on the list. I think this is going to be a great time! Attendees (from prior posts): Todd Spillers Stuart Shoenfeld JP Furnari Nick Batsch David Billings Grant Adams Jason Russell Aubrey Cundell Steve Armstrong Ian Drennan Brian McNenny Paul Roussouw Mark Shimell That's 13 so far - I'm sure there are others coming - fess up Just 2 more weekends and I'm out there - can't wait. Blues. Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Nonsense. To get the most distance you HAVE to have you feet out as far in front of you as possible for touchdown. If you can figure out how to stand up, regardless of wind AND still have your legs way out in front of you, let me know. Physically it's not possible. In competition nowdays, using that technique for each run can give you 3 feet (1.5 for each or more maybe). Doesn't sound like much but as competition gets tighter and tighter it can mean the difference between 1st and 2nd place. Some people prefer to stand up. I chose a standup over a reach in a comp once and lost 1st place in distance by 1.5 feet. Not a mistake I'll make again. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

The Southeast CPC Region will be sending the following pilots to Colorado (Weather cancelled a meet so the best 3 out of 4 competitions were used in this region): 1st - Ian Drennan Total:4 (1st, 1st, 2nd) 2nd - Brian McNenny Total:7 (3rd, 1st, 3rd) 3rd - Paul Roussow Total:8 (2nd, 3rd, 3rd) 4th - Mark Shimell Total: (5th, 2nd, 1st) Not sure how Paul and Mark would be placed as they tied, however going on 'lowest' placing is what I've done above. I'm sure Dave Hebert will correct any errors. I'd like to thank everyone who competed in the Southeast Region. You're all fine pilots and I hope you have had as challenging and enjoyable year as myself. Dave - thanks for all your hard work organizing it all. See you all in CO. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

not a first, no beer owed. What CPC meets have you won? You owe beer - pay up cheapskate. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

I really wish I didn't have to answer Yes to that Chuck Skimmy was on his game. It was neck and neck between he and I until the speed rounds. That little shit is getting good times under that velo 84 Congrats to Shitmil though - I believe he owes beer for the win

Results from this weekend: Overall 1) Mark Shitmil 2) Ian Drennan 3) Brian McNenny 4) Joe Bennett 5) Travis Stewart 6) Mark Fair 7) Katie Drennan Distance 1) Ian Drennan 2) Mark Shimmel 3) Joe Bennett 4) Brian McNenny Zone Accuracy 1) Mark Shimmel 2) Ian Drennan 3) Brian McNenny 4) Travis Stewart Speed 1) Mark Shimmel 2) Ian Drennan 3) Brian McNenny 4) Joe Bennett Performance Designs Factory Team

Well, I'm really glad I'm not able to attend that event then. As stated before, unreasonable amounts of weight I can understand, but not allowing me to wear 20 pounds (or even 10) and INSTEAD encouraging me to jump a smaller canopy is BS. Not to mention that this SEVERELY hampers female competitive pilots - granted right now there aren't a boatload of them but I expect to see more emerge in the next few years. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

The List: alanab marks kele01 Ianmdrennan mindway69 melstarr volo namgrunt Tammy and Scotty Carbone Take it and run with it people Performance Designs Factory Team

That's right folks!!! It's almost here. For those of you who attended last year I don't need to tell you WHY YOU SHOULD BE THERE!! For that didn't check out the thread from last year for all the dirty pics (there's some floating around in the bonfire too. Last year we had well over 200 registrants and we want to break 300 this year! Seriously - this is one of the best boogies (and parties) you'll attend this year!! Here are the details so far: When: October 27-30 Where: Skydive Atlanta - Thomaston, GA The Promo: The 7th annual Atlanta Freeflight Festival The worlds largest all freefly event. EVERYONE from ALL DISCIPLINES are welcome but it will be primarily freeflying. Confirmed aircraft: Skyvan Super Otter from Crosskeys Super King Air Helicopter Organizing: Jon Pinyon, head down formation world record holder Baxter Gillespie wingsuit organizing, rental, and instruction Others to be announced Manufacturers on site: Performance Designs Sunpath More to be announced SCHEDULE Thursday October 27: Super King Air will be flying for you early birds Friday October 28: Super King Air, Skyvan, Super Otter, Helicopter arrives Scotty Carbone and the Cutaway Cafa. VRW competition hosted by Eric Deren, head down formation world record holder Friday night: Atlanta Furbus and Whirlyball with Team Mandarin Saturday: Early morning Super King Air loads Scotty Carbone and the Cutaway Cafa serve breakfast Saturday night: With registration: Free dinner from Scotty Carbone and Cutaway Cafe Free beer, free RedBull & Mandarin Costume Contest with prizes- Must be a current jumper to win 1st place- TBA 2nd place-Alti-2 Neptune 3rd place- prize pack Followed by: Party with free beer, RedBull & Mandarin DJ's, magicians, fire breathers, jugglers, a psychic, aerial performance, laser light show, and a super secret special event sure to never be forgotten and like nothing you've ever seen at a DZ party! Sunday: Breakfast/brain recovery service with Scotty Carbone and the Cutaway Cafa More skydiving, more great aircraft, more great organizing We've added 3,000 additional square feet of packing area for a total of 6,500 square feet. We've added RV slots with power- First come, first serve Camping area with power And more to come! See you here! Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

If it's reasonable I have no issue with it. If I can't wear 25 pounds of lead I'd take issue with it. Unfortunately can't make Nats for Canopy Piloting (long story ), but I will be there in CO - weights and all Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

CPC round 4 (actually round 5 but round 4 never happened because of weather) has been moved from Emerald Coast to Skydive Atlanta for this weekend. See you all there. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team

Trev, I've PM'ed you my contact info. Use it I hope you're all doing well and tell Louis 'Fly' I said he's a little bitch for never emailing me since I left Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team