TomAiello 26 #1 October 2, 2006 Anyone besides me notice that the October 2006 Parachutist cover photo is a group of civilian skydivers who've apparently managed to get an Aerial Delivery permit from the NPS to land on Ellis Island (part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument)?-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE864 0 #2 October 3, 2006 Didn't think about it that way - but I thought it was cool to have the Parachutist in my mail box when I got home after just seeing Her a week and a half ago when sailing out of NYC on the Crown Princess. Later, BASE864 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_goldsmith 1 #3 October 3, 2006 I don't know NY well. Is it possible that they were landing on a beach or dock near (but not on) the island? Non NPS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #4 October 3, 2006 QuoteI don't know NY well. Is it possible that they were landing on a beach or dock near (but not on) the island? Non NPS. It is my understanding that all of Ellis Island is NPS property. I suppose a barge or something could have been the landing area, though. I'm trying to find out.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #5 October 3, 2006 Liberty Island is the NPS Federal park in the Parachutist photo. at least according to GoogleEarth Ellis Island is about 2900' away from Liberty Island. Liberty State Park (the shore) is slightly closer. I don't think the state park falls under NPS jurisdiction. It would be cool to hear the story where they landed."Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #6 October 3, 2006 Ah, yes. You are correct. My mistake, but I'm still wondering where the LZ was, and if it was on NPS land, what they had to do to get a permit.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
78RATS 0 #7 October 3, 2006 anybody know what Guiness Record they were promoting by that jump? Rat for Life - Fly till I die When them stupid ass bitches ask why Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #8 October 3, 2006 I'm assuming it was Jay Stokes. I believe he's a member of their team.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #9 October 3, 2006 QuoteAh, yes. You are correct. My mistake, but I'm still wondering where the LZ was, and if it was on NPS land, what they had to do to get a permit. An easy mistake to make since Parachutist attributed it to Ellis Island.If you get more info let us know. I would love to read the tale. Very cool cover."Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
