SkyTango 0 #1 July 4, 2005 Hi everyone. I did my A-license jump requirements last weekend and got my A license signed-off the past weekend. (Packing license and written test). At last I’m allowed to play a little. I started on the static line progression program in February and converted to AFF by March. I was fortunate enough to do my AFF with Tonto who is always ready to teach his students the finer points ranging from safety to equipment choices. (Even if it took a punch or 2 in the ribs to get me to do those pesky little dummy touches on my first jump.) All the people @ JSC are brilliant and totally committed to the sport or shall I say the way of life. Even in this short period of time (5 months) this sport has changed the way I view life. For one, when driving to work I catch myself looking at the sky and smiling constantly. I got to know my bank manager better. I’m broke (but it seems that most of the other jumpers are to.) I spend I lot of time on the forums these days. Hope to meet a lot of you in person someday. (I don’t even know everybody at my home DZ yet) Johan Coetzer (aka. SkyTango, JC or Ultramel for some) If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You get another chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #2 July 4, 2005 Welcome and Congrats!Great PICS! what program do you use for that effect?? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyTango 0 #3 July 4, 2005 I used "Paint Shop Pro 7". Bit of an old version but its great, got nice features and is cheap. If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You get another chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #4 July 4, 2005 Hi Johan Congrats, and look us up when you come to Cape Town. Then you can explain why you're named after custard Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyTango 0 #5 July 4, 2005 will do.. If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You get another chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #6 July 5, 2005 Hey Johan, welcome to the forums! It's always nice to see more South Africans and more peeps from JSC on dz.com. We haven't yet met but i'm sure we'll bump into each other out at the club sometime. In fact, i think i might have been out there when you did that jump with Dave, was that taken when you passed your ISP? Congrats on the A bro, stick around, you'll learn a shit load on here blues PJ Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyTango 0 #7 July 5, 2005 Hi PJ, Jip, that was taken when i passed my ISP. I'll be out there Saturday again (got a couple of CatII jumps booked for the afternoon.) Maybe we'll run into each other (on the ground )... JC If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You get another chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #8 July 5, 2005 Cool, i thought so Yeah maybe we will, i'll be out there too, sitting in on the FJC for my JM course and hopefully busting a late afternoon birdie or two. See ya laters. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilRobertson 0 #9 July 6, 2005 Congrats and well done. I jump at JSC now as well and hope to meet you soon. Will also be out on Sat. I hope to complete my ISP soon. Would love to have a chat some time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #10 July 6, 2005 Hi Neil! Hope you enjoyed your sojourn in Cape Town, even if the DZ was very quiet...Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #11 July 6, 2005 So you're out at JSC now? Cool! Come say hi on Saturday Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilRobertson 0 #12 July 6, 2005 Hi, yes it wa great, just a pity I could only get in one jump, wow, what a difference a great view makes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NeilRobertson 0 #13 July 6, 2005 Hi Peej, will do. Look forward to meeting you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkyTango 0 #14 July 6, 2005 Great stuff... you've twisted my rubber arm... Sure we can make a plan for a beer @ the bush bar... If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You get another chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NeilRobertson 0 #15 July 6, 2005 See you there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Peej 0 #16 July 6, 2005 QuoteHi, yes it wa great, just a pity I could only get in one jump, wow, what a difference a great view makes If you liked that view you need to get licensed and get down to the next boogie at Margate, it's also beautiful from the air. See ya Saturday Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NeilRobertson 0 #17 July 6, 2005 Would love to get to a Boogie down there. Working desperately on that licence. My own, new rig arrives in about three weeks time and then it will be easier and hopefully soon after that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Orange1 0 #18 July 6, 2005 QuoteIf you liked that view you need to get licensed and get down to the next boogie at Margate, it's also beautiful from the air. See ya Saturday Margate doesn't have THE MOUNTAIN!!!! but you guys from joeys... as long as there's sea you're happy Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NeilRobertson 0 #19 July 6, 2005 Not at all, wouldn't change our weather for "The Mountain" or the sea or that matter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Orange1 0 #20 July 6, 2005 QuoteNot at all, wouldn't change our weather for "The Mountain" or the sea or that matter I lived in Jhb for 12 years.. I don't miss that early morning winter frost at all... howevre I cannot deny that jhb is definitely better for jumping in winter than here ps pic of (over) margate on the dal's site by erik the viking, at www.skydive.co.za... does look very pretty but.. not as CT!Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Peej 0 #21 July 6, 2005 Cool dude, do it! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Peej 0 #22 July 6, 2005 QuoteQuoteIf you liked that view you need to get licensed and get down to the next boogie at Margate, it's also beautiful from the air. See ya Saturday Margate doesn't have THE MOUNTAIN!!!! but you guys from joeys... as long as there's sea you're happy Ah but when we're down there it does have a Porter and a King Air that get to 14000ft in a matter of minutes. The only reason i haven't moved back to CT is the Cessnas. Turbines rock! Having said that i can't wait to fly a wing suit over Skydive CT and the Dal when i'm down there next Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Orange1 0 #23 July 6, 2005 well.. i certainly can't argue with that one!!! you might argue we NEED a good view because of that l-o-o-o-o-ng ride up to "altitude"!! i think i might get a major culture shock when i end up in a turbine all the way to 14K d'you know jules? (i'm sure you do) was on a load with him a while ago and it was really cool watching him fly by while i was under canopy (given my limited jump #s was the first time i'd been all the way up on the same load as a wingsuit...)Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Peej 0 #24 July 6, 2005 The first time you get out at 14k is unbelievable! I remember doing a solo freefly back when i had like 70 jumps. I got out the King Air, did everything i knew, looked at my alti and i was only at 9 grand. The first thought that went through my head was: "Now what!?" The jk is that in the US every load is 14k, God i miss being there. Yep, i sure do know Jules. He's the nicest of dudes and an even better wing suit pilot Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkyTango 0 #25 July 6, 2005 QuoteI got out the King Air, did everything i knew, looked at my alti and i was only at 9 grand. The first thought that went through my head was: "Now what!?" I jumped 4 fun solos @ Empuria Brava in June. Had exactly the same problem. Hanging around @ 9000 and wondering what to do next (my bag of tricks are rather limited @ this stage ). ... So it’s let’s try a sit. frommel . Ok let’s not try a sit.... look @ the mountain, look @ the marina, look @ the ocean ... all the way down to 4000 JC If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You get another chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. 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NeilRobertson 0 #13 July 6, 2005 Hi Peej, will do. Look forward to meeting you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyTango 0 #14 July 6, 2005 Great stuff... you've twisted my rubber arm... Sure we can make a plan for a beer @ the bush bar... If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You get another chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilRobertson 0 #15 July 6, 2005 See you there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #16 July 6, 2005 QuoteHi, yes it wa great, just a pity I could only get in one jump, wow, what a difference a great view makes If you liked that view you need to get licensed and get down to the next boogie at Margate, it's also beautiful from the air. See ya Saturday Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilRobertson 0 #17 July 6, 2005 Would love to get to a Boogie down there. Working desperately on that licence. My own, new rig arrives in about three weeks time and then it will be easier and hopefully soon after that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #18 July 6, 2005 QuoteIf you liked that view you need to get licensed and get down to the next boogie at Margate, it's also beautiful from the air. See ya Saturday Margate doesn't have THE MOUNTAIN!!!! but you guys from joeys... as long as there's sea you're happy Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilRobertson 0 #19 July 6, 2005 Not at all, wouldn't change our weather for "The Mountain" or the sea or that matter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #20 July 6, 2005 QuoteNot at all, wouldn't change our weather for "The Mountain" or the sea or that matter I lived in Jhb for 12 years.. I don't miss that early morning winter frost at all... howevre I cannot deny that jhb is definitely better for jumping in winter than here ps pic of (over) margate on the dal's site by erik the viking, at www.skydive.co.za... does look very pretty but.. not as CT!Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #21 July 6, 2005 Cool dude, do it! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #22 July 6, 2005 QuoteQuoteIf you liked that view you need to get licensed and get down to the next boogie at Margate, it's also beautiful from the air. See ya Saturday Margate doesn't have THE MOUNTAIN!!!! but you guys from joeys... as long as there's sea you're happy Ah but when we're down there it does have a Porter and a King Air that get to 14000ft in a matter of minutes. The only reason i haven't moved back to CT is the Cessnas. Turbines rock! Having said that i can't wait to fly a wing suit over Skydive CT and the Dal when i'm down there next Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #23 July 6, 2005 well.. i certainly can't argue with that one!!! you might argue we NEED a good view because of that l-o-o-o-o-ng ride up to "altitude"!! i think i might get a major culture shock when i end up in a turbine all the way to 14K d'you know jules? (i'm sure you do) was on a load with him a while ago and it was really cool watching him fly by while i was under canopy (given my limited jump #s was the first time i'd been all the way up on the same load as a wingsuit...)Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #24 July 6, 2005 The first time you get out at 14k is unbelievable! I remember doing a solo freefly back when i had like 70 jumps. I got out the King Air, did everything i knew, looked at my alti and i was only at 9 grand. The first thought that went through my head was: "Now what!?" The jk is that in the US every load is 14k, God i miss being there. Yep, i sure do know Jules. He's the nicest of dudes and an even better wing suit pilot Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyTango 0 #25 July 6, 2005 QuoteI got out the King Air, did everything i knew, looked at my alti and i was only at 9 grand. The first thought that went through my head was: "Now what!?" I jumped 4 fun solos @ Empuria Brava in June. Had exactly the same problem. Hanging around @ 9000 and wondering what to do next (my bag of tricks are rather limited @ this stage ). ... So it’s let’s try a sit. frommel . Ok let’s not try a sit.... look @ the mountain, look @ the marina, look @ the ocean ... all the way down to 4000 JC If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You get another chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
