1st jump

[MikeJD 0]

September 1992.

I was flanked by two national champions in RW (as it was known then). One was Chris Lynch - probably best known latterly as a canopy swooper - and the other was Rob Colpus, owner of the jumpsuit manufacturer Symbiosis Suits. Don't remember who was primary and who secondary, but I think it's safe to say I was in good hands.
It's funny how as a newbie your AFF instructors have godlike status - and then as you and your contemporaries gradually gain experience and some of you get your own ratings, some of that mystique fades!

[Tiger6513 0]

I did a FJC at Vermont Skydiving in 2005 and honestly don't remember my Instructors, althought If I can find my Log book tonight I'll edit them in...nice guys though!

Didn't have the cash for AFF Level 2 back then so last year we started again and did FJC at SkyDive the Point in West Point VA with Jim Crouch. My two instructors were Jason Whitt and Harry Parrish (R.I.P.). They created an great experience for my girl and I, her coaches were Dave Stoval and I believe Mark Woods. We were on the load #20 the Sunset load.

Finished up AFF at Skydive Delmarva in DE and here we are on our way to our "A" this year and hopefully a very long skydiving future!

Travis Roy Foundation. At very least its a tax write off

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reserve: mike smith, main: salena marks, video: chris scaife. many thanks!!

diamonds are a dawgs best friend

[emmiwy 0]

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Jay Stokes

You met him?? Wow!!



(poking fun at emily)

Haha thanks Andy, I almost didn't catch it. Hey, at least I don't ogle movie stars at movie premiers like everyone else in LA. :)

[PLFXpert 0]

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AFF. Who were your main and reserve side JM's.

Keith Larrett & Billy Weber.

Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

[akarunway 1]

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Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet.

BAHAHA that will totally go in my sig when i get home(typing feom my ifone).

And as for my instructors my main side was nikki and my reserve was one of the many other instructors currently workin a deland

Madog still there? had many a beer when we were both fucked up.healing sucks. beer helps

I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.

[akarunway 1]

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AFF. Who were your main and reserve side JM's. Chris Irwin was the RSJM. Told me to relax. "piece of cake" Just wondering.

BTW, I filmed Chris's first jump, when he went threw AFF , he was our instant example tape for the course! (for almost every level for that matter) The guy was a natural from day one!

He told me I couldn't fuck up 4 way w/ him. Nasty day. Big John went out w/ reverse grip. Went to hell quick, Have video somewhere. Have Chris's 1st video? Like to see it

I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.

[skyrider 0]

I wouldn't be surprised if Perris is still using it as the example tape for AFF level one!

I tis on Hi 8, I still have it, but have no clue which tape it is on! How was I to know he would become so famous?

[skyrider 0]

My Wifes(D-14711 NOW) first Jump, Jim Wallace Main Side, John Mitchell (RIP, killed in plane crash at perris) Reserve side!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/firstjump.jpg