JWOTE 0 #1 February 27, 2008 Just wondering if anyone knows anything about the skydive that a local radio station (Project 96.1) is giving away to jump into A.M.S. race weekend?A wise man once stated that, "I would rather be on the ground wishing that I was in the air, than being in the air wishing that I was on the ground". Living Life "Just West Of The Equator" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #2 February 27, 2008 It's most likely going to be a demo jump by PRO rated jumpers, unless it's a tandem jump being given away, which will require a special waiver... I haven't heard anything so I'm putting my bet on the former. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #3 February 27, 2008 Quote It's most likely going to be a demo jump by PRO rated jumpers, unless it's a tandem jump being given away, which will require a special waiver... ...or a spot on the BOD.Ok everyone, sorry. I didn't mean to hijack the thread. Back on topic. I don't know who is doing it but it may not even be a local demo team involved. if its a redbull thing the names should be obvious.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #4 February 27, 2008 Quote Quote It's most likely going to be a demo jump by PRO rated jumpers, unless it's a tandem jump being given away, which will require a special waiver... ...or a spot on the BOD.Ok everyone, sorry. I didn't mean to hijack the thread. Back on topic. I don't know who is doing it but it may not even be a local demo team involved. if its a redbull thing the names should be obvious. Or one of the DOD teams..."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 February 27, 2008 Odds are that its Fastrax. They have done that jump in years past and I was under the impression they have some sort of contract to do the NASCAR races this year. It could also be a DOD team like the Knights or the 101st / 82nd teams.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #6 February 27, 2008 QuoteOdds are that its Fastrax. They have done that jump in years past and I was under the impression they have some sort of contract to do the NASCAR races this year. It could also be a DOD team like the Knights or the 101st / 82nd teams. Not the 101st team. Though, we have a few jumps at Nashville Int'l Speedway this year.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #7 February 27, 2008 Quote Odds are that its Fastrax. They have done that jump in years past and I was under the impression they have some sort of contract to do the NASCAR races this year. It could also be a DOD team like the Knights or the 101st / 82nd teams. Agreed, It's probably Fastrax. Assuming it's for a nascar race I believe they have a contract to do the races. I believe Fastrax also sometimes has one of the US Army teams join them as well. I actually worked with the Ground Crew for one of the Nascar demos outside of Phoenix, AZ. It was really neat and an excellent learning experience (I had never actually done it before and was put in charge of coordinating the exit timing through the pilot to have the demo jumper on the ground at the right time... Every thing went off without a hitch and was a lot of fun... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #8 February 27, 2008 Just for curiosities sake, what plane do they use when they do these demos? Do they travel with their own plane? Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #9 February 27, 2008 Quote Just for curiosities sake, what plane do they use when they do these demos? Do they travel with their own plane? I think it would depend on how far away the demo is from their location. I've known of instances where they have flown in the caravan to do demo's but often I think they utilize local aircraft. For the Demo in Phoenix they used a C-182 from a local DZ. (the pilot was very professional and did a great job... in fact the jumper, who is also a jump pilot, took a few extra moments in the door to thank him for doing such a good job... ) I don't know the full logistics for many of their demos... I do know that for local demos they often use their plane.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #10 February 27, 2008 Last time I saw Fastrax on a demo was on TV at the world record motorcycle jump New Year's eve night, I think. They did a great job."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divnswoop 0 #11 February 27, 2008 QuoteJust for curiosities sake, what plane do they use when they do these demos? Little off topic.... I just saw where Viking was awarded the contract for 4, yep FOUR brand spankin new DH6-400 series Otters for the Golden Knights!!! (at about 4 million a piece) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #12 February 27, 2008 Quote Quote Just for curiosities sake, what plane do they use when they do these demos? Little off topic.... I just saw where Viking was awarded the contract for 4, yep FOUR brand spankin new DH6-400 series Otters for the Golden Knights!!! (at about 4 million a piece) Damn... your tax dollars at work! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickandtwisted 0 #13 February 27, 2008 Last year the Silver Wings from Ft Benning did the jump. They used the King Air from Skydive Atlanta.Skymama stalker #69!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #14 February 27, 2008 Quote Quote *** Damn... your tax dollars at work! Oy Billy post a full version of your avatar? i cant quite make it out, I see the legs but not much else?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #15 February 28, 2008 Quote Quote Quote *** Damn... your tax dollars at work! Oy Billy post a full version of your avatar? i cant quite make it out, I see the legs but not much else? I posted it in two different threads... I'll see if I can find them, it's already deleted from my computer... Here it is: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_attachment;postatt_id=96699; "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
