ltdiver 3 #1 December 3, 2007 "Extreme Makeover, Home Edition" is one of my favorite tv shows. I try not to miss it on Sunday nights, after a weekend of jumping. Imagine my surprise when they introduced this weeks' builder! Corey Barton, who skysurfed into the show! A pretty good video, too. Stand-up, run out landing. Whatever DZ Corey's a member of, buy him a ! Congratulations on a job well done! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #2 December 3, 2007 That was an awesome show last night. And great video of Corey. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #3 December 3, 2007 I could use an "Extreme Makeover". "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rocket 0 #4 December 3, 2007 Corey came to Star Skydiving Center for help in pulling off this event. I am the S&TA for the DZ and I am also the individual who prepares the paperwork for the FAA in relation to demos or off-site jumps. It was interesting walking into the local FSDO and asking for permission to perform an off-DZ parachute operation, and that I could not tell him why or where it would be at that time. Hollywood needed the paperwork lickity-split, and two days to pull it off. FSDO was willing to work with me on the matter. The only reason I say this was even possible was by going to the FAA/FSDO office upon receiving my PRO rating and introducing myself to them. I also took over the paperwork to establish trust. Anyway, Corey told us this was "BLACK-OPS" "HUSH-HUSH" type a thing. He asked if I would like to be camera and jump with him. Of course I said yes, but with a bit of hesitation. At our dropzone we are fortunate to have Marcus Harris from Eloy working for the summer. Marcus and I are close friends, and have been for a few years now. So in looking at the stunt and what was to happen, the client, Corey and his business, the family, the safety of the jumpers, the fact that my name is on the FAA rules to follow, the name-sake of our dropzone and the history of who has flown and shot a skysurfer; Marcus was the best choice for the job. Bar none. I felt it best to stay on the ground and make sure that my jumpers were safe. Although I did enjoy the practice jumps that we all three had in preparation of the event. It did go well, and even with the short timeline. So Congratulations to Corey Barton, skysurfer, and Marcus Harris, freefall videographer, for making primetime must-see TV. Solid exit and clean maneuvers. And a thanks to Corey Barton for allowing us to be a part of making a dream come true for a deserving family. Thanks to the local FSDO for being understanding and not laughing at my request for a waiver with no location or reason why. And to Sarah Harris, our manifest expert, for being a great liason to Extreme Home Makeover staff and our tiny company, and to Kathleen Walker for flying the jumpers for the event. Thank you ltdiver for noticing and posting. It is appreciated. "Riky" "Make your plans dark and as inpenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt" -Sun Tsu rocket Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #5 December 4, 2007 Thanks for the history! You have an amazing staff, including an unbelievable FSDO office! I'm sure, after this, you've cemented your reputation with them and could ask for anything now. Kudos to your hard work and Marcus' beautiful cameraflying. He showcased Corey's skill beautifully. If any of you are in Perris, look me up. 's on me. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
