WFFC 1 #1 June 11, 2006 Hi all. For those that don't recognize the goofy hat, I'm Michael. I was the webmaster for the WFFC for several years and managed the onsite internet cafe and webcams along with the rest of my team. Unfortunately due to some other committments last year, I was not able to continue beyond April of last year. Anyway, I'm back. So what's my role now? Well, I will not be maintaining the day to day maintenance on Freefall.com but I will be managing all of the content that ultimately gets posted up there. As some will recall from before, nothing ever went up on the website unless it was 100%, the ink is dry, confirmed. Why break with tradition? That rule is going to stay in effect under my eyes. So what else do you want to know? Hotel or restaurant recommendation? Ask me. If I don't know, I will get an answer for you - and I'll tell you when you're going to have it. Looking for a tail number on a confirmed plane? I'll get it. So, what do I have now? Well, I've got two things in my hip pocket that I'll be announcing this week. I need to chat with one person (I'll say an aircraft owner) to get through some 'pilot speak' then I'll lay the cards on the table. Oh, vendors. I'll get those back online this week too. What else? Fire away - good or bad. Recommendations that I can pass along to the senior staff? Send 'em. The biggest skydiving family reunion begins soon. Got your tickets yet?----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent_lead 0 #2 June 11, 2006 is there anyone to rent rigs from there?? not sure that my rig will be ready by then.. its gonna be my first wffc..coming down with a bunch of first timers as well...already registered...got tickets...all that good stuff... cant wait-------------------------------------------- www.facebook.com/agentlead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 June 11, 2006 So, are you the one we get to blame for writing 23th. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #4 June 11, 2006 QuoteSo, are you the one we get to blame for writing 23th. Nah. Not this one. It was there before I came back on board.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #5 June 11, 2006 Quoteis there anyone to rent rigs from there?? Generally in the past, no. The vendors that are going should have gear to demo - I'm checking on what they will have available to you. Give me till Tuesday to get an answer for this one. I'm also going to check to see if the AFF vendor will bring rigs for hire.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #6 June 11, 2006 Quoteis there anyone to rent rigs from there?? not sure that my rig will be ready by then.. its gonna be my first wffc..coming down with a bunch of first timers as well...already registered...got tickets...all that good stuff... cant wait Just got off of the phone with Dennis from QCSC. He will have some rigs with him, and is buying some more to have available at the WFFC. He will be at the AFF tent through out the convention, and you can check with him there. His AFF students will have first preference on these rigs, but he anticipates having times when they will be available.skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #7 June 11, 2006 QuoteSo, are you the one we get to blame for writing 23th. I thought you were going to comment on how this seemed like the 23th thread about the topic."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 24 #8 June 11, 2006 Michael, Can you publish a list of vendors who've confirmed that they're going to be there please?Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #9 June 11, 2006 QuoteMichael, Can you publish a list of vendors who've confirmed that they're going to be there please? Yes. I will have this here by the end of the week, if not sooner.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #10 June 11, 2006 QuoteI thought you were going to comment on how this seemed like the 23th thread about the topic. This thread is kind of like THE Hotel in Vegas. (well, without the snobbiness)----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #11 June 11, 2006 Welcome back my dear. Damn, now I might have to take that road trip!May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #12 June 11, 2006 QuoteWelcome back my dear. Damn, now I might have to take that road trip! Yes..and you can come visit me too!!! She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #13 June 11, 2006 Or, you can come out with Lisa and we can do the girly thingMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #14 June 11, 2006 QuoteOr, you can come out with Lisa and we can do the girly thing I already was given my instructions for late august! She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #15 June 11, 2006 QuoteI thought you were going to comment on how this seemed like the 23th thread about the topic. There's that too, but I couldn't miss the chance to tease Michael if I could. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #16 June 11, 2006 QuoteThere's that too, but I couldn't miss the chance to tease Michael if I could. Cute girl teasing me? kick ass. Tease away. ----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #17 June 12, 2006 Well, here's announcement #1. Now, what I want you to do first, is look at the attached graphic and then continue reading. OK? (imagine hold music here while reader looks at the attachment) Hey, I said look at the attachment first. Cool. Now you know what we're all working with. The Perris Jet was approved on Friday (June 9) for deviation from part 125 which will allow the aircraft to to participate in jump operations. The next step will be for flights to occur with the airstair removed (This might include test drops - dummies, not jumpers) and then compare the flight data from the only existing 727 report that Don Kirlin has had under a glass case since it was found years ago. Perris Valley, Don Kirlin and the Springfield, IL FAA branch have been working continuously towards this goal since the conclusion of the 2005 WFFC. This same team from the WFFC that has brought to the skydiving community the Boeing 727, Super Connie, Carvair, Martin 404, Tri-motor, B-17, B-24 and many other unique jump ships previously at the WFFC. Needless to say, the Perris jet is completely on track to drop it's first jumpers over the skies of Rantoul!!! To make sure we're all involved with what's going on, as each step in the process is completed I will be posting updates so we're all in the know and what the next step is. A quick chat with Ben Conaster had him saying "It's definitely on track to fly jumpers in Rantoul." Ben did note that one other thing that the jumpmasters would need to complete is flight attendent training in the event of any emergencies, similar to any other carrier as the jumpers are passengers and not cargo. So, what do you think of announcement #1?----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #18 June 12, 2006 QuoteWelcome back my dear. Damn, now I might have to take that road trip! I was asked to call you about being a LO again. I should be driving out as I'm taking my two wheeled toy for onsite transport but who knows where I'll be just before and after due to my current travel schedule. Lemme know what your plans are.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #19 June 12, 2006 I see you will post the vendors list soon. Might you please tell me why there is not already a vendors list posted? It has been asked for several times and we still have not seen it. every other boogie seems to have a vendors list, why is this one not up anywhere yet? Would really like to demo the new ICARUS RESERVE while at the WFFC. IS this going to be there? .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #20 June 12, 2006 Give me a call when you get some time and we can discuss what is going on. Bigway, Michael is a very stand up guy. He only post information he has that is set in stone. Give him a little time to get things sorted out. I know he was thrown into the middle of a situation that needed his attention very badly. Now that he is back, expect what he says to be the truth.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #21 June 12, 2006 We certainly want to welcome Michael back to the WFFC team! There is always room for more! Tons of work has been done on the WFFC 2006, but there is a LOT more that needs to be done! If there are any of you who may be interested in joining our team as we get ready for the Worlds Largest Boogie, feel free to PM us and come join us for 10 days of set up, tear down, and running the WFFC. Many of us live on site for 24 to 30 days of total exhaustion! We have folks who are coming to help us work set up all of the way from France and Australia! Come be a part of the fun!skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #22 June 12, 2006 Hey Clay! Looking forward to seeing you in the food tent again! Maybe you can help me with my 'troops'?skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #23 June 12, 2006 QuoteI see you will post the vendors list soon. Might you please tell me why there is not already a vendors list posted? Bigway - As Mary has said, i'm just getting back into the game - Last Thursday evening to be exact. I spent most of the weekend getting up to speed and I've got much more to get up to speed on as well. I will have the vendors posted by the end of the week that are confirmed to be there. They will also be back online on the WFFC website (www.freefall.com) as well by then. Seriously, if there's anything that anyone wants to know, ask it here or send me a PM. I'll get you an answer as quick as I can.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streaker 0 #24 June 12, 2006 QuoteWelcome back my dear. Damn, now I might have to take that road trip! Hey welcome back cool cat in the hat and flyangel too?! I see a three way, wait maybe a four way if Eener wants a slot? Beautiful Landings! Streaker 38 Days and counting!Have a yippee ki ya day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #25 June 13, 2006 I have another Aircraft announcement in my other hip pocket. This will be coming at some point Tuesday evening with pictures. The confirmed aircraft has not been jumped by civilians in the US as far as I know and the aircraft is considered 'experimental' by the FAA. Interest peaked yet?----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
