virgin-burner 1 #51 October 31, 2012 Quote Quote i'm surprised no-one has mentioned Scott Lutz yet! I did... busted; i overlooked it! actually, have seen him on tv the other day.. apparently, he picked up golf! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #52 October 31, 2012 QuoteA lot of military jumpers will never forget Paul Rafferty. Meaning no disrespect. The tragedies should be remembered so we don't have to repeat them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteshack 4 #53 October 31, 2012 wonder if he's killed anyone yet..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteshack 4 #54 October 31, 2012 Jacques Istel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shredex 0 #55 October 31, 2012 The person that taught me how to skydive, Sally Hathaway! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanDanInc 5 #57 October 31, 2012 Thank you for posting this. I have a ton of research to do. Knowing your past is the best way to understand the future. Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #58 October 31, 2012 Quote Quote i'm surprised no-one has mentioned Scott Lutz yet! I did... And along the same lines.... Ted Mayfield. Gotta add the bad to every mix.... altho some will argue the amount of bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #59 October 31, 2012 Quote All these high-falutin' names being tossed about but the one name that matters is the one that has been ignored and overlooked! You don't need to know anything that you can't learn from the greatest sky-jumper of them all: Wally Gubbins Well, then you have to include the best FJC instructor of all time... Truman Sparks. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #60 October 31, 2012 Quote Quote All these high-falutin' names being tossed about but the one name that matters is the one that has been ignored and overlooked! You don't need to know anything that you can't learn from the greatest sky-jumper of them all: Wally Gubbins Well, then you have to include the best FJC instructor of all time... Truman Sparks. "How do ya like it Johnny" Utah !? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #61 October 31, 2012 Hi Duck Jay Stokes (most jumps) Cheryle Sterns (World syle and accracy champ) many times over. FWIW Anyone know the names of the pioneers from over there, french russians, etc.R. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deisel 38 #62 October 31, 2012 Wow. No one has mentioned Arizona Airspeed or the Golden Knights.The brave may not live forever, but the timid never live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocPop 1 #63 October 31, 2012 QuoteJim Slaton! Check out post #3 on this thread."The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
propblast 0 #64 October 31, 2012 Santos Matos.Propblast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godfrog 2 #65 October 31, 2012 Carlos Gene Godfrog who remains lost in the Florida swamps to this day! Experience is a difficult teacher, she gives you the test first and the lesson afterward Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 466 #66 November 1, 2012 Quote Quote Quote i'm surprised no-one has mentioned Scott Lutz yet! I did... And along the same lines.... Ted Mayfield. Gotta add the bad to every mix.... altho some will argue the amount of bad. DB CooperExperienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talon2 0 #67 November 1, 2012 Rod Pack.Rick Sylvester.Nate Pond Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #68 November 1, 2012 Rickster Powell Patrick Passescissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #69 November 1, 2012 Tim Bernardscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tristansdad 0 #70 November 1, 2012 What about Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze with their legendary 5 minute freefall from seven grand? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moloki 0 #71 November 1, 2012 Paul Poppenhager Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #72 November 1, 2012 Quote Paul Poppenhager posts here as Poppenhager scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #73 November 1, 2012 Quote What about Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze with their legendary 5 minute freefall from seven grand? actually, that was what made me getting into skydiving! and now we know that 39000 meters will only add to a bit over 4 minutes of freefall! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #74 November 2, 2012 Quote Wally Gubbins One of the original "Wally's Girls" was in our 8way team at the Nationals this week. She even was Neil Houston's IAD instructor. Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #75 November 2, 2012 Wow, thanks for all the names, everyone. I've heard of many of these gals and guys, but many are new to me too. My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites