Canopy control classes..

[jasonRose 0]

Does any one out there in DZ.com land know of up coming canopy control classes in the NW??
Although with my 100+ jump numbers I don't need them, in fact I should be teaching the class. That was added for a laugh.

Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!!

[gulaz 1]

Edit: Sorry, I need to remember to have morning pot of coffee before posting things...

[Remster 30]

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100+ jump numbers is no reason to "not need" canopy control classes

He was joking... He even said it was a joke.

Remster

[Floats18 0]

Yea, any 100+ jumper would have known that it was supposed to be a joke... geez

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[NWFlyer 2]

Snohomish brought in Brian Germain in June, so I don't think he'll be back any time soon. Since we're entering the off-season here (otherwise known as "cloud-dodging" season or "take the plane up and see what you get" season), I doubt you'll find anything in the NW before next summer, unfortunately.

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[ntacfreefly 0]

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Yea, any 100+ jumper would have known that it was supposed to be a joke... geez

At least any that could read.

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[fmmobley 0]

I went to Deland to attend Scott Miller's "essential skills" canopy control class. It is a great class, I highly recommend it.

He travels a lot and may get up your way. I suggest you check his web site or email him for his schedule.

http://freedomofflight.tv/public/index.php?which=canopy

... Marion

[ladyskydiver 0]

Also check out Jim Slaton's class availability.

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I went to Deland to attend Scott Miller's "essential skills" canopy control class.

I'm in agreement with this. Fine thing to do on a long winter weekend.

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[jasonRose 0]

If you would like to attend my canopy control class I will bring you a hot pot of coffee just for you. That would be the best thing you would get if I put on the class..

Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!!

[GiaKrembs 0]

Jason,

Both Perris and Elsinore have canpoy classes year round... come and visit us down south.
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[jasonRose 0]

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Jason,

Both Perris and Elsinore have canpoy classes year round... come and visit us down south.
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I am thinking about heading to Perris during New years. Isn't that where Frenchy lives.

Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!!

[Remster 30]

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I am thinking about heading to Perris during New years

I'm not sure how big their New Years boogie is, but as a general rule, I wouldnt schedule a canopy course during a busy boogie.

Remster

[jasonRose 0]

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I am thinking about heading to Perris during New years

I'm not sure how big their New Years boogie is, but as a general rule, I wouldnt schedule a canopy course during a busy boogie.

Good point!!
Although the New Years party down that way should be bad ass!!

Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!!

[NWFlyer 2]

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Good point!!
Although the New Years party down that way should be bad ass!!

Except all the cool kids (and Remi, too) will be at Eloy for the dropzone.com Holiday Boogie. I'm sure the locals can confirm it, but I'm betting there's canopy coaching availble there, too.

"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

[superstu 0]

as someone else stated the NW winter is coming so not too much can be planned. however, i wouldn't be too suprised to see some stuff going on spring and summer of next year.

what are you looking to get out of Canopy control class? accuracy? aerodynamics? High perfomance flight?

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[jasonRose 0]

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what are you looking to get out of Canopy control class? accuracy? aerodynamics? High perfomance flight?

Accuracy right now seems to be my main focus while under canopy although I have been messing around with my canopy at alti just to see what she can do.

Just to clarify before the wolves eat me, Safety is the #1 priority!

Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!!

[jasonRose 0]

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Good point!!
Although the New Years party down that way should be bad ass!!

Except all the cool kids (and Remi, too) will be at Eloy for the dropzone.com Holiday Boogie. I'm sure the locals can confirm it, but I'm betting there's canopy coaching availble there, too.

I was told to go down there to get bad ass Free Flying coaching. It sounds like Eloy is the place to be. Is there a big Sky God attitude down there??

Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!!

[Remster 30]

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but I'm betting there's canopy coaching availble there, too.

Betsy can probably comment on this one, but my gut feeling is that the Eloy xmas Boogie is way too busy to do canopy coaching. There can be 4 or 5 planes running back to back. Thats not the best time to open high and play around when you have bodies falling all around you.

That being said, yes, there are definatly canopy control coaches at Eloy. And Perris too. (for the record, my wife and I took some coaching from Jim Slaton at Perris last year, with very different individual goals, and Jim was very good at addressing our needs and tailoring his feedback and advice for us)

Remster