kallend 2,026 #1 September 23, 2009 What's happening there?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AliMac 0 #2 September 23, 2009 I'm here as support for a bunch of my friends. The first two days were 60 way warm ups, they start the record attempts today! Good luck ladies, can't wait to see it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #3 September 23, 2009 Man I wish this was on TV. I'm thinking Last jump today, second jump tommorow. Kallend you can go to www.jumpforthecause.com and get some more info but it's just starting to come along. frKevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #4 September 23, 2009 First two days were hot. Yesterday was windy and they couldn't jump much of the day, but most groups still got 3-4 jumps. Today is first jumps with everyone. Forecast is for even hotter and windier, but they got at least the first jump off before the winds picked up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #5 September 23, 2009 >but they got at least the first jump off before the winds picked up. D'oh! They loaded the planes but had to abort due to winds! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #6 September 23, 2009 Bill how common are these kinds of winds in Ca? Are you out there? Keep us in the loop.Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #7 September 23, 2009 >Bill how common are these kinds of winds in Ca? We get them maybe once a month in the fall. They usually last a few days. Forecast is for them to end tomorrow, so by tomorrow afternoon they shouldn't be a factor any more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #8 September 23, 2009 Update - on a 30 minute call again, winds are dying down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #9 September 23, 2009 First jump completed, several people low. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozzy13 0 #10 September 23, 2009 QuoteMan I wish this was on TV. I'm thinking Last jump today, second jump tommorow. Kallend you can go to www.jumpforthecause.com and get some more info but it's just starting to come along. fr www.jumpforthecause.comNever give the gates up and always trust your rears! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #11 September 23, 2009 Ok after much debate, I'm selecting jump 7 as the completion jump. That's fump seven of the full attempt. Any one else got a pick?Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #12 September 24, 2009 Jump 10, probably Sat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #13 September 24, 2009 QuoteFirst jump completed, several people low. Collisions, sunk out, or just flew there?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #14 September 24, 2009 QuoteQuoteMan I wish this was on TV. I'm thinking Last jump today, second jump tommorow. Kallend you can go to www.jumpforthecause.com and get some more info but it's just starting to come along. fr www.jumpforthecause.com Not a whole lot on there. Billvon posted more info right here.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #15 September 24, 2009 Two jumps today, both went reasonably well. Not close to completions but no massive problems. Winds kept them from making more than two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #16 September 24, 2009 Also, the whackers were asked to fly in their slots without taking grips on these two jumps. I should log off...7 am call tomorrow morning with wheels up at 7:15! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #17 September 24, 2009 I'm still betting 7 but if the winds keep going and these 7 get broke up over several days, Bill's bet is better. They need a good day of jumping then a jump or two.............. Has the mens WR jumped at all?Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #18 September 24, 2009 Whats the goal this time, ? i haven't kept up,, 120 way ?smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #19 September 24, 2009 170-175 I think, I believe they are jumping with 180 right now.Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #20 September 24, 2009 Sweet...good luck ladies !!!smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #21 September 24, 2009 Just heard from a buddy who's there supporting his g/f that they just took off. He says the warm up jumps (he was flying base) were very strong and that the team was doing great. Feeling good about my 7th jump bet...... Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #22 September 24, 2009 >Feeling good about my 7th jump bet...... Hmm. The pattern I usually see is with bigways is: First jump goes OK. A few problems. Second jump goes better. Still have a few problems; people get moved around. Third, fourth jumps decent. Around jump 5 or 6 you have the big problems. Funnelled base, wacker line popping over another one. This is partly due to people getting tired and partly due to complacency; people are getting comfortable and are not looking around as much, leaving as much buffer etc. People get cut. Then there's a big speech and the dive is rearranged. It takes a few jumps to get comfortable with the changes, and then progress gets more rapid. Complicating this is the time-of-day thing. Early jumps go well, later jumps not so well. At Perris this is due to heat (which leads to exhaustion) and sun angle; near sunset it can be almost impossible to see the lead plane, and formation/exit timing can be affected. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #23 September 24, 2009 Update - first jump of the day went very well, gearing up for second jump now. Takeoff in about 10 minutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #24 September 24, 2009 Thanks for all the updates Bill, keep 'em coming! 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
rhys 0 #25 September 24, 2009 Hi Bill, I wish my wife was as informative as you (not likely), I hope when I arrive on sunday to pick her up, you guys have a new mens and womans' world record. Thanks for all the updates, keep em coming! fly safe, Rhys"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
