FireMedicJumper 0 #1 July 8, 2007 It seems that the Skyride affiliated dropzone currently located in Pell City, AL will be moving it's operation to my hometown of Prattville. I've never been to the DZ, but I'm curious just how many of the "staff" listed on their webpage actually work at this DZ. http://www.skydivebirmingham.com/main.html Don't know much about the whole Skyride operation except what I read here but maybe some of you familiar with them can check out the staff page at the above link and let me know what you think. I know at least a few of the people I see listed there do not work there so it makes me wonder who else doesn't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #2 July 8, 2007 The staff listing is probably as up to date as the "Upcoming Events", 2002. Mike from Chuting Star is still listed.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #3 July 8, 2007 and hans the shimmalator http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireMedicJumper 0 #4 July 8, 2007 Those were the only two that I knew for a fact weren't working there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jojo69 0 #5 July 8, 2007 Danny Page was lost in this incident: Double Fatality - Dublin,GA - March 17, 2007 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireMedicJumper 0 #6 July 8, 2007 OK. I heard about the incident, but didn't know the names involved and didn't make it to Dublin myself. Thanks for the info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutingstar 1 #7 July 9, 2007 To answer your question... Of that old staff list, the only person working fulltime at the "Skydive Birmingham" is Rob Morris. The others that still work at their "sister" Atlanta drop zone from that list are: Anne Kohaut, Eddie Grantland, John Jordan, Jessica Edgington, Chuck Owen, Mark Kalupa, Tatyana and Vitali. MikeChutingStar.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #8 July 9, 2007 And the funny thing is, they're not called Skydive Birmingham. It's Alabama Skydiving Center, but hell, they go by so many different names on the internet that it's fucking ridiculous. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mpohl 1 #9 July 10, 2007 Along the same line, and respectfully, let's note that Danny Page is also still doing duty at Skydive Atlanta. So is "Jack Sheehy" who might or might not have regained mobility, let alone being able to skydive. Having said that Rob and Laura are a class act! I, for one, wish them well in Prattsville. P.S.: Regarding any comments by Billy Boy, in this thread or others. Problem is: DUDE WONT LISTEN! QuoteTo answer your question... Of that old staff list, the only person working fulltime at the "Skydive Birmingham" is Rob Morris. The others that still work at their "sister" Atlanta drop zone from that list are: Anne Kohaut, Eddie Grantland, John Jordan, Jessica Edgington, Chuck Owen, Mark Kalupa, Tatyana and Vitali. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutingstar 1 #10 July 10, 2007 QuoteSo is "Jack Sheehy" who might or might not have regained mobility, let alone being able to skydive. Jack Sheehy is most definitely mobile and doing most of the rigging at Skydive Atlanta. MikeChutingStar.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #11 July 10, 2007 Quote P.S.: Regarding any comments by Billy Boy, in this thread or others. Problem is: DUDE WONT LISTEN! So you're still sticking by Cary and Ben? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #12 July 10, 2007 Hey Billy - I got some e-mail at home regarding Skyride. It was from a former Skyride Employee stating all the dishonest shit they do, and the mention of Cary's brother being a big thug and possbile money laundering going on etc. the senders address didn't look like anyone I knew. Anyone else get this e-mail? Judy]Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #13 July 10, 2007 QuoteHey Billy - I got some e-mail at home regarding Skyride. It was from a former Skyride Employee stating all the dishonest shit they do, and the mention of Cary's brother being a big thug and possbile money laundering going on etc. the senders address didn't look like anyone I knew. Anyone else get this e-mail? Judy] Airtwardo did, and posted about it in the Bonfire. Edited to add the link: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2877326;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread Oh and Mpohl, stop defending skyride, it only makes you look stupid."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSBIRD 1 #14 July 11, 2007 Quote Quote P.S.: Regarding any comments by Billy Boy, in this thread or others. Problem is: DUDE WONT LISTEN! So you're still sticking by Cary and Ben? Just a guess Billy, but I believe he may have been making lighthearted jest at your physical individuality. 359"Now I've settled down, in a quiet little town, and forgot about everything" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #15 July 11, 2007 Quote Quote Quote P.S.: Regarding any comments by Billy Boy, in this thread or others. Problem is: DUDE WONT LISTEN! So you're still sticking by Cary and Ben? Just a guess Billy, but I believe he may have been making lighthearted jest at your physical individuality. 359 He and I have butted heads heatedly in the past over the skyride issue. Originally in rec.skydiving, and then again when I started posting here."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dignthecornr 0 #16 July 11, 2007 Prattville is an excellent opportunity to allow a community to understand the beauty of human flight. Billy, you know Rob and Laura run a great DZ and will do so at Prattville. Congrats to Rob and Laura.------------------------------------------------ Know your rights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #17 July 11, 2007 QuotePrattville is an excellent opportunity to allow a community to understand the beauty of human flight. Billy, you know Rob and Laura run a great DZ and will do so at Prattville. Congrats to Rob and Laura. Yes, I know Rob seems like a good guy. I just fail to see how that part of Alabama is going to support two DZs. This is not the Atlanta area. I would hate to see the long-time DZ Opelika Skydiving suffer. Besides, once they leave Pell City, the airport is never going to allow skydiving again. That is the impression they got once they saw the differences between the old DZ and the DZ Skyride put in place. Just my 2 cents."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dignthecornr 0 #18 July 11, 2007 First off, I think we both know that Pell City has never liked having skydiving near their facilities. However, I can honestly say that these guys at PC have given a lot of heart and deserve the second chance at Prattville. They are on a roll and have something to offer to AL. Skydivers. I speak with Rob everyday and he is totally about upholding the integrity of skydiving of ALA. at Prattville. Congrats again to Laura and Rob. Keep up the good work.------------------------------------------------ Know your rights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #19 July 11, 2007 QuoteFirst off, I think we both know that Pell City has never liked having skydiving near their facilities. I'm not slamming Rob's ability to manage a DZ, but I do think the airport soured on the whole skyride deal. I jumped at Pell City for a long time, from 1995 to just after skyride took over a few years ago. I have made a few jumps there since then, but mostly for demo practice and one tandem involving a group from the deaf school. Not once in all that time before skyride took over did anybody say the airport was having problems with us, even going back a couple owners."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutingstar 1 #20 July 11, 2007 QuoteI speak with Rob everyday and he is totally about upholding the integrity of skydiving of ALA. at Prattville. WTF? Tyler, you kill me..have a great night...see ya soon. MikeChutingStar.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dignthecornr 0 #21 July 11, 2007 Mike, I love you. You kill me with your negative attitude. Afterall, aren't we all sister dropzones?------------------------------------------------ Know your rights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutingstar 1 #22 July 11, 2007 QuoteYou kill me with your negative attitude. Right...that's it. MikeChutingStar.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #23 July 11, 2007 Quote Afterall, aren't we all sister dropzones? LMAO... staff-wise and jumper-wise, maybe... but ASC is still saddled with that "Skyride" tag, and that just leaves a bad taste in everyone else's mouths. You can blame Ben and Cary for all the shit they started and still perpetuate. I still think USPA did the right thing kicking them out."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dignthecornr 0 #24 July 11, 2007 Thanks for all the support. I just wish some people could realize that it is not about the past as much as it is about the future. What you think you see is no longer reality. Don't be afraid of straying from what has become the norm. We have all been born with eyes, yet some do not see....------------------------------------------------ Know your rights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #25 July 11, 2007 QuoteThanks for all the support. I just wish some people could realize that it is not about the past as much as it is about the future. What you think you see is no longer reality. Don't be afraid of straying from what has become the norm. We have all been born with eyes, yet some do not see.... You been listening to stevie wonder records again.http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
