slug 1 #76 September 13, 2006 Hi Sparky Yikes It would be interesting to see a graph of Mr Stokes cycle time over the 24 hr's. Maybe 3 Pac 750's, 2 generator's, more packers, Math wise 700 jumps in 24 would be doable. The new record holder could be a member of the 700 club Anyone know How cold it gets in Alaska during the 24 hr's daylight period? IMO it's going to be a long time before anyone even attempts it. R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #77 September 13, 2006 I think the only person who would try to beet Jays record is Jay. I personally kneel before the man, awesome job and for an awesome cause!An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peckerhead 0 #78 September 13, 2006 I have been on several wildfire assignments in Alaska during the solstice and the temps are quite warm in June....it does not cool off at night because there is no "night" The sun goes down and then comes back up. It is really weird if you have not seen it. But, it never gets completely dark.... I am just guessing that 24 hours of daylight might make things easier. Who knows? Maybe Jay jumps faster in the dark...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #79 September 13, 2006 I've been wondering if Jay may try for 700 at some point in the future... I'll have to remember to ask him if / when I see him again. Course... Mrs Jay may have something to say about whether he gets to try for this or not. Maybe in the future, he or someone else could organize a "relay" marathon jumping type thing to raise money for the Special Olympics... you line up bunches of jumpers and several airplanes, packers, volunteers, etc... Jumper #1 loads up in an airplane, goes to 2.1K, does a hop-n-pop, lands, Jumper #2 cannot get in the plane and t/o to go do his or her hop-n-pop until Jumper #1 lands, Jumper #3 has to wait for #2 to land until he or she can get in a plane and t/o... etc., so on down the line... meanwhile, jumper #1 can pack, or get their rig packed, and get back in line and so on. Individual jumpers could collect donations / sponsorships before the event. With 2 or 3 or more aircraft and lots of jumpers, you could crank out a lot of jumps. Or maybe even put a stick of 3 or 4 jumpers on the load doing hop-n-pops... next stick cannot take off until the stick in front of them lands, etc.... there's lots of possibilities I suppose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #80 September 13, 2006 I am just guessing that 24 hours of daylight might make things easier. Who knows? Maybe Jay jumps faster in the dark...... Believe it or not, he did. Ground-to-ground time actually decreased; his fastest turnaround was 1:54 and that was in the dark. However...bear in mind the a/c can climb faster in the much colder air. At his peak in the dark, he did 30 jumps an hour, or 1 jump every 2 mins. During the daylight hours, he averaged 27 jumps an hour if I remember correctly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peckerhead 0 #81 September 13, 2006 That makes sense. I usually close my eyes anyway. Maybe he could just wear really dark sunglasses? But one thing is for sure....The next time I hear someone whine about night jumps I am going to laugh my ass off! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloudi 0 #82 September 14, 2006 That was one of the most incredible things I've seen in my life!!! There is no doubt that Jay is a machine (and incredibly nice, too), but there were many, many dedicated people there to assist for hours and hours. The staff at Skydive Greensburg is simply incredible. Everyone (and I mean everyone) generously gave their time and talent to help Jay accomplish his goal. The entire thing from take-off, to climb, to exit, to landing was simply beautiful. He even had cheerleaders! They were pretty desperate for packers from midnight to 8am. They even let me pack! It was an honor to be there and an incredible scene to behold. I met some truly fantastic people that weekend. I can't wait to see what Norman & Spot put together and I know Justin from PD grabbed plenty of great shots, too! Congratulations to Jay, his charities, and to everyone who had a part in making it happen! Kim Watch as I attempt, with no slight of hand, to apply logic and reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #83 September 14, 2006 QuoteThey were pretty desperate for packers from midnight to 8am. They even let me pack! It's a good thing they didn't let you show him how to step into his rig! Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NEcrewDOG 0 #84 September 14, 2006 Here Jay talk about this...in addition to the overall experience...on next week's skydive radio show (9/19). Nice going, Jay! -CorySkydive Radio!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #85 September 14, 2006 Quote They were pretty desperate for packers from midnight to 8am. They even let me pack! I can't wait to see what Norman & Spot put together and I know Justin from PD grabbed plenty of great shots, too! ! Cloudi, great to meet you and Justin in person. BTW, you didn't leave me much gaffers tape. So folks are clear...Norman Kent is doing a project related to something else, and Jay's jumps are a small part of that project. My project is entirely about Jay, the charities, the volunteers, and the overall event. In other words, folks will have the opportunity for two very different views on the event, which hopefully will cover everything there was to be seen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloudi 0 #86 September 14, 2006 Doh!!! Thank goodness my packing is a tad better than my approach to gearing up, huh? Kim Watch as I attempt, with no slight of hand, to apply logic and reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloudi 0 #87 September 14, 2006 Ooops! I did make it sound like you and Norman were in cahoots, didn't I? It was fantastic meeting you and your daughter. What a great weekend full of incredible people! I'm still floating from the whole experience. I can't wait to see what each of you have put together. I haven't even had a chance to see what Justin has yet! It would be difficult to capture the high everyone was on throughout the whole thing, but I have no doubt you did an incredible job of it. Blue Ones! Kim Watch as I attempt, with no slight of hand, to apply logic and reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
