Looking for info on Patrick De Gayardon for a book about wingsuits

[MichaelAbrams 0]

Hello Skydivers,

I'm that guy that some of you may know is writing a book about wingsuits, bat-wings, and tower jumpers. I'm very nearly completion, but unfortunately the chapter that I had hoped would be the most exciting and pivotal, the one about Patrick De Gayardon, is right now the weakest. So if anyone here knew Patrick and is willing to share anything they know about this life, his jumps, his wings, on the phone or through email, I’d greatly appreciate it.

I have seen all of what I believe exists electronically and in print about Patrick, and am looking for that personal touch. His chapter should shine more than any other, I believe, as it’s thanks to him that so many can safely fly wingsuits today.

Thanks for any help I get in advance,
Michael

mmabrams AT earthlink.net

[skydiverek 63]

Here is some dz.com info: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=search_results&search_forum=all&search_string=gayardon+-re%3A&search_type=AND&search_fields=s&search_time=&search_user_username=&sb=score&mh=25

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[vt1977 0]

Nice article here written as a tribute to him after his death.

Vicki

[Mikevetter 0]

Hi Michael

contact Andi Duff from switzerland, his homepage is www.duff.ch. he used to work together with patrick for many years and has some very nice footage and could tell you a lot about the person patrick de gayardon. when you contact him feel free to mention my name. good luck. Mike Vetter

[linestretch 0]

http://home.nordnet.fr/~paramag/archives/n132/article/article-us.html

I used some stuff from here on a report myself.

my pics & stuff!