kallend 2,026 #1 December 2, 2006 We have a date, a place, and the planes. July 6 - 8, Skydive Chicago.... 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
labrys 0 #2 December 2, 2006 Any tryouts / camps planned?Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #3 December 3, 2006 QuoteAny tryouts / camps planned? POPS camp? There's an interesting idea! I anticipate we will use the same process as Florida and Texas used this year to select participants.... 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
labrys 0 #4 December 3, 2006 Which was?Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #5 December 3, 2006 QuoteWhich was? Well, there's a POPS big-way mailing list that we will use, and for those not on it, there will be an open invitation to send in their skydiving (particularly big-way) resume.... 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
smooth 0 #6 December 3, 2006 Quote We have a date, a place, and the planes. July 6 - 8, Skydive Chicago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #7 December 4, 2006 Hey Prof. think you could pull some strings and get me a chance at a slot? I promise to be good. Is this at Rooks place? I've never been there.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
kallend 2,026 #8 December 5, 2006 QuoteHey Prof. think you could pull some strings and get me a chance at a slot? I promise to be good. Is this at Rooks place? I've never been there. Come to SDC and I'll buy you dinner.... 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
propacker 0 #9 December 5, 2006 Out in CA, Cary Peck said that we would try to get a group together and go around to the different state records going on this year (Fla, Ill, TX), so that we could get a solid inner core of the formation together. I would like to attend the Ill. record attempt. (also the Fla - and I will be at the TX) let me know what I have to do. bob propacker@hotmail.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #10 December 5, 2006 QuoteOut in CA, Cary Peck said that we would try to get a group together and go around to the different state records going on this year (Fla, Ill, TX), so that we could get a solid inner core of the formation together. I would like to attend the Ill. record attempt. (also the Fla - and I will be at the TX) let me know what I have to do. bob propacker@hotmail.com Announcement will go on Bigways.com (just as soon as I get Jim Alkek's (Gemini's) attention). JIM, ARE YOU 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
mirage62 0 #11 December 5, 2006 Prof. Knowing that I am a capitalist pig, while you slave away in the bowels of higher education I would be remiss in allowing you to spend your meger and hard earn pay on my gratification. Just a slot on the mid to outside of the formation will be just fine.......and perhaps a beer. P.S. - for these of you who don't know before Kallend became a screaming liberal he was a very successful capitalist pig.......I believe some women took him for all of it and turned him to the dark side. What a pity.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
kallend 2,026 #12 December 5, 2006 QuoteProf. Knowing that I am a capitalist pig, while you slave away in the bowels of higher education I would be remiss in allowing you to spend your meger and hard earn pay on my gratification. Just a slot on the mid to outside of the formation will be just fine.......and perhaps a beer. P.S. - for these of you who don't know before Kallend became a screaming liberal he was a very successful capitalist pig.......I believe some women took him for all of it and turned him to the dark side. What a pity. I got to keep the airplane and the MG.... 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
mirage62 0 #13 December 5, 2006 Hell you got rid of the women and keep some toys.....just goes to show how good he is.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
gemini 0 #14 December 5, 2006 John, I'm here, but out of the country right now. I will post the event on bigways.com as soon as I get back next Saturday. Save me a slot in IL and Tim, I want one in FL too! Blues, Jim Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #15 December 6, 2006 QuoteJohn, I'm here, but out of the country right now. I will post the event on bigways.com as soon as I get back next Saturday. Save me a slot in IL and Tim, I want one in FL too! Blues, Jim You got it!... 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
mirage62 0 #16 December 6, 2006 Damn Kallend, guess I'll have to open a web page for big ways to get an invite......... Just who's in charge of this thing? 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
kallend 2,026 #17 December 6, 2006 QuoteDamn Kallend, guess I'll have to open a web page for big ways to get an invite......... Just who's in charge of this thing? I invited you to dinner - you want a slot too? Who's in charge? Its a POPS event, you know better than to ask that.... 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
labrys 0 #18 December 6, 2006 hmmmm Kallend: 1900 jumps Smooth: 1400 jumps Mirage62: 2100 jumps Gemini: 2500 jumps Propacker: 5100 jumps Me: sigh I guess I'll swim quietly back over to the kiddie pool Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #19 December 6, 2006 QuoteI guess I'll swim quietly back over to the kiddie pool Don't forget your floation gear....you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #20 December 6, 2006 Naaaa, all of us drink waay to much so after the first day they need everyone they can get. Besides it's a long time form now and at our age (i.e. Kallend) you got a pretty good bet that a few will die off anywayKevin 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
labrys 0 #21 December 6, 2006 More seriously... Does anyone know of a beginner level bigway camp between now and then? Somewhere in the lower 48 would be prefered.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 0 #22 December 6, 2006 Perris Valley Skydiving in Calif normally holds a couple of big-way camps each year. Looking at their website http://www.skydiveperris.com/expert.html it appears the next camp is May 3-6. In regards to the POPS jumps the first question should be - are you 40+ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #23 December 6, 2006 Thanks for the info And oh yeah... yup. I'm at least 40 Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #24 December 6, 2006 I attended the BigWay camp at Perris this last October and the Advanced Big Way Camp in Eloy in November. I Cannot recommend these camps enough, besides learning a TON, you will have a great time :) At these camps you will learn: Zero momentum docks Correct Stadium approach Correct Radial approach Sheep dogging Tracking groups ...and a ton of other stuff. Sign up and have fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks2065 0 #25 December 7, 2006 hmmmm Kallend: 1900 jumps Smooth: 1400 jumps Mirage62: 2100 jumps Gemini: 2500 jumps Propacker: 5100 jumps Me: sigh I guess I'll swim quietly back over to the kiddie pool hey can i get in on this ? i even got a pops # - i'm not very good but i got 2200 jumps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
