slotperfect 7 #1 August 12, 2011 Raeford Parachute Center is hosting the Canopy Piloting Training Series September 2-4 2011 (Labor Day weekend). Pre-nationals training camp with coaching by Greg Windmiller. Cost is $100 per day or $200 for the entire weekend. Includes coaching, video debrief of all jumps, refreshments, catered meal, video, and photos. Hop and pop tickets are $16 each. Course uses official FAI inflatable course markers (pics attached). Contact John Nolan for details: juan45@windstream.netArrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deisel 38 #2 August 13, 2011 John, Is this course designed just for competitors or folks looking for general canopy skills stuff as well? DThe brave may not live forever, but the timid never live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #3 August 13, 2011 Please send John Nolan an email with your question: juan45@windstream.net This may also help (copied from the Facebook page): QuoteThe Mission of the Canopy Piloting Training Series is: -Provide Coaching/Training Venue for FLCPA Pilots -Instruct and Introduce Competent and Capable Canopy Pilots to Competitive Piloting in a non-Competitive Atmosphere -Increase the Membership of FLCPA -Train and Qualify Judges -Educate -Turn Swooper into Pilots -Educate DZOs/S&TAs in Safety Factors for Swooping -Educate inexperienced jumpers in responsible piloting progressionsArrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #4 August 17, 2011 Gonna be there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juan45 1 #6 August 17, 2011 Deisel, the event will be open to all pilots looking for coaching. Not all particpants will run gates (coach/event director discretion). Pilots preparing for Nationals or looking for competition experience will recieve coaching on speed, distance and zone accuracy. Other pilots will be coached on landing pattern, set-up, rotation etc. This is not an "essential skills" course, but geared for pilots who are already performing "speed generating" turns for landing. Those who only do 90s are certainly welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #7 August 19, 2011 Prizes added for swoops that break NC state record(s). Check out the FB page.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deisel 38 #8 August 22, 2011 Thanks for the additional info. Let me know what need to happen to get signed up for this.The brave may not live forever, but the timid never live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #9 August 22, 2011 You are signed up as of now, mate.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #10 August 22, 2011 John, is there a cap on participants for this thing? I am coming with three others that Nolan knows about, maybe adding one more that has expressed interest. Thanks for getting this thing rolling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #11 August 22, 2011 We discussed this, but as of right now there is no cap. Juan knows you are coming with your crew . . . I will tell him that it may be up to five. Those numbers are completely up to Juan - I am just helping him organize the event and serving as the event S&TA. FYI for y'all while I'm thinking about it . . . NC State Police has "Booze It and Lose It" random check points out until 5 September. There were 500 alcohol related vehicle incidents and 20 fatalities last Labor Day weekend so they are trying to drop those numbers. I hear that VA SP have a similar program, so they may be tag-teaming. It will be great to have y'all. I will PM you my cell phone number - call me if you need anything.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaggio 0 #12 August 23, 2011 I am about 80% that I am coming over for this as well. What time do things start on Friday? Also trying to get 2 other guys from Chester to come over and play. Shag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #13 August 23, 2011 Schedule is being finalized right now. Plan on an early morning start on Friday . . . registration will be available for a couple of hours Thursday night and first thing in the morning all weekend. More to follow . . .Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juan45 1 #14 August 23, 2011 Shag, you can pre-register Thursday evening at RPC. Otherwise Friday am (0800) registration, safety briefing, and coach introductions. We plan on going until 1800 Friday and Saturday and 1700 on Sunday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deisel 38 #15 August 23, 2011 Looking at the news, Irene may have different ideas. You guys have an alternate date in mind if it gets blown out?The brave may not live forever, but the timid never live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaggio 0 #16 August 23, 2011 Its not this weekend, its next.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #17 August 23, 2011 QuoteLooking at the news, Irene may have different ideas. You guys have an alternate date in mind if it gets blown out? Unless Irene moves REALLY slowly, I think it should be gone in 2 weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #18 August 23, 2011 Schedule has been finalized: THURSDAY 5:30 – 8:00 PM REGISTRATION PK’S GRILL & PUB DAILY 7:00 – 8:00 AM REGISTRATION MEAT LOCKER TEAM ROOM DAILY 8:15 AM SAFETY BRIEFING MEAT LOCKER TEAM ROOM DAILY 9:00 AM LOAD ONE 20 MIN CALL N216PK SATURDAY EVENING CATERED MEAL (INCLUDED IN ENTRY FEE) I also have an info sheet with lodging suggestions and map/directions. PM me with your preferred email address and I will send it to you. Included will be the registration form if you are the proactive type. Be sure and bring your USPA credentials & rig to registration. Neither CPTS nor RPC manifest is set up to take credit cards. Cash or personal check; there is an ATM on site although the lightning has been playing Old Harry with it lately. You can also pay John Nolan through PayPal - juan45@windstream.netArrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deisel 38 #19 August 23, 2011 Uummm, yeah... The brave may not live forever, but the timid never live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRI85 0 #20 August 24, 2011 looking forward to it! the 12 hour drive is gonna suck though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #21 August 25, 2011 We have had a lot of responses from non-swoopers of various experience levels that want to participate using their existing approach and landing. A separate but concurrent plan is being worked to accomodate all of you. Pricing for y'all will also be different, final word on that is to be put out at Friday morning's registration (see John Nolan). Again, I have reg forms and info sheets with schedule, lodging, and DZ infor available via email. PM me your email address and I will be glad to send it your way. Swoop course update: Irene is coming by this weekend to fill up the pond Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #22 August 29, 2011 The website is up: http://pilotright.org/ Weather outlook is very nice as of now . . . I will post an update when we get a little closer.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaggio 0 #23 August 29, 2011 I will be there Thursday night to set up camp and register!! See you guys this weekend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #24 August 29, 2011 Noice! I will be in the DZ bar (PK's) from 5:30-8:00 PM for registration (everything but jump tickets - John Nolan will handle those Friday morning). Are you bringing anyone with you?Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaggio 0 #25 August 29, 2011 Nope, coming solo. Havent gotten solid answers on anymore peeps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
