CanopyPiloting 0 #1 February 2, 2006 This is it! Jim Slaton and the Canopy Piloting Circuit will organize a NON X BRACED SWOOP COMPETITION and SWOOP CAMP at Skydive the Farm, GA March 23-26, 2006. This one of a kind swoop competition is being held as a test event for the Canopy Piloting Circuit. The competition is for amateur pilots only competing with conventional swoop canopies like Katana, Crossfire, Safire, Lotus, Samurai, etc. Jim will provide daily seminars and offer a cash purse to the winners. For more info check out the "events" forum or log onto www.canopypiloting.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanopyPiloting 0 #2 February 2, 2006 30 slots max. If you would like to reserve your slot E-mail Jim your name at jim@canopypiloting.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanopyPiloting 0 #3 February 2, 2006 Pilots can participate in the competition, swoop camp or both... DAY ONE: The Set up DAY TWO: Sight picture DAY THREE: Performance training DAY FOUR: Course strategy e-mail or PM Jim if you want prices. Jim, no advertising on these forums. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #4 February 2, 2006 somone got a crossfire i can borrow? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #5 February 2, 2006 for you locals, who might want some one on one training before this event, you can contact me and i will let you know which weekends I will be out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanopyPiloting 0 #6 February 2, 2006 Pro competitors will only be able to compete as "Guests" during this event and they cannot win any of the cash purse. The non X braced competition is for the "rookie" & "advanced" class pilots on the CPC. Pilots who have never competed on the CPC before can still participate in this event by becoming CPC members. The Swoop Camp is for everyone competing or preparing to get onto the circuit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #7 February 2, 2006 QuotePro competitors will only be able to compete as "Guests" during this event and they cannot win any of the cash purse. awwwww c'mon. nobody new I was PRO yet. I could have sandbagged this comp. I would have used my winnings for my new JVX 2.0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #8 February 2, 2006 Is this course going to be the standard lenght in speed carve and zone acc. the same one as in the cpc? I think maybe those two events should have slightly shorter courses. what do others think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tr027 0 #9 February 2, 2006 Weight classes/limitations, if any?"The evil of the world is made possible by nothing but the sanction you give it. " -John Galt from Atlas Shrugged, 1957 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #10 February 2, 2006 Im sure there will be a limit on weight, if allowed to wear any. but i doubt there will be separation in clases. this event is a test event for a separate class in and of itself, no reason to make it into more classes. but I couuld be wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #11 February 2, 2006 for those of you that might be coming from out of town. we have a bunkroom for free, but I would reserve your slot with hans ASAP. go to www.skydivethefarm.com to get the DZ phone number and call him to reserve it. If he runs out of bunks, im sure we can help out in finding places for you to crash, so you dont have to buy a hotel room. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanopyPiloting 0 #12 February 2, 2006 The rest of the info will be released at the end of Feb with the Pro Swooping Tour schedule... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #13 February 2, 2006 what major airport is closest to fly into? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanopyPiloting 0 #14 February 2, 2006 Hartsfield Atlanta Airport. It is about 40 minutes drive away from the DZ... Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport Time Zone: EST (GMT -5) Airport Code: ATL Tel: +1 404 530-6600 Fax: +1 404 530-6803 Address: 6000 North Terminal Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30320 Distance from city: 10 miles (16km) Airport Car Rental Atlanta Area Weather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #15 February 2, 2006 Quotewhat major airport is closest to fly into? Atlanta, heartsfeild. the busiest airport in the world. if your looking for flights, the airport indicator is ATL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntacfreefly 0 #16 February 2, 2006 There's a good chance that Katie and I will be there too. Blues, IanTo the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ~ Lao-Tzu It's all good, they're my brothers ~ Mariann Kramer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #17 February 2, 2006 QuoteThere's a good chance that Katie and I will be there too. Blues, Ian well, if that happens, can we just call off the event and give the money to her? swoopin chicks rock! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanopyPiloting 0 #18 February 2, 2006 Yes, swooping chicks rule! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #19 February 2, 2006 QuoteYes, swooping chicks rule! You can never have too many of them. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanopyPiloting 0 #20 February 2, 2006 If your a chick and your coming to the comp post your name here. Actually, everyone coming post your name here... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmut 0 #21 February 2, 2006 Guys this is GREAT! Those of you that can make it better go after all the whining we did about wanting to compete on a level playing field. I am one of those whiners so working on trying to be there. Also props to those pro and advanced xbrace pilots willing to help train and prepare the rest of us for the event. This should be a good time for all with lots of learning to be done by the pilots!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #22 February 2, 2006 What day will the comp be happening? Is the registration fee for just the comp or is the $120 a take it or leave it price? I ask b/c even some of us locals wont be able to make to the entire event. I'd hate to pay for training I'm unable to attend. Currently im 90% sure I will be there.Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #23 February 2, 2006 Jim, This is really cool you're putting an event like this together, are you planning on doing something similar on the west coast? Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #24 February 2, 2006 Geez, too bad its far away and the same weekend as the Easyrider's show in Dallas. Ok, seriously, I'm very glad to see this happening.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #25 February 2, 2006 Im going to be in texas in a couple weeks, you think you texans can handle me? or will i not make it home alive? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites