pbwing 0 #1 July 15, 2008 This past weekend, jumpers from around Canada gathered at Eden North Parachute School in Alberta for Gavin Days and Memorial Days Weekend and to attempt to break the current Canadian record of 18 set in 1999. People started to arrive on Thursday and by Friday, we had enough to put together 3 separate 9 way practices. Weather didn't cooperate until later in the day and everyone got at least one jump in. Saturday saw us continue with the 9 way practices in the morning then step up to 16 ways in the afternoon and evening. Sunday came and it was time to take our shot at our 25 way. Two attempts later yielded no success. Daytime turbulence caused us to stand down until better air arrived in the late afternoon. A decision to downsize to a 20 way for the next attempt saw the same result - but with a 3 way cutaway at the breakdown. Ground crews chased 2 of the canopies over 7 miles of Alberta and returned them just as the reserves were closing. After some more shuffling, we took off to attempt it again. We were using a Caravan as the lead plane and the 15 from that a/c slammed it together in quick fashion. The chase 206 dropped the rest off and they quickly took their spots. Success. We had a 20 way locked down above 5000 ft. http://aphidairdesigns.smugmug.com/gallery/5431874_8zo2Z#332128237_WpyfU We tried to pack up and go up to try for 22, but the weather moved in and put an end to our day. Although everyone was stoked from our jump, I think we all wanted to try it again to give the other 2 a chance to get in. Many thanks to all at Eden North who helped put this together. Withour their dedication and selflessness, this record would not have been possible. This record is dedicated to the memory of Gavin Adams. A member of the Plaid Jackets who passed away 5 years ago. Gavin's parents - Paul and Judy were there as we passed over the field with our completed formation. ** - This record still needs to be reviewed an accepted by the judges as being complete and satisfy all the CSPA requirements. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #2 July 15, 2008 Well done guys! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #3 July 16, 2008 Good Flying. Congratulations!! Kevin K._____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CFPasi 0 #4 July 18, 2008 Nice! Good work - and again new page for the CRW history! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
174fps 1 #5 August 8, 2008 From CSPA Chat D-5 Canopy Formation – 2-way Longest Sequence (60 sec. Working time) General: August 4, 2008 Western Conference Cup, Eden North 14 points, “Plaid Jackets” Lyal Waddell, Aidan Walters, John R Smith (video) D-4 Canopy Formation - Largest Formation General: July 13, 2008 Eden North Group, 20 persons: Serge Blouin, Lyal Waddell, Robert Harris, Henry Komant, Dean Schell, Chris Day, Bernie Cyr, Andrew Donald, Michael Wallace, Blair Johnson, Aidan Walters, Vic Veinotte, Trevor Fitzpatrick, Paul Wing, John Scott, Anthony White, Francois Huot, Patrick Coupal, Ian Chisholm, Jason Cameron. Videographer: John R. Smith 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbwing 0 #6 August 8, 2008 Well that makes it official... Thanks Andrew! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner558 0 #7 May 11, 2022 i was just wondering if there were any photos or videos of the formation? i have seen one photo in an old newspaper but have been unable to find any digital copy's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
