Tripitaka 0 #1 November 2, 2003 Hey does anyone know how many jumps you need to fly birdman? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #2 November 2, 2003 At my DZ you need 500 or 200 in the last year and a half....im sure its different depending on DZ and BMI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tripitaka 0 #3 November 2, 2003 do you need to do any trining or anything or do you just get a suit and off you go? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #4 November 2, 2003 1st....I've 467 jumps to go before i can do a birdman jump 2nd....I would certainly hope there is training involved...stable deployement is key in jumping birdman.....cant reach the togles or risers untill loose from suit. 3rd....LouDiamond seems to be the resident birdman expert....A BMCI(birdman chief instructor)....hopefully he or another will come and answer your questions. BTW....I cant wait till I've enough jumps and allowed to try one.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #5 November 2, 2003 The uspa recommends 500 jumps or 200 in the last 18 months. Canopy should be lower wing loading and performance for beginners and container must be BOC throw out not pull out pilot chutes. All of these are recommendations and can be waived by your instructor on a case to case basis. From what I know you should get at least 1 ground and air eval. by an instructor---I have an instructor coming to central Texas to demo suits and get training for Thanksgiving The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #6 November 2, 2003 Hey Sally, Incase you hadn't spotted it there's a dedicated wingsuit forum here, there are quite a few Birdman instructors in there that can answer your questions. I believe the current recommendation from Birdman is 500 jumps or 200 in the last year. So get jumping GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #7 November 3, 2003 There are a few BirdMan instructors in Australia. Look up Russel Thornton when you get a little more experience. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimgriffin 0 #8 November 3, 2003 BirdMan Inc recommends 200 jumps within the past 18 months. It's pretty easy to learn to fly, but proper instruction is the key to staying safe and really learning how to fly the suit. BirdMan has a website you may find interesting: www.bird-man.com Yep, if you want to learn in Australia Russell Thorton is a BMI and BM dealer who has demo suits. Slower, Faster, Longer... ~Kim BMI/E-Kimberly Griffin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fergs 0 #9 November 4, 2003 Tripitaka, I'm a Birdman dealer with demo suits (and another due this month). Planning to be in Picton at least 3 or 4 days this month. Email me your contact numbers and we'll get together at the DZ. fergs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #10 November 4, 2003 Quote 3rd....LouDiamond seems to be the resident birdman expert....A BMCI(birdman chief instructor)....hopefully he or another will come and answer your questions. nioce... lou you got props!!!Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimgriffin 0 #11 November 9, 2003 Derrrrrr.... Fergie... I forgot you're back in Austalia. I keep thinking of you and with a machine gun haning out with the camels. Cool, so glad you're back home to spread the love in Auzzieland. All my best, Kim-Kimberly Griffin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fergs 0 #12 November 9, 2003 QuoteDerrrrrr.... Fergie... I forgot you're back in Austalia. I keep thinking of you and with a machine gun haning out with the camels. Cool, so glad you're back home to spread the love in Auzzieland. All my best, Kim G'day Kimmibird!!!! Yes, I'm happy to be back home too - especially after all the bombings of late. When are you coming our way for a visit? fergbird Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fergs 0 #13 November 9, 2003 Quotedo you need to do any trining or anything or do you just get a suit and off you go? Hey Tripitaka, I'll be at Picton Friday 14 Nov with a demo suit. PM me and we can hook up. fergs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasmin 0 #14 November 12, 2003 Hey fergbird, got a suit that'll fit me for friday??xj "I wouldn't recommend picking a fight with the earth...but then I wouldn't recommend picking a fight with a car either, and that's having tried both." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fergs 0 #15 November 12, 2003 QuoteHey fergbird, got a suit that'll fit me for friday?? G’day J’bird, Much depends on my new S-3 arriving before Friday. It apparently left Slovenia last Friday. So should have been here by now. Hopefully the postie will drop it off to me by tomorrow evening. Then I’ll have the GTi available as a demo suit. My other new demo Classic is due to arrive at the end of the month. The GTi may be a tad too big, but lets see how it looks on you on Friday. Blue Skies, fergbird Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimgriffin 0 #16 November 18, 2003 ASAP - never been and would love it. Going to hit S Africa first, though. Nice to hear you are back home safe and sound! XO - Kim-Kimberly Griffin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #17 November 24, 2003 Rus was down at Busselton last weekend. He got one new guy into a wingsuit and did a few more with another BM. Ended the weekend with a 3-way.-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
