Zeemax 0 #26 September 8, 2005 No it doesn't. I've jumped there a number of times. They follow the BPA's suggested guidelines.Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #27 September 8, 2005 I think some DZ's also look at the 'image' someone has... If you're a known 'troublemaker', they probably won't allow you certain things easyer then when you're known as a picture-perfect-ahead-of-the-(istheresuchathing)-curve jumper who's always safe and performing really well... Several people mentioned different reasons, but the only good solution would be a calm talk with the people in charge and ask then why you can or can't jump, and then see if you can find a solution together....be it another DZ...be it waiting...be it bribes/presents...JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #28 September 8, 2005 QuoteI think some DZ's also look at the 'image' someone has... If you're a known 'troublemaker', they probably won't allow you certain things easyer then when you're known as a picture-perfect-ahead-of-the-(istheresuchathing)-curve jumper who's always safe and performing really well... So in other words, these places will let Macca fly his wingsuit but should not let him drive a golf cart if they know what's best for them? www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #29 September 8, 2005 that's a perfect analogy, Matt! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reddevil1 0 #30 September 8, 2005 Any one else want to put there first three birdman jump's down word by word, in your log book. The point of no return what a rush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #31 September 8, 2005 QuoteAny one else want to put there first three birdman jump's down word by word, in your log book. Mine said something along the lines of: first Birdman jump, great job, cleared for solo wingsuit jumping. Signed xxxx, BMI. That is what I write in my students' logbooks when I am convinced they are indeed safe to jump wingsuits on their own.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freekflyguy 0 #32 September 10, 2005 All 5 of mine say pretty much the same thing Wing suit jump (1) Wing suit jump (2) Wing suit jump (3) Wing suit jump (4) Wing suit jump (5) Although I did get the girl that gave me the brief and followed my first two flights to annotate my log book. I was interesting seeing her reaction when I asked her to, I was the CCI at the time.It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #33 September 11, 2005 I recorded just the technical data (Neptune) in my logbook from my first flight, and got it signed, but the flight was recorded in another way..... Here: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=749181#749181It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #34 September 11, 2005 Sadly thats true... you WANKER! Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freekflyguy 0 #35 September 11, 2005 Here is the video of my 2nd flight, any constructive criticism welcome. BuzzIt's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendragon 1 #36 September 11, 2005 Quote... very poor pattern try and avoid flying into large banks ofg clouds, collabe wings and drop down in cloud , if you are going to fly in cloud beaware of other traffic gliders, and fly intended pattern ... Headcorn is a very busy dropzone, and by that I mean with other air traffic (Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stanstead airports are all close and National Air Traffic Services control airspace above 3,500 ft). Jumping wingsuit in such a place without demonstrating the ability to both plan and adopt a suitable pattern is not an option, and you may need to work on that. Awareness will be the issue the CCI picks you up on.-- BASE #1182 Muff #3573 PFI #52; UK WSI #13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taffy 0 #37 September 12, 2005 QuoteIThe DZ in question has a 500 jump rule, period. The solution = change DZ. Not true, but I have no reason to question the CIC's ruling in this case seems pretty fair to me (live and work on the airfield in question, although have never tried wing suit myself) Dan don't be so impatient, at the rate you jump it won't take you too long to rack up some more experience which will no doubt make it quicker and easier to pick-up the skills later. Sky Pikey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reddevil1 0 #38 September 12, 2005 Done a bit of shopping around found another dz more friendly to bird jumps, with a bmi on site most of the time ,mark harris unlike my home dz and with my jump numbers had no problem with helping me out ,many thanks to sibson. The point of no return what a rush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #39 September 13, 2005 The DZ is not being unfriendly. They are trying to look out for you and keep you alive! Perhaps you should take the time to speak to the CCI again and find out her reasons for not letting you jump. Seriously dude, please just slow down before you hurt yourself again. You dont have to do everything at once!Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taffy 0 #40 September 13, 2005 After all the stupid things you've done at the dz can you blame them and not many of your jumps have been working on skills that would help you in bird stuff, low lobs, static lines and other just for laughs stuff doesn't really do much to improve the skills and awareness needed. Sky Pikey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reddevil1 0 #41 September 14, 2005 Point taken The point of no return what a rush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reddevil1 0 #42 September 14, 2005 But done two jumps anyway, today at sibson, with mark bmi........ 4th jump,,,,very good exit and palms, down ,flying as planned.Then when comfortable, put palms up as planned, excellent body, position Good left turn parallel to dz arms started getting little lazy ,and palms then knifing, this is allowing you to bend at elbows ,the wrong way, so work on palms up from now on. Good reaction to direction signals. Really starting to fly the suit well, try to completely close leg wing on deployment .Good job and good direction for 1st time on this dz Mark Harris bmci 12 D11027......... 5th jump.... Awesome exit, not moving legs at all. Very quick 5 secs to turn left off line of flight, plan was to do at least 20 secs, really flying the suit very well. Legs straight, arms much better, hands just creeping towards knifing again, but started to sort it just as getting signal, then a sudden left turn, good reaction to come right signal, then instead of flying straight on came left again, did not come right after another signal, Good deployment, much better legs. Nice One! Now you are really flying the suite, just must be aware of the distance you can travel. Keep a good eye on your position in relation to DZ, although I know it's hard on a new DZ. Mark Harris BMCI#12 D11027 The point of no return what a rush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reddevil1 0 #43 September 17, 2005 The point of no return what a rush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fergs 0 #44 September 18, 2005 Well done. fergs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
