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Comment on National Airborne Day by John A Granados

John A Granados — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:16:25 +0000

I am proud to say that I served with the 101st Airborne Division 1958 to 1960. It is great that the Airborne finally has its day!! I am also a former skydiver. BLUE SKIES111

Comment on Blue Skies, Patrick Swayze by Oleg Tchernychenko

Oleg Tchernychenko — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:00:40 +0000

I saw the Point Break when I had 7K+ jumps.
Untill this day I think that this movie portrait the pure spirit of the skydiving. No one movie after that was even close to the fun and rush presented to a general public.
Thank you Patric.

Comment on Blue Skies, Patrick Swayze by Bob Hagen

Bob Hagen — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:12:54 +0000

To quote Patrick “100% pure adrenaline, some guys snort a line for it, jab a vein for it, all you gotta do is jump.”

You will be missed by many Patrick

Comment on Blue Skies, Patrick Swayze by Isa Lube

Isa Lube — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:37:01 +0000

This is a terrible loss, for his wife-first, then for his extended family and friends, then for Hollywood. He was a great actor and now cancer took his life. Well, life is short and the unexpected does happen!

Comment on Rising Through the Recession by Norman Moffatt

Norman Moffatt — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:27:28 +0000

Hi Bill,

Just a quick note as I’m off to work. It was that nice plastic bedding that kept us so warm on El Cap.

Talk soon.

Norman

Comment on Rising Through the Recession by Bill Parson D-4658

Bill Parson D-4658 — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:31:41 +0000

Norman Moffatt,
Good to hear from you. Remember, we froze our butts off on El Cap!!
Where are you now? I moved to Texas in November 1980. Still here.
e-mail: wlparson@yahoo.com

Comment on Rising Through the Recession by Norman Moffatt

Norman Moffatt — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:44:54 +0000

Hi Bill, thanks to you and Jim I have fantastic memories of the time I spent in 1980, El Cap night jumps at Taft. we are old now but the memories remain.

Norman Moffatt

Comment on June Parachutist features by Robert J. Bachmann

Robert J. Bachmann — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:54:51 +0000

I like the idea of a beginner’s guide to 4-way formation skydiving. I would be nice to always see these types of instructional articles. Especially true for those of us with minimal experience. I also like the Core exercises to combat back pain from skydiving idea. I have always thought that there is a core of different exercises that would enhance the skydiving experience and problems. I found this really to be true after investing time in the wind tunnel where some of the body stresses are exaggerated.
As someone who would like to buy a rig real soon I would like to see articles describing the different container systems, main chutes, etc. It’s not easy to try all the different systems out. this is especially true if you are taller with unique body dimensions. (Long torso).
Looking forward to the next mag.!
Also, the videos on the web site are great. While I’m past the pint of AFF, it is great to see the cycle for the novices in the group!

Comment on National Airborne Day by Fabio

Fabio — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:46:01 +0000

Let’s honor all the veterans with a nice jump. All the way!
an Italian Airborne trooper
Fabio

Comment on Dues & Fees Increase by Captain

Captain — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:37:14 +0000

Frivolous Lawsuit brought against Skyride? Just google Skyride and see the horror stories. This so-called company has left a trail of fraud and other illegal activity for years. I can’t understand why the people running this scam haven’t been arrested already.