October 2012
EDMONTON SKYDIVE NEWS
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THE FASTEST HUMAN ON THE PLANET
Felix Baumgartner stands on the edge of his space capsule moments before breaking the world record for
fastest human being. Felix smashed the sound of speed and broke three world records. Read more on Page 7.
1st Person Shooter Wins Best Theme Jump
as Alympics Draws to a close
As we greeted October, we said goodbye to the 2012 version of
Alympics. With a nice mix of some new and classic events we had
some great participation. Thanks to everyone that participated and
volunteered to make the events happen.
In the Best Theme Jump contest, Raina Christou and Nicole
Bradfield earned first place, Cory Priebe and Riley Cartier took
second and Sean La Rose and Jamo earned third place honours.
Raina and Nicole’s very cool video can be seen on the Edmonton
Skydive YouTube channel. Subscribe to the Edmonton Skydive
YouTube channel and watch the video here.
Edmonton Skydive News [Page 1]
Raina and Nicole’s winning
jump for the Best
Theme contest.
Photo: Nicole Bradfield
Swoop & Keg Stand Results
IN PICTURES
One of Edmonton Skydive’s favourite event is the Swoop & Keg
Stand. It’s the ultimate test of both skydiving and after hours skills.
On the last load of the day, we set up a keg as an accuracy target.
The skydiver must fly their canopy as close to the keg as possible
with the timer starting as soon as their feet touch the ground and
stopping once they reach the keg. At that time, the jumper must do
an assisted headstand on the keg and drink for as long as they
can. Time on the keg is subtracted from time to the keg.
As one of Edmonton Skydive’s most popular events, we had great
participation. Congratulations to the overall winner, Corey
Arsenault. Best accuracy went to Joey Allen with a time to the keg
of 6.55 seconds. The longest time on the keg went to Corey with a
time of 20.5 seconds.
Official Results!
1st! Corey Arsenault!
2nd! Joey Allen! !
3rd! Kelsey Fry ! !
Time To
10.5s! !
6.55s !!
9.5s! !
Swoop & Keg Highlights
Top: On the Podium
1st Corey, 2nd Joey,
3rd Kelsey
Middle: Dave & Al prep
the keg for the
next competitor
Bottom: Corey celebrates
his victory!
Photos: Sean La Rose
Travis tries
to make up
some time on
the keg
Edmonton Skydive News [Page 2]
Time On
20.5! !
11.5! !
13.5s! !
Overall Time
-10.0s
-4.5s
-4.0s
2-Way Comp
Sean La Rose and Rob
Massy complete their
winning Alympics 2-way
jump at Edmonton Skydive.
Congratulation to Sean,
Massy and Raina (video).
Photo: Raina Christou
Photo: Raina Christou
Fastest 2-way Comp
Congratulations to Sean La Rose and Rob Massy, winners of the fastest 2-way competition. Sean
and Massy got 19 points in the 35 seconds of working time.
The competition draw was side body, compressed, cat, cat, open right and open left.
Second place went to Al Christou and Kevin Gosselin who scored 18 points. According to Al, “we |eft
a cloud of liquid dust as we exited the airplane.” While that’s nice, we all should remind Al that he still
didn’t win.
Third place went to Nicole Bradfield and Troy Murray. They scored 16 in time.
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Edmonton Skydive News [Page 3]
Packing Relay Results
IN PICTURES
Everybody says they hate packing but apparently that all
changes when you turn it into a competition. We divided
the pack job into three stages and turned a regular pack
job into a fastest, team relay competition. It turned out to
be a highly strategic relay with the most successful team
placing the right people at the right stage.
Thanks to everyone who participated and made it a truly
competitive environment. Congratulations to Rob Murray,
Rob MacIntosh and Lanny who get the distinct honour of
bragging rights for the year.
Overall Results
1st: ! Rob Murray, Rob MacIntosh, Lance Lefebvre
2nd: ! Jamo, Andrew Whyte, Yvon Gosslin
3rd:! Joey Allen, Kevin Gosselin, Iain Jensen
Note: The next morning we sent our most experienced
skydivers (CI Dave, DZO Al and TM Jamo) to test the
pack jobs. We’re pleased to report that they all had pretty
nice opening canopies
Packing Relay Highlights
Top: The winning team (Rob
Murray, Rob MacIntosh &
Lance) celebrate
their victory.
Middle: Jamo dives in,
trying to deflate
his canopy.
Must Pack
Faster!
Bottom: Fastest to stow
his brakes in the heat,
Andrew puts his team
temporary in the lead
Photo: Nicole Bradfield
Edmonton Skydive News [Page 4]
Inflatable Madness
BON VOYAGE!
A first for Alympics, we themed one night’s activities around a big
gigantic inflatable dual bungee run. And since the folks at
Edmonton Skydive seem to love competition so much, we also
turned this into a competition.
Participants were divided into two teams. Each competitor had four
head to head runs against a competitor from the opposing team.
The first competitor to dunk the helmet (we had to get resourceful)
scored a point for their team. Halfway through we switch sides to
ensure that no team had an unfair competitive advantage.
Team Al took on Team Raina in the head to head event. While
Round II was a dead even, Team Al dominated in Round I and took
the overall competition by a score of 28-16.
A Final Note on Alympics
Due to weather and timing, we were unable to complete some of the events.
Next year, look forward to the Slip & Slide Zone Accuracy as well as a couple of
new ones. If you have any ideas or new events, jumping or after hours related,
please email Joey at [email protected].
Cory and
Kelsey battled it
out!
We saw a couple of our
staff leave earlier this
month and we wanted to
wish them well on their
next adventures in life.
Terry Walker heads off to
South East Asia to
explore all of the finest
it has to offer. We’d
tell Terry to be on his
best behaviour but given
that it’s relative, it’s
kind of a moot point.
Also, best of luck to
Laura Davis, who
manifested for us in the
summer. She’s returned
home to beautiful
Melbourne. At this time
of year, we’re all a
little jealous.
Best of luck kids!
Edmonton Skydive News [Page 5]
CANOPY COURSE
Edmonton Skydive is
planning a Brian Germain
canopy course for the
Spring of 2013. If you
are interested please
visit manifest or email
[email protected]
Coaches Corner
As skydivers, we’re very aware of the value
and importance of remaining current.
Currency keeps our mental awareness
heighten, reduces fear and stress and
physically, it helps us build muscle memory.
However, we are all somewhat bound by
our own geography. Many skydivers in
Canada are forced into a significant period
of un-currency when winter rolls around. So
what can we do to retain and build our
piloting skills over the winter?
Winter is a perfect time to increase your
technical knowledge about the principles of
flight. There are many amazing resources
available today. Read articles, books and
videos about canopy design and canopy
flight. The Parachute and its Pilot is an
excellent and comprehensive resource.
Brian Germain is a legend
in the skydiving
community. He is a canopy
designer, author, speaker
and owner of
Big Air Sportz.
Dig out some of your videos from the
previous season and critique your patterns
and landings. Watch videos of highly
experienced canopy pilots. Even watching
video will keep your brain engaged and
reduce your level of un-currency.
In his 25 years in the
sport, Brian has won a
gold medal at the
X-Games, patented the
Airlock technology,
designed the Jedei,
Samurai and Sensei
parachutes, written four
books and has done more
than 15,000 skydives.
His book, The Parachute
and its Pilot, has become
the definitive book on
parachute aerodynamics
and safety. In addition,
he has become the
foremost expert in the
skydiving community
on fear and
adrenaline management.
Available at
Manifest!
Edmonton Skydive News [Page 6]
Prepare flight plans. We dive plan for
freefall but do we all have the discipline to
prepare a canopy flight plan on every
skydive? Take the time to practice
preparing a few with different wind
conditions and at different DZs. It will start
to become a part of your new routine.
Get your hands on your gear. Hang your
canopy up, look and measure the trim,
inspect the lines and the entire parachute.
You may discover some damage that
occurred over the season or found
something that could use some preventive
maintenance. Not only will you learn
something about it in the process you’ll feel
better because you touched your gear. :)
When the days start to get a little longer
and warmer, start thinking about taking a
canopy control course. Taking a canopy
course early in the spring, will enable you
to get your skill level up as soon as
possible and in the most efficient manner.
And finally, spend the first few jumps of the
season dedicated toward canopy flight.
Prepare your drills, open high and spend
the entire skydive focused on getting
yourself reacquainted with the skills that
may help save your life, or that of your
fellow skydivers, someday.
3, 2, 1, SEE YA !
Just before exit.........
“I know the whole world
is watching right now and
I wish the world could
see what I can see.
Sometimes you have to go
up really high to
understand how small you
really are.”
Felix Baumgartner
New Skydiving World Records!
Congratulations to Felix Baumgartner and the entire Red Bull
Stratos project team for breaking three new world records.
On October 14th, Felix exited his space capsule at an altitude of
128,100 feet. Felix now owns the world record for highest skydive
(128,100 feet), fastest human flight (833.9 mph) without motorized
assistance and highest manned balloon flight (128,176 feet).
Felix used a specially designed pressurized suit. The suit carried
equipment that captured valuable medical and scientific data that
will be used for the advancement of human flight. Space suits will
now likely be rated up to 120,000 feet, an additional 20%. With the
advancement of space tourism travel this may prove to be an
important discovery.
DETAILS ON THE NEW RECORDS
From a medical perspective, Felix’s jump demonstrated that the
human body can handle immense speed changes. Felix is the only
human being to have traveled from subsonic to supersonic and
back to subsonic speed.
In addition to the scientific advancements, this has been a great
story for the skydiving industry. It received a significant amount of
media attention over the past couple of weeks. An estimated 8
million people streamed the live feed from YouTube and another 4
million directly from the Red Bull Stratos website.
You can relive Felix’s epic skydive from the edge of space and
learn about the skydiving and aeronautical technology by visiting
the Red Bull Stratos Project website.
FASTEST FREEFALL
Speed:
MPH: 833.9
KPH: 1,342
Mach: 1.24
HIGHEST JUMP
Exit Alt:
128,100 ft (ASL)
Opening Alt:
5,200 ft (AGL)
Edmonton Skydive News [Page 7]
HIGHEST BALLOON FLIGHT
Altitude:
128,176 ft
THE BEER BOX
Living Life Large
In the world of skydiving, we tend to be surrounded by some of
the most interesting, intelligent and generally awesome people. In
the midst of this, you sometimes take for granted how unique
you’re fellow skydivers are and how lucky we are to live the
lifestyle we do. And then, you meet someone that puts that all in
perspective.
The Beer Box is a regular
feature, recognizing
significant skydiving
achievements, and serves
as a reminder for those
individuals to go buy beer!
In September, Edmonton Skydive got the privilege to introduce
Dausen Kluin to the world of skydiving. Dausen was born with
cerebral palsy and has limited mobility on the left side of his body.
And yet, Dausen has achieved more than most people in life
before the age of 20. Dausen is a motivational speaker and world
champion arm wrestler.
By rocking out a 13,000 foot tandem skydive out of the Navajo
with Jamo, he now also joins an exclusive club of people that
have skydived. Check out Dausen on Alberta Primetime.
New CoP’s
Artim Krupa! !
Benjamin Bennett!
Bruce Douglas!
Derek Boyd! !
Jody Canning !!
Joseph Ford! !
Mitchell Larabie!
Peter Durin ! !
Ryan Sutherland!
Tianna Keppy !!
Solo
Solo
Solo
Solo
Solo
Solo
Solo
Solo
Solo
Solo
Andrew Lange!!
Matt Driedger !!
Mike Cartier! !
Riley Cartier! !
A
A
A
A
Milestone Skydives
Dave McCullough!
Kelsey Fry! !
Mike Cartier! !
6900
2000
100
Congratulations to Dausen Kluin
on his first skydive!
Photo: Jamie Hughes-Gage
Edmonton Skydive News [Page 8]
UPCOMING EVENTS
October is Fall Fest!
October 20-28
Fall Fest
October 20th
Canopy Piloting Seminar & Briefing
October 21st
Flightline Canopy Piloting Money Meet*
November 3rd
Year End Party (Costume Party)
For more information:
http://www.edmontonskydive.com/Events.htm
* 6 rounds + 1 Bonus Freestyle Round
* Prizes*: 1st: $150 + 1 pair of Gatorz; 2nd: $100 + L&B Solo; 3rd: $50
* Registration: $175 includes registration and slots
Fall Fest
Yes, the days are getting colder and shorter but
Edmonton Skydive is going to squeeze as much out of the
season as possible. With Alympics in the bag, we’re
pleased to introduce Fall Fest 2012. It will include a
Canopy Piloting Competition, Pumpkin Carving, Pumpkin
Drop and some homemade chili to get you warm. Head
over to the events page on Edmonton Skydive’s website
for more details:
http://www.edmontonskydive.com/Events.htm
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