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Visited Dave Schwartz, co-founder and co-host of Skydive Radio on Tuesday at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, illinois. Great drop zone! I am told that I am now spoiled for other drop zones and I’m inclined to believe it.
This’ll evolve into a podcast episode when I get the time to edit the audio.
Got to ride along on a couple of jump loads in the Twin Otter. Needless to say, it climbs in a lovely way. And Dave has mad energy-management skills. Developed additional respect for the by-the-checklist safety culture and attention to every operational detail that pros like Dave just seem to naturally exude and practice.
Great experience! Can’t wait to do the episode itself!
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Thought you guys might be interested in this
http://publish.vx.roo.com/couriermail/videoplayer/?channel=Local+Videos&clipid=1414_070813nrl&bitrate=300&format=wmp
Sounds like you should do a jump – That would make a pretty awesome episode of Airspeed!
I’d like to make a jump and Dave and the folks were kind enough to offer me the opportunity to do a tandem. But I have trick shoulder that dislocates when I hold my arm in the proper position for belly-flying. The shoulder essentially keeps me from flying powered paragliders, too (requires a high and outward reach to use the brakes and/or the A’s). Sure wish I could! And great of you to suggest it!
That’s too bad about your shoulder – but it sounds like you’re having plenty of fun without leaving the plane. Keep the great podcasts coming! btw, you might find some of my aviation-related pics interesting – http://www.jmerryman.com/coppermine/index.php?cat=3