Member News
Elections next week! There are several positions opening up, so make sure you're here.
GSL went well. Everyone had fun, and there were funnelled exits aplenty.
Lots of fun jumps going on at SDA. Travis went through the ground course for a few new guys over spring break. If you know any Tech student (or a hot chick) who wants to do the course, let Travis know.
Opportunity fair forms will be turned in tomorrow, so FASET will happen. Everyone try to make at least one session!
GSL went well. Everyone had fun, and there were funnelled exits aplenty.
Lots of fun jumps going on at SDA. Travis went through the ground course for a few new guys over spring break. If you know any Tech student (or a hot chick) who wants to do the course, let Travis know.
Opportunity fair forms will be turned in tomorrow, so FASET will happen. Everyone try to make at least one session!
GSL is this weekend. We'll have two teams flying. James has volunteered to bring up the gear to the Farm, so thank him. Money for the weekend is being worked out by Steve and Naha. Competition jumps and registration fees are covered by the club, any extra jumps are not. Remember to pay for packjobs and cameramen's packjobs.
There will only be two rigs at SDA this weekend: 260 and 210.
FASET. Greg will put together a video, and Nathan will be sending out an email about tabling. Also, does anyone want to build a trebuchet for Nathan?
There will only be two rigs at SDA this weekend: 260 and 210.
FASET. Greg will put together a video, and Nathan will be sending out an email about tabling. Also, does anyone want to build a trebuchet for Nathan?
Sweet tea can better be supersaturated if hot.
Rig 3 will be back this weekend. Also, someone please look into the repack date for rig 5 for Steve. Rig 1 will be needing a repack soon- look out for messages from Steve about it.
Is this meeting time bad for everyone? If you'd like to see it moved, please discuss at next meeting or contact an officer.
Travis misses being in band sometimes. For your information, he played the french horn. Chris is a level and a half better than everyone else in his band. He plays drums, which is different from Naha, who plays percussion. They saw each other at the last concert, but just in passing.
Next GTweekend will be 3/13. Following weekend is Fitzgerald's boogie, possibly with a skyvan. State record attempt will be Saturday.
Naha defended the budget. Looks like we'll be getting money again! In related news, he may or may not wash his hands every four days. Definitely doesn't change jeans.
Rig 3 will be back this weekend. Also, someone please look into the repack date for rig 5 for Steve. Rig 1 will be needing a repack soon- look out for messages from Steve about it.
Is this meeting time bad for everyone? If you'd like to see it moved, please discuss at next meeting or contact an officer.
Travis misses being in band sometimes. For your information, he played the french horn. Chris is a level and a half better than everyone else in his band. He plays drums, which is different from Naha, who plays percussion. They saw each other at the last concert, but just in passing.
Next GTweekend will be 3/13. Following weekend is Fitzgerald's boogie, possibly with a skyvan. State record attempt will be Saturday.
Naha defended the budget. Looks like we'll be getting money again! In related news, he may or may not wash his hands every four days. Definitely doesn't change jeans.
SilverWings jumping all month, so SDA will be open.
Fitzgerald Boogie is weekend of 3/17. If enough people are interested, we can take club gear to jump.
If you were part of the rained out canopy course and are interested in filming landings to be critiqued, talk to Travis.
Finally, look at the doodle sent out earlier by Nathan to decide when the next GT weekend will be.
Fitzgerald Boogie is weekend of 3/17. If enough people are interested, we can take club gear to jump.
If you were part of the rained out canopy course and are interested in filming landings to be critiqued, talk to Travis.
Finally, look at the doodle sent out earlier by Nathan to decide when the next GT weekend will be.
Welcome to a productive seven-member meeting! Some key things we discussed were:
1) Flip - good deal or not? Good date spot? And do you really know what you're eating?
2) Club shirts - if you ordered 'em, come get 'em (or let us know how to get it to you). Otherwise, they'll be given out first come first serve.
3) What is Mukho's name?
Thanks to everyone who came out to GT Weekend Parts I and II at SDA! Unfortunately, the first weekend was dreary and overcast, with no jumps. We had a great cookout though! Winners were the people who stayed for Sunday afternoon the second weekend. We'll be having another GT Weekend between now and spring break - look out for an email/doodle.
Gary wants to do a coach's course. Cost is $100 plus jumps, and it starts Fri at 9AM. Prereqs include a form, IRM, pretest, and to have sat through at least one jump course since AFF. Also, be very familiar with the A-card. Travis suggests anyone with over 100 jumps go through this course. Nathan will probably be doing a jump course at Tech soon, so you can sit in on that one.
Keep thinking about competing next year. If you're thinking about it, try to get in as many jumps as you can, with or without a team. The better you get now, when you find the rest of a team the easier it'll be.
1) Flip - good deal or not? Good date spot? And do you really know what you're eating?
2) Club shirts - if you ordered 'em, come get 'em (or let us know how to get it to you). Otherwise, they'll be given out first come first serve.
3) What is Mukho's name?
Thanks to everyone who came out to GT Weekend Parts I and II at SDA! Unfortunately, the first weekend was dreary and overcast, with no jumps. We had a great cookout though! Winners were the people who stayed for Sunday afternoon the second weekend. We'll be having another GT Weekend between now and spring break - look out for an email/doodle.
Gary wants to do a coach's course. Cost is $100 plus jumps, and it starts Fri at 9AM. Prereqs include a form, IRM, pretest, and to have sat through at least one jump course since AFF. Also, be very familiar with the A-card. Travis suggests anyone with over 100 jumps go through this course. Nathan will probably be doing a jump course at Tech soon, so you can sit in on that one.
Keep thinking about competing next year. If you're thinking about it, try to get in as many jumps as you can, with or without a team. The better you get now, when you find the rest of a team the easier it'll be.
Welcome to GTSPC's first meeting of the semester!
Club dues go to Melanie, and Travis will be changing the locker code this weekend. Get them in ASAP. Also, rigs 8 and 9 have been accounted for and will be back in action soon.
Club meetings will be at a different time this semester. They are tentatively set for Thursdays at 8PM.
Collegiates went well, and the 4-way team was four points off of the podium. Everyone had fun and came back safely. For anyone interested in doing freefly in the future, the competition has gone up way high, so think real hard about it. By the way, if you want to see what is possible in a college skydiving team, look at some of the videos available here. By the way, congratulate Travis for his final collegiates appearance. He gave a beautiful speech about how hard work will lead to success and he is willing to work with you if you're looking to compete next year. Really, it brought tears to my eyes.
Thank Santa, we might have some extra jump funds. Possible GT Skydiving weekend at the dropzone, soonish. Warning: it is cold. Gloves, and quite possibly glove liners, recommended.
Motion to put together a packet of "Standard Operating Procedures" for club gear use, mostly for safety concerns (refer to recent Javelin incident case, Travis's reserve ride). If you have any ideas for things that should be included, email Melanie. For issues concerned only with personal safety (ex. deployment altitude, RSL use, freeflying, video, wingsuit), we will not be dictating hard rules. However, we may choose to require a briefing with officers or S&TA. Next meeting will be next Thursday at 8PM. SDA is open Friday through Sunday. Blue Skies!
Club dues go to Melanie, and Travis will be changing the locker code this weekend. Get them in ASAP. Also, rigs 8 and 9 have been accounted for and will be back in action soon.
Club meetings will be at a different time this semester. They are tentatively set for Thursdays at 8PM.
Collegiates went well, and the 4-way team was four points off of the podium. Everyone had fun and came back safely. For anyone interested in doing freefly in the future, the competition has gone up way high, so think real hard about it. By the way, if you want to see what is possible in a college skydiving team, look at some of the videos available here. By the way, congratulate Travis for his final collegiates appearance. He gave a beautiful speech about how hard work will lead to success and he is willing to work with you if you're looking to compete next year. Really, it brought tears to my eyes.
Thank Santa, we might have some extra jump funds. Possible GT Skydiving weekend at the dropzone, soonish. Warning: it is cold. Gloves, and quite possibly glove liners, recommended.
Motion to put together a packet of "Standard Operating Procedures" for club gear use, mostly for safety concerns (refer to recent Javelin incident case, Travis's reserve ride). If you have any ideas for things that should be included, email Melanie. For issues concerned only with personal safety (ex. deployment altitude, RSL use, freeflying, video, wingsuit), we will not be dictating hard rules. However, we may choose to require a briefing with officers or S&TA. Next meeting will be next Thursday at 8PM. SDA is open Friday through Sunday. Blue Skies!
By: Nikki Russell
As the semester ends and we move on into summer, it’s almost unbelievable to think about how much our club has done since this time last year. When we open the gear locker, we no longer see mismatched rigs and jumpsuits that look like they date back to the Civil War. When we climb onto the plane, we look like a real team now. We’ve got eight brand spankin’ new Javelin Odysseys (complete with spacer foam and other luxuries) and, not only do they match, but they all have hot new Flight Concepts canopies in them. We have everything ranging from a Manta 260 to a Sentry 170, and thrown in the mix we also have a Rage 185 so that more experienced jumpers can try out more shaped canopies before making decisions about what to purchase for their own personal gear.
As the semester ends and we move on into summer, it’s almost unbelievable to think about how much our club has done since this time last year. When we open the gear locker, we no longer see mismatched rigs and jumpsuits that look like they date back to the Civil War. When we climb onto the plane, we look like a real team now. We’ve got eight brand spankin’ new Javelin Odysseys (complete with spacer foam and other luxuries) and, not only do they match, but they all have hot new Flight Concepts canopies in them. We have everything ranging from a Manta 260 to a Sentry 170, and thrown in the mix we also have a Rage 185 so that more experienced jumpers can try out more shaped canopies before making decisions about what to purchase for their own personal gear.
Here is the information you need for the upcoming election. Please read it and let me know if you have any questions.It's that time of year again when we elect new officers to take our club into the new school year. Elections, according to the constitution, are held one month before the end of school. We will hold elections the last Thursday of this month, one month before dead week, March 29th. We need as many people as possible to show up to this meeting so please schedule it into your already busy schedule. If you are interested in voting or running for office you must have paid your dues by this Thursday March 15th and followed all club constitutional procedures. The offices of the club are listed below so if you are interested in any of them or would like more information regarding a particular office's responsibility you can email me or call me anytime. I would like to see a lot of club participation because it is a great way to learn about the sport.
On October 14th and 15th we were able to have a Tunnel Camp coached by Ian Bobo. After hearing time and time again that the tunnel is the best place to learn how to fly your body and to work on skills like body position and turns, we finally broke down and took the trip to Orlando. SkyVenture Orlando has one of the only wind tunnels open to the public in the US, so we took advantage of the fact that it's a relatively short road trip away. Joining up with a group of local skydivers from our home drop zone, we met up in Orlando for a fun filled weekend of training.
Georgia Tech is hosting a water training session at the Campus Recreation Center (CRC). We have all the gear necessary so all you need to bring is your logbook and a bathing suit. If you are not a GT student, you may have to pay a small fee ($3) to get into the CRC. The session will be on October 5th (Thursday) at 8:00pm. There will be info at the front desk to let you know which pool to go to. Parking is a little tough but there is usually something along the street out front. If you need directions to Tech you can check out Google Maps. This is open to everyone so bring your friends.
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