AUSTRALIAN LARGE FORMATION RECORD EVENT 2015 UPDATE NUMBER 9 Hello Everyone We have now reached 171 returned “Expressions of Interest” returns and we have 6 months to go before our National Event commences at Perris Valley, California, USA on 20 May 20, 2015. Registration for our Event OPENED on the P3 Website [p3skydiving]a little under 3 wwks ago now and we have had a great initial response with 63 people registered now. Remember as indicated in the previous couple of Updates there is an incentive to get people to Register Early – the first names of the first 75 people [Aussies] to register will be placed in a draw and two of those 75 names will be drawn out of a hat and each win a Voucher for 15 minutes of Wind Tunnel Time proudly provided by I-Fly Downunder !! Important: Now is the time to front up and commit to the Event and Register, this means to actually make the commitment financially and taking the next step on this journey of our. If you aren’t coming please let me know so we can maintain a realistic idea of the number of commited Aussies !! Remember those all important dates: Camp One, May 20, 21, 22 (Wed – Fri) Camp Two May 24, 25, and 26 (Sun – Tues) Aussie Large Formation Record Event, May 28 – 31 (Thurs – Sun) Remember you need to arrive in time to Register at Perris Valley DZ and complete DZ Waivers etc which means a drop dead arrival time [at Perris Valley] of the evening Tuesday 19 May 2015 [Registration for those who cannot make it pm 19 May will be early Wednesday morning 20 May 15 – Registration times and the start time for the first Camp TBC and promulgated ASAP. ___________________________________________________________________________¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬_______________________________________ REMEMBER: AUSTRALIAN LARGE FORMATION RECORD EVENT 2015 REGISTRATION – IS NOW OPEN Registration is through the P3 Website: p3skydiving EVENT COSTS Camp 1 May 20-22: 1 & 2 ship formations from 12.5K FT AGL US $750.00 (deposit $140.00) USD Camp 2 May 24-26: Mostly 2 & 3 ship formations from 13.5K to 16.5K FT AGL US $800.00 (deposit $160.00) USD Camp 3 May 28-31: 7 ship formations from 16.5K to [potentially] 20K FT AGL US $1150.00 (deposit $250.00) USD TOTAL PACKAGE FOR ALL 3 CAMPS: $2700.00 USD ($550.00 deposit) This includes: 44 coached jumps HD video (which can be downloaded immediately after each jump) ALL Hi-Res stills (participants will receive a link at the end of the event where they can download any images they want in their full resolution) Event T-shirt Commemorative Patches & Helmet Stickers Banquet with free drink Happy Hour during record event Please Note: For all P3 events, we do request an advance deposit as there are a number of fixed costs we have to pay for in advance of the event. Satisfying the deposit requirement is indication that the participant has made a real commitment to attend. In the very unlikely event that we are completely weathered, participants should be prepared to be refunded all fees paid EXCEPT FOR this deposit amount. As consistent with other P3 camps, there is a late cancellation penalty for people backing out within 30 days of the event [where they may forfeit a percentage of their deposit if they don’t present a good case for needing to back out]. ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ACCOMMODATION UPDATE Camping on the DZ at Perris Valley: If anyone is interested in camping on the Drop Zone at Perris Valley [it’s FREE for any Aussie during the 2 weeks of our Event ONLY] you may be interested in an E-Mail to me from Andy Rowan: Greg, I have a few tents & some camping gear. If anyone is interested I can make them available, to save dragging that stuff around the planet. blue skies Andy So if you would like to borrow some caming gear from Andy once you get to Perris Valley, please contact him direct at : arowan@yarrawonga This in from Sandy and Skye who are looking after the IHOP [International House of Parachutists location on the DZ at Perris Valley]: Hi Greg For the next update would you please include the following: We have 4 vacant spaces left in the iHop, 1 or 3 must be female because of room configurations. (5 beds, 7 beds, 12 beds and a double) The double room is tentatively taken (waiting for deposit). There are a further 6 reservations that have been made without deposits, we will let these go (in consultation with the current reservation holder) if deposits are not received and someone else does pay a deposit. Cheers Kind Regards Sandy Glenday OK – That IHOP Information once again: There are 26 beds to fill at $480.00 USD per night, which works out to $18.50 p/n each. There is also a bond/deposit required in the event of damage, so this will be an additional $18.50per person. If the 26 beds are not filled, the cost will be split amongst everyone booked. So if every night is booked, it should work out to the following: 13 nights @ $18.50 per person = $240.50 + $18.50 deposit/bond TOTAL $259 The dates that everyone is required to be there if attending both camps will be from 19th May - 31st May. These dates are confirmed with IHOP, but if you were looking to stay at the house outside of these dates, and want to take advantage of a group booking, speak to Skye who may be able to coordinate another group if the dates align. In the event that there arent enough people, or dates dont match, then you will need to organise your own accommodation outside of these dates. We will be taking 50% deposits, payable via Bpay to a cash passport, which goes across in USD so we are paying the correct amount, and all deposits are non-refundable if people pull out. Sandy and Skye will be the contact people responsible for the house, so a copy of the house rules will be sent to all who pay their deposit, to ensure we get our bond back, and leave the house as we received it. To book your room, please fill out the attached form, and send back to Skye. Once we receive enough bookings, we will send out your confirmation with instructions on how to pay your deposit. Please send all date requests to [email protected] or on 0426 241 676, and your deposit questions/payment info [email protected] or on 0407 829 222. The IHOP booking form is attached once again as well. More Accommodation Options: Christy Frikken of Perris Fury fame has this on offer for us Aussies: Christy has a house, around 10 miles from the DZ, two queen bedrooms, 4 bunk beds in an open area, two bathrooms, high speed internet. She charges $120 per night for the house or $100 if the stay is more than 10 days. It is currently available for May The two Queen Rooms are now taken, however the 4 Bunk Beds are still available, so if you want a quiet bed in a comfy house about 6 miles from the DZ please let me know ASAP. ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬___________________________________________________________________________¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬_______________________________________ Now one of our AWESOME State Mentors has been doing a ton of great work in the background, I have placed in the latest E-Mail - that she regularily sends out to her Victorian Skydivers, as I feel it is just so applicable and on the money for us all to read and absorb ! Great Job Miss Kelly ! PERRIS 2015 – THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! Well, it’s all really happening. Registrations are open for Perris 2015, and they have been ticking along really well. Here is the registration page: p3skydiving/info_2015_05_AUS.php… Don’t forget there is 15 minutes free tunnel time for two lucky persons among the first 75 to register. I believe we are getting quite close to that number, so you’d better hurry up! Now, we all need to buckle down and prepare ourselves for the journey. We all need to do our own bit to take the best possible team to California to contribute to the record attempt. That means helping each other, motivating each other and pushing ourselves to be as good as we possibly can. PRACTICALITIES If you want skydiver discounts for any of the local Motels, then you book through them directly via email, NOT through any online booking sites. You have to directly request the skydiver rate. Here is a list of nearby accommodation: https://skydiveperris/facilities.aspx Scott Clarke is offering to arrange a group car hire. Anyone interested in sharing a 12 - 15 seat van for the duration of the Perris Aussie Bigway Record Attempt next May can contact me at simlark@yahoo . I have a current quote for $1500 USD + insurance. The full insurance package is about another $30 per day so I am hoping to get it down to around $1700 USD for the duration. That will include all insurance, collision waivers, extra drivers and unlimited mileage but not include fuel. It would be great to have a 10 way split but if there is not sufficient interest I will source a smaller van & hopefully keep costs around the same. So, it should be around $170 - $180 USD per person + a share of fuel costs. Dates are 17 May - 01 June inclusive but flexible. The intention is to keep the van at the IHOP but have it available to all persons that are sharing regardless of accomodation. Let me know ASAP to start working out details. Cheers Scotty If you want to share transport or rooms or anything else, put a note on the Aussie bigways facebook site. TRAVEL INSURANCE.. Make sure you have travel insurance which covers skydiving accidents. US hospitals charge a fortune for even the most minor ailments. Insurance companies often have skydiving exclusions. (I used one last year which did cover skydiving, and this year it doesnt! Check the exclusions.) JUMPING PREPARATION / EXPECTATIONS Records don’t come easy. Nobody is buying the right to secure a place on a record attempt. All you are doing is securing an opportunity to train and try out for the attempt. That means getting yourself to the best possible position that you can over the next six months. When you turn up in Perris, you should be able to say that you’ve done the best you reasonably can to prepare your jumping skills for this challenge. Many of Australia’s most experienced bigway skydivers are pushing themselves to get better, even if they have thousands of jumps under their belts, and recent hundred-way-plus achievements. If it’s good enough for these people to aim higher, then it’s good enough – or indeed expected – for everyone with less bigway experience to also push the edges of their own envelopes. I have heard of people going to bigways in the past with the attitude: “I’ll be right because there are many highly experienced people to pull it together, and all I have to do is get in and hang on.” That is so not true! Yes, there will be highly experienced people. There’ll also be medium experienced people with good skills and determined attitudes. And there will be uber-talented newbies, who’ll surprise everyone with their capability and confidence. But, if we want to get 120+ of them in a record, then every single one of those individuals needs to be performing at their very best. They need to raise the bar for performance, jump after jump after jump. WHAT TO TAKE If you don’t already have spare jumpsuits, then keep your eyes open for ones to borrow or buy before you travel. You must take a range of suits, plus weights, big baggy T-shirts and all the equipment you’ll need. A full face helmet is highly advised. You won’t be allowed to jump camera, so consider leaving your camera bits at home. The SQUARE ONE shop on the DZ is a skydiver’s dream shopping destination. They will hire out weight, so you don’t have to carry it in your suitcase. If you use medication, get an advance supply and a letter from your doctor, just in case it is not available – or has limitations – in the US. THE NEXT SIX MONTHS In the next six months, really work on all your exit positions. Tighten up the gaps to get everyone out of the plane quicker. Improve your efficiency at getting to your slot. Hone your no momentum docks. Be strong. Own your slot. Fly quietly. Contribute to the formation by matching the fall rate and continuing to fly when you are docked on it. Flatten your track and feel yourself really shoot across the sky. Get there faster. Finesse your arrival. Track further. Make every jump count between now and May 20. We all want the dream to come true, so let’s all do our bit to make it happen! Not planning to go? Well, if you’ve read all the way to this point, perhaps you should be. C’mon… you know you want to! __________________________________________________________________________________ Lastly some news from our Supporters: I-Fly Downunder: On your way to the US there is an opportunity to spend some time in the newest and most awesome[est] Wind Tunnel around in Sydney ………………………………. We are looking at the period around Friday 15th May through to Monday 18th May 2015 [inclusive] if people are interested [on their way to Perris Valley, California] in stopping off overnight in Sydney and spending a bit of time in the Tunnel working on their Big Way Skills I-Fly Down under will provide us with some great discounted Tunnel Time – more to follow on this, but if you are interested please let me know ASAP so I have an idea of how many people and how much time and what days etc. Cookie Composites: Jason and the gang have officially come on board in supporting and sponsoring our Event next year: Firstly, they will be sponsoring our very hard working State Mentors with a Cookie Helmet, and Secondly, they will give a 15% discount off any Cookie Helmet to anyone who has REGISTERED for our Event next year. Awesome work – thanks very much to I-Fly Downunder and Cookie Composites! Lastly I am still getting a few people’s E-Mail addresses which are coming up as “undeliverable” if you have changed your E-Mail address or are not getting the updates from me then this may be the reason. Please let me know so I can update my mailing list. Registration IS OPEN so lets get registered and get on with organising flights, accommodation, holidays, hire cars etc – these last 6 months are going to sail by ! ! How lucky are we! For now jump safe, Blue Skies, Greg
Posted on: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 10:45:27 +0000
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