On April 16, 2000, a new Night World Record was set for largest formation. 50 skydivers over Skydive Elsinore in California, USA, completed the first point. They were very close to the completion of the second point. Organizer of the event was Steve Woodford. There are now two Night World Records.
 
(1) Largest Formation (50 Way)
(2) Larges Night Sequential (49 Way-2 Points).
 
Read Jan Meyer's story on the event at http://www.makeithappen.com/spsj/night50.html And check out Elsinore's website for some great photos.

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The Q-Paracenter operates without DFU

The Q-Paracenter Kopenhagen, Denmark, has received government approval to operate independently of the Danish Parachute Association (DFU) reports owner Thomas Rosenstand. The DZ is the only commercial center in Denmark; it opened in 1988. But Rosenstand hasn't enjoyed a good relationship with DFU, which he says wasn't responsive to his needs. So "We wrote an entirely new book of regulations and an operations manual" that the government accepted. "The situation in Denmark now is there are two different [approved] sets of rules for students, tandem jumping and skydiving," he said. "A bit drastic for a small country with only 5 million people. It's not an ideal situation...but it became a matter of survival for us." [Source: Skydiving Magazine]

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Neue Videos

Freefly Millennium 2: Liquid Sky
After the popularity of FFM1 the Speedcurve Productions has put together a new one! This video includes hot footage from the 98-99 Space Games, interviews, the first 3 point 10 way, hot swoops and much more! Filmed at dropzones from coast to coast including Elsinore, Eloy, Palm Beach, X-Keys. Super human soundtrack from top LA DJs and trance masters. 60 minutes, (NTSC) $45.00, (PAL) $55.00. You can order a copy at SQUAREONE

Training Videos for Judges
Judges training tapes are available from the International Parachuting Commission for 4-way and 8-way formation skydiving, style, and canopy formation (CRW). Cost for each tape is US$ 20.00. Contact Doris Merz-Hunziker by phone at 41-1-851-0042 or by email dhunziker@access.ch

Video World Championships 1999
Videotapes of the World Championships last year in Australia are available for 4-way and 8-way RW, men's and women's freestyle, and men's and women's skysurfing. Cost is $47 AUS (about $30 US) for each tape; 4-way's two tape package costs $94 AUS. Tapes are available in PAL format only. Telephone (61) 02-6281-6830.

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Jobbörse

NEU ! >>> Rigger, Sprunglehrer, Tandemmaster gesucht!

Rigger - Unsere Loft bietet reichlich Arbeit. Wer noch einen gut datierten Job auf einer grossen DZ sucht, sollte sich bei uns melden: Wir bieten eine Festanstellung oder ggf. einen Vertrag als selbständiger Sub-Unternehmer.

Sprunglehrer und Tandemmaster - Wir haben durchschnittlich viel zu tun. Wer in unserem Team (14 Leute) als AFF, konventioneller Lehrer, Tandempilot, Videomann oder Packer mitarbeiten möchte, sollte sich ebenfalls bei uns melden. Auch für Freelancer haben wir noch einige Plätze frei. Nutze Deine Chance!

Fallschirmsport-Centrum Albatros GmbH
Telefon 04195-99770/ Fax 04195-997777 .

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NEU ! >>> Staff for DZ in Belgium
Skydive Spa needs staff for the 2000 season:
- Freeflyer for independent work and coaching
- Rigger (rooms available) and Packer
- AFF and Tandem Instructor

Contact Peter Scheffer
Phone +32 (0)87-774489
Fax +32 (0)87-774727
Email: peter@skydivespa.com .

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Gestohlene Gears

Am 21.01.00 wurde in Berlin ein Springerfahrzeug gestohlen, das beladen war mit Fallschirmen, die für die Einlagerung vorgesehen waren. Es handelte sich dabei um folgende Ausrüstungen:

RL-16/3, rot-weiß, Reserve RG-2, weiß, Gurtzeug TD-2-2/S.2, schwarz (alle Serien-Nr. 80221), Baujahr 3/90;

RL-16/3, rot-weiß, Reserve RG-2, weiß, Gurtzeug TD-2-2/S.2, schwarz (alle Ser. Nr. 80206), Baujahr 8/89

T-10 MfG Strong, oliv (Serien-Nr. SN 674), Baujahr 5/86, T-10R Mfg Mills, oliv (Ser. Nr. NSN 1670-00-892-4218)Baujahr 9/97

Match III Alpha, blau (Serien-Nr. PN 82100136-511), Reserve 325, blau (Serien-Nr. SNR 00386), Gurtzeug MfG FXC/Guardian, oliv; alles Baujahr 11/95

Wem die Ausrüstungen oder Teile davon angeboten werden, kann sich direkt an Bernd Ludewig (0170-4852856) wenden.

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