Dädalus 16er Cup

Der Dädalus 16er Cup vom 25. bis 27. August in Höxter konnte den Wettbewerb, trotz den schlechten Wetters, bis Samstagabend beenden werden. Es wurde 58 Loads mit zwei Twin Otter an einem Tag geflogen. Gewonnen hat das Dädalus Team (37 Punkte aus 6 Runden) gefolgt von "Schorle" aus Schweighofen (33 Punkte) und "Die besseren Hälfte" (30,5 Punkte). Der ganze Wettbewerb lief für alle 15 Teams rund, und die Party danach war mal wieder lang und schmutzig. Mehr auf der Dädalus Website unter. www.fscdaedalus.de.

Vom 6. bis 10. September fanden die 25. Österreichischen Staatsmeisterschaften im Formationsspringen in Zell am See statt. Das Team Fila holte die Goldmedaille mit 98 Punkten, gefolgt von Memphis 4-Matrix (89 Punkte) und Caravaner UPCS (72 Punkte). In der offenen Klasse siegte Skydive Undine vor dem Team Fila und Memphis 4-Matrix. Der 8er Wettbewerb musste wegen mangelnder Beteiligung abgesagt werden. Ausfuehrliche Ergenisse, Informationen und Fotos gibt es unter www.skydiveworld.com/austria/.

Ergebnisse des Freefly Wettbewerbes:
 
1. Human Flight Family Saulgau
2. Freefly Fehrbellin-Höxter
3. Freundeskreis Aero Paratec Kassel
4. Therapy Kassel
5. Höxter Hurricans
6. Spacelordz Gransee
7. Die Drei von der Tankstelle
8. Flying Packers & Co
 
Weiter Infos unter www.skydive.de.

This year's America's Cup of Formation Skydiving held at Skydive Cross Keys, August 19 -20, proved to be a winner!
 
PD's Factory Team "Deland PD8" took the Gold in this event, beating out both Arizona Airspeed and the Army's Golden Knights. Airspeed looked really good, but two busts in Round 3 and a stellar jump by the Knights in Round 4 put the Army team on top in raw scores.
 
Thirteen teams registered for 4-way. Team RX took first place in the handicapped meet, Scuzbots were second, and Jet Stream third. Followed by Ranch Equinox [4], Airspeed Vertical [5], Airspeed Zulu [6], DeLand PD Blue [7] and the Golden Knights [8].
 
At the awards ceremony, Jack Jefferies emceed and Bill Ottley, a legend in the sport, was on hand to present the awards.
 
For the detailed results check out OmniSkore's web site.

Siehe auch unsere englische Story "skyXtreme goes Cross Keys" und das "Cross Keys Photo Album"!

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Results from the Freeflying Nordics

1st - Anima Doggystyle (Patrick Stomberg, Kalle + Douglas) Sweden
2nd - Trio Ludens (Richard Henriksen, Dag Jorgensen + Endre Jakobsen) Norway
3rd - Yo Bro! (Robert & Patrick Bierhanse + Kalle Brolin) Sweden
4th - Big Brothers (John Loken, Ola Jameson + Hans Berggren) Norway/Sweden
5th - ?
6th - Airsmucks (Dr. Jones & friends) Norway
Check out www.hangout.no/attitude for more information on the event.

The Monkey Claw Freefly Jam was a tremendous success this past weekend featuring gobs of tube jumps, tracking jumps and assorted other fun stuff. There was load organizing for all levels and lots of bigway freefly jumps as well. The boys from the claw hosted a delicious pig roast Saturday evening, and later, our hangar became a rave with the DJ mixing until the wee hours. What a good time!
 
Six teams competed in the Cross Keys Pro-Am of freefly and Elsinore Psycho Cirkus placed first with a total score of1666 out of a possible 1840. The team took home a check for $600. Second place was Cross Keys Monkey Claw with a cumulative point score of 1656 winning $300. A pickup team called Green Nipple placed third at 1296 and cashed in at $100. The meat was judged by Michelle Black, Dave Colucci and Erin Golden. Thanks to all who competed.

The WFFC Pro Blade competition in Quincy went off big time! Over 23 canopy pilots registered for the event which was set to take place at Quincy's new swoop pond near the airport entrance. However, the new pond was only 150 feet long and had a large berm all three sides. This not only allowed no room for error but did not allow some of the competitors to fully "fly" their canopies.
 
On two different practice runs Jim Slaton from Skydive Houston blasted through the course swooping the required 200 feet and an additional 50 feet further having to shut his canopy down to keep from striking a five-foot high dirt berm. After two days of practice runs the course was moved to the large landing area behind WFFC registration.
 
Reggie Eastaugh (course director) made the competition course of Airblades 240 feet long, 18 feet wide with a 75 degree turn at the end. Eighteen competitors qualified and competed on the course for two days in almost perfect weather conditions. In the end Jim Slaton with Icarus Canopies took home first place flying his Icarus Extreme VX 65. He won $500 cash and a new Icarus canopy of choice. Jim also had the fastest course run with a 3.40 second time! Second place went to Joey Costa of Carolina Skysports flying a Alpha 84. He took home $250 cash and a 50% off Icarus canopy certificate. Third place went to Luigi Cani with Icarus Canopies flying his Icarus Extreme VX 46 (that's right, FORTY SIX) winning him $150 cash and a 35% off Icarus Canopy certificate.

Here are the results of the 2000 USPA Sport Accuracy National Championships held on August 8th at the World Free Fall Convention in Quincy, IL. 12 four-person teams entered the competition. Only one round of competition was completed due to rain and windy conditions.
 
Accuracy Canopy Class:
 
First Place Individuals:
Bill Hayes, Warrenton, MO [Score: 0.00 meters]
Greg Windmiller, Ft. Benning, GA [Score: 0.00 meters]
Third Place Individual: Dan Leavitt, Buena Vista, GA [Score: 1.33 meters]
 
Sport Canopy Class:
 
First Place Individuals:
Jim Beck, Holley, NY [Score: 0.00 meters]
Paul Gholson, Paducah, KY [Score: 0.00 meters]
Sue Metler, Holley, NY [Score: 0.00 meters]
Kim Tucker, St. Louis, MO [Score: 0.00 meters]
 
Open Team Class:
 
First Place Team: There Is Know Point [Score: 16.19 meters]
[Jim Beck, Holley, NY, Jeff Busch, Rochester, NY, Bob Hallifax, Canandaigana, NY, Sue Metler, Holley, NY]
Second Place Team: Swoopee Bangers [Score: 24.43 meters]
[Dean Bickel, Keokuk, IA, Judy Hayes, Warrenton, MO, Bill Hayes, Warrenton, MO, Kim Tucker, St. Louis, MO]
Third Place Team: Dead Center [Score: 30.48 meters]
[Dan Leavitt, Buena Vista, GA, Monty Long, Madison, AL, John Storrie, Denton, TX, Greg Windmiller, Ft. Benning, GA]
 
Sportsmanship Award: Paul Gholson, Paducah, KY
 
A special thanks to all of the competitors, judges, score keepers, aircraft loaders and pilots for making this championship a safe, fair and fun event.