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Ramblers Drop Zone Action ⭐️ e-News #464 (10-16 May 2021)
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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Alex Weichkert – Completed AFF
James Pop – Completed AFF
Calypso McDonnell – Completed AFF
Mitchell Cummings – Completed AFF
Jade Grobler – A Certificate
Alex Simmons – B Certificate & C Certificate
Kev MacDonald – B Certificate & C Certificate
Yesid Ferney Lopez Garcia – Display General
Claudio Manganiello – Display General
Alex Simmons – 100 Jumps
Toddy – 700th Jump
Kerry Hook – 1000 Jumps
Ty Fels – 1000 Jumps
Monday 10th new student James Pop did Stage 5, 6 & 7 of his AFF Course, and Alex Weichkert did Stages 8 & 9 completing his AFF Course.
Tuesday 11th James Pop did Stages 2 & 3 & Jay Goodwin did Stages 8 & 9 completing his AFF Course.
Wednesday 12th was stormy. Thursday 13th new student Domenic Moore did Stage 1 of his AFF Course.
Friday 14th student Domenic Moore did Stages 2, 3 & 4 of his AFF Course. Calypso McDonnell and Mitchell Cummings did Stages 8 & 9 completing their AFF Courses.
The Tandems Saturday 15th were Shane Brown, Jamie Newton, Thomas Lanzon, Leigh Cooper, Logan Watson and Jade Watson.
New student Robert Kerr did Stage 1 of his AFF Course, Domenic Moore did Stages 5, 6 & 7 and Steve Ling and Brandon Haluptzok did Stages 7 & 8 of their AFF Courses.
Martin Klapper and Ben Nordkamp ran BigWays during a two day event for beginner and intermediate level FS. This event was supported by SQPC, Skydive Ramblers, and the Toogoolawah Skydivers Club.
The Tandems Sunday 16th were Darrin Davies, Dean Stodin-Wall and Jenna Gould.
Domenic Moore did Stages 8 & 9 – completing his AFF Course.
And Martin Klapper and Ben Nordkamp continued their BigWays event for beginner and intermediate level FS.
Big Ways (15-16 May)
Two days of Bigways at Ramblers with clear, blue skies, a mild Queensland autumn and challenging jumps; magic.
The first day included 15-way loads, starting with easier formations and moving into more difficult set up and transitions. On Sunday a smaller group of ~11 jumpers went on to try their hands at less familiar and more trying jumps. Given that five of the participants were Bigways novices, performances across the jumps were excellent, and many lessons were learned about stack ups, presentations on exit, stop before dock, eyes across formation, safe break offs, tracks, openings, canopy flight and landings.
From the first jump onwards we got the first 11 outside the door in two seconds or just over – a stellar performance.
Our junior jumpers in particular showed great improvement in understanding and demonstrating solid Bigways skills. A a great start to the year of Bigways at Ramblers. Next camp – 17 and 18 July.
Our thanks for the wonderful support for this event by Toogoolawah Skydivers Club, Ramblers Toogooolawah and South Queensland Parachute Council, and to Ben Nordkamp for coaching and to Steve Fitch as always for excellent camera work.
A few of Fitchy’s great pictures attached for your edification.
Regards,
Martin Klapper
Ty Fels 1000th Jump
VISITOR BOOK COMMENTS
Jade Watson: “Amazing – Great crew great place – THANKS.”
Logan Watson: “Best experience that has happened to me. Recommended.”
Jenna Gould: “Adrian was amazing!! So much fun & I will be back!”
See ya,
Macca and Team Ramblers.
DZ Flashback – Blast From The Past
(to be confirmed…)
- May 22-23 – TSC Star Crests
- May 22 – Night Jumps with Oli
- May 24-28 – Learning Curve Camp (Full moon Wed. 26th)
- May 27-28 – Canopy Piloting Course with Sara
- June 4-6 – Intro to 4-Way Competition
- June 19-20 – TSC Star Crests
- July 17-18 – TSC Star Crests
- July 19-23 – Learning Curve Camp (Full moon Sat. 24th)
- Aug. 14-15 – TSC Star Crests
- Sept. 16-19 – QLD State Championships 2021
- Sept. 20-24 – Learning Curve Camp (Full moon Tues. 21st)
- Sept. 24-26 – Aussie Women’s Star and Sequential Record
- Oct. 16-17 – TSC Star Crests
- Nov. 15-19 – Learning Curve Camp (Full moon Fri. 19th)
- Nov. 20-21 – TSC Star Crests
- Dec. 27-31 – Xmas Feelgood Time
Bill, Just a note to say thanks to you mate for your continued support it was a great trip. I would also like to bring to your leadership teams attention the exceptional support provided by Andy who did the tandem jump with a great friend of mine, Julie. To say Julie was petrified on the lead up to the big day would be a huge understatement. I had my doubts that she would actually exit on the day. I put her decision to exit firmly in the hands of Andy who excelled in calming her down, reassuring her whilst having a bit of a laugh along the way. The manner in which he guided her through what was to her a daunting task was oustanding to watch. He should be commended not only for his flight skills but also his raport and interaction with the customer. I was not surprised to find out he had a military background. Ramblers should be proud to have such fine men on their books as you and Andy, Bill.
“exceptional support”, “reassuring… whilst having a bit of a laugh” – by John D. – Julie’s Tandem
