Toogs DZ e-News #393 (29 July – 4 August 2019)

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Achievements

John Hamiltion – Packer B and Instructor Application
Tiago Wuersch – Certificate C and Star Crest
Kieran Hebron – Certificate A
Fiona Wuersch – Star Crest
Will Sawyer – Certificate B

Monday 29th July – Another week was upon us. Awesome week for skydiving, the weather was perfect for jumping. It was a Hop ‘n’ Pop kinda day, with the boys and girls running the 182 all day.


Tuesday 30th JulyTandems for today were Ka Wei Cheuk and Cherry Chu, both girls jumping for their 1st time. New student for today was Luke Bullivant. Instructor Adrian took Luke through all the skydiving and parachuting aspects. Luke finished the day by completing his Stage 1 – welcome aboard Luke. Lee Spencer and Charles Tey joined Luke in the classroom refreshing their skills and drills. Both Lee and Charles completed their refresher jump that afternoon. Kieran Hebron did 6 jumps for the day, finishing off his A licence requirements- congrats. Glenn Dudley completing B-Rel 6 with coach Oli.

Charles refresh – Photo by  Sara
Cherry, Raven, and Bear after Tandem

Cherry Tandem Freefall
Glenn B-Rel 6.1 – Photos by Oli M
Lee refresh – Photo by Adrian

Wednesday 31st July – Blue Skies were out and not a cloud to be seen. Luke Bullivant completed his AFF Stages 2, 3 & 4 today with instructors Adrian and Sara. Charles Tey completed his refresher jump and finished the day with his B-Rel 1 jump with coach Oli.

Charles B-Rel 1
Charles Refresher Jump – Photos by Oli M
Luke AFF 3 with Sara – Photo by Adrian
Luke AFF 4 – Photo by Sara

Thursday 1st August – Yeow, could not ask for better weather. Student Luke Bullivant carried though his AFF Stages 5 and 6. The resident jumpers kept the plane loads full.

Luke AFF 5 first time flying by himself
Luke AFF 6 freestyle exit
Luke AFF 6 freefall – Photos by Adrian

Friday 2nd AugustFuntastic Friday was upon us, and it was a super fun day, lots of smiles and laughter was heard all day. 7 full loads took to the skies. Student Luke completed AFF Stage 7 and 8. Glenn Dudley working though his B-Rel 6 with coach Oli. Tandem for today was Jesse – congrats on taking the leap. Charles Tey completed B-Rel 2 with instructor Adrian.

Charles B-rel 2 – Photo by Adrian
Glenn B-Rel 6.2
Glenn B-Rel 6.2 – Photos by Oli M
Glenn B-Rel 6.2
Glenn B-Rel 6.1 – Photos by Doyley
Jesse Tandem freefall – Photo by Adrian

Luke AFF 7 – Photos by Doyley
Smithy head up angle with Maddog
Tim tracking – Photos by Adrian

Saturday 3rd AugustStar Crest Saturday with Kristina – What a great day with 5 new Star Crest jumpers getting signed off- check out the photos below.  Charles Tey completing B-Rel Stage 4. Fabien had a refresher course with Adrian. Tandem Master Sara took Ryszard Przygodzki (Richard) for a Tandem skydive – Congrats.

Charles B-Rel 4 – Photo by Sara
Fabien refresh – Photo by Adrian
Richard’s Tandem
Richard after landing – Photos by Sara
Star Crest Jump 1 – in the plane
Star Crest Jump 1
Star Crest Jump 2
Star Crest Jump 3
Star Crest Jump 3 in the Plane
Star Crest Jump 4 – Photos by Oli M

Sunday 4th August – Skydiving in paradise. A home for skydivers, built by skydivers… what more could you want. Christopher Lees and Luke Bullivant finished off their AFF Courses with beautiful Stage 9 exits –  Check out the photos – well done Boys! Beatriz Lino joined us for her very first ‘but not last’ Tandem skydive. Laura Johansson completed B-Rel 2 with Sara. Claudio finished B-Rel 4 with Adrian. Brothers Tom and Will Sawyer working on their B-Rel 6 with Darren.

3 way – Photo by John Hamilton
Alberto exit
Beatriz freefal – Photos by Sara
Beatriz and Alberto
Bella Refresher Exit
Bella Refresher Deployment – Photos by John H
Charles B-Rel 5 – Photo by Oli M
Chris AFF 9
Claudio B-Rel 4 – Photos by Adrian
Laura B-Rel 2 – Photo by Sara
Luke AFF 9 – Photo by Adrian
Tom B-Rel 6.1
Will Sawyer on Tom’s B-Rel 6 – Photos by Doyley

The freebag Macca shot out of a tree… Photos by Ali

See ya!

Macca and the Team at Ramblers.

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Visitor Book Comments

Cherry Chu & Raven Cheuk – “It was Amazing! Definitely will do it AGAIN”. “Spectacular views and nice staff”!

Emma & Jesse – “Was a great rush for Emma’s Birthday”. “Fun birthday present! Awesome!”

Ryszard Przygodzki – “Was a fantastic experience, Sara you are the best”.

Beatriz Limo – “Amazing experience”. Thank you Sara.


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