Skydive Spain is pleased to announce that one of it's fleet of Dornier G92's - a twin turbine aircraft reaching an altitude of 15,000ft in under 13 minutes - is based permanently at Skydive Spain for the spring and summer season.
This month's newsletter was provided by Jonno Horne, Skydive Spain resident FAA Master Rigger, BPA Rigger, USPA and BPA AFF, Static Line, Tandem and IAD Instructor. BPA and USPA FS Coach and Canopy Coach. USPA S&TA. JAA private pilot. Cycling proficiency holder. 100m Swimming badge.
Read on for more of what's been happening at our DZ this month.
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BRITISH NATIONAL 4 WAY COMPETITION
Skydive Spain's sponsored teams all triumph at British Nationals.! This proves Skydive Spain has the winning mix, come and train with our teams in great weather with the nationals aircraft. Season starts on 5th Sept 2009.
Below you can see the prize giving. Photos by John Williamson.
Our very own sponsored team Satori have brought the Gold medal home in the AAA Senior class at the British National 4 way competition. They triumphed over Pussy galore in second place and SonicNutz (another Skydive Spain team) in third place.
Satori opened up with a huge score of 30 points in time on round 1. By the end of the competition they had scored a massive 20.7 Average over 10 rounds. This is the highest score ever for a British 4 way team.
Contact Skydive Spain for Satori training camps. Satori are not relaxing their grip one bit, they are focused on the World Cup in Czech Republic. Then straight into team training for next season.
Skydive Spain sponsored team Volare entered the VFS and take home the Gold. Volare famed for their talent in the artistic competitions decide to do some VFS. Volare were joined by Frazer and Chris Lynch to make the winning combination.
Good luck Volare for the British National Artistic competition starting 15th Aug.
Congratulations to SonicNuts who trained at Skydive Spain and Hibaldstow along side Satori. This was the first season with the two teams combined (Sonic 5 & Wingnutz), so with a podium placement they will be very happy. They scored a massive 14.9 average.
Another team who trained at Skydive Spain and Hibaldstow was Unagi. Unagi used Satori as coaches. They took gold in the single A category with an impressive 11.4 average. Unagi are Peter Mathers, Alison Stainer, Jon Dundee, Louis Schreuder and Martin Heywood.
For Satori Academy, team and 1 on 1 coaching click here.
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SKYDIVE SPAIN IMPROVEMENTS
Thanks to all the people who helped get the Centre ready for the oncoming season. So thanks to Pete Huskins, Maxim, Andy U, Jonno Horne and Andy Lovemore. These are some of the changes we have ready for our opening day September the 5th. Photos by Andy Lovemore.
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Just a reminder of what's going on at our sister dropzone in the UK, Target Skysports (Hibaldstow) this month.
Hibaldstow have the British Nationals of 4 way and VFS starting on the 8th until the 10th of Aug. This is the biggest national competition outside of the USA. Last year there was approx 50 4 way teams, that's over 250 competitors..! On one day at last years nationals Target Skysports (Hibaldstow) flew over 100 lifts, what a machine.
The 8 way, Artisitics, Canopy Formations and Speed Skydiving championships is on the 15th until the 17th of Aug.
On Aug 22nd 23rd is 50 way weekend and Skyvan event.
And then on Aug 28th - 31st is the massif UKS Boogie. This boogie is looking to be the biggest one yet..!
We have some sponsored teams entering the British Nationals. Good luck to Mikey Carpenter, Adam Mattacola and Alberto Fuertes of Volare who are entering the Artistic Freefly. You can see them on the left here team training at Skydive Spain in July 2009.
And good luck to Aaron, Julia, Katie and John of Satori who are entering the AAA 4 way. On the right here you can see them training at skydive Spain in June 2009 by Andy Lovemore.
This is what Skydive Spain has in store for the opening season.
Funshine Boogie. On 19th - 23rd or Sept we have more Funshine Boogie..! If you need your slice of funshine Pie this is your time.
We have Andy Lovemore, Alberto Fuertes, Mikey Carpenter, Jim Harris. Fabien Raidel and Christian Moxnes.
These are some photos from the last funshine boogie. All 21 participants did between 40 and 45 jumps each. With the low student to coach ratio all participants excelled in just 1 week.!
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Freeflying (amendment)
The first G Fly event for 2009 happens at Skydive Spain on 26th - 28th of Sept. See funshineboogie.com for more information.
FS Organised Weekend
26th 27th Sept
Organised by our own resident organisers Manolo Marques and Bego Lopez. Both are Spanish but speak fluent English. Starting on Saturday morning these guys will coach you for free all weekend. All you need is your FS1. Contact our office on info@skydivespain.com if you want to be involved.
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