The time has finally come , it was talked about and planned
at length. The preparations for the Pirate Skydive Weekend
are all wrapped up. From the 12th to the 14th of May the Pirates
will enter the majestic air over Plettenberg.
The Agenda: Thursday, May 11th arrival in Plettenberg/Küntrop
(latest possible arrival is Friday May 12th,, 10am)
Friday May 12th, 10am beginning of the theory course: material
science, behavior in special circumstances, procedure in emergencies,
flight and landing briefing. The course will be given by Pirate
"Cue Ball" and his team. You are in good hands. Pirate "Cue
Ball" has about 2000 jumps under his belt and has only needed
to use his emergency chute three times... ;-) In the evening
a comfortable get together, while we feast on the hangman's
meal (barbecue).
Saturday May 13th, beginning at 10am, practical training,
including landing drop exercises, free fall positioning, exit
exercises, etc. In the afternoon the first jump will take
place. Three Pirates and one instructor will go into the air
in a Cessna, Pirate "Cue Ball" will jump too and capture the
events with his helmet camera. In the evening there will be
a skydive party on the flight compound (for the folks that
didn't chicken out…).
Sunday May 14th, sleep in, departure. If the weather isn't
good enough for the jumps on Saturday, we jump on Sunday.
The
fist jump will be an automatic jump, which means that the
chute will open automatically after the exit. We will still
be able to experience the sensation of the free fall for a
brief time….
The Accommodations are directly at the airport compound.
They are double beds. Nevertheless, sleeping bags and possibly
sleeping pads must be brought. Whoever wants to can bring
a tent, their trailer or RV, since there are camping grounds
attached to the compound.
If you still want to stay at a hotel, we suggest the Henblas,
www.henblas.de (about 10min. from the airfield.
Food: We will be making breakfast ourselves. For lunched
we plan to eat at the airfield restaurant. In the evenings
we will barbecue.We're going to divide the cost of all participants
for the breakfast, barbecuing and drinks.
Costs: The costs are € 180,- per person (special Pirate
rate).This includes everything: course fee, equipment, 1st
flight, lodging, insurance, etc.
Only food and drinks will need to be added.
For those who didn't crap their pants on the first jump, a
second jump will be possible, if the time allows. It would
cost an additional € 50,-.
For those who don't want to jump alone and want to spare themselves
the instruction, a tandem jump is offered for € 180,- .
The course fee should be should be remitted as soon as possible,
to Captain Ron's account.
There are only 20 places available!
Bank: CITIBANK BLZ: 30020900 Acct: 0506570399
Before remitting the money check in with Ron,
because of the limited number of places.
The number of participants is limited to 20.IMPORTANT!!!!!!
Definitely download the PDF file. It is the form for the fitness
examination for parachutists.
You need to take this form to your doctor and bring it with
you, signed, on the weekend.
You will not be able to jump without the signature or the
examination!
Please also bring appropriate footwear. If you have them,
shoes that go over your ankle would be advantageous.
In case of anymore questions you can mail me at stedebeker@pirate.biz
or Pirate "Cue Ball" at (instructor) glatze@pirate.biz.
Ahoi Stedebeker