Compilation of jumps earlier in 2015 ...
Ox-Cart
I just finished building a rolling cart for my workshop – nicknamed the “Ox-Cart.” I constructed this cabinet so that I have a place for my OpenBuilds Ox CNC machine. The CNC machine has a footprint of approximately 30-in by 40-in, so I built to cart to have a 31-in x 48-in top. It is on locking casters so that I can move it around my garage, and so that I can get to the built-in storage on both sides. The cart was made from two sheets of 3/4-in plywood and I used pocket screws to speed through assembly. You can download basic assembly instructions below. Assembly Instructions (PDF) SketchUp 2015 Model (SKP) ...
Spoilboard
The CNC “Ox in a box” kit that I purchased comes with everything except the electronics controller and a spoilboard. So that means that I needed to make my own spoilboard. I basically just followed the plans provided by OpenBuilds (link), but created my own drawings using imperial measurements. Instructions (PDF) SketchUp 2015 Model (SKP) ...
Monsoon Radio
Many things about the Fiero’s interior leave a lot to be desired. One of those things is the dated stock stereo. It does not have any way to play modern media – CDs, MP3s, or support for external devices. To rectify this for the short-term (until I do a complete rebuild of the interior), I ordered a Firebird Monsoon radio head unit. This unit is a huge step up from the stock Fiero head unit, and it was further customized by FieroTom to include a lighted Aux-in port. Installation is literally plug-n-play with the wiring harness that Tom provides. I just had to remove the bezel from around the stereo/hvac controls, pull the old head unit out, and put the new head unit in. ...
Orange Boogie – 3-way RW
Turning some points in a 3-way RW jump with Greg and Ryan. We were doing a sidebody/fly-through rotation, and it worked well. Good jump! ...
Orange Boogie – Gainer exits from a Casa
This was supposed to be a 6-way jump that where we built a hybrid. We started off well with three sets of 2-way gainer exits – but then I sunk out of the formation. Awesome exits, and still a fun jump! ...
Orange Boogie – 4-way Hybrid
This is our awesome 4-way hybrid sunset jump! It built in 20-seconds by 11,800 feet (Brian’s altimeter is visible when he starts to hang), and then we held it for the next 28-seconds before our hanger breaks off. A complete success on the jump, and then I even managed to kick the beer stacked in the peas! ...
Orange Boogie – Tracking Dive
This was a 5-way tracking dive with Brian leading. We got a little off-heading, but everyone was able to land safely back at the DropZone. ...
Heaven is a Skydive at Sunset
This beautiful photo was captured from Brian’s GoPro during our hybrid jump for the sunset load during the 2014 Big O Boogie ...
My First Wingsuit Jump from a Dragonfly
Thanks to my friends over at Quest Air Hang Gliding, I had the opportunity to jump from the Dragonfly airplane! It was a low-ish jump from just 8,000 feet, but it was really a blast! (note: this is a dual-seat training plane with a different FAA designation, so it was also a legal jump) ...