Archive for March, 2009

Jump Start gives funding boost to CanTeen & Project K

Friday, March 20th, 2009

This years Jump Start event provided its benificiaries CanTeen and Project K with a much needed funding boost.  From proceeds of the previous years events, Jump Start directors Tim Fastnedge and Lars Bojsen-Moller presented both beneficiaries with a cheque for $3,500.oo each during this years Jump Start 2009 event, hosted by RNZAF Base Auckland on 15th [...]

Jump Start 09 – Well done everyone

Monday, March 16th, 2009

On the 15th March 2009, Jump Start was completed successfully.  This also marks its third year since inception. 
Bad weather saw the event postponed from Saturday 14th to Sunday the 15th.  This call proved ‘spot on’ as Sunday’s weather saw clear blue skies with light winds, allowing us to fully complete the event without a hitch.
The event was hosted by RNZAF Base, [...]

OFFICIAL WEATHER CALL – Jump Start is GO

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

Jump Start is GO for Sunday 15th March 2009 , 7am
We will see you all Sunday 15th morning at 7am.
Please park and assemble on the ‘grassed area’ in front of the main gate.  RNZAF mini buses will transport you to the event area.
Tandem Masters & Camera Flyers may park in the area shown on the attendee [...]

Gear Check forms / Camera Brief

Friday, March 13th, 2009

ATTENTION:    All of the Jump Start “working crews” 
js-09-gear-check 
notes-for-camera-flyers 
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JS 09 – Attendee Briefing

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

IMPORTANT: All personnel attending Jump Start 2009, must comply with this briefing.. thank you .
Download the printable version here >   attendee-briefing-2009 
If you are part of the skydive working crew, or are a sponsor jump, sponsor obserers – if you have not yet complete your waiver forms PLEASE DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE AND BRING THEM  WITH YOU ON [...]

Official Weather Call phone line

Monday, March 9th, 2009

There will be a weather and aircraft serviceability call made on the evening of Friday 13th March 2009. This decision will be made in consultation with the C130 Captain and the Jump Start organisers. The decision will be posted by RNZAF personnel at 1930H (that’s 7.30pm) on Friday 13th March 2009.

Simply dial 09 417 7879  [...]

Event Program 2009

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

Download Printable version here > jump-start-program-2009
Here is  the Jump Start 2009 “event program”.
Note: All participants are reminded that long sleeved clothing must be worn whilst travelling on the Hercules. No uncoverd arms 0r legs will be permitted on the Herc. Covered footwear is also manditory. This is for your safety……

Jump Start ‘Anahera’ – volunteers honoured

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

JUMP START – ANAHERA : Jump Start relies heavily on the individual skydivers who provide their time, equipment & expertise to this event as part of the working Tandem & Camera crew. This year Jump Start will honour the key organizers & the working crews with the new ‘Jump Start Anahera badge’.  It will be [...]