Jump Start 09 – Well done everyone

Posted: March 16th, 2009

herc-exit-shotOn 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, Auckland and again 50 Courageous teenagers from Project K & CanTeen took up the challenge for a tandem skydive experience from the RNZAF C130 Hercules.

The Jump Start program is a unique charity event that asks the skydiving community & the general public to help raise money to sponsor the teenagers in the Jump Start program. Jump Start is very unique in its organization, as it involves such a huge group of civilian and military skydivers all working together as a “team”.  Jump Start effectively provides the participants in the program with a sense of confidence and achievement un-paralleled by any other activity.

This year Jump Start awarded its key working crews with the Anahera award. Key personnel were awarded the Jump Start Anahera  Wings, and all earning high respect among their peers – Anahera- (Maori meaning ‘angel’)

Special thanks to all of those involved at every level.  Your support to this event is a fine example of how individuals can make a difference in the lives of others.

Tim Fastnedge.
Director

OFFICIAL WEATHER CALL – Jump Start is GO

Posted: 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 briefing

TIM FASTNEDGE.
P 0275 701 702
E tim@jumpstart.org.nz

Gear Check forms / Camera Brief

Posted: March 13th, 2009

ATTENTION:    All of the Jump Start “working crews” 

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JS 09 – Attendee Briefing

Posted: 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 THE DAY. Thanks
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http://www.jumpstart.org.nz/jump-start-waivers-forms/ 

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Official Weather Call phone line

Posted: 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
  (there is currently a test message posted.)
Possible messages may include: “Jumpstart is GO” , “Jumpstart is delayed until Sunday” or “Jumpstart is cancelled in total”
If you hear “Jumpstart is delayed until Sunday” There will be another weather and aircraft serviceability call made on Saturday evening at 1930H.

Event Program 2009

Posted: 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……
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Jump Start ‘Anahera’ – volunteers honoured

Posted: March 4th, 2009

Jump Start - AnaheraJUMP 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 a mark of high respect among New Zealand skydivers.

Jump the Hercules C130 – Jump Start 2009

Posted: January 20th, 2009

Greetings everyone,

READ THIS IF YOU ARE PART OF, OR WANT TO BE PART OF JUMP START 2009

As you will know, Jump Start is looming. The event date is set for 14th March 2009 (weather day 15th March 09). Only a short time to go !
Behind the scenes we have been very busy in coordinating this years event. The RNZAF Hercules is “tasked” and so all confirmed for Jump Start 2009.

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Jump Start 2009 confirmed

Posted: December 2nd, 2008

The Royal New Zealand Air Force have again confirmed their support for the Jump Start event in 2009.

Dates : 14th – 15th March 2009 (weekend)

Jump Start will be hosted at Whenuapai Base Auckland.

Tandem Masters & Camera Flyers:
Those of you who wish to participate as part of the Tandem or Camera crew, please email us with your contact phone & postal address.   tim(at)jumpstart.org.nz

Jump Start 2008 video

Posted: November 7th, 2008