by Chris | Jun 13, 2020 | Jump
A challenging jump for sure on this day but all Phantom troopers made it safely to the DZ. We nearly filled two birds today as we ran back to back drops with about 26 jumpers. A great day of jumping!
by Chris | Jun 13, 2020 | Jump
On this date the PAB conducted a jump refresher training course for paratroopers heading to Normandy for the 75th anniversary of D-Day. In addition to the Jump refresher, a brush up on Jump Master skills was provided as was a full day of Rigger training. In all that...
by Chris | Jun 13, 2020 | Jump
Phantom participated in the Tico Warbird Airshow this weekend. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate and as the winds were too high to safely jump, we had to stand down both days. However, at least we did get to ride in the C47 on the first day because we were...
by Chris | Jun 13, 2020 | Jump
A great day to jump. Weather was pretty close to ideal. A bit of wind of top but real nice on the ground. Two shout outs today… First, congrats to one of our newest members Sam for his graduation from college and his recent commision as a brand new National Guard...
by Chris | Jun 13, 2020 | Jump, Water Jump
A fantastic jump! Our two lift mission turned into a dual stage single lift due to the Drop Zone not being able to get us our second lift. We had two passes at 1500’ with some of our new members and followed that with three passes at 3000’. Our new members had not...
by Chris | Jun 13, 2020 | Jump
WATER JUMPAn excellent summer mission…. operating out of our home DZ, Skydive City in Zephyrhills, FL… we put two plane loads into Lake Thonotosassa (Hillsborough County (NE of Tampa)). This was followed by a well attended social event back at the Home DZ.
