Did you know that FAI's Max Bishop provided the final and official language of the rule change? posted: Jan 9th, 2006 The last NSL News story on January 3 mentioned that the Airspeed membership of Thomas Hughes for the World Meet 2006 still depended on a final word from USPA. Marylou Laughlin, USPA's Chair of the Competition Committee, explained for the NSL News at the World Cup 2005 in Eloy that the Board of USPA Directors usually adopts the FAI/IPC rule changes. She only had to wait until the final language of the eligibility rule would be provided by FAI/IPC.
The second to last step on Thomas Hughes' way to Germany was now completed. Max Bishop, Secretary General of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale... (more)
Did you know that Airspeed with Thomas Hughes and Eric Gin have seven months to get ready? posted: Jan 3rd, 2006 The NSL News story on December 16, 2005, introduced the newest NSL Profile of Thomas Hughes. The same article mentioned that Thomas Hughes has joined Arizona Airspeed for the 2006 season. Even though Airspeed and Hughes have already tied the knot, his eligibility as a team member of the US team at the World Meet in Germany 2006 still depends on USPA's ruling.
FAI/IPC have already revised the rules for eligibility at international events, which would allow Thomas Hughes to compete for the USA this year. Nothing seems to be in the way for him to be eligible for the US team, as USPA's Chair of... (more)
Did you know that Angela Nichols is the first female member of the Golden Knights 4-way team? posted: Jan 2nd, 2006 The NSL News had covered the situation of the Golden Knights after the USPA Nationals 2005 with an interview on October 19, 2005. The new team captain, Brian Krause, was looking back at the competition in Perris and briefly explained the plans for the future.
Brian Krause's teammate of the 2005 line-up, Golden Knights member Matt Davidson, recently provided the NSL News with a new update from the Golden Knights headquarters. He had quite exciting news for the NSL News audience and offered details of the new line-up for the 2006 season.
Matt Davidson also explained that former team captain... (more)
Did you know that Phil Roberson wrote a great SkyQuest story for the Parachutist? posted: Dec 30th, 2005 The January 2006 issue of USPA's Parachutist includes a great story with nice pictures of SkyQuest 2005. Freefall photographer Phil Roberson collected information and materials live at Fantasy of Flight and covered the event on four pages under the headline "Show Time".
SkyQuest 2005 was the second visit at Fantasy of Flight for Phil Roberson. He already filmed Guy Wright's Team Elite at its inaugural event in 2004 and posted many SkyQuest pictures at his own website last year. This year, he went a step further and became the event journalist for the Parachutist.
His article in the January... (more)
Did you know that rounds five and six of the NSL Championship started the slower part of the meet? posted: Dec 30th, 2005 Round five of the NSL Championship at SkyQuest 2005 was already posted without further comment before the Holiday break of the NSL News. Round six has now been added, and the previous rounds can still be viewed at the NSL page of the SkyQuest website.
Round five was the beginning of the slower part of the 10-round competition draw. The top scorer, Italy's national team Sinapsi PD, was at a 25.3 average after the first fur rounds of the competition. The 19-pointer of round five was the first score below 20 points, even though it was still more than a respectable performance for H-13-14. (more)
Did you know that Team Fastrax assigned the center slots during a successful first training camp? posted: Dec 20th, 2005 The NSL News story on December 14 introduced the new line-up of Team Fastrax for the 2006 season. It was not decided by then which center positions the new Fastrax members Mark Kirkby and Doug Park would take. The team completed its first training camp last week at Skydive Arizona, and the NSL News was not only interested in the final decision as of the center slots. Team founder John Hart took the time to answer a few NSL News questions after the completion of the training camp. (more)
Did you know that FAI's Max Bishop provided the final and official language of the rule change?
Did you know that Airspeed with Thomas Hughes and Eric Gin have seven months to get ready?
Did you know that Angela Nichols is the first female member of the Golden Knights 4-way team?
Did you know that Phil Roberson wrote a great SkyQuest story for the Parachutist?
Did you know that rounds five and six of the NSL Championship started the slower part of the meet?
Did you know that Team Fastrax assigned the center slots during a successful first training camp?