TF#4 Sparky


Name: Rodney "Sparky" Paap
License D24250
TF#4
# of jumps: 410
Rig: Free Fly Chris who worked in Active Wear sold me his red, black and gray, articulated, stainless Mirage.
Canopy: 135 Stiletto will be here 05-18-01, yeah that's a 1.6 loading.
Reserve: Raven 150.
Jumpstyle: My jump style is kind of like my life style, probably the wierdest freak you will ever know. Careful with those front risers kids.
Dropzone I call Home: Skydive Chicago
Where I currently jump: SDC
Other places I have jumped: Skydive Dallas, Quantum Leap St Louis, Millenium Skydive Kankakee, Hinkley and Morris
Places I would like to jump: Base the fiords and the swallow cave
Why Skydive Chicago: Why not the best in the World? What kind of a question is that?
How I started skydiving: I was working in Rolling Meadows when our 50 year old female receptionist showed me her tandem video. The rest is kind of obvious.
First Jump: June 19, 1999
Graduation Date: August 22, 1999
Family stories: I was suprised to find out that my Dad dislikes my skydiving more than my Mother. Mom has taken an observer ride.
Once in a lifetime jumpday: An infamous naked 200th. I've been naked twice more since, but will never get to do #200 again. Good thing it's on video.


 

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