Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/09/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]We had a special jump at the skydiving facility at our airport yesterday. I just happened to be there. A young man in his 40s who has had cerebral palsy since birth, and must use a wheel chair, resides at one of the local nursing home facilities. He has always tried to push himself to enjoy life as much as he could. He decided that he wanted to experience skydiving, and his family and friends made it happen. There was a crowd, and I tried not to intrude. Here are a few scenes. Loading up in the Twin Otter Jump Plane: http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Loading+Up_001.jpg.html Nashville Channel 5 covered the event: http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/TV+Chopper+Takeoff.jpg.html Takeoff: http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Takeoff.jpg.html His wheel chair is brought to the landing zone: http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Wheel+Chair+to+Landing+Zone.jpg.html Descending with his instructor: http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Descending+2.jpg.html Touchdown: http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Touchdown.jpg.html Cameras fire away: http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Cameras+Fire+Away.jpg.html -- Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA