Thanks for your coordinating this Hugh, I got dibs on Betty unless she objects
It is worth noting that there is still a list of things that we need. I would pick up items from your DC area house on Friday evening so that you don't have to worry about getting there early to help setup. (but helpers would be good too.)
If you have not figured it out by now here is a rough list of what we need to set up:
Lecture area (a dark quiet corner)
o Electrical outlets - David (bringing power strip)
o Table
o Projector
o Chairs
o Drinks and snacks
Practice throw area
o Masking tape to indicate clear throw space
o Ropes or cables used to suspend pilots from ceiling
o A way to get the ropes or cables hung on the ceiling
o A pulley arrangement or rope routing to hoist pilots into a big swing (see u-tube Skycoaster ride) at the will of the turbulator
o Releases with long strings so the turbulator can release the victim pilot at will
o Ladders or scissor lifts to hook pilots to simulator rope
o Soft pad for harness egress
o Paragliding simulators that can be hung from the single rope off the ceiling.
o One light grocery bag for each parachute
Some hang straps with swivels built in for the throw stations (avoid rope or cable twist)
Packing area
o 1 inspection table with good lighting
o Masking tape to mark identification name on equipment
o At least 3 packing tables (8 or 10’ tables end to end) extending 30’ long.
o Table covers (plastic sheeting) to cover tables if they have any rough or dirty areas
o Packing weights (tube socks with heavy beans or grains loose in a sealed plastic zip lock bag work great)
Misc stuff you need
o Registration table
o Marker pens - David
o Name tags
o Paper
o Drinks
o Ropes to partition off the packing area
Quote this and put your name on the items you'll help with!
