際際滷shows by User: DanPoynter / http://www.slideshare.net/images/logo.gif 際際滷shows by User: DanPoynter / Wed, 15 Jan 2014 11:24:24 GMT 際際滷Share feed for 際際滷shows by User: DanPoynter Butch O'Hare: The Rest of the Story. /slideshow/butch-ohare-the-rest-of-the-story/30051302 s-28butchohareforslideshare-140115112424-phpapp02
Lieutenant Commander Edward Henry Butch O'Hare became the U.S. Navys first flying Ace by shooting down five enemy planes, one after another, in a single sortie. For saving the carrier USS Lexington, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by president Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942. The story of Butch OHare does not end there. Discover who he was, why Chicago named an airport after him, and his fathers connection to Al Capone. A tribute to a charismatic pilot with a fascinating background. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butch_O%27Hare Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; 11 on parachutes and aviation. A pilot, skydiver, and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-28 Keynote, Multimedia with historic photographs, maps and sound. 40 Minutes. ]]>
Lieutenant Commander Edward Henry Butch O'Hare became the U.S. Navys first flying Ace by shooting down five enemy planes, one after another, in a single sortie. For saving the carrier USS Lexington, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by president Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942. The story of Butch OHare does not end there. Discover who he was, why Chicago named an airport after him, and his fathers connection to Al Capone. A tribute to a charismatic pilot with a fascinating background. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butch_O%27Hare Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; 11 on parachutes and aviation. A pilot, skydiver, and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-28 Keynote, Multimedia with historic photographs, maps and sound. 40 Minutes. ]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2014 11:24:24 GMT /slideshow/butch-ohare-the-rest-of-the-story/30051302 DanPoynter@slideshare.net(DanPoynter) Butch O'Hare: The Rest of the Story. DanPoynter Lieutenant Commander Edward Henry Butch O'Hare became the U.S. Navys first flying Ace by shooting down five enemy planes, one after another, in a single sortie. For saving the carrier USS Lexington, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by president Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942. The story of Butch OHare does not end there. Discover who he was, why Chicago named an airport after him, and his fathers connection to Al Capone. A tribute to a charismatic pilot with a fascinating background. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butch_O%27Hare Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; 11 on parachutes and aviation. A pilot, skydiver, and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-28 Keynote, Multimedia with historic photographs, maps and sound. 40 Minutes. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/s-28butchohareforslideshare-140115112424-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Lieutenant Commander Edward Henry Butch O&#39;Hare became the U.S. Navys first flying Ace by shooting down five enemy planes, one after another, in a single sortie. For saving the carrier USS Lexington, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by president Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942. The story of Butch OHare does not end there. Discover who he was, why Chicago named an airport after him, and his fathers connection to Al Capone. A tribute to a charismatic pilot with a fascinating background. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butch_O%27Hare Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; 11 on parachutes and aviation. A pilot, skydiver, and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-28 Keynote, Multimedia with historic photographs, maps and sound. 40 Minutes.
Butch O'Hare: The Rest of the Story. from Dan Poynter
]]> 3074 11 https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/s-28butchohareforslideshare-140115112424-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds presentation Black http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posted 0 Parachuting Pioneer: Leslie Irvin. /slideshow/parachuting-pioneer-leslie-irvin/30050434 s-27leslieirvinforslideshare-140115110231-phpapp02
Leslie Irvin started and built the first parachute production line in 1919 and built it into a world-wide manufacturing empire. A jumper, balloonist and pilot, he spent his time in the shop and field rather than the office. Dan traces the life of this modest, quiet man who turned his love for the air into a business that saved more than 80,000 lives. Leslie Irvin was honored by the Parachute Industry Association in 2011 with the PIA Achievement Award (posthumously). A tribute to a fascinating parachute businessman. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-27 Keynote, Multimedia with historic videos, photos & sound. 50 Minutes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Irvin_(parachutist)]]>
Leslie Irvin started and built the first parachute production line in 1919 and built it into a world-wide manufacturing empire. A jumper, balloonist and pilot, he spent his time in the shop and field rather than the office. Dan traces the life of this modest, quiet man who turned his love for the air into a business that saved more than 80,000 lives. Leslie Irvin was honored by the Parachute Industry Association in 2011 with the PIA Achievement Award (posthumously). A tribute to a fascinating parachute businessman. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-27 Keynote, Multimedia with historic videos, photos & sound. 50 Minutes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Irvin_(parachutist)]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2014 11:02:31 GMT /slideshow/parachuting-pioneer-leslie-irvin/30050434 DanPoynter@slideshare.net(DanPoynter) Parachuting Pioneer: Leslie Irvin. DanPoynter Leslie Irvin started and built the first parachute production line in 1919 and built it into a world-wide manufacturing empire. A jumper, balloonist and pilot, he spent his time in the shop and field rather than the office. Dan traces the life of this modest, quiet man who turned his love for the air into a business that saved more than 80,000 lives. Leslie Irvin was honored by the Parachute Industry Association in 2011 with the PIA Achievement Award (posthumously). A tribute to a fascinating parachute businessman. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-27 Keynote, Multimedia with historic videos, photos & sound. 50 Minutes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Irvin_(parachutist) <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/s-27leslieirvinforslideshare-140115110231-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Leslie Irvin started and built the first parachute production line in 1919 and built it into a world-wide manufacturing empire. A jumper, balloonist and pilot, he spent his time in the shop and field rather than the office. Dan traces the life of this modest, quiet man who turned his love for the air into a business that saved more than 80,000 lives. Leslie Irvin was honored by the Parachute Industry Association in 2011 with the PIA Achievement Award (posthumously). A tribute to a fascinating parachute businessman. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-27 Keynote, Multimedia with historic videos, photos &amp; sound. 50 Minutes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Irvin_(parachutist)
Parachuting Pioneer: Leslie Irvin. from Dan Poynter
]]> 2616 8 https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/s-27leslieirvinforslideshare-140115110231-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds presentation Black http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posted 0 ChiChi Jima: An Asian Island with a Western History /slideshow/chichi-jima-an-asian-island-with-a-western-history/30049391 s-23chichijimaforslideshare-140115103444-phpapp01
This tiny volcanic island in the far western Pacific was settled by seven Caucasian families from Massachusetts in 1831. It was visited by Commodore Perry in 1853 and began flying the U.S. flag. Chichi Jima became part of Japan in 1912. It is in the Bonin Island chain, not far from Iwo Jima. The Caucasian residents became citizens of Japan. When World War II erupted, the young men of the island joined the Japanese military. While Iwo Jima had flat areas appropriate for an airfield, mountainous Chichi Jima was selected for a strategic radio relay station. As the war progressed in 1944, the U.S. Navy decided the radio station had to be taken out. The second attempt was given to 20-year old Lt (j.g.) George H. W. Bush, a future president of the United States. His plane was hit and he bailed out over the water. The island is still inhabited by descendants of the original Caucasian settlers. Fascinating geography and a great piece of little-known history. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association, past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission and is a trustee of the National Skydiving Museum. He has written more than 120 books; ten on parachutes, skydiving and hang gliding. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-23 Keynote. Multimedia with historic videos, maps and sound. 60 minutes For content-rich, stimulating and valuable presentations, contact: ]]>
This tiny volcanic island in the far western Pacific was settled by seven Caucasian families from Massachusetts in 1831. It was visited by Commodore Perry in 1853 and began flying the U.S. flag. Chichi Jima became part of Japan in 1912. It is in the Bonin Island chain, not far from Iwo Jima. The Caucasian residents became citizens of Japan. When World War II erupted, the young men of the island joined the Japanese military. While Iwo Jima had flat areas appropriate for an airfield, mountainous Chichi Jima was selected for a strategic radio relay station. As the war progressed in 1944, the U.S. Navy decided the radio station had to be taken out. The second attempt was given to 20-year old Lt (j.g.) George H. W. Bush, a future president of the United States. His plane was hit and he bailed out over the water. The island is still inhabited by descendants of the original Caucasian settlers. Fascinating geography and a great piece of little-known history. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association, past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission and is a trustee of the National Skydiving Museum. He has written more than 120 books; ten on parachutes, skydiving and hang gliding. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-23 Keynote. Multimedia with historic videos, maps and sound. 60 minutes For content-rich, stimulating and valuable presentations, contact: ]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2014 10:34:44 GMT /slideshow/chichi-jima-an-asian-island-with-a-western-history/30049391 DanPoynter@slideshare.net(DanPoynter) ChiChi Jima: An Asian Island with a Western History DanPoynter This tiny volcanic island in the far western Pacific was settled by seven Caucasian families from Massachusetts in 1831. It was visited by Commodore Perry in 1853 and began flying the U.S. flag. Chichi Jima became part of Japan in 1912. It is in the Bonin Island chain, not far from Iwo Jima. The Caucasian residents became citizens of Japan. When World War II erupted, the young men of the island joined the Japanese military. While Iwo Jima had flat areas appropriate for an airfield, mountainous Chichi Jima was selected for a strategic radio relay station. As the war progressed in 1944, the U.S. Navy decided the radio station had to be taken out. The second attempt was given to 20-year old Lt (j.g.) George H. W. Bush, a future president of the United States. His plane was hit and he bailed out over the water. The island is still inhabited by descendants of the original Caucasian settlers. Fascinating geography and a great piece of little-known history. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association, past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission and is a trustee of the National Skydiving Museum. He has written more than 120 books; ten on parachutes, skydiving and hang gliding. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-23 Keynote. Multimedia with historic videos, maps and sound. 60 minutes For content-rich, stimulating and valuable presentations, contact: <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/s-23chichijimaforslideshare-140115103444-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> This tiny volcanic island in the far western Pacific was settled by seven Caucasian families from Massachusetts in 1831. It was visited by Commodore Perry in 1853 and began flying the U.S. flag. Chichi Jima became part of Japan in 1912. It is in the Bonin Island chain, not far from Iwo Jima. The Caucasian residents became citizens of Japan. When World War II erupted, the young men of the island joined the Japanese military. While Iwo Jima had flat areas appropriate for an airfield, mountainous Chichi Jima was selected for a strategic radio relay station. As the war progressed in 1944, the U.S. Navy decided the radio station had to be taken out. The second attempt was given to 20-year old Lt (j.g.) George H. W. Bush, a future president of the United States. His plane was hit and he bailed out over the water. The island is still inhabited by descendants of the original Caucasian settlers. Fascinating geography and a great piece of little-known history. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association, past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission and is a trustee of the National Skydiving Museum. He has written more than 120 books; ten on parachutes, skydiving and hang gliding. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-23 Keynote. Multimedia with historic videos, maps and sound. 60 minutes For content-rich, stimulating and valuable presentations, contact:
ChiChi Jima: An Asian Island with a Western History from Dan Poynter
]]> 2046 7 https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/s-23chichijimaforslideshare-140115103444-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds presentation Black http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posted 0 The Pioneering Leaps of Sam Patch /slideshow/the-pioneering-leaps-of-sam-patch/30048072 s-21sampatchforslideshare-140115100215-phpapp01
In the early 1800s, everyone knew of Sam Patch. The press wrote about him, young boys wanted to be just like him, President Andrew Jackson named his horse Sam Patch, Sam was a celebrity. The first BASE jumper, Sam jumped the Genesee, Pawtucket and even Niagara Falls. Discover the history and geography of the time and find out more about this now nearly forgotten Rochester, New York, celebrity. Sam Patch jumped into the water from high places all over the Northeast United States. His secrets to survival were angle of water entry, holding your breath and strong drink. Sam was a pioneer of sub-terminal freefall. On Friday the 13th in November, 1829, a cheering crowd watched a drunken Sam Patch make his last jump as he bravely stepped off the top of Genesee Falls in Rochester, New York. A fascinating piece of skydiving history. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-21 Keynote, multimedia with historic videos, maps and sound. 50 minutes ]]>
In the early 1800s, everyone knew of Sam Patch. The press wrote about him, young boys wanted to be just like him, President Andrew Jackson named his horse Sam Patch, Sam was a celebrity. The first BASE jumper, Sam jumped the Genesee, Pawtucket and even Niagara Falls. Discover the history and geography of the time and find out more about this now nearly forgotten Rochester, New York, celebrity. Sam Patch jumped into the water from high places all over the Northeast United States. His secrets to survival were angle of water entry, holding your breath and strong drink. Sam was a pioneer of sub-terminal freefall. On Friday the 13th in November, 1829, a cheering crowd watched a drunken Sam Patch make his last jump as he bravely stepped off the top of Genesee Falls in Rochester, New York. A fascinating piece of skydiving history. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-21 Keynote, multimedia with historic videos, maps and sound. 50 minutes ]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2014 10:02:15 GMT /slideshow/the-pioneering-leaps-of-sam-patch/30048072 DanPoynter@slideshare.net(DanPoynter) The Pioneering Leaps of Sam Patch DanPoynter In the early 1800s, everyone knew of Sam Patch. The press wrote about him, young boys wanted to be just like him, President Andrew Jackson named his horse Sam Patch, Sam was a celebrity. The first BASE jumper, Sam jumped the Genesee, Pawtucket and even Niagara Falls. Discover the history and geography of the time and find out more about this now nearly forgotten Rochester, New York, celebrity. Sam Patch jumped into the water from high places all over the Northeast United States. His secrets to survival were angle of water entry, holding your breath and strong drink. Sam was a pioneer of sub-terminal freefall. On Friday the 13th in November, 1829, a cheering crowd watched a drunken Sam Patch make his last jump as he bravely stepped off the top of Genesee Falls in Rochester, New York. A fascinating piece of skydiving history. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-21 Keynote, multimedia with historic videos, maps and sound. 50 minutes <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/s-21sampatchforslideshare-140115100215-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> In the early 1800s, everyone knew of Sam Patch. The press wrote about him, young boys wanted to be just like him, President Andrew Jackson named his horse Sam Patch, Sam was a celebrity. The first BASE jumper, Sam jumped the Genesee, Pawtucket and even Niagara Falls. Discover the history and geography of the time and find out more about this now nearly forgotten Rochester, New York, celebrity. Sam Patch jumped into the water from high places all over the Northeast United States. His secrets to survival were angle of water entry, holding your breath and strong drink. Sam was a pioneer of sub-terminal freefall. On Friday the 13th in November, 1829, a cheering crowd watched a drunken Sam Patch make his last jump as he bravely stepped off the top of Genesee Falls in Rochester, New York. A fascinating piece of skydiving history. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-21 Keynote, multimedia with historic videos, maps and sound. 50 minutes
The Pioneering Leaps of Sam Patch from Dan Poynter
]]> 1063 16 https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/s-21sampatchforslideshare-140115100215-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds presentation Black http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posted 0 Unidentified Flying . . . Larry: The Incredible Ascent of the Lawnchair Balloonist. /slideshow/unidentified-flying-larry-the-incredible-ascent-of-the-lawnchair-balloonist/30047087 s-19lawnchairlarryballoonsforslidehare-140115093813-phpapp02
Lawn Chair Larry On July 2nd, 1982, Larry Walters tied 42 helium-filled balloons to a Sears lawn chair in San Pedro, California. His crew cut the tether and he unexpectedly shot up into the Los Angeles sky at more than 1,000 feet per minuteto 16,000 feet. Discover his path of flight, his sighting by airline pilots, his run-in with the FAA and his landing. Hear the radio transmissions between Larry, his ground crew and the FAA. Learn about gas-cluster ballooning. Get the full story of this Darwin Award winner. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-19 Keynote, multimedia with historic videos, maps and sound. 50 minutes ]]>
Lawn Chair Larry On July 2nd, 1982, Larry Walters tied 42 helium-filled balloons to a Sears lawn chair in San Pedro, California. His crew cut the tether and he unexpectedly shot up into the Los Angeles sky at more than 1,000 feet per minuteto 16,000 feet. Discover his path of flight, his sighting by airline pilots, his run-in with the FAA and his landing. Hear the radio transmissions between Larry, his ground crew and the FAA. Learn about gas-cluster ballooning. Get the full story of this Darwin Award winner. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-19 Keynote, multimedia with historic videos, maps and sound. 50 minutes ]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:38:13 GMT /slideshow/unidentified-flying-larry-the-incredible-ascent-of-the-lawnchair-balloonist/30047087 DanPoynter@slideshare.net(DanPoynter) Unidentified Flying . . . Larry: The Incredible Ascent of the Lawnchair Balloonist. DanPoynter Lawn Chair Larry On July 2nd, 1982, Larry Walters tied 42 helium-filled balloons to a Sears lawn chair in San Pedro, California. His crew cut the tether and he unexpectedly shot up into the Los Angeles sky at more than 1,000 feet per minuteto 16,000 feet. Discover his path of flight, his sighting by airline pilots, his run-in with the FAA and his landing. Hear the radio transmissions between Larry, his ground crew and the FAA. Learn about gas-cluster ballooning. Get the full story of this Darwin Award winner. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-19 Keynote, multimedia with historic videos, maps and sound. 50 minutes <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/s-19lawnchairlarryballoonsforslidehare-140115093813-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Lawn Chair Larry On July 2nd, 1982, Larry Walters tied 42 helium-filled balloons to a Sears lawn chair in San Pedro, California. His crew cut the tether and he unexpectedly shot up into the Los Angeles sky at more than 1,000 feet per minuteto 16,000 feet. Discover his path of flight, his sighting by airline pilots, his run-in with the FAA and his landing. Hear the radio transmissions between Larry, his ground crew and the FAA. Learn about gas-cluster ballooning. Get the full story of this Darwin Award winner. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. S-19 Keynote, multimedia with historic videos, maps and sound. 50 minutes
Unidentified Flying . . . Larry: The Incredible Ascent of the Lawnchair Balloonist. from Dan Poynter
]]> 1774 10 https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/s-19lawnchairlarryballoonsforslidehare-140115093813-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds presentation Black http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posted 0 Have You Seen my Parachute: Jumping With Nothing at all. /DanPoynter/have-you-seen-my-parachute-jumping-with-nothing-at-all northpolebriefingforslideshare-140115083638-phpapp01
Astonishing stories of those who have bailed out without a parachute and survived the fall. Trace the events of seven who landed with pieces of an aircraft and three who survived the fall with nothing at all. Next, discover the astounding story of tail gunner Nicholas Alkemade who bailed out in 1944. Unable to reach his burning parachute, he jumped without itand survived. Falling through trees and landing in snow, he lived to tell his tale. The story does not end there, it is only the beginning. Where did you bury the parachute? demanded the interrogator. Discover how he convinced the Gestapo that he was a combatant, not a spy (who could be shot). See how he was honored by the Luftwaffe and made a hero by flyers on both sides. This is a feel good presentation on vertical aviation history and it is absolutely fascinating. Which, naturally, leads us to the discussion of wing suits and the possibility of the human body being able to land without a parachute. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. ]]>
Astonishing stories of those who have bailed out without a parachute and survived the fall. Trace the events of seven who landed with pieces of an aircraft and three who survived the fall with nothing at all. Next, discover the astounding story of tail gunner Nicholas Alkemade who bailed out in 1944. Unable to reach his burning parachute, he jumped without itand survived. Falling through trees and landing in snow, he lived to tell his tale. The story does not end there, it is only the beginning. Where did you bury the parachute? demanded the interrogator. Discover how he convinced the Gestapo that he was a combatant, not a spy (who could be shot). See how he was honored by the Luftwaffe and made a hero by flyers on both sides. This is a feel good presentation on vertical aviation history and it is absolutely fascinating. Which, naturally, leads us to the discussion of wing suits and the possibility of the human body being able to land without a parachute. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. ]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2014 08:36:37 GMT /DanPoynter/have-you-seen-my-parachute-jumping-with-nothing-at-all DanPoynter@slideshare.net(DanPoynter) Have You Seen my Parachute: Jumping With Nothing at all. DanPoynter Astonishing stories of those who have bailed out without a parachute and survived the fall. Trace the events of seven who landed with pieces of an aircraft and three who survived the fall with nothing at all. Next, discover the astounding story of tail gunner Nicholas Alkemade who bailed out in 1944. Unable to reach his burning parachute, he jumped without itand survived. Falling through trees and landing in snow, he lived to tell his tale. The story does not end there, it is only the beginning. Where did you bury the parachute? demanded the interrogator. Discover how he convinced the Gestapo that he was a combatant, not a spy (who could be shot). See how he was honored by the Luftwaffe and made a hero by flyers on both sides. This is a feel good presentation on vertical aviation history and it is absolutely fascinating. Which, naturally, leads us to the discussion of wing suits and the possibility of the human body being able to land without a parachute. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/northpolebriefingforslideshare-140115083638-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Astonishing stories of those who have bailed out without a parachute and survived the fall. Trace the events of seven who landed with pieces of an aircraft and three who survived the fall with nothing at all. Next, discover the astounding story of tail gunner Nicholas Alkemade who bailed out in 1944. Unable to reach his burning parachute, he jumped without itand survived. Falling through trees and landing in snow, he lived to tell his tale. The story does not end there, it is only the beginning. Where did you bury the parachute? demanded the interrogator. Discover how he convinced the Gestapo that he was a combatant, not a spy (who could be shot). See how he was honored by the Luftwaffe and made a hero by flyers on both sides. This is a feel good presentation on vertical aviation history and it is absolutely fascinating. Which, naturally, leads us to the discussion of wing suits and the possibility of the human body being able to land without a parachute. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events.
Have You Seen my Parachute: Jumping With Nothing at all. from Dan Poynter
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There are many ways to get to the North Pole: You may go by dog sled in April, by ice breaker in August, you can even cross-country ski. Dont try it in winterwhen it is dark up there. Savvy people fly. In fact, of the few people who have made it to the North Pole, most went by air. There is no airport at the North Pole. The polar ice cap is more than 1,000 miles across in winter. The North Pole is in the Arctic Ocean. It freezes over to 6-18 feet thick. The water under the ice is 14,000 feet deep. In April, the ice is still firm and the sun is always shining. The ice begins to compress and expand (break up) in late April. During this expedition, the sun was at 16 degrees above the horizon; it circled around and never set. The North Pole is as dry as a desert; nothing lives there. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. ]]>
There are many ways to get to the North Pole: You may go by dog sled in April, by ice breaker in August, you can even cross-country ski. Dont try it in winterwhen it is dark up there. Savvy people fly. In fact, of the few people who have made it to the North Pole, most went by air. There is no airport at the North Pole. The polar ice cap is more than 1,000 miles across in winter. The North Pole is in the Arctic Ocean. It freezes over to 6-18 feet thick. The water under the ice is 14,000 feet deep. In April, the ice is still firm and the sun is always shining. The ice begins to compress and expand (break up) in late April. During this expedition, the sun was at 16 degrees above the horizon; it circled around and never set. The North Pole is as dry as a desert; nothing lives there. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. ]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2014 08:18:26 GMT /slideshow/north-pole-briefing-for-slide-share/30044118 DanPoynter@slideshare.net(DanPoynter) North Pole Expedition: Skydiving into the Top of the World DanPoynter There are many ways to get to the North Pole: You may go by dog sled in April, by ice breaker in August, you can even cross-country ski. Dont try it in winterwhen it is dark up there. Savvy people fly. In fact, of the few people who have made it to the North Pole, most went by air. There is no airport at the North Pole. The polar ice cap is more than 1,000 miles across in winter. The North Pole is in the Arctic Ocean. It freezes over to 6-18 feet thick. The water under the ice is 14,000 feet deep. In April, the ice is still firm and the sun is always shining. The ice begins to compress and expand (break up) in late April. During this expedition, the sun was at 16 degrees above the horizon; it circled around and never set. The North Pole is as dry as a desert; nothing lives there. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/northpolebriefingforslideshare-140115081826-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> There are many ways to get to the North Pole: You may go by dog sled in April, by ice breaker in August, you can even cross-country ski. Dont try it in winterwhen it is dark up there. Savvy people fly. In fact, of the few people who have made it to the North Pole, most went by air. There is no airport at the North Pole. The polar ice cap is more than 1,000 miles across in winter. The North Pole is in the Arctic Ocean. It freezes over to 6-18 feet thick. The water under the ice is 14,000 feet deep. In April, the ice is still firm and the sun is always shining. The ice begins to compress and expand (break up) in late April. During this expedition, the sun was at 16 degrees above the horizon; it circled around and never set. The North Pole is as dry as a desert; nothing lives there. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events.
North Pole Expedition: Skydiving into the Top of the World from Dan Poynter
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The Caterpillar Club The silk worm is a caterpillar; until 1941, parachute canopies were made of silk. Aviators who used parachutes to escape disabled aircraft were awarded a small gold Caterpillar pin and were inducted into the Caterpillar Club. This presentation traces the origin of the Caterpillar Club and recounts the fascinating stories of people who were saved by a parachute. For example, you will discover how a future president of the U.S. was saved by a parachute in WW-II and how Charles Lindberg joined the Club four times before making his historic trans-Atlantic flight. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caterpillar_Club Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. ]]>
The Caterpillar Club The silk worm is a caterpillar; until 1941, parachute canopies were made of silk. Aviators who used parachutes to escape disabled aircraft were awarded a small gold Caterpillar pin and were inducted into the Caterpillar Club. This presentation traces the origin of the Caterpillar Club and recounts the fascinating stories of people who were saved by a parachute. For example, you will discover how a future president of the U.S. was saved by a parachute in WW-II and how Charles Lindberg joined the Club four times before making his historic trans-Atlantic flight. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caterpillar_Club Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. ]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2014 07:35:17 GMT /slideshow/caterpillar-club-membership-for-life-parachutes/30042680 DanPoynter@slideshare.net(DanPoynter) Caterpillar Club, Membership for Life - Parachutes DanPoynter The Caterpillar Club The silk worm is a caterpillar; until 1941, parachute canopies were made of silk. Aviators who used parachutes to escape disabled aircraft were awarded a small gold Caterpillar pin and were inducted into the Caterpillar Club. This presentation traces the origin of the Caterpillar Club and recounts the fascinating stories of people who were saved by a parachute. For example, you will discover how a future president of the U.S. was saved by a parachute in WW-II and how Charles Lindberg joined the Club four times before making his historic trans-Atlantic flight. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caterpillar_Club Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/s-15caterpillarclubforslideshare-140115073517-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> The Caterpillar Club The silk worm is a caterpillar; until 1941, parachute canopies were made of silk. Aviators who used parachutes to escape disabled aircraft were awarded a small gold Caterpillar pin and were inducted into the Caterpillar Club. This presentation traces the origin of the Caterpillar Club and recounts the fascinating stories of people who were saved by a parachute. For example, you will discover how a future president of the U.S. was saved by a parachute in WW-II and how Charles Lindberg joined the Club four times before making his historic trans-Atlantic flight. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caterpillar_Club Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events.
Caterpillar Club, Membership for Life - Parachutes from Dan Poynter
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James Floyd Smith designed more parachutes, for more companies, than any other human being. 1884 - 1956. He is the father of the parachute industry. He was and is Mr. Parachute. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Floyd_Smith Floyd Smith was the John Browning of parachute design. From 1916 through 1955, he designed most of the basic parachutes for four major parachute companies and the U.S. Army Air Corp. Dan recites the development of the personnel parachute from Leonardo da Vinci (1495) up to modern times and chronicles Floyd Smiths contributions to the modern parachute. Floyd Smith was honored by the Parachute Industry Association in 2007 with the PIA Achievement Award (posthumously). A tribute to a fascinating parachute designer. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. ]]>
James Floyd Smith designed more parachutes, for more companies, than any other human being. 1884 - 1956. He is the father of the parachute industry. He was and is Mr. Parachute. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Floyd_Smith Floyd Smith was the John Browning of parachute design. From 1916 through 1955, he designed most of the basic parachutes for four major parachute companies and the U.S. Army Air Corp. Dan recites the development of the personnel parachute from Leonardo da Vinci (1495) up to modern times and chronicles Floyd Smiths contributions to the modern parachute. Floyd Smith was honored by the Parachute Industry Association in 2007 with the PIA Achievement Award (posthumously). A tribute to a fascinating parachute designer. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. ]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2014 07:16:24 GMT /DanPoynter/floyd-smith-parachuting-pioneer-biography DanPoynter@slideshare.net(DanPoynter) Floyd Smith, Parachuting Pioneer, Biography DanPoynter James Floyd Smith designed more parachutes, for more companies, than any other human being. 1884 - 1956. He is the father of the parachute industry. He was and is Mr. Parachute. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Floyd_Smith Floyd Smith was the John Browning of parachute design. From 1916 through 1955, he designed most of the basic parachutes for four major parachute companies and the U.S. Army Air Corp. Dan recites the development of the personnel parachute from Leonardo da Vinci (1495) up to modern times and chronicles Floyd Smiths contributions to the modern parachute. Floyd Smith was honored by the Parachute Industry Association in 2007 with the PIA Achievement Award (posthumously). A tribute to a fascinating parachute designer. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/s-14floydsmithforslideshare-140115071624-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> James Floyd Smith designed more parachutes, for more companies, than any other human being. 1884 - 1956. He is the father of the parachute industry. He was and is Mr. Parachute. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Floyd_Smith Floyd Smith was the John Browning of parachute design. From 1916 through 1955, he designed most of the basic parachutes for four major parachute companies and the U.S. Army Air Corp. Dan recites the development of the personnel parachute from Leonardo da Vinci (1495) up to modern times and chronicles Floyd Smiths contributions to the modern parachute. Floyd Smith was honored by the Parachute Industry Association in 2007 with the PIA Achievement Award (posthumously). A tribute to a fascinating parachute designer. Dan Poynter is past president of the Parachute Industry Association, past chairman of the Board of the U.S. Parachute Association and past president of the International Hang Gliding Commission. He has written more than 120 books; seven on parachutes and skydiving. A pilot, skydiver and master parachute rigger, this Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is a frequent speaker at aviation and other events.
Floyd Smith, Parachuting Pioneer, Biography from Dan Poynter
]]> 2383 6 https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/s-14floydsmithforslideshare-140115071624-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds presentation White http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posted 0 https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/profile-photo-DanPoynter-48x48.jpg?cb=1523271730 Dan Poynter is the author of 132 books including The Self-Publishing Manual. His seminars have been featured on CNN, his books have been pictured in The Wall Street Journal and his story has been told in The New York Times http://ParaPub.com/ Book Writing & Publishing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWl0fnBu7bs Dan Poynter is an author of aviation books, a parachute designer and a skydiver. Aviation, Parachutes & Skydiving. http://airtravelhandbook.com/about-the-author/ Bio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Poynter http://ParaPublishing.com https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/s-28butchohareforslideshare-140115112424-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/butch-ohare-the-rest-of-the-story/30051302 Butch O&#39;Hare: The Rest... https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/s-27leslieirvinforslideshare-140115110231-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/parachuting-pioneer-leslie-irvin/30050434 Parachuting Pioneer: L... https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/s-23chichijimaforslideshare-140115103444-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/chichi-jima-an-asian-island-with-a-western-history/30049391 ChiChi Jima: An Asian ...