March 29, 2014 was another warm, sunny day in Newport Beach, California. Two of our longtime Jetpack Club Members, John Steed and Chris Del Rey, just happened to have flight times booked back to back. Since they both have become advanced Jetpack pilots, lead Jetpack Instructor James Gibeson decided it was time for a little friendly competition.
Here are the results of the March 2014 Jetpack Competition:
The first score you see is John Steed, the second Chris Del Rey. It’s judged on a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being the best.
A zero score means I didn’t see the trick or it wasn’t attempted.
Donuts: John Steed – 5 points, Chris Del Rey – 5 points
Hovers: John Steed – 4 points, Chris Del Rey – 5 points
Water skating: John Steed – 5 points, Chris Del Rey – 1 point
Pogo: John Steed – 4 points, Chris Del Rey – 5 points
Backwards flying: John Steed – 1 point, Chris Del Rey – 2 points
Helicopter spends/yaw turns: John Steed – 3 points, Chris Del Rey – 4 points
Zigzag zag turns: John Steed – 5 points, Chris Del Rey – 4 points
Corkscrews: John Steed – 2 points, Chris Del Rey – 1 point
Showmanship: John Steed – 5 points, Chris Del Rey – 5 points
Submarines/great white breach: John Steed – 0 points, Chris Del Rey – 5 points
Walking on water: John Steed – 0 points, Chris Del Rey – 5 points
Speed control: John Steed 5 points, Chris Del Rey – -5 points
Cavitation: John Steed – 5 points, Chris Del Rey – -5 points
Landing: John Steed – 3 points, Chris Del Rey – 4 points
Aggressiveness: John Steed – 3 points, Chris Del Rey – 5 points
No handed flying: John Steed – 0 points, Chris Del Rey – 5 points
So without further ado the winner of the March 2014 Jetpack Competion IS….. CHRIS DELREY!
Grand total:
John=50
Chris=55
Congratulations Chris! Better luck next time John! Just one submarine would have tied you two for the lead!
Until next time gentlemen!
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Chris Del Rey – Platinum Club Member and Winner of the March 2014 Flying Competition
John Steed – Platinum Club Member and Jetpack Pilot Extraordinaire
