A BIT OF HISTORY

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Our skydive master, David has been skydiving for 38 years now and has over 12,500 he has excelled in many aspects of this sport. He made his first BASE jump in 1981 and is one of the early pioneers of this sport, BASE #72. BASE is an acronym for Building, Antenna, Span and Earth. To receive your BASE number you must jump off each of these fixed objects with your parachute.
He has Competed in numerous competitions on the National and World Level and has won many National Championships and World Competitions.He has numerous world records under his belt.

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FIRST STEPS

In the early 90’s he shifted his attention to the photography aspect of skydiving where he once again excelled. He has shot many photographs that have ended up on the cover of numerous Magazines to include World News and Report, Parachutist and The Commercial Image. His images have appeared inside Outside Magazine, Maxium, National Enquirer, Skydive Magazine, to name a few.

RIGGER & AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

In 1998 David was issued his Senior Parachute Rigger Rating by the US Federal Aviation Administration License # 3674965 David personally oversees every aspect of Equipment maintenance and Service. David was a member of the United States Airforce from 1977 through 1998. During this time, he was trained to be an Aircraft Mechanic then became a Flight Engineer on a Lockheed C-141 Cargo Jet.
In 1985 David was certified as an Air Frame and Powerplant Mechanic by the US Federal Aviation Administration License # 3674965. David personally oversees every aspect of maintenance for our Aircraft.

FILM INDUSTRY

In 1998 David Was hired by World Famous Cinematographer Tom Sander of Aerial Focus where he worked for 15 years in the Hollywood Movie Industry.

David won a British Academy of Film and Television Award (BAFTA) for best Cinematographer in the factual category. The film was “Man Who Jumped to Earth” Filming an air to air BASE jump sequence from the worlds tallest waterfall Angel Falls in Venezuela.

He then turned his attention to the Film Industry where he was hired by World famous Aerial Cinematographer Tom Sanders owner of Aerial Focus.
While working with Aerial Focus David had the honor to be asked to film President Bush SR. on his 2nd Civilian skydive.
He has worked on many television shows and commercials. To name a few the Extremist, National Geographic Explorer, How’d they Do that, Planet Earth and more.
Some of the commercials he has been in front of the camera and behind the lens are Yamaha, Labatts Beer, Djarum Cigarette’s, Cadillac, Pontiac, Kodak, Chevy Blazer and Honda Acura.
A small sampling of feature films he has worked on Either in front of the lens or behind. This Means War, X-Men First Class, Ironman, Bucket List, Space Cowboys, Bruce Almighty, What Dreams May Come and Airforce One.

MAJOR MOTION PICTURES

This is a partial list of his credits on Major Motion pictures.

This Means War – Stunt double / Stunt Rigger
X-Men First Class – Aerial Cinematographer / Stunt Rigger
Ironman – Stunt Rigger
Bucket List – Aerial Cinematographer
Aeon Flux – Stunt Rigger
Fly Boys – Aerial Cinematographer / Stunt Rigger
Bruce Almighty – Aerial Stuntman
Out Cold – Aerial Stuntman
Space Cowboys – Aerial Stuntman
Gen – X Cops – Aerial Cinematographer
What Dreams May Come – Aerial Cinematographer
Zero Effect – Aerial Stunt Safety
Paradox – Aerial Cinematographer
Air Force One – Aerial Stuntman
Firestorm – Aerial Stuntman