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Message Posted 11-21-08
from: John Bull


Trashers Get Together For Song Night

Don Vredenburg & Randy "Stinky" Green will be visiting Perris Valley drop zone on Saturday, November 29th. All are encouraged to come on out for a visit & to raise some good old fashion hell with these two legendary Air Trashers/Silly Tits. Also, don't forget..... It will be song night too. With the holidays fast approaching, it's time for the Air Trash "Talleywhacker Choir" to brush up on their Christmas songs & poetry. You won't want to miss that!

Reporting For Air Trash,
John Bull




Message Posted 11-20-08
from: Bob Butt


FAA Extends Reserve Repack Cycle

The FAA has extended the time between repacks to 180 days effective 19 December 2008.

If your 120 day repack expires before then it must be repacked to jump. If it expires on the 19th or later, it is good for 60 more days. Bring a six pack of Yuppie malt liquor to your rigger at the next repack because he/she won't be able to afford the good stuff anymore.

Bob




Message Posted 11-19-08
from: Bill Deli


Pioneers Of Sport Parachuting Reunion

The next Pioneers of Sport Parachuting reunion will be held in May, 2009, in Raeford/Fayetteville. Old or YOUNG, come one come all who fall or crawl!! Bring your Log book and get signatures!! Just because it's an "Old Farts Get-together" shouldn't keep "anyone" away. Meet the people, hear the stories.

I just happen to live in the area so all you western friends that I haven't seen in a very long time should attend so we can get together for some suds and laughs.

Look me up if you are out this way. Contact me at, skybill@dropzone.com. You can get more info about the reunion at http://www.skydivereunions.com/

BSBD,
Deli Out




Message posted on 11-12-08 at 3:18 pm
from: Editor


USPA Elections

It's that time again. Air Trash would like to remind all USPA members to vote for your national and regional director slots. We can't make any recomendations but it's always good to know the people you are voting for. So Air Trash asks you this question. Who do you see at the DZs all the time?

Read about the candidates and download a ballot HERE.

Ed




Message posted at 6:30pm, 10-21-08
from: Nick D


Nick's New Ride

Hi Everyone,

Here's a shot of me at my new job!

I'm working in Santa Monica right now and we often stage by the beach while waiting for a call. It's like Baywatch!!!

Nick
xxx








Message posted at 10:15pm, 10-19-08
from: Pat Swovelin

Images from Harry's memorial at the Long Beach Flying Club

For those of you who missed Harry Leicher's memorial at the Long Beach Flying Club (what great hosts they were).
This is what you missed. Everyone in the group shot (against the wall) was/had been a student of Harry.

RIP Harry



Message Posted 10-17-08
from: Janna

Message About Harry's Autopsy

This is a copy of a post from Janna on the DZ.COM Forums. Editor

I just spoke to one of the deputies about Harry's autopsy. It was done on 10/14. They are sending out for toxicology, so it will not be final until that information is back. The cause of death was trauma, but a contributing factor was heart disease. His heart was enlarged with significant coronary artery disease. They said it seems likely he suffered a heart attack during deployment. He may have been alive, but unconscious when he hit the ground. This makes the most sense to me. I couldn't imagine Harry being incapacitated by a hard opening with an unstowed brake.

Harry's father died of a heart attack in his forties. Harry was very aware of his genetic predisposition for heart disease. He exercised, ate well, monitored his blood pressure & cholesterol. We do all we can, but I guess when our time is up, it's over.

Please pass this information along. I think it will help us to eventually be at peace with this.

Janna




Message Posted 10-14-08
from: Janna

Flying Club Memorial Service For Harry

This is a copy of a post from Janna on the DZ.COM Forums. Editor

The outpouring of love and affection from all the people whose lives Harry touched has been amazing. His aviation friends asked what they could do, and I said "organize a memorial service for his aviation family, I can't deal with it'"

Harry's aviation family will be holding a Memorial Service this Thursday, October 16th, 2008, at 3:00 in the afternoon at the Long Beach Flying Club 2631 E. Spring St @ Temple Ave Long Beach, CA.

Harry's skydiving family is welcome. There will also be a Memorial Day and Ash Dive for the skydiving family in a month or so. We'll keep you posted.

No flowers, please. Contributions can be made to Planned Parenthood. Harry's favorite charity, no joke.

Thanks everyone. Nothing is going to fix the hole in my heart, but you will all help me get through it.
Janna




Message Posted 10-11-08
from: Larry Walsh

D-6366 Harry Leicher Killed


It is my sad duty to inform you that Harry Leicher was killed while skydiving this morning at Perris Valley Skydiving Center.

Harry was a long time member of Air Trash and will be sorely missed. I will publish details and plans for any memorials or services when I find out about them.

Larry Walsh




I attended Harry Leicher’s memorial on Thursday, and I could not get up and say what I wanted to, so I will here.

I met Harry five years ago, when he did my first phase check during my private pilot training. It was immediately obvious that he was like no other instructor. He taught me things on that flight that I never had heard from another instructor or in a book. Harry taught me to fly an airplane “by the numbers”. To make the airplane want to do what I wanted it to do by configuring and trimming, rather than to force the airplane and then trim out the resistance. He said it wasn’t lazy, reducing workload meant safer flight. Harry also recorded his lessons and then gave the tape to his students. I have many, many hours of instruction transferred to CD, including my entire instrument rating, an incredible learning tool. Harry wasn’t just an instructor, he was a teacher. He taught classes at Long Beach City College, gave FAA safety seminars, and his articles were published in AOPA Flight Training and other magazines.

Harry wasn’t in it for the money, and he wasn’t trying to fill his logbook. Harry was concerned about what happened to me when he got out of the airplane. He sent me e-mails with homework assignments. He would take my call whenever he could, even on the lifecycle. He was never late, always cheerful, and always willing to help. Harry would treat me like a friend, and share with me what he loved. With him it was safety first, followed by large helpings of fun. He did everything to minimize risk, and then he stepped out of the airplane. I will miss him. Blue skies, Harry

Danny Bower




Here are a couple of pictures of Harry at the Cable air show. It was one of my last jumps. Not may people will dock on a burning smoke.

Michael












I am so shocked and sad about Harry’s death. I worked with him for 10+ years and he kept us all in stiches with his stories and experiences. When I signed on the computer and saw “It’ll Clear”, it brought a smile to my face. He loved skydiving and I’m sure he is smiling down on us. He used to say he wanted a big party to celebrate when his time came, no sadness. I hope he gets his wish and I would love to be there. Janna, my heart goes out to you. May you find comfort in knowing how many people knew and loved Harry. He was indeed a “character”. BLUE SKIES HARRY!

Love,
Rita





Harry was my first big way coach…His knowledge, humor and yet Firm instruction taught me so much in a few days I will always remember his sayings, and Smile…

Dusty Dave




I don't remember what the message, to his former boss, said. But it ended with " This is the view from MY office window " He was delivering an airplane, flying it back from Oshkosh Air Show.

Fred Basile






Many of you won't know me...but Harry has for about 35 years. I, too, will miss my dear friend. To all, with thoughts of his good nature, I wish you Blue Skies.

Lyle Blaes (scrapperlil@yahoo.com)




The Long Beach Flying Club has published a nice BIO of Harry and you can view or download it HERE. Thanks so much to Candy Robinson of the LBFC for that.




This news about Harry definitely hit hard. I remember him as a fun, positive person, and a good friend. He was always making me laugh about something or another, or teaching me something new about skydiving. We had many fun jumps together.

Blue skies Harry. You will be greatly missed.

Stacy Giarrusso




We loved Harry, long live the great Harry memories!
DonV












Message Posted 10-08-08
from: Chet Bennett

Chet's New Love

Okay Guys:
I have finally found a new love. This one is for real and for ever. She is just way too cool for words. She doesn't get upset if I don't call for days on end. I can go to the gym and she will just sit out in the parking lot and wait for me (although when I come out she is always surrounded by guys who wish she were theirs). And Man, she is HOT!!! She is really put together and is so beautiful and hot that it sometimes gets embarrassing. Everywhere we go people stop and stare and I know they are not staring at me. If I weren't with her no no would even look. Damn, it is so cool to be out with such a good looking babe and know she is going home with me. And, boy, oh boy, when I turn her on, she sooo returns the favor!!! She has her wild side and gets a bit loud. She damn sure isn't perfect, but I love her just the same, even she has a bit of a drinking habit (on top of that, she only drinks the expensive "high octane" stuff).

Anyway, check her out. See if you don't agree:






Chet




Message Posted 10-09-08
from: Linda Hardesty

RE: Chet's New Love

Darn Chet, I'm jealous. I'd turn gay just to ride her. What a beauty! Pardon my ignorance but what's she called?

Linda

For those of you who don't know, it's called a Cobra. Editor.




Message Posted 10-09-08
from: Mike Owens

RE: Chet's New Love

Hey Chester,

Nice ride.

Michael




Message Posted 8-19-08
from: Norm Van Pelt

Norm's New Toy

Norm has a new toy...






Message Posted 7-21-08
from: Harry Leicher

Harry Cuts Away

"No shit, there I was"......
After having a flat tire on the way out to the DZ, on my first jump found myself about 2,000 feet over the Coroner's office on Redlands Avenue when I got a wierd opening, looked up and saw the right side of my canopy all bunched up. Thought it might be a "line over" but didn't see one. Canopy was steerable so I got over the empty field across the street and peeled the handles, one in each hand. Pulled the cutaway, but didn't get the reserve handle out fast enough to beat the RSL.

Shot accuracy on my free bag and overshot it by about 30 feet. The main landed right next to it. By the time I got everything picked up, Tim was there. Gave him a good tip for speedy service.

Met the really cute rigger in the loft. Gave her a nice tip for speedy service.

I figured a flat tire on the drive to the DZ and a malfunction right over the Coroner's refrigerator vent were enough adventure for the day, so just hung around and had lunch with Joe & Mike before getting on the road to "Just Tires" to get a new tire.

Another boring day....

Blue Skies!

Harry




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