PERFORMANCES
For decades parachute
exhibitions have involved bigger, slower parachutes that glide gracefully
into the target area, with the parachutist often toting a flag or banner. As
impressive and effective as this display may be, it is outdated. The WPST
has pioneered the way for a new kind of parachute flight. Using much
smaller, faster parachute "wings," WPST pilots spiral toward the ground at
over 90 mph, then with spectacular precision and consistency, pull out of
the dive and soar across the earth's surface at over 70 mph and for several
hundred feet.
This type of landing, commonly referred to as "swooping," can
be done over land or water, and can also be executed in unison, with up to
four WPST pilots spiraling and swooping in perfect synchronization. The most common act is a
two man performance where the swoopers perform a synchronized parabatic
routine followed by a high speed synchronized landing in front of the crowd.
Performance Combinations
with multiple WPST pilots (All "simultaneous swoops" can be performed
side-by-side or head-to-head):
Two-man routine:
Three-man routine:
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Three individual swoops in succession.
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Two-man simultaneous swoop, with solo
swooper leading or following in succession.
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Three-man simultaneous swoop.
Four-man routine:
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Four individual swoops in succession.
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Two, two-man simultaneous swoops in
succession.
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Three-man simultaneous swoop, with solo
swooper leading or following in succession.
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Four-man simultaneous swoop.
Special Performances
WPST & Jet Pack Man!:
The WPST
conducts a one of a kind
simultaneous and/or
synchronized performance with the one and only Jet Pack Man!
Boat or Jet-ski
Landings:
Small ponds or lakes can
be used to accommodate boat or jet-ski landings.
Truck Landings:
Large grass, dirt or
paved areas can be used to accommodate truck landings.
Motorcycle or ATV
Landings:
Medium grass, dirt or
paved areas can be used to accommodate motorcycle or ATV landings.
Optional Equipment
Smoke Canisters:
Maximize your investment
and the visual appeal of your exhibitions by adding smoke. For minimal extra
costs, WPST pilots will wear smoke canisters on their feet, leaving a
brilliant trail of white or colored smoke for the entire crowd to see.
Flags, Banners or Tubes:
Advertise your company's
logo on custom-designed flags, banners or tubes flown by one or all of the
WPST team members. (Note: Solo landings required for most medium to large
sized flags, banners or tubes)
Video and Photographs:
Capture high-quality,
professional video and photographic images for all of your corporate
marketing needs. The WPST includes its own aerial photographer, and all WPST
pilots are experienced with helmet-mounted digital video cameras.
Wind Blade and
Inflatable Banners:
Accent the event site
with custom-designed wind-blades and banners, sporting the company logo or
event sponsors.
Ribbons:
A simple, affordable
alternative to smoke, ribbons come in a variety of colors and trail behind
the jumper, visually enhancing the performance.
Site Conditions and
Locations
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Water: Ponds, Lakes, Rivers, Oceanfront
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Land: Grass, Dirt, Pavement, Hillside,
Mountain-side
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Structures: Building-Tops, Bridges, Stadiums
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Smoke, Snow, Fire, and Ice
