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• Craig Girard talks 400way skydiving formations (00:36:30) • How the green suit was made overnight. • Jumping with radio. • Hypoxia issues. • Craig Girard is our favourite Craig. Definitely Craig #1. • Front cover photo of Brian's 4000th celebration skydive. A wingsuit rodeo with a handful of trackers alongside. Self portrait. • Flight-1 announce their Parachute Landing Assistant. For USD 3500. • Indoor World Championships at ParacleteXP • Tariffs on US companies could raise gear prices. • Wingsuiter sets 3 World Records on one jump • Live streaming at SkyHigh • Brian's excited by his memories from the Costa Rica boogie • Brian's excited by his memories from BigFTunnel 2025 in Abu Dhabi. • Brian sold a rig the easiest way possible. • Craig #2 goes to extraordinary lengths not to be a burden. HELP US SPREAD THE WORD We'd love it if you could please share #RadioSkydiveUK with your social media followers. Facebook, Instagram or X. If this episode rocked your boat, head on over to wherever you get your podcasts from and kindly subscribe or follow. Especially if it's Apple Podcasts. FEEDBACK Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going. Record an audio message on your smart phone and send it, or a regular email, to studio@radioskydive.uk or put something on social using #RadioSkydiveUK We hope you enjoy.
Send Us Feedback via TextBorn in Tempe, Arizona, Craig Girard made his first jump on March 14, 1981, at Sky Hi-Pioneer DZ, Phoenix, AZ, and has since accumulated over 32,000 jumps. His illustrious career spans more than four decades, and he has won numerous awards and championships, including US National Champion 8-way for an impressive 18 times, and US National Champion 4-way six times. Craig's success in World Cups is equally outstanding, securing five 8-way championships and two 4-way championships. He is also a two-time World Games Champion, a four-time Bodyflight World Challenge Tunnel Champion, a six-time World Champion in 8-way, and a two-time World Champion in 4-way.A former U.S. Army Golden Knight, a long-time member of Arizona Airspeed, and the chief freefall instructor at Skydive Dubai, Craig's achievements also include being a key member of the 300, 357, and 400-way large formation world records. His influence on the sport earned him a place in the International Skydiving Hall of Fame.Whether flying with the Golden Knights, leading Airspeed's 8-way team, or coaching the next generation of World Class teams, Craig's influence on the sport is truly unparalleled.
Born in Tempe, Arizona, Craig Girard made his first jump on March 14, 1981, at Sky Hi-Pioneer DZ, Phoenix, AZ, and has since accumulated over 32,000 jumps. His illustrious career spans more than four decades, and he has won numerous awards and championships, including US National Champion 8-way for an impressive 18 times, and US National Champion 4-way six times. Craig's success in World Cups is equally outstanding, securing five 8-way championships and two 4-way championships. He is also a two-time World Games Champion, a four-time Bodyflight World Challenge Tunnel Champion, a six-time World Champion in 8-way, and a two-time World Champion in 4-way.A former U.S. Army Golden Knight, a long-time member of Arizona Airspeed, and the chief freefall instructor at Skydive Dubai, Craig's achievements also include being a key member of the 300, 357, and 400-way large formation world records. His influence on the sport earned him a place in the International Skydiving Hall of Fame.Whether flying with the Golden Knights, leading Airspeed's 8-way team, or coaching the next generation of World Class teams, Craig's influence on the sport is truly unparalleled.SHOW NOTES Defying Odds: Remaining Injury-Free After 32,000 SkydivesThe Ultimate Risk: Taking the Leap with... A Unicycle?Elite Lessons: Gleanings from the Legendary Golden KnightsDream Match-ups: Who Craig Wished He'd Battled in the SkyThe Edge: Harnessing a Killer Instinct in the SportUnforgettable Heights: Craig's Most Cherished Competition MemoriesBeyond the Dive: The True Essence of Being a SportsmanMental Mastery: Building Resilience and Fortitude for the JumpLegends in the Sky: Skydivers Craig Holds in High EsteemBehind the Scenes: The Vital Role of Sponsorship in Skydiving SuccessThe Inner Circle: Understanding Team Dynamics Among Skydiving ElitesThe Pact: Crafting a "Contract for Working Together"The Blueprint: Inside the Systems of Arizona AirspeedSurreal Skies: Unforgettable "Pinch Me" Moments at Skydive DubaiPresidential Encounters: The Unforgettable Day Meeting George HW BushGlobe-trotting Freefalls: Experiencing the World's Most Exotic SkydivingFacing Time: Craig on Aging and Life's Changing ChaptersUnder the Hood: Craig's Mechanic DaysWheeling with Weber: Craig's Miata Purchase from Mary EllenTurning Point: Craig's Defining DecisionJOIN OUR COMMUNITYLove the show? Help support it by becoming a member of the 20 Minute Call Community! Supporting the show gives access to a private group page where you can:- suggest who you'd like to hear on the podcast- learn what interviews will be upcoming- submit questions for future guestsreceive show swagJoin our community and support the pod!Link: patreon.com/The20MinuteCallPodcastADVERTISEAre you interested in partnering with the 20 Minute Call as an advertiser? Let's work together! E-mail us at podcast@beyondmarketing.xyzGET IN TOUCH!Have ideas for a guest or want to leave us some feedback? We'd love to hear from you! E-mail us at podcast@beyondmarketing.xyz
Born in Tempe, Arizona, Craig Girard made his first jump on March 14, 1981, at Sky Hi-Pioneer DZ, Phoenix, AZ, and has since accumulated over 32,000 jumps. His illustrious career spans more than four decades, and he has won numerous awards and championships, including US National Champion 8-way for an impressive 18 times, and US National Champion 4-way six times. Craig's success in World Cups is equally outstanding, securing five 8-way championships and two 4-way championships. He is also a two-time World Games Champion, a four-time Bodyflight World Challenge Tunnel Champion, a six-time World Champion in 8-way, and a two-time World Champion in 4-way.A former U.S. Army Golden Knight, a long-time member of Arizona Airspeed, and the chief freefall instructor at Skydive Dubai, Craig's achievements also include being a key member of the 300, 357, and 400-way large formation world records. His influence on the sport earned him a place in the International Skydiving Hall of Fame.Whether flying with the Golden Knights, leading Airspeed's 8-way team, or coaching the next generation of World Class teams, Craig's influence on the sport is truly unparalleled.SHOW NOTES Defying Odds: Remaining Injury-Free After 32,000 SkydivesThe Ultimate Risk: Taking the Leap with... A Unicycle?Elite Lessons: Gleanings from the Legendary Golden KnightsDream Match-ups: Who Craig Wished He'd Battled in the SkyThe Edge: Harnessing a Killer Instinct in the SportUnforgettable Heights: Craig's Most Cherished Competition MemoriesBeyond the Dive: The True Essence of Being a SportsmanMental Mastery: Building Resilience and Fortitude for the JumpLegends in the Sky: Skydivers Craig Holds in High EsteemBehind the Scenes: The Vital Role of Sponsorship in Skydiving SuccessThe Inner Circle: Understanding Team Dynamics Among Skydiving ElitesThe Pact: Crafting a "Contract for Working Together"The Blueprint: Inside the Systems of Arizona AirspeedSurreal Skies: Unforgettable "Pinch Me" Moments at Skydive DubaiPresidential Encounters: The Unforgettable Day Meeting George HW BushGlobe-trotting Freefalls: Experiencing the World's Most Exotic SkydivingFacing Time: Craig on Aging and Life's Changing ChaptersUnder the Hood: Craig's Mechanic DaysWheeling with Weber: Craig's Miata Purchase from Mary EllenTurning Point: Craig's Defining DecisionJOIN OUR COMMUNITYLove the show? Help support it by becoming a member of the 20 Minute Call Community! Supporting the show gives access to a private group page where you can:- suggest who you'd like to hear on the podcast- learn what interviews will be upcoming- submit questions for future guestsreceive show swagJoin our community and support the pod!Link: patreon.com/The20MinuteCallPodcastADVERTISEAre you interested in partnering with the 20 Minute Call as an advertiser? Let's work together! E-mail us at podcast@beyondmarketing.xyzGET IN TOUCH!Have ideas for a guest or want to leave us some feedback? We'd love to hear from you! E-mail us at podcast@beyondmarketing.xyz
A mid-week reboot with one of the greatest to ever hit the sky, Mr. Craig Girard! With more than thirty eight years and over thirty-thousand skydives under his belt, you'd be hard set to find anyone on earth with more overall experience than Mr. Craig Girard. Multiple World Title and World Record holder, Craig was a member of not only the United States Army's Golden Knights, but Arizona Airspeed, one of the most highly decorated relative work teams in the sports history; a key member of the 400-way team over Thailand and coach for some of the most competitive teams out there, he takes time to sit down with me to share some of his truly amazing experiences and insights into the Lunatic Fringe.
In a follow-up to his incredible team mate and partner in all things air sports, please sit back and enjoy this re-released Lunatic Fringe with the one and only Mr. Craig Girard. With more than thirty eight years and over thirty-thousand skydives under his belt, you'd be hard set to find anyone on earth with more overall experience than Mr. Craig Girard. Multiple World Title and World Record holder, Craig was a member of not only the United States Army's Golden Knights, but Arizona Airspeed, one of the most highly decorated relative work teams in the sports history; a key member of the 400-way team over Thailand and coach for some of the most competitive teams out there, he takes time to sit down with me to share some of his truly amazing experiences and insights into the Lunatic Fringe.
I recently had the great opportunity to have a conversation with the most well known and highest achieving power couple in the sport of formation skydiving today. Together with their team, Arizona Airspeed, Craig Girard and Eliana Rodriguez have won multiple U.S. National and World Championship titles in 4-way and 8-way Formation Skydiving. In this podcast, Craig and Eliana reveal many valuable tools and techniques which are applicable for high achievement in any endeavor. We'll learn about mental preparations for peak performance, focused visualization techniques, mental approaches for different competition scenarios, tricks for avoiding brain locks, how to better position yourself for opportunities, and so much more!Before they met to become the force of nature they are today, Craig and Eliana accumulated impressive lists of individual accomplishments. Before joining Arizona Airspeed, Craig was a member of The U.S. Army Parachute Team's, “Golden Knights,” from 1986 to 1995. He has won an incredible 18 U.S. National Championship 8-way titles, is an eight-time 4-way National Champion, five-time 8-way World Cup Champion, five-time 8-way World Champion, two-time 4-way World Champion, holds three records for the world's largest free fall formations, has accumulated in excess of 38,000 jumps, AND is a 2012 Skydiving Hall of Fame inductee. His mind boggling list of achievements and accolades defy comprehension and are simply too numerous to continue mentioning here.Eliana is well known not only for her contagious and illuminating smile, but also for being a shining beacon of inspiration who has blazed a path as a modern day pioneer for women across our sport. She became the first and only female competitor in Arizona Airspeed's 25 year history AND is the first woman to win an 8-way World Championship as a formation flyer! Eliana started her skydiving career shortly after completing her military service in the U.S. Army. She became Women's World Cup 4-way Champion in 2000 and hasn't looked back. Since then, she's become Women's 4-way World Champion, 4-way Open class World Cup Champion, 8-way World Cup Champion, 8-way World Champion and 4-way Open class World Champion, an achievement widely regarded as the pinnacle of success in Formation Skydiving. Her incredible list of achievements doesn't stop there. Eliana also holds World Records for three of the world's largest free fall formations in addition to World Records for the largest free fall sequential formation, largest women's free fall formation, and largest women's vertical head down formation. And these are just SOME of the incredible things she's achieved!It is my GREAT pleasure to introduce this awesome couple! Please welcome, Craig Girard and Eliana Rodriguez.
From the home studio at Skydive Chicago Dave and Stump are joined by Travis Mickle and Justin Karr Lots and lots of wing suit discussion Stump still hates RSL's Dave still hates rules You might be old school if.... Safety First with Brian Germain discusses water landings Pic of the Week - One of the attempts from the recent head up world record at Skydive Chicago. Photo by Norman Kent. Feature interview with Craig Girard Many listener suggested topics
With more than thirty eight years and over thirty-thousand skydives under his belt, you'd be hard set to find anyone on earth with more overall experience than Mr. Craig Girard. Multiple World Title and World Record holder, Craig was a member of not only the United States Army's Golden Knights, but Arizona Airspeed, one of the most highly decorated relative work teams in the sports history; a key member of the 400-way team over Thailand and coach for some of the most competitive teams out there, he takes time to sit down with me to share some of his truly amazing experiences and insights into the Lunatic Fringe.
Craig Girard – 2018 World Parachuting Championships, Australia
This week on EdGamer 112 Zack and Gerry are stuck together…alone! Our guest for this show, “A Gamer’s Education’s” Craig Girard sent us a list of great questions to ponder. Listen in as EdGamer attempts to define itself and give a ‘state of the field address’ on games and learning. Tune-in and level-up! Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links. Here’s our Show Notes Show Host: Zack Gilbert Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James Contact us with any questions or comments- edgamer@edreach.us… Read the rest