P-MAN VI - p. 2              

Summary of Project P-MAN VI (15 JAN - 22 FEB 04)

I. Expedition Members (Team Assignment - Mission Participation):

Patrick Scannon (Team Leader and Medical Officer - 6 weeks)
Reid Joyce (Webmaster and Underwater Photographer - 6 weeks)
Dan O'Brien (Team Land Safety Officer - 3 weeks)
Flip Colmer (Team Dive Safety Officer and Military Liaison - 2 weeks)
Jennifer Krasny-Powers (Team Travel Coordinator - 3 weeks)
Peter Galli (Camera Man and Team Climbing Safety Officer - 6 weeks)
Joe Maldangesang (Master Guide - Local)

II. Team Member Backgrounds:

Pat Scannon: MD, PhD, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer and Founder, XOMA, Ltd (biotechnology), and Founder BentProp Project, Explorers Club FN96, former Major - U. S. Army Medical Corps, Scuba Diver, Sky Diver (141), California

Reid Joyce: Retired research psychologist, GA Pilot, Aviation Expert, Helicopter Simulator/Software Developer, BentProp Webmaster, Explorers Club, Scuba Diver, Pennsylvania

Flip Colmer: Command pilot (DC-9) for Northwest Airlines, Former Navy F-18 fighter pilot (LCDR (Ret)), Sky Diver (3000+), Scuba Diver, Aviation Expert, Michigan

Dan O'Brien: Co-founder PostStar Productions, GA Pilot, Sky Diver (10,000+), Scuba Diver, Aviation Historian, Backup Videographer, Movie Stunt Coordinator, California

Jennifer Krasny-Powers: Co-founder PostStar Productions, Sky Diver (5000+), Backup Videographer, Scuba Diver, Alpaca Farmer, California

Peter Galli: Videographer and Photographer, Rock Climber, Sky Diver (3000+), Photoshop Expert, California

Joe Maldangesang: BentProp Master Guide, Boat Master, Linguist, Explorer, Fisher, Scuba Diver, Cultural Liaison, Betel Nut Aficionado and Much More, Palau

P-MAN VI Morning Briefing: After debriefing the previous night, the next day's mission planning is underway. Each member is assigned specific task and safety functions (eg, hydration is critical). Gear checks occur before mounting up. While this meeting is occurring, our Master Guide, Joe, is simultaneously preparing the dive boat. L-R: Peter, Dan, Pat and Flip. © R. Joyce, 2004
 

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