Tandem BASE jumping!

[Calvin19 0]

http://www.TandemBASE.com/index.php


So... now all the muppets who said "i went skydiving" can also say "I went BASE jumping".

I would fly video any day.

Certain FAA pt103 issues exist, of course. But whatever.

[highfly 0]

Wow. I never ever expected that to happen.

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[pilotdave 0]

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Certain FAA pt103 issues exist, of course. But whatever.

What do tandem base jumps have to do with ultralights?

Dave

[airtwardo 7]

Bingo anyone?

~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~

[squirrel 0]

talk about throwing a "monkey wrench" into the mix.

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[AggieDave 6]

I'm waiting for Tandem Swooping.


Then maybe someone can teach me how to swoop with a hands on approach.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[Calvin19 0]

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What do tandem base jumps have to do with ultralights?

Because... parachutes are ultralights bra-

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an ultralight vehicle
is a vehicle that:
(a) Is used or intended to be used for manned operation in the air by a
single occupant;
(b) Is used or intended to be used for recreation or sport purposes only;
(c) Does not have any U.S. or foreign airworthiness certificate; and
(d) If unpowered, weighs less than 155 pounds; or
(e) If powered:
(1) Weighs less than 254 pounds empty weight, excluding floats and safety
devices which are intended for deployment in a potentially catastrophic
situation;
(2) Has a fuel capacity not exceeding 5 U.S. gallons;
(3) Is not capable of more than 55 knots calibrated airspeed at full
power in level flight; and
(4) Has a power-off stall speed which does not exceed 24 knots calibrated
airspeed.

of course, it is a "two occupant" vehicle. but that makes it an illegally operated light sport aircraft. (Tandem skydives and tandem PG flying both have FAA waivers/special certifications)

[ryoder 1,590]

So what kind of gear are they using?
This strikes me as Booth's worst nightmare.

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[Calvin19 0]

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So what kind of gear are they using?
This strikes me as Booth's worst nightmare.

From the pictures it looks like specially developed single parachute-dual harness system.

[JSE 1]

I'm thinking it would be kind of awkward to get over the rail with another person strapped in front. Sometimes tandems have a hard time just getting to the door of the aircraft when all hooked up.

[JerryBaumchen 1,363]

Hi ryoder,

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This strikes me as Booth's worst nightmare.

But, apparently, not Ted Strong's. I recall reading about him doing a tandem at Bridge Day many years ago.

JerryBaumchen

[NickDG 23]

New B.A.S.E jumpers suck!

NickD BASE 194

[Sletzer 3]

WTF?

I will be kissing hands and shaking babies all afternoon. Thanks for all your support! *bows*

SCS #8251

[pilotdave 0]

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What do tandem base jumps have to do with ultralights?

Because... parachutes are ultralights bra-

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an ultralight vehicle
is a vehicle that:
(a) Is used or intended to be used for manned operation in the air by a
single occupant;
(b) Is used or intended to be used for recreation or sport purposes only;
(c) Does not have any U.S. or foreign airworthiness certificate; and
(d) If unpowered, weighs less than 155 pounds; or
(e) If powered:
(1) Weighs less than 254 pounds empty weight, excluding floats and safety
devices which are intended for deployment in a potentially catastrophic
situation;
(2) Has a fuel capacity not exceeding 5 U.S. gallons;
(3) Is not capable of more than 55 knots calibrated airspeed at full
power in level flight; and
(4) Has a power-off stall speed which does not exceed 24 knots calibrated
airspeed.

of course, it is a "two occupant" vehicle. but that makes it an illegally operated light sport aircraft. (Tandem skydives and tandem PG flying both have FAA waivers/special certifications)

Ummm, no. Base jumpers are not ultralights. If they were, all night base jumps in the US would violate the FARs. The FAA has no authority over base jumpers.

But then again, why wouldn't skydivers also be considered ultralights? Night jumps would be illegal per FAR 103 and legal per FAR 105. The simple answer is that skydivers are not ultralights, they are skydivers. And base jumpers aren't covered by the FARs.

Dave

[Squeak 17]

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I'm waiting for Tandem Swooping.


Then maybe someone can teach me how to swoop with a hands on approach.

Seen it, bloody good toe drag too

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[diablopilot 2]

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Ummm, no. BASE jumpers are not ultralights. If they were, all night BASE jumps in the US would violate the FARs.

To be honest, it appears that they do fall under the FAR's, the FAA has just declined to pursue enforcement.

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[Calvin19 0]

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What do tandem base jumps have to do with ultralights?

Because... parachutes are ultralights bra-

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an ultralight vehicle
is a vehicle that:
(a) Is used or intended to be used for manned operation in the air by a
single occupant;
(b) Is used or intended to be used for recreation or sport purposes only;
(c) Does not have any U.S. or foreign airworthiness certificate; and
(d) If unpowered, weighs less than 155 pounds; or
(e) If powered:
(1) Weighs less than 254 pounds empty weight, excluding floats and safety
devices which are intended for deployment in a potentially catastrophic
situation;
(2) Has a fuel capacity not exceeding 5 U.S. gallons;
(3) Is not capable of more than 55 knots calibrated airspeed at full
power in level flight; and
(4) Has a power-off stall speed which does not exceed 24 knots calibrated
airspeed.

of course, it is a "two occupant" vehicle. but that makes it an illegally operated light sport aircraft. (Tandem skydives and tandem PG flying both have FAA waivers/special certifications)

Ummm, no. Base jumpers are not ultralights. If they were, all night base jumps in the US would violate the FARs. The FAA has no authority over base jumpers.

But then again, why wouldn't skydivers also be considered ultralights? Night jumps would be illegal per FAR 103 and legal per FAR 105. The simple answer is that skydivers are not ultralights, they are skydivers. And base jumpers aren't covered by the FARs.

Dave

As I said- there are special rules for parachutes from aircraft. (and part 105 is for skydiving [from an aircraft])

and as DP pointed out, they simply do not pursue BASE jumping. (Or really paragliding for that matter, because it really is not an issue to them, the FAA is a media whore, if there is not a large potential for media coverage to scare the public, they don't really care much)

Trust me, a foot launched aircraft IS an ultralight. a BASE parachute is a foot launched aircraft. BASE jumping at night IS "illegal" per the written FARs in the United States. They don't care much because there really is not way for a BASE jump to interfere with legal aircraft operations.

[Calvin19 0]

Further, there are special rules for PG tandem flying. (equipment, pilot training). Mostly because there is a large potential for the pilot to kill the passenger, ( thus HUGE media frenzy, instead of just a PG pilot killing himself). much like there are special rules for tandem skydiving. a tandem fatality is a HUGE issue compared to regular bouncing swoop muppets.

Paragliders are part 103 Ultralights and the USHPA "requires" operation in those boundaries. (cloud clearances, etc) No difference with a BASE rig.

[VectorBoy 0]

Paragliders are part 103 Ultralights and the USHPA "requires" operation in those boundaries. (cloud clearances, etc) No difference with a BASE rig.

[Calvin19 0]

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Paragliders are part 103 Ultralights and the USHPA "requires" operation in those boundaries. (cloud clearances, etc) No difference with a BASE rig.

Are speed wings under 103?
Are skydiving canopys groundlaunched under 103?
Are kite surfing wings under 103?

You need to intern at fisdo office for a few. No airplane, no airport no FAA. Bra

[JohnMitchell 16]

Total Mountain Dew XTREME. Now you can BASE without knowing what you're doing. Perfect.

I say we won't have to wait too long for the first bounce, unfortunately.

[Hvance 0]

This seems like a really terrible idea...

I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

[absane 0]

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http://www.TandemBASE.com/index.php


So... now all the muppets who said "i went skydiving" can also say "I went BASE jumping".

I would fly video any day.

Certain FAA pt103 issues exist, of course. But whatever.

This is so fucking crazy. This morning I actually thought to myself after watching a BASE video "wouldn't it be funny if someone tried to do a tandem BASE jump?"

I didn't expect to actually see that it's for real.

Don't forget to pull!

[Bolas 5]

So 5 minutes ago...

http://www.theonion.com/articles/only-way-base-jumper-can-get-thrill-these-days-is,18082/

Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting
If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.

[MightyMouse 0]

Mmm, no photos in the gallery, price reduction (now $299 down from $399).....
Who certifies qualified tandem-base instructors?