CSpenceFLY 1 #1 October 10, 2008 Something I have always wanted to do but have never taken the time. What I have in mind is a group doing a introductory flight and I'm going to try to find someone who will drop jumpers. I'm guessing the cost to be in the $150-$200 depending on the amount of flight time. This will probably happen somewhere in the Atlanta area. I am also looking at getting current in fixed wing so I can do a little flying and maybe fly some jumpers but that will happen in the Middle Ga. area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #2 October 10, 2008 Damn Spence, why don't you move to Alabama??? "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #3 October 10, 2008 Are you nuts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #4 October 10, 2008 Who told????? "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #5 October 10, 2008 I realize it doesn't help you at all but I know a great place to learn at the airport we jump at in Lebanon, OH... and they're more then happy to take up and drop jumpers... I've jumped out of their Enstrom F-28C a couple of times... http://www.verticaladvantagehelicopters.com/ The guy in charge (TJ) is a really good guy!!! Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #6 October 10, 2008 It might help. This may turn into a RoamingDZ.com trip. Maybe a day of jumping and a day of chopper flying and chopper jumps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #7 October 10, 2008 QuoteSomething I have always wanted to do but have never taken the time. What I have in mind is a group doing a introductory flight and I'm going to try to find someone who will drop jumpers. I'm guessing the cost to be in the $150-$200 depending on the amount of flight time. This will probably happen somewhere in the Atlanta area. I am also looking at getting current in fixed wing so I can do a little flying and maybe fly some jumpers but that will happen in the Middle Ga. area. projected timeframe?Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #8 October 10, 2008 Quote It might help. This may turn into a RoamingDZ.com trip. Maybe a day of jumping and a day of chopper flying and chopper jumps. we'd love to have a contingent from Atlanta come up and visit... at least I would as I'd get to catch up with a lot of old friends... earlier this season their prices were running around $45 per jumper... (the Enstroms can only hold two) they aren't usually carrying jumpers every weekend but I'm sure if we had people comming up to jump the Helocopter/take lessons they would be available. They seem to fly regularly on the weekends... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #9 October 10, 2008 I would love to, however it's a lil too far away for me. g "Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #10 October 10, 2008 Quote I would love to, however it's a lil too far away for me. At least 4 times as many steps as for anyone elseSounds like a great idea Spence-unfortunately poverty and piloting don't go well togetherYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #11 October 10, 2008 My wife and I both have talked about helicopter lessons for some time. But they're so expensive, aren't they? If I retire from active jumping, then I might give it a try, but I would first learn to fly planes like everyone else."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #12 October 10, 2008 Turtle, since tomorrow's your birthday you can have this easy one.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #13 October 10, 2008 Umm Billy, How, yeah, well here goes, How you gonna hear ATC? Let alone us in the back screaming? MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RastaRicanAir 0 #14 October 10, 2008 Quote It might help. This may turn into a RoamingDZ.com trip. Maybe a day of jumping and a day of chopper flying and chopper jumps. First he's getting all nostalgic and wanting to be reminded of how much everyone llluuuuuvvvddd the Dublin Boogies, now all this talk about choppers and flying lessons. I think our boy's getting his Boogie-throwin' Fever back. OrFunV/LocoBoca Rodriguez/Sonic Grieco/Muff Brother #4411 -"and ladies....messin with Robbie is venturing into territory you cant even imagine!-cuz Robbie is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #15 October 10, 2008 Quote I think our boy's getting his Boogie-throwin' Fever back. Yeah, the Roaming DZ Invitation Only Boogie is this weekend. Didn't you know? You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #16 October 10, 2008 Quote Umm Billy, How, yeah, well here goes, How you gonna hear ATC? Let alone us in the back screaming? Matt Here's a website to peruse... http://www.deafpilots.org/index.html not much there but, there are a fairly small number of deaf pilots out there. I met one who had 10,000 hours in all kinds, including King Airs. One of us on here is a deaf pilot, skydiver and amputee (MX757) Generally, they don't fly in and out of control-tower-equipped airports due to the need for constant contact with ATC. They can just file a flight plan to go from point a to point b, and ATC will warn other traffic to get the fuck out of the way. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #17 October 10, 2008 Still doesn't help us in the back of the planeBut now I am scared wondering ... An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #18 October 10, 2008 Quote Still doesn't help us in the back of the planeBut now I am scared wondering ... Trust me, the deaf pilots out there take their flying seriously. But I'll tell you what was scary... 20 years ago my roommate at RIT in Rochester, NY, was taking flying lessons near his home in Columbus, OH. I visited him for several days and he invited me to come along. I thought I'd stand on the ground and watch him fly, but his instructor let him take me along IN the plane. He was to practice landings and take-offs.... to this day I don't know how the goddamn wheels managed to stay on the landing gear!!! Nevertheless he didn't stick with it."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #19 October 10, 2008 Time frame is flexable. Well unless we go to Ohio then the sooner the better. It gets cold up there. For all of you talking about cost. I'm not talking about getting a license. It should not be any more then a weekend at the DZ or even a day for some of you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #20 October 10, 2008 an uncurrent fixed wing pilot getting in a helicopter? No thanks....I'll watch from the hangar. www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HUSHPUPPY 0 #21 October 10, 2008 Let me know if you get it set up, I could get recurrent! "You made my panties wet!" Skymama (Fitz 09) "Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #22 October 10, 2008 Quote an uncurrent fixed wing pilot getting in a helicopter? No thanks....I'll watch from the hangar. Ditto! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RastaRicanAir 0 #23 October 10, 2008 Quote Quote I think our boy's getting his Boogie-throwin' Fever back. Yeah, the Roaming DZ Invitation Only Boogie is this weekend. Didn't you know? F*cker. And I was just about to invite you down to Coconut Grove for a shot of Glenlivet.OrFunV/LocoBoca Rodriguez/Sonic Grieco/Muff Brother #4411 -"and ladies....messin with Robbie is venturing into territory you cant even imagine!-cuz Robbie is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RastaRicanAir 0 #24 October 10, 2008 Quote Umm Billy, How, yeah, well here goes, How you gonna hear ATC? Let alone us in the back screaming? Matt I just got a vision: Belting into a Huey, about 200' off the ground, when a cute newbie in the back says: "Why is there a rear view mirror in this chopper?"OrFunV/LocoBoca Rodriguez/Sonic Grieco/Muff Brother #4411 -"and ladies....messin with Robbie is venturing into territory you cant even imagine!-cuz Robbie is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #25 October 10, 2008 Quote Time frame is flexable. Well unless we go to Ohio then the sooner the better. It gets cold up there. For all of you talking about cost. I'm not talking about getting a license. It should not be any more then a weekend at the DZ or even a day for some of you. A local school here in Houston had 'introductory flights' ... 25.00 for 15 minutes, last weekend. The turn out was so great that they had cops directing traffic and parking. My better 1/2 is working on her rating, currently has 12 hrs., she took the ride a couple times and logged the time! Might wanna check if anyone local to you is doing anything similar... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
