Sneakerz 0 #26 December 13, 2007 The one thats on fire--------------- "Once you find a job that you like, you never have to work another day in your life" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #27 December 13, 2007 QuoteWhat is the best jump Airplane?the one I get free rides on.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkfairy 0 #29 December 13, 2007 AN-28. Holds 20, climbs like a Twin Otter and has a big back door. Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #30 December 14, 2007 Quote AN-28. Holds 20, climbs like a Twin Otter and has a big back door. You like big backdoors ? scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auburnguy 0 #31 December 14, 2007 An-225"If you don't like your job, you don't strike! You just go in every day, and do it really half assed. That's the American way." - Homer Simpson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkfairy 0 #32 December 14, 2007 Quote You like big backdoors ? Love them! Don't you? Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #33 December 14, 2007 Quote Quote You like big backdoors ? Love them! Don't you? a bit tighter... I'm not very wide, don't need a large one. scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkfairy 0 #34 December 14, 2007 Quote a bit tighter... I'm not very wide, don't need a large one. Yeah, but you don't want to bang your head in the door on exit either...Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kschilk 0 #35 December 14, 2007 Yak-52 "T'was ever thus." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bclark 0 #36 December 14, 2007 Beech 18 or DC-3. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #37 December 14, 2007 Quote Beech 18 or DC-3. Maybe for nostalgia.I hope to never fly on a slow climbing, ground loving, small doored, fast burning, Twin Beech again.I do love a DC-3. Takes me back to my teen age years.Favorite jump ship? Maybe those Russian MI-8 helos with the tailgates we were jumping from in Acapulco. You have the helicopter, the tailgate, and over 2 dozen jumpers carried with a good rate of climb. It must of been expensive to run those things, but the Mexican Navy was footing the bill. For jump planes where economics have to be considered, it's hard to beat a Caravan. Single turboprop, built like a pickup truck, hauls over a dozen jumpers to 13+ with reasonable alacrity. I could be happy jumping the rest of my life out of "just" Cessna Caravans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bclark 0 #38 December 14, 2007 Not for nostalgia...because they are COOL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #39 December 15, 2007 Quote Not for nostalgia...because they are COOL! I think they're cooler for the pilots than the jumpers. Taildraggers with big round engines and a fistful of throttle quadrant have a very macho appeal for the pilots. For me, it's just a long ass ride, small door, and a ringing in my ears when I land. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kschilk 0 #40 December 15, 2007 QuoteQuoteHow do you jump the SR-71? Very carefully. It's too fast to j....................."T'was ever thus." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #41 December 15, 2007 C-130's are cool but a bit noisey C-141's are mostly retired (LIKE ME!) C-5's are bit but "lumbersome" But the C-17 that is the shit! you can repack and Dirt dive then gear up and jump in comfort! Just tell the crew to slow down so you have a chance to pack. 5 minutes from TO to Green at 18K.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgoose71 0 #42 December 15, 2007 QuoteC-130's are cool but a bit noisey C-141's are mostly retired (LIKE ME!) C-5's are bit but "lumbersome" But the C-17 that is the shit! you can repack and Dirt dive then gear up and jump in comfort! Just tell the crew to slow down so you have a chance to pack. 5 minutes from TO to Green at 18K. For those of you not in the military, I kind of fell in love with the PAC750XL. It is the only aircraft designed specifically for skydivers. Since they are all new, they cost quite a bit though. Has anyone tried to convince Oprah to start a new charity "Jumpplanes for Dropzones" yet?"There is an art, it says, or, rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." Life, the Universe, and Everything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodpecker 0 #43 December 15, 2007 Agreed! Though never to to play out of the C-17. Not a plane, but I'd also add HH-60 and HH-53.SONIC WOODY #146 There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannydan 5 #44 December 15, 2007 .....sumbodies horny..... la le da da la de dum de dum de dum hum hum ho ho ho! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannydan 5 #45 December 15, 2007 QuoteQuoteWhatever your favorite DZ has. Most would say Otter, some will say Caravan... Many here will say AN-2. choice between otter, caravan and CASA ....CASA everytime! YEP YEP.... CASA ... next best thAng to a Herc, or C17, I do like the PAC, (great rate up) But at a boogie with a fleet and if the CASAs are there, I will jump them 99% of my jumps.... :DD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #46 December 16, 2007 Of course you have to watch out for the fluids on the ramp of the 53. The PAC is an great A/C put it in the line up at a DZ with a Casa and you have a skydivers heaven (minus the self packing chutes of course).An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
