WFFC 1 #1 July 29, 2006 'Hey Mr. Pilot. Last time I was in one of these, I didn't land.' Luckily I had video to prove it. First flight out to head back to work was on a Jetstream 32, a craft destined to be a jump plane at some point in its future life. The pilot? former jump plane pilot in Geneseo IL and Palatka FL (Justin something or another as I recall). Plane #2 was an MD80, similar to the DC9. Pilot was former Airborne and loved the video of everyone bailing out the ass end of the plane. He was asking about the safety briefing - well, if there's a problem in flight, we're all just going to orderly exit that nice big fat juicy door in the back. Thanks to the Conasters and especially Dixie from the FAA who ended up getting a few hugs and big wet sloppy kisses from skydivers who were appreciative of her work to get the DC9 approved.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #2 July 29, 2006 Tell the guy next to you.... "You know why I have a parachute on board?" pause for a second. then, "Nevermind, I don't think I should be telling you that."This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #3 July 29, 2006 several years ago (pre 9/11) was traveling with a friend and we had way too much bar time before getting on the plane. as they started boarding, we started gearing up. ----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #4 July 29, 2006 haha... nice ... what did they do?This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #5 July 29, 2006 I would have loved to see that. Flight attendant: "You can't jump from this plane." You: "Oh yeah, we can't jump, we've been drinking."Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #6 July 29, 2006 One time a commercial pilot watched me board, pointed to my rig, then grinned and said "Do you think you're going to need that ?" I grinned back and said "I don't know.....how well can you fly this thing ?" I would LOVE to jump the jet someday. Why did y'all exit at 11K ? Clouds ? Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #7 July 29, 2006 Quotehaha... nice ... what did they do? Moved us out of the exit row and gave us more to drink.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #8 July 29, 2006 QuoteWhy did y'all exit at 11K ? Clouds ? Cloud cover came in so we decended a layer of clouds to find a hole. Found it and off we went. First jet load I was on (Tuesday) was from 14,300'.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #9 July 30, 2006 If you see another jumper on the plane: "Hey asshole!" (wait) Or... "Make way for the flight attendants!" (wait)www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #10 July 30, 2006 QuoteIf you see another jumper on the plane: "Hey asshole!" (wait) Or... "Make way for the flight attendants!" (wait) When I was coming back from Eloy, I woke up because I felt the plane descend. I caught a few loads before I left for the airport, so I was still in jump mode, and I woke up, thought the plane was going down, and immediately did a handle check for an emergency bailout cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skywade 0 #11 July 30, 2006 What airline were you flying on that flew the Jetstream 32? I am a J-32 mechanic out of Nashville. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyanide41 0 #12 July 30, 2006 Quote Luckily I had video to prove it. Well let's see it JAMES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #13 July 30, 2006 "I've got 1 left shoe, and I'm not afraid to use it.""No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #14 July 30, 2006 QuoteIf you see another jumper on the plane: "Hey asshole!" (wait) Or... "Make way for the flight attendants!" (wait) There was another jumper on the flight into Houston but I think I would have lost my slot on the plane. ----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #15 July 30, 2006 QuoteWhat airline were you flying on that flew the Jetstream 32? I am a J-32 mechanic out of Nashville. American Connection - AKA Regions Air (http://www.regionsair.com/aircraft.html).----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #16 July 30, 2006 QuoteQuote Luckily I had video to prove it. Well let's see it Firewire cable is in my camera bag in my gear box still in Rantoul that will (hopefully or someone's gonna get hurt) end up at a friends house, then on a uhaul headed back to CO. I did bring the charger though just in case the batter got low ----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #17 July 30, 2006 Quoteseveral years ago (pre 9/11) was traveling with a friend and we had way too much bar time before getting on the plane. as they started boarding, we started gearing up. that's funny. I dont think it would fly today. people lost their senseof humorMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #18 July 30, 2006 QuoteQuoteseveral years ago (pre 9/11) was traveling with a friend and we had way too much bar time before getting on the plane. as they started boarding, we started gearing up. that's funny. I dont think it would fly today. people lost their senseof humor I fly too much so I generally get upgraded to the front of the bus in the big seats. The flight I was on from St Louis to Dallas was full of business people in dockers and polos to suits. Here I am with my WFFC hat on, TShirt with a couple dirt stains, Tevas and 'black' feet from roving around. One guy makes a comment about 'those people' taking advantage of the airlines mistake and getting the big kid seats. In the middle of this were two flight attendant who basically said 'ummmm...sir...His status is higher than yours.' the guy shut up.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #19 July 30, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteseveral years ago (pre 9/11) was traveling with a friend and we had way too much bar time before getting on the plane. as they started boarding, we started gearing up. that's funny. I dont think it would fly today. people lost their senseof humor I fly too much so I generally get upgraded to the front of the bus in the big seats. The flight I was on from St Louis to Dallas was full of business people in dockers and polos to suits. Here I am with my WFFC hat on, TShirt with a couple dirt stains, Tevas and 'black' feet from roving around. One guy makes a comment about 'those people' taking advantage of the airlines mistake and getting the big kid seats. In the middle of this were two flight attendant who basically said 'ummmm...sir...His status is higher than yours.' the guy shut up. I've been in a similar situation. I was flying international business class wearing tevas, cutoff cargo shorts, and a black muscle shirt, and the guy next to me actually said something like that to my face. I think the exact quote was "What, did you win a trip overseas? Nice outfit". I was like 19 at the time and enough of an asshole to take out my United Premier Exec 1K Card and use it as a fan to "cool off" while I yawned and pulled out a book cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #20 July 30, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteseveral years ago (pre 9/11) was traveling with a friend and we had way too much bar time before getting on the plane. as they started boarding, we started gearing up. that's funny. I dont think it would fly today. people lost their senseof humor I fly too much so I generally get upgraded to the front of the bus in the big seats. The flight I was on from St Louis to Dallas was full of business people in dockers and polos to suits. Here I am with my WFFC hat on, TShirt with a couple dirt stains, Tevas and 'black' feet from roving around. One guy makes a comment about 'those people' taking advantage of the airlines mistake and getting the big kid seats. In the middle of this were two flight attendant who basically said 'ummmm...sir...His status is higher than yours.' the guy shut up. I've been in a similar situation. I was flying international business class wearing tevas, cutoff cargo shorts, and a black muscle shirt, and the guy next to me actually said something like that to my face. I think the exact quote was "What, did you win a trip overseas? Nice outfit". I was like 19 at the time and enough of an asshole to take out my United Premier Exec 1K Card and use it as a fan to "cool off" while I yawned and pulled out a book lol!! that's awesome! people like those assholes who get off on that shit make me puke, trying to put down others simply b/c of their fucking airline status. you can't get much more shallow. it does my heart good that you and WFFC we able to shame them into shocked silence! I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #21 July 30, 2006 Quote[ lol!! that's awesome! people like those assholes who get off on that shit make me puke, trying to put down others simply b/c of their fucking airline status. you can't get much more shallow. it does my heart good that you and WFFC we able to shame them into shocked silence! Yeah, it drives me nuts. I mean, jsut because I want to be comfortable when I'm flying for THIRTY FUCKING HOURS makes me a bad person? If someone wants to wear a suit for that, go wild, but I'm going to dress for the trip, not for the flight attendants.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #22 July 30, 2006 oh, and how's your Fusion treatin' ya??cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #23 July 30, 2006 Quoteoh, and how's your Fusion treatin' ya?? it hasn't gone POP yet! I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #24 July 30, 2006 QuoteQuoteoh, and how's your Fusion treatin' ya?? it hasn't gone POP yet! That's good :) I'm looking forward to my 190 cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soberamprat 0 #25 July 30, 2006 Other passenger: Is that a parachute? You: Yes didn't they give you one? http://www.swoopstudios.com/videos/videos-rex.php Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
