TFFTM 1 #126 July 5, 2006 QuoteThe test drops did not complete as anticipated on Monday or Tuesday and have been rescheduled for July 5th at the earliest. Just bumping (out of anticipation) BSBD Home of the Alabama Gang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,031 #127 July 5, 2006 >Just bumping (out of anticipation) Latest I heard was Jul 6th at the earliest. The jet will have to fly to Utah for the dummy drops (with inert dummies, not skydivers.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #128 July 6, 2006 EAGERLY AWAITING RESULTS OF TEST DROPS __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #129 July 6, 2006 It hurt. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #130 July 7, 2006 Just got an update from Utah. The FAA (prounounced fa) required some additional documentation updating, lots of faxes going back and forth. Plane still sitting. Plan is to do the test runs tomorrow. We'll bring you up to date as it happens...skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #131 July 7, 2006 Yeah... That . .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #132 July 7, 2006 QuoteJust got an update from Utah. The FAA (prounounced fa) required some additional documentation updating, lots of faxes going back and forth. Plane still sitting. Plan is to do the test runs tomorrow. We'll bring you up to date as it happens... EAGERLY AWAITING RESULTS OF TEST DROPS....AGAIN!! __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #133 July 7, 2006 Last year at WFFC, Amy and I had dinner with the FAA guys that have been assigned to check out the jet for allowing jumpers to jump from the plane. These guys were very nice and explained to us that they want to allow us the fun to skydive from the Perris Jet. But, (there is always a but), they have to make sure all the paper work is done correct. You know, "make sure all the I's have been dotted, and all the T's have been crossed." Why? Because all the other FAA guys will use their work as a guideline to allow skydiving from other aircrafts. So, keep those fingers crossed and anything else you have that you can cross. Know that the FAA does want to see us having fun. They are just being careful to make sure every thing is done correct.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #134 July 7, 2006 QuoteKnow that the FAA does want to see us having fun. They are just being careful to make sure every thing is done correct. i thought we lived in a free country Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MF42 0 #135 July 7, 2006 Quotei thought we lived in a free country Welcome to aviation. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #136 July 8, 2006 QuoteEAGERLY AWAITING RESULTS OF TEST DROPS I'll explain my brief absence as a 'bomb' that went off at the client's site. I've been up since Thursday early and I just walked in the door, but alas, I do have Jet noise to pass along. Today (Yesterday - Friday is when it happend)...Several test drops occurred followed by several test dummies*. The test drops were successful and the operators are compiling all the data to put into reports for the FAA to review. The decision is 100% in the FAA's hands at this point to review and decide. The operator has jumped through every hoop that the FAA put forth. I will be getting some images of the festivities from the test drops and will post them as soon as I have them. *note: the test dummies included Cajones Rodriguez plus two others. All volunteer for brain removal while they were tossed.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #137 July 8, 2006 Quotei thought we lived in a free country I'll get in trouble if I make a political statement here so I'll digress. I'm tired anyway. ----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fastfaller2 2 #138 July 11, 2006 Lets see if they can bring their JET! AN 72 Boogie Cochstedt 2006 http://www.mdskydive.de/Archiv.61.0.html?&L=1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #139 July 11, 2006 QuoteThe decision is 100% in the FAA's hands at this point to review and decide. The operator has jumped through every hoop that the FAA put forth. . So when will they be making their decision?__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #140 July 11, 2006 QuoteQuoteThe decision is 100% in the FAA's hands at this point to review and decide. The operator has jumped through every hoop that the FAA put forth. . So when will they be making their decision? Something was supposed to happen yesterday (Monday). I'm awaiting a reply to an email. I'm in meetings all day but I'll see if I can squeeze something in here if I get a reply. Planning a trip to Nigeria, a place I have absolutely no desire to go to again - potentially leaving in the middle of the WFFC.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #141 July 12, 2006 QuotePlanning a trip to Nigeria, a place I have absolutely no desire to go to again - potentially leaving in the middle of the WFFC. So, are you going to be visiting the son of the late president to discuss your assistance in transferring a large amount of money somewhere? HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #142 July 12, 2006 QuoteQuotePlanning a trip to Nigeria, a place I have absolutely no desire to go to again - potentially leaving in the middle of the WFFC. So, are you going to be visiting the son of the late president to discuss your assistance in transferring a large amount of money somewhere? Nah, will be discussing how to bring Major Abach Tunde out of orbit. In reality, the place scares the crap out of me. Only place I've ever been where I've had to bribe customs and immigration to get out of the country.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #143 July 12, 2006 Quote In reality, the place scares the crap out of me. Only place I've ever been where I've had to bribe customs and immigration to get out of the country. No job is worth that shit. What the hell would you EVER go back there for???__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #144 July 13, 2006 QuoteQuote In reality, the place scares the crap out of me. Only place I've ever been where I've had to bribe customs and immigration to get out of the country. No job is worth that shit. What the hell would you EVER go back there for??? Heading back to implement the suggested infrastructure changes from my initial trip in December. I've been watching the headlines on the daily happening there and there is an exit plan in place if things get out of control in the country - helo, airplane and boat. Life is an adventure and somethings are just a bit riskier than others. This is definitely on that line.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #145 July 13, 2006 So what are the odds that you'll be jumping out of (say) a DC-9 before heading out there? __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #146 July 13, 2006 QuoteSo what are the odds that you'll be jumping out of (say) a DC-9 before heading out there? Same as yours - 50/50. Either we will or we won't. I spoke to the operator today and got a bunch of information and they asked me not to post any of it right yet. The FAA is watching these threads, Skydiving Mag and Parachutist so they know everything that is going on so to avoid any potential complications, they've asked not to post more than it's still in the FAAs hands at this point. Update on Nigeria too, I've managed to convince the powers that be to have a departure date of at least August 1st so I can have some fun before I head around the world.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #147 July 13, 2006 Nigeria I told you I can scrape up Kevlar if you want it, hows the status of that other project for me coming along? For the WFFC do you know if there are day rates for this year and if so what are they?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #148 July 14, 2006 QuoteNigeria I told you I can scrape up Kevlar if you want it, hows the status of that other project for me coming along? Dude - You said you had my back. I guess that meant 'back home'. QuoteFor the WFFC do you know if there are day rates for this year and if so what are they? I'll get an answer for this.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #149 July 14, 2006 Quote I spoke to the operator today and got a bunch of information and they asked me not to post any of it right yet. Exellent! Hopefully, if even more new info comes to light, they will keep that under wraps too __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #150 July 14, 2006 QuoteExellent! Hopefully, if even more new info comes to light, they will keep that under wraps too Unfortunately I didn't make the rules on this one. check your PMs for a note.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
