jumpinfarmer 0 #1 June 6, 2005 Got to take a ride on one todayI'm hooked but I can't afford to own one now so I'll have to stick with skydiving insted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #2 June 6, 2005 No wind day? = run like a bat outta HELL! for take off._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #3 June 6, 2005 Actually there was a little wind form the south and we got up in less than a 100 feet. I would say we landed in about the same distance. I can't wait to go again, maybe later this week. The guy that took me was looking for a place to take off and land and my newly cut hay fields work just fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #4 June 6, 2005 soooooo. THAT is why we didn't see you at the DZ on sunday...... !!! Sure thing... those powered parachutes DO look like fun.... ( especially the TWO Seaters !!!I said... " Good Choice"..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #5 June 6, 2005 Two guys at Raeford have them and they look fairly entertaining. They go slow enough that I can pass them beers from my golf cart as they fly down the beer line. It must be noted that they are only allowed to fly after jumping has ceased for the day. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velvetjo 0 #6 June 6, 2005 They're a lot of fun to jump too. I've enjoyed flying in them, but it's hard for me to justify spending that much money on one instead of a cheap used airplane. It's all good though! Lance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 June 6, 2005 a cheap used airplane... ***What's THAT?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velvetjo 0 #8 June 6, 2005 Good point! You can get a decent Chief, Champ, Cessna 150, etc. for the price of a PPC though. Those things run $15k+ new from what I've seen. Maintenance on the Rotax engines is salty too. For my money, I'd rather have a Champ or something I could fly in higher wind conditions. Either way, low & slow is a fun way to go! Lance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #9 June 6, 2005 http://www.10news.com/news/4536227/detail.html NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #10 June 7, 2005 QuoteIt must be noted that they are only allowed to fly after jumping has ceased for the day. Is that a change; I swear I saw it being flown over on the other side of the runway a few weeks ago during a jump?Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #11 June 7, 2005 Quotesoooooo. THAT is why we didn't see you at the DZ on sunday...... !!! Sure thing... those powered parachutes DO look like fun.... ( especially the TWO Seaters !!!I said... " Good Choice"..... His chute was built by some company I had never heard of. It was one of the first things that I looked at. The ride was the only entertainment I had all day Sunday though. I have way too much too do, and want to get up to the DZ this weekend. Besides I need to get all caught up before Batavia Boogie, now just a month away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #12 June 7, 2005 Quotecheap used airplane Huh...riiiiight. "If it flies, floats or fucks, its cheaper to rent."--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpinfarmer 0 #13 June 7, 2005 QuoteQuotecheap used airplane Huh...riiiiight. "If it flies, floats or fucks, its cheaper to rent." Better not let Morgan see that Dave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #14 June 7, 2005 Hahaha! Right, I've told her that and said "well you're right, quality costs more." --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
AggieDave 6 #12 June 7, 2005 Quotecheap used airplane Huh...riiiiight. "If it flies, floats or fucks, its cheaper to rent."--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #13 June 7, 2005 QuoteQuotecheap used airplane Huh...riiiiight. "If it flies, floats or fucks, its cheaper to rent." Better not let Morgan see that Dave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 June 7, 2005 Hahaha! Right, I've told her that and said "well you're right, quality costs more." --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
