gremlin 0 #1 January 2, 2005 I think I have finally found something better than skydiving. Last night was the New Years Eve party at Eloy and they were drawing a raffle for the chance to ride in Larry's L39 jet - and I won Today I got to have a go in it with his son flying. The L39 is a jet trainer - 2 seater aircraft which is effectively an engine with 2 seats and wings. After take off ( and a barrel role over the DZ) we flew to the mountains and did impressions of TopGun - flying sideways between peaks and skimming along the ground just over the top of the cactus plants. Inverted roles and tight turns completed a brilliant ride. It was one of the most superb experiences. Not bad for a $10 raffle ticket! The pilot was excellent and I think I will have to start saving up my pocket money to buy me one! I'm drunk, you're drunk, lets go back to mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #2 January 2, 2005 Wow, congrats on winning. Glad you enjoyed it. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #3 January 2, 2005 QuoteWow, congrats on winning. Glad you enjoyed it. What she said. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #4 January 2, 2005 Incredible! You know that we're all extremely jealous of you now. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
photofly 0 #5 January 2, 2005 I have flown in that too. Pretty rockin to... Here is one I have worked on since I have had my A&P license. Congrats!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #6 January 2, 2005 Yeah, I want to do that this year out at WFFC. Kirlin imports them and has a fleet of them. Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #7 January 2, 2005 Are the ejection seats operational in that thing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #8 January 2, 2005 OMG! Adam, congrats on winning! It was great to meet you at Eloy... I bet you would have enjoyed an Airspeed jump just as much, though! AndiNever meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gremlin 0 #9 January 2, 2005 The ejection seats are not operational but I was in the instructors seat so my controls could override the pilots controls. "Do NOT touch ANYTHING!" I'm drunk, you're drunk, lets go back to mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
photofly 0 #10 January 3, 2005 Make sure you have your rig! I just lost a friend in an L39 that was flying near Seattle. They still haven't found him or the plane/passenger and it has been 3 months. Guess no rig and no ejection seats hooked up. The ELT apparently didn't work. When you call door it's a little different also Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
