Brian425 0 #1 May 27, 2004 Ok so I'm spoiled. I had never jumped from a Cessna before. This past weekend, I went to Skydive Jersey Shore and got to Jump a Cessna 205. It was pretty cool. It was really strange not to have 21 other canopies in the air with me. It was a little different to climb out and hold onto the strut. The Cessna had a nice steady humm and vibration that was relaxing. I was almost sleeping on the way to altitude. The climb was slower; but, I was chatting with our pilot and the time flew by. So now the quest begins. I would like to jump from every skydiving plane out there and hit all the DZ I can. I guess I'm hooked. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CloudOnMyTongue 0 #2 May 27, 2004 Are you joking? Jumping from a cessna means you have to: - Lean forward on take off - wonder if your gear has caught on anything/anyone, on the ride up - sit on the floor - wonder if your legs will move because they have fallen to sleep on the ride to altitude AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: -get out 3 thousand feet lower aw twin otters are the place to be edited cause my spelling sucks :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gulaz 1 #3 May 27, 2004 For some of us, jumping out of anything other than a cessna is a treat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #4 May 27, 2004 QuoteAre you joking? Hell no! It's fun to try to lauch a 4 way from 7k. But, the best part of a little Cessna is that it takes off with a helluva lot less jumpers than a turbine. We used to have a 206 for $16 to 12k. Two jumpers $24 each and we fly! It sure beats watching sitting on the couch. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CloudOnMyTongue 0 #5 May 27, 2004 Okay maybe I'm really spoiled, but our dz has a 182, so it only needs 3 jumpers if the weathers not hot, and your in the mood for a hop and pop. I did start jumping at a 206 only dz, I spent so much time sitting around and waiting for a plane. At my new home Dz (yeah skydive burnaby!!!) I'm proud to say that I have not set foot inside there Cessna. Not that I wouldn't, just that I haven't yet.yeah my spelling really sucks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #6 May 27, 2004 COME ON OUT TO KANSAS DUDE!!! WE'VE GOT ALL THE CESSNA'S YOU WANT!!!! =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #7 May 27, 2004 Quote aw twin otters are the place to be Can you hang from your feet from the wing of a twotter? My biggest complaints about the 182s are speed to altitude, noise (ours have a lot of engine and wind noise), and limited room if anyone is built or wearing a wingsuit. (I've ridden with 3 wingsuits before. ) (Minor complaints include things like logistics of launching a rodeo.) Other than that, they're great. Can't beat them with a stick for hop-and-pops. "Yo, pilot, turn that way. Now this way. OK, thanks for the ride, see ya later, don't forget to wave at me while I deploy!" And I am the mad phat master at making sure my gear is not caught on the seatbelts or static line students. P.S. We don't lean forward on takeoff. We just load the plane properly and relax. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #8 May 27, 2004 QuoteP.S. We don't lean forward on takeoff. We just load the plane properly and relax Yeah I am getting out at the airport LAST anyway so my seat is usually assured.. behind the pilot facing backwards.. lots of LEG ROOM.. and I NEED it.. 5 bodies in the aluminum can...stacked big end to little end fashion.. just add some mustard... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #9 May 27, 2004 QuoteJumping from a cessna means you have to: Quote- Lean forward on take off 'it depends were in the plane you are located,only 1 has to do this in our plane Quote- wonder if your gear has caught on anything/anyone, on the ride up 'so you dont in other planes Quote- sit on the floor i have nearly 600skydives,i have always been sitting on the floor in all the planes i have used to skydive from Quote- wonder if your legs will move because they have fallen to sleep on the ride to altitude huh?you anit really sporty are you? i nearly never had this problem only as you are on your feets/knees. QuoteAND MOST IMPORTANTLY: -get out 3 thousand feet lower are you a real skydiver???at my dz we flies a Cessna 182T,i get 14300ft(unoficial + but we arent allowed to go higher in DK),from which alti do you normaly skydive? the rest of the planes i have flewn whith dropped me about the same alti. im not a Cessna freak and i preffere also a fast ride,but your critick wasnt fair,or atleast you didnt experienced better(which is sad to you). i wont edit becours of spelling i cant edit my spell as i cant spell Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #10 May 27, 2004 QuoteAre you joking? Jumping from a cessna means you have to: - Lean forward on take off - wonder if your gear has caught on anything/anyone, on the ride up - sit on the floor - wonder if your legs will move because they have fallen to sleep on the ride to altitude AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: -get out 3 thousand feet lower Eh? I've got 3 Twotters and a Skyvan to play with and I still love 182 jumps. You have to enjoy them for what they are. Simple, fun, enjoyable.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda965 0 #11 May 27, 2004 I did my first C-182 jump about 2 months ago after jumpin out of a twin otter for the past year and a half and I liked it too! At first, I was thinking," Awww this plane is so small and slow" but we had fun on the climb to altitude and it was such a different experience to be climbing out on the strut and jumping with a small group of people. I will do it again, but only when I dont plan on doing alot of jumps in a day!Blue skies and SAFE landings! ~Amanda~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #12 May 27, 2004 QuoteYou have to enjoy them for what they are. Simple, fun, enjoyable. Agreed. Cessna's are cool. On what other plane are you expected to use the strut and step as monkey bars? Most importantly though, only from a Cessna can you kiss the pilot on your way out the door. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #13 May 27, 2004 QuoteI was almost sleeping on the way to altitude there have ben days where i have slept the entire ride to altitude in a c206... sitting against the controls on the right side i just leaned back and fell asleep..it was a good 20 minute nap before they woke me up at 10k so we couldget out at 11k... but then again the TURBINE 206 i jumped out of had us at 12k in 15 minutes!!!!!!! that thing rocked!!!! and eventhough it probly wasn't the smartest thing to do we would regularly take off with the rol up cargo door open with out any seatbelts on heckonly the pilot had a seatbelt (in germany so no far's broke not sure about german regs though) ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #14 May 27, 2004 QuoteAre you joking? Jumping from a cessna means you have to: - Lean forward on take off - wonder if your gear has caught on anything/anyone, on the ride up - sit on the floor - wonder if your legs will move because they have fallen to sleep on the ride to altitude AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: -get out 3 thousand feet lower aw twin otters are the place to be edited cause my spelling sucks :) To address your points one at a time: 1. Crap 2. Crap 3. Ya have to do this in a lot of planes buddy. Even some Otters 4. Crap 5. Crap. We often go to 12k in a Cessna. Its no 13.5 or anything but... I split my time between a Cessna DZ and a turbine DZ with an Otter and Skyvan. Each has their own things that I like about them. The Cessna DZ is twice as far away as the turbine DZ too. This coming weekend I'm riding in Cessnas baby! __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bergh 0 #15 May 27, 2004 Hi Personally I don't think there is anything wrong with a cessna. What ever gets you to altitude. I personally do prefer faster aircraft seeing that I started jumping from a Kudu(the slowest jump ship in the world see attached picture). It's always nice jumping something new but a cessna week in and week out will eventually get to you. Cheers enjoy your adventure of jumping every drop ship ... ps. to jump the kudu you'll have to come to South Africa(I think we're the only country with the Kudu). Ciao On last thing the second attachment if my first jump._______________________________________ You are unique, just like everybody else ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #16 May 27, 2004 Quotei wont edit becours of spelling i cant edit my spell as i cant spell There is this small button "Check Spelling" or Microsoft Word for more suggestions of spellings. Sometimes the spell check takes forever.Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JokerGirl04 0 #17 May 27, 2004 Hmm, I have yet to jump from anything other than a 182 or 206. Ok, my numbers are low, but seeing as my DZ doesn't have anything else doesn't look like it will be changing any time soon. Whatever....as long as it gets me to altitude Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #18 May 27, 2004 Jumping from the Otter is GREAT; but, there are positives to the Cessna also. Either way you are getting to jump, so it can't be all bad. Although the Otter is fast to altitude, I had at least as much room in the 205 with 4 people. I have never been on an Otter load where no one farted. In the Cessna, there were only us 5 and no "natural gas". You also get a better view out the window of the Cessna. I was able to look out the back and side of the Cessna very easily. I was nice to enjoy the ride. Otters and Cessnas are definitely different. Both are fun and both get us to jump. What's not to like. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #19 May 27, 2004 Twin Otter, Cessna. . ? They both beat the H#%$ out of a Twin Beech! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattsplat 0 #20 May 27, 2004 which one did you jump the 182 or the 205. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #21 May 27, 2004 205 The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattsplat 0 #22 May 27, 2004 that plane vibrates faster then is flies. I proboly have about 75 jumps out of that one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbrown 0 #23 May 27, 2004 QuoteAre you joking? Jumping from a cessna means you have to: - Lean forward on take off Quote I want the plane not to crash Quote- wonder if your gear has caught on anything/anyone, on the ride up Quote Not that big a problem Quote- sit on the floorQuote And you've NEVER sat on the floor of an Otter, King Air or Skyvan? Quote- wonder if your legs will move because they have fallen to sleep on the ride to altitudeQuote Well, you've got a point there. QuoteAND MOST IMPORTANTLY: -get out 3 thousand feet lowerQuote I've gone to 15,000 in a C182 Quoteaw twin otters are the place to be Quote I've flown in Otters that climbed no better than a 182. Now that I'm done sticking up for the trusty 182's. I'd rather jump out of an Otter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #24 May 27, 2004 QuoteMost importantly though, only from a Cessna can you kiss the pilot on your way out the door I do that all the time at my Cessna DZ. And i do love hanging on the strut and giving a big smile to the pilot before i let go. I will never understand turbine snobs. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brian425 0 #25 May 27, 2004 Chuck, I know I'm new to the sport; but, otters that climb as slow as 182's????? Either all 22 people were VERY FAT or it is a plane I would truly be happy to have my rig on. So much for the perfectly good airplane questions. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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 Go To Topic Listing × Sign In Sign Up Forums Dropzones Classifieds Gear Indoor Articles Photos Videos Calendar Stolen Fatalities Subscriptions Leaderboard Activity Back Activity All Activity My Activity Streams Unread Content Content I Started
sunshine 2 #24 May 27, 2004 QuoteMost importantly though, only from a Cessna can you kiss the pilot on your way out the door I do that all the time at my Cessna DZ. And i do love hanging on the strut and giving a big smile to the pilot before i let go. I will never understand turbine snobs. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #25 May 27, 2004 Chuck, I know I'm new to the sport; but, otters that climb as slow as 182's????? Either all 22 people were VERY FAT or it is a plane I would truly be happy to have my rig on. So much for the perfectly good airplane questions. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
