ltdiver 3 #1 February 6, 2004 Check out the size difference HERE and compare it to something we all might be familiar with (see attachments). (all pics taken from 20 paces away) 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
dove 0 #2 February 6, 2004 Sweet! How long will that be there for? And I thought you were talking about the bigway camp coming up! Fall in dove. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #3 February 6, 2004 I'm sure this has been covered somewhere, but I'm too lazy, so I'll ask. - How many jumpers. - What's the turn-around time (block to block) - How long is that jump run gonna be!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflydrew 0 #4 February 6, 2004 Airplanes with reverse are cool... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #5 February 6, 2004 Perris had a bit in their latest Parachutist ad saying to check for more information on the status of the jet on their website, I couldn't find anything at all. But they are saying that it will be available for some events at Perris and Boogies later this year. So, just how close are they to getting their engines (earlier threads mentioned engine work required?) or whatever other systems troubles fixed? Many of us would like to know more details about the plane, and its condition.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racenic 0 #6 February 6, 2004 Quote How long is that jump run gonna be!!!!!!! I'm figuring Jump run will be east to west! Starting over the town of Hemet and ending over Elsinore That way you're sure to land on a drop zone! Nick Nick D The key to Immortality is- first living a life worth remembering” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #7 February 6, 2004 It would be cool to follow the jet around the planet like a groupie. Jet Jet jet. Can't wait to jump that sweet ass plane. Rock On Perris ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #8 February 6, 2004 Quote Sweet! How long will that be there for? And I thought you were talking about the bigway camp coming up! The DC9, owned by Perris, plans on making the circuit when it's up and running. So....get it while it's HOT if you want to jump over the Wind Tunnel! Perhaps it will be available for the WFFC? The engines are in the hanger and look very sweet up close! Ben and Pat are working hard on getting everything in line. 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
skydivexxl 0 #9 February 6, 2004 According to Skydiving mag... 60 jumpers $50-60 2.5 min to 14,000 Should be a few more months till the FAA clears it. Blog Clicky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #10 February 6, 2004 Ummmm..........a DC-9 was able to land at Perris? Can it take off again? That isn't exactly the largest or most well maintained runway I have ever seen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #11 February 6, 2004 Yes, to both questions. The runway has been lengthened. 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
freeflir29 0 #12 February 6, 2004 Quote The runway has been lengthened. Ahhh......I don't fly heavy jets but I think I was safe in saying that WASN'T gonna happen on the old runway. Cool news!! Maybe there will be a jet at WFFC this year..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #13 February 6, 2004 Quote 2.5 min to 14,000 Wow. So basically, start your exit/final gear-check once you board the plane?? -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jose 0 #14 February 6, 2004 I wonder if he does go arounds..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #15 February 6, 2004 O.K. A better way to compare the two....(yeah, I'm having fun with Photoshop...) 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
Cudlo 0 #16 February 6, 2004 What kind of modifications does this DC9 have/going to have? The only climb rate that i could find listed on the DC-9 was around 3000FPM._________________________________________ "People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." - Kierkegaard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #17 February 6, 2004 i understand the size diffence... try looking at a 182 nd a dc-9 together.... very big diffrence i get to see at my dz.. now the question is...... will there be an in flight meal???? ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #18 February 6, 2004 Quote now the question is...... will there be an in flight meal???? ...just a bunch of nuts. "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vt1977 0 #19 February 6, 2004 Someone please tell me that that baby will be ready for jumping by the time I’m there at Easter… pretty please????!!!! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrose7 0 #20 February 6, 2004 ya wanna go ahead and throw a picture of a cessna 182 in there? That's the beauty I'm jumpin this season...~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP. MaryRose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #21 February 6, 2004 only 60 jumpers? i wonder why.... i did a quick google on it, and depending on the series, a dc-9 can haul 90 -139 passengers. i would think that with no seats, no baggage and no cargo and a lighter load of fuel than a normal passenger jet they could haul more jumpers than regular passengers."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #22 February 6, 2004 I think, but am not sure, that I read somewhere about them leaving a majority of the seats in, and only removing the rear ones by the exit. This means the plane would still be functional, and seatbelts would not be an issue.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #23 February 6, 2004 i guess that sort of makes sense.... must be a pian in the butt to get it certified to fly without seats and a new seatbelt mounting position.."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #24 February 6, 2004 last I heard they were ripping out all of standard and leaving in First class for traveling. There may be ecconomic reasons why they're going for 60. I remember orriginally it was touted as 100 - 50 per pass. Perhaps they did some sums and figured that it would be cheaper to do 60 in one pass ? Maybe there is some regulation we don't know about that they're working round. But now I'm guessing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #25 February 6, 2004 It was also stated that they were going to make the plane available to the movie industry,,,smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
