ltdiver 3 #1 January 12, 2004 http://www.kxxv.com/main.cfm?ID=1&NewsID=3621&Type=Full Former President Bush plans one more skydive — (01/11/2004) (Pensacola, Florida-AP) -- Former President George Bush of Houston says he plans one more skydive. Bush told a crowd of 300 at the National Museum of Naval Aviation -- in Pensacola, Florida -- that he'll make his final jump when he turns 80 in June. Bush says his first skydive was ``non-elective.'' It happened in 1944 in the South Pacific when his torpedo bomber was shot down by Japanese forces. The Texan went skydiving in 1997 and again in 1999 for his 75th birthday. The museum artifacts include several related to the 41st president. Details of his sky-diving exploits also can be seen at Bush's presidential museum at Texas A-and-M in College Station. http://bushlibrary.tamu.edu/ 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
riddler 0 #2 January 12, 2004 Let's all remind him not to bump his head on the way out. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #3 January 12, 2004 QuoteLet's all remind him not to bump his head on the way out. If you happened to be lucky enough to see his 3rd skydive (2nd AFF), you'd be very concerned! The news footage conveniently left out the tumbled exit, one AFFI being thrown off, and the other having a -very- hard time controlling Bush. How -that- happened was they wanted to prevent him from hitting his head like the time before and one instructor actually took Bush's head and pushed it -down- on exit...away from the top of the door! This put Bush into a de-arched attitude and the 'fun' began! If he -does- pull this one off, he better get it right this time! He's repeating Level II, ya know! 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
mjosparky 4 #4 January 12, 2004 QuoteQuoteLet's all remind him not to bump his head on the way out. If you happened to be lucky enough to see his 3rd skydive (2nd AFF), you'd be very concerned! The news footage conveniently left out the tumbled exit, one AFFI being thrown off, and the other having a -very- hard time controlling Bush. How -that- happened was they wanted to prevent him from hitting his head like the time before and one instructor actually took Bush's head and pushed it -down- on exit...away from the top of the door! This put Bush into a de-arched attitude and the 'fun' began! If he -does- pull this one off, he better get it right this time! He's repeating Level II, ya know! ltdiver Must be a slow learner. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #5 January 12, 2004 QuoteMust be a slow learner No, he's just very tall. It was the JM's fault in forcefully pushing his head down on exit. What would -most- newbies do on their 2nd AFF skydive if their instructor did this to them? Out of a tailgate, no less... 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
riddler 0 #6 January 12, 2004 Can't say I like any politician, but cheers to ol' George for having some fun in his old age. In fairness, I should point out I've bumped my head and just about every other part of my body on the way out the door. More than once. Out of curiosity, who does his AFF? I would guess the Golden Knights or someone with military ties.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #7 January 12, 2004 Check this out... 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
smellysue 0 #8 January 12, 2004 cool they are mint couldnt save them though tried to be checky and put them on to CD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #9 January 12, 2004 It doesn't seem like Bush (41) was doing this for attention like so many politicians would have done - I get the feeling like he did this one for himself....=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #10 January 12, 2004 A few .wav files about his 2nd AFF for you. 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
ltdiver 3 #11 January 12, 2004 Operation Spring Colt. Bush's 2nd AFF (3rd skydive) Look closely at the picture. Is this a Level II AFF JM position? 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
champu 1 #12 January 12, 2004 QuoteNo, he's just very tall... Out of a tailgate...You know you'd think they could round up an Otter for the man... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #13 January 12, 2004 Quote It doesn't seem like Bush (41) was doing this for attention like so many politicians would have done - I get the feeling like he did this one for himself.... I believe you're right. 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
AggieDave 6 #14 January 12, 2004 Yup, there's all the details of his jump @ the Bush Library on the campus of Texas A&M. Oh, rumor is he's going to be jumping into the Library, or atleast the HUGE amount of land next to the library. That the GK will be doing the jump and we might be doing ground support. But that's all scuttlebutt.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #15 January 12, 2004 QuoteYup, there's all the details of his jump @ the Bush Library on the campus of Texas A&M. Oh, rumor is he's going to be jumping into the Library, or atleast the HUGE amount of land next to the library. That the GK will be doing the jump and we might be doing ground support. But that's all scuttlebutt. Cool! When Airspeed and Passion 8 came back from jumping for Bush (I believe just before he went up for his second AFF jump in '99), they talked about how incredible the experience was. They spelled out "G.B." and the number "75" in the air. Wish I had a picture of that! 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
Kramer 0 #16 January 12, 2004 I've seen video of his second jump (the one in '97). It was an AFF1...he actually did a pretty good job for an old guy. I say, good for him. -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #17 January 12, 2004 Quote It doesn't seem like Bush (41) was doing this for attention like so many politicians would have done - I get the feeling like he did this one for himself.... At this point in his life, he has nothing to lose or gain politically. As I recall, Barbara wasn't too thrilled about the idea of his last jump and that's probably the only constituent he really has to worry about at this point. I hope he makes the jump and I hope it goes well. Not for the sake of skydiving, but for him.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velo90 0 #18 January 12, 2004 It's the AFF instructors that need to be worried! Look what happened to Saddam H. after he tried to kill Bush Snr. Before you know it, all AFF instructors will belong to the axis of evil and Colin Powel will persuade Tony Blair that they have WMD. (Ways of Manipulating Deployment). Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #19 January 12, 2004 QuoteLook closely at the picture. Is this a Level II AFF JM position? I think they mean to do that. The AFF instructors are so good, they just have one holding on to him, while the other flies around and corrects minor problems with his body position. This one foot is a few inches too high - let's just fix that. Yeah, that's it Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #20 January 12, 2004 QuoteIt's the AFF instructors that need to be worried! Look what happened to Saddam H. after he tried to kill Bush Snr. Before you know it, all AFF instructors will belong to the axis of evil and Colin Powel will persuade Tony Blair that they have WMD. (Ways of Manipulating Deployment). Dave Is this written from the perspective of the sarcastic conservative or the bitter liberal? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #21 January 12, 2004 Good for him! Hope I can do it when I'm 80.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #22 January 12, 2004 QuoteGood for him! Hope I can do it when I'm 80. Quote You are a much better skydiver than to be doing AFF when you're 80. The other tongue in cheek answer (but I don't know you well enough) is - "You want to jump next week?" But I'd never say that. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites WrongWay 0 #23 January 12, 2004 I just hope one day someone can teach him to skydive better than he taught his son to speak English.... Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riddler 0 #24 January 12, 2004 I'm sure is was public or private education that taught him to speak english, not his father. And as this is already turning into a political thread (it had to happen sooner or later), I am outta here.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kallend 2,106 #25 January 12, 2004 QuoteI'm sure is was public or private education that taught him to speak english, not his father. And as this is already turning into a political thread (it had to happen sooner or later), I am outta here. GWB is the poster boy for private education.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. 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
WrongWay 0 #23 January 12, 2004 I just hope one day someone can teach him to skydive better than he taught his son to speak English.... Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #24 January 12, 2004 I'm sure is was public or private education that taught him to speak english, not his father. And as this is already turning into a political thread (it had to happen sooner or later), I am outta here.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #25 January 12, 2004 QuoteI'm sure is was public or private education that taught him to speak english, not his father. And as this is already turning into a political thread (it had to happen sooner or later), I am outta here. GWB is the poster boy for private education.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
