IronMike 0 #1 January 16, 2003 Money, Gas, Insurance, and Pilot cost be damned...what aircraft would you pick, if you could pick only one. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #2 January 16, 2003 Skyvan. with floater bar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trmnljnky 0 #3 January 16, 2003 C 130 now there a tailgate Byron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #4 January 16, 2003 F-15E Strike eagle *fucking drooooooooooooooooool*! mmmmmm afterburner!mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 January 16, 2003 Dude!!! You didn't list the OV-10 Bronco. By far the WHACKIEST jump I ever did. However, I don't think you can beat a C-130. Climbs FAF....and the Tailgate is large......Maybe a C-17....it is sweet!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #6 January 16, 2003 Cessna Citation X. You have to respect a private passenger jet that will get you & your friends around at Mach 1. KrisSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronMike 0 #7 January 16, 2003 How the fuck can you jump out of an OV-10 Bronco? It has a canopy and Garret T76-G-412 engines right??? I don't get it. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #8 January 16, 2003 I -believe- it can hold up to six paratroopers to be dropped out the back end.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeletor 0 #9 January 16, 2003 Mike, how could you leave the SR-71 off the list. I vote for that one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #10 January 16, 2003 oh the P-51 mustang, the best airplane of all time. that bird is sweet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumppilot01 0 #11 January 16, 2003 I would pik a Cessna 172, with a fast climb rate and an explosive payload, that is the bird to have. Actually, I would pick the F-14. It is the most badass looking plane out there. With a plane like that, something has to be seriously wrong with you if you can't get laid. peace, -A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #12 January 16, 2003 QuoteI -believe- it can hold up to six paratroopers to be dropped out the back end. Nope just three marines with full recon gear. My vote is for Thunderbird 2 from international rescue, V-tol, big cargo pod door, and built in submarine for after jumping aquatic fun. Glen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #13 January 16, 2003 I want to learn how to fly an A-10 Thunderbolt II (aka Warthog). It may be slow, but it's got the biggest bite with that f**kin' gun! Wow!! So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 January 16, 2003 I had to put Space Shuttle, since Spectre 230 couldn't be here to talk about his...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 #15 January 16, 2003 Quote I want to learn how to fly an A-10 Thunderbolt II (aka Warthog). It may be slow, but it's got the biggest bite with that f**kin' gun! Wow!! Dude, that is what I am talking about. I was sitting here earlier trying to think of my fav. and the A-10 totally slipped my mind...a flying tank! Gotta love those turbofans on that thing too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpy 0 #16 January 16, 2003 Quote Cessna Citation X. You have to respect a private passenger jet that will get you & your friends around at Mach 1. Kris Had a ride in a Citation at work experience That thing is bad ass! The dude who owned it decided he wanted to learn how to fly so bought one Apparently its like 3 mil but damn sweet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charliezulu 0 #17 January 16, 2003 QuoteQuoteI -believe- it can hold up to six paratroopers to be dropped out the back end. Nope just three marines with full recon gear. My vote is for Thunderbird 2 from international rescue, V-tol, big cargo pod door, and built in submarine for after jumping aquatic fun. Glen. Pretty sure we went up to four a couple times - but I can't remember if they were Hollywood or not with four in the pipe. CZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #18 January 16, 2003 Hmm, cost be damned, hell it would have to be the shuttle... More practically, the AN72 beats the Herc, and I have jumped both.Big birds I haven't jumped though would have to include the Illyushin IL76 (has been at a boogie in europe), the pics and vid looked awsome... Also the MI 26, world's largest chopper (oo-err missuss..) -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #19 January 16, 2003 1st Force Recon USMC (I think 3rd Force may have done it too, I can't quite remember) did this back in Vietnam on more then one occasion. It would hold 6 Marines, they would be static lined dropped. Basically the last guy sat with his feet sort of dangling over the edge, held in by a saftey strap (seatbelt). When it was time to drop (according to the pilot), he would undo the belt, the pilot would pull up and they would slide out the back, getting deployed via static line. Not at all a bad method. Especially since the VC didn't expect the Bronco to drop Marines in.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unutsch 0 #20 January 16, 2003 Quote More practically, the AN72 beats the Herc, and I have jumped both.Big birds I haven't jumped though would have to include the Illyushin IL76 (has been at a boogie in europe), the pics and vid looked awsome... Also the MI 26, world's largest chopper (oo-err missuss..) yeah man, this things rock!!!! i voted for the Casa 212, but would also like to own a Pilatus Porter PC-6, for obvious reason: flying (ehm, falling) with headdowners!!!!! Check out the site of the Fallen Angels FreeflY Organisation: http://www.padliangeli.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #21 January 16, 2003 But I forgot to add, whatever happens to ba available would do nicely thank you very much.... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeetFlyer 0 #22 January 16, 2003 The C-130 is sweet.. but I'm in love with the Antonov 28. 21 skydivers to 4000 meters in 8 minutes, and a nice tailgate to jump from. > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #23 January 16, 2003 I see your skytruck, nice wee tailgate, but they ain't infallable.... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #24 January 16, 2003 First choice....Space Shuttle,,, Strictly for "Rate of Climb" But it goes to fast to safely go "rear floater" So my REAL first choice is C-130 Every Skydiver should have,,,,, "A building that can fly" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #25 January 16, 2003 QuoteCessna Citation X. You have to respect a private passenger jet that will get you & your friends around at Mach 1. Kris Same here! I'll fly, eventually, and that's the "private" bird I want!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