JamesNahikian 0 #1 August 17, 2002 Waves of Golden Knights are landing again in my front yard, i.e., North Avenue Beach. Somebody else think that pink smoke clashes with Army colors? Are you enjoying the show? James Nahikian CHICAGO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 August 17, 2002 QuoteWaves of Golden Knights are landing again in my front yard I liked the malfunction demo they did at WFFC. I hadn't seen that one before. The guy sucked it pretty damn low I thought!!! If you see Aaron tell him I said hello. Tall skinny guy....blonde hair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #3 August 17, 2002 Bumble bees and pink smoke? What were they thinking? Somebody call Mr. Black the fashion patrol!!! Bwahhhhh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 August 17, 2002 Mr. Black . . . is he related to Mr. Pink?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamsville 0 #5 August 17, 2002 James, Did you bother to go out? I thought it was cool, too, especially since the jets are flying by my place as I type. I would have gone out to jump today had the weather not been so socked in earlier. Will probably be at Skydive Chicago Sunday. HarryI don't drink during the day, so I don't know what it is about this airline. I keep falling out the door of the plane. Harry, FB #4143 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #6 August 17, 2002 I did the show at North Avenue beach in 1992. The weather was dreary, and we did a hop and pop from 2500 FT. I also remember seeing the people watching from the windows of the Hancock building across the road as I spiralled down to find my place in the stack. BTW - the Golden Knights use red smoke because many moons ago it was determined that red is the color that provides the best visibility for the crowd. White is actually better, but white smoke canisters burn way too hot to use on a bracket strapped to one's ankle. The intentional cutaway is always a crowd pleaser. We narrators would set it up this way: "If you've ever wondered what would happen if a parachute did not work, then watch closely - you're about to find out." When I was there, it was done from a specific deployment altitude for each individual depending on their fall rate. The cutaway canopy (then a round canopy) was opened for a count of 10 thousand. One side was then released for a count of ten thousand, with the jumper falling mostly on his back to avoid eating smoke. The demonstrator then cuts the canopy away completely for a five second freefall, then opens the "real" main canopy. From there it's same-as-it-ever-was.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #7 August 17, 2002 On this one they did kind of a partial bag lock. Some of the canopy was out but it was just enough so that it was easy for the crowd to see. He was still falling face to earth. The guy must have ridden it for close to 10 seconds. Cut it...fell another 3-4 and then dumped his main. I thought he was quite low but I wouldn't doubt if he dumped the "real" main at around 2000 maybe slighly less. I'm just used to watching people dump at 3 so anything less looks mighty low. Plus....he was almost straight over head. That goofs with your perception. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesNahikian 0 #8 August 17, 2002 I forgot to mention there are approx. 500,000 people in my front yard at the present time. I'll try and pick out that Aaron guy (the bumblebee scheme should be helpful) but if I miss him there's always next year, I suppose. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesNahikian 0 #9 August 17, 2002 Harry: I'm supposed to be finishing up a presentation and an article this weekend. It would be irresponsible of me to jump tomorrow, as I've been home an average of only 2 days each week for some months. What time tomorrow should I meet you out there? James Nahikian CHICAGO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesNahikian 0 #10 August 17, 2002 Dreary? Why that was just another fine Chicago day. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamsville 0 #11 August 17, 2002 Be irresponsible at about 11am or so; but I will find out tonight if I have to do team video tomorrow at SD Illinois. Email me w/your plans w/phone #. HarryI don't drink during the day, so I don't know what it is about this airline. I keep falling out the door of the plane. Harry, FB #4143 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #12 August 18, 2002 I biked out to north beach today, but I missed the knights. No biggie, I've seen them before and jumped with most... The Blue Angels were cool to see, but to be honest I like small plane aerobatics better. This reminds me... I always thought a Blue Angel was something drunken guys did around a canpfire...? I ended up biking home... put my feet into a bucket of ice for a few hours... Ankle injuries SUCK. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
