lazerq3 0 #1 December 5, 2001 How do balloon pilots do balloon jumps. I mean do they take off and drift over a designated field or are the held in place by a very VERY long cord. Just how is it done?jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aufreefly 0 #2 December 5, 2001 That is half of the fun of a balloon jump...you never know where you are going to land. I did one in AZ during nationals and we ended up landing in a field. The balloon has a chase truck that comes and picks it up. Our balloon came within a hundred yards of the border patrol station. It was about seven in the morning...none of us had ID and the border patrol responded with four trucks. I think that they were just really bored. If you have a chance give it a try, it's well worth the money (about sixty bucks).michael hunt (yes, that is my real name...and i've heard them all) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #3 December 5, 2001 Disclaimer: I've never done a balloon jump, but I did talk to a balloon pilot about jumping once. He told me we would take off, float around until we found someplace nice to land, then get out. Not very scientific, but apparently it's worked for him in the past.-Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 December 5, 2001 The other kicker is most ballon pilots that drop jumpers on a semi regular basis know to put the ballon into a decent as the jumpers are getting ready. Other wise when the ballon suddenly loses 300 pounds+ (2 jumpers) the ride can get bumpy as the ballon readjusts its altitude and point of balence. Granted I've never done a ballon jump, but I'm looking at doing one for a birthday present to my self My advice is call Burner out at Eloy and get details if the ballonist has never droped jumpers before.I'm not sure what to put here right now..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #5 December 5, 2001 THEY ARE FUN JUMPS (IVE DONE 3)!!!!!!but know the areaand pick your landing area ahead of time.also look for alternate landing areas(a green feild can turn into a bean field real quick !watch out for power linesand take id and money you might have to catch a cab.be respectful of land owners try not to jump fences look for gates1st ballon jump quincy 99 16 miles from dz2nd ballon jump quincy00 3 miles fom dz3rd ballon jump quincy01 finnaly made the airport!!!have chute. will fall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #6 December 5, 2001 So when it comes to getting back to the airport thats pretty much your responciblity. If your like 16 miles out? The reason I'm asking is because I may be doing one this month. So i'm just tryng to get some info on what to expect.thanxs for all the info so farjason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #7 December 5, 2001 yea ive been fortunate enough to get a ride by locals(landed on a farmers lawn in 99)and some times you can get a ride from the chase van.you might get some friends to chase for you but they need to know the area.have fun !!!!have chute. will fall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #8 December 5, 2001 awesome deal jason, i cant wait to do some myself.i'm gonna try to go to quincy in 2003.(thats the first time ill be in the states for one. i'm gonna miss this one) let us know how it goes. any inside info will help us all out later.Have fun, LIVE FREE, SkydiveJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #9 December 5, 2001 awesome deal jason, i cant wait to do some myself.i'm gonna try to go to quincy in 2003.(thats the first time ill be in the states for one. i'm gonna miss this one) let us know how it goes. any inside info will help us all out later. i also want the dragon's tail (C-24) jump if it's there. and the bomb bay,and airliner!! hell, i want em all! Have fun, LIVE FREE, SkydiveJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
