harro 0 #1 November 26, 2001 Hey all,I have got some chopper jumps coming up on Friday. I have never jump from a chopper before ( CASE!!!!!) and was wondering if anyone can tell me anything about them!!!Any thing I have to keep an eye on ( other than jumping up !!) ??Freemind, freesky, freebeer, freefly, freesex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pdj6p 0 #2 November 26, 2001 Hey Harro; I've only done 1 chopper jump but, I will tell you what I can. When I jumped I whent from a bell Jet Ranger. It held 4 jumpers, Pilot, and 1 tator. when I whent out it was at 4000ft agl and as close to a hover as the pilot could get. this realy gives you a feeling of falling. It was also very quiet until you start to pick up speed. Kind of an expensive hop n pop at $45 but given the chance I think I would do it again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #3 November 26, 2001 Whats a "tator"jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pdj6p 0 #4 November 26, 2001 " whats a tator"well in Idaho they call them russetts but in this case its short for spectator.Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 November 26, 2001 "other than jumping up"If you need instruction on that one you probably shouldn't be skydiving! Other than that it depends on how good the pilot is I.E. how slow he can get the bird at alti. The slower the better. Just have fun in that dead air space. If you are trying to stay stable go off in a bit of a head high position. But why would you want to do that!? "Shut up Dummy!"- Fred G Sanford Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #6 November 26, 2001 QuoteAny thing I have to keep an eye on ( other than jumping up !!) ??Just like a regular airplane, each helicopter has different procedures for jumping it. The pilot should go over the exit with you before you leave. If he doesn't, ask him.Have fun, helicopter jumps are pretty cool.-Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harro 0 #7 November 26, 2001 I'll try and post a pic or 2 on Monday folks.Thanks for your input.Jumping from a squirrel!! YAHOOFreemind, freesky, freebeer, freefly, freesex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #8 November 27, 2001 after you jump and get to terminal make sure to track awayfrom the helio . you dont want to have some one above you orbelow you when you pull they are fun but you usualy jump from a low alt.(4000-5000) so you dont have much time for seperation.have chute. will fall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
