bump n jump close call

[Fiveball 0]

I was riding up actually on my first jump, and we had one bumper guy (jumps at lower altitude for less $$)in the Cessna caravan. Instead of exiting straight out and falling he jumped out the door missing the horiz. stab by inches. Amazingly he had a camera on his head, didnt see the video but i bet it was crazy.
Its very important on those drops on the way up to normal altitude to not jump. Usually the aircraft/ pilot will not want to slow down so will not have as much of a pronounced "hump" in flight. The normal hump around 13,500 agl allows you to avoid the stab.

[mnealtx 0]

Sounds like he jumped "up" instead of "out"... it's happened before.

Mike
I love you, Shannon and Jim.
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[jakee 1,500]

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and we had one bumper guy (jumps at lower altitude for less $$)

Hop'n'pop.

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Usually the aircraft/ pilot will not want to slow down so will not have as much of a pronounced "hump" in flight. The normal hump around 13,500 agl allows you to avoid the stab.

Hump = Cut.

But yeah, the tail on a Caravan thats still climbing is looow.

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[SansSuit 1]

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Sounds like he jumped "up" instead of "out"... it's happened before.

King Airs as well.

Peace,
-Dawson.
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[kwmontreal 0]

There is no excuse for not leveling out and slowing up the aircraft!!

If you don't want to follow good safety, don't permit these jumps, or, put together a H&P load. I realize that it may be impossible to fill the load, but you can have a few individuals.

There is NO REASON not to be safe! Best practice (read: most safest) should be followed.


Kent

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