Bluhdow 31 #1 October 10, 2014 This has been floating around on FB for a few days now. Figured it's worth posting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp8QVmyN4Gk Cool video of Skydive Taft's new Beech 99 being discovered, refurbished, and delivered to CA from Germany. Sky jumping ensues.Apex BASE #1816 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBR 0 #2 October 10, 2014 I like videos like this, they make me happy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #3 October 10, 2014 Why did they allow that videographer aft of the cargo door? That is a big NO NO on King Airs because it puts the CofG too far aft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzswoop717 5 #4 October 10, 2014 First jumped a Beech 99 at the Herd in the early eighties. NO JUMP DOOR! Cold as hell but, what a great jump plane back then. Where was the work done? The hangar looks pristine, can't be a jump related maintence facility!!!! Just kiddin'! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #5 October 11, 2014 I was base for a 3 way 2nd group after a bigger way that took forever to climb out of the 99 at moss point years ago. long story short it was stalling i put my shoulder in the group pushed them off the plane and clawed my way outside. as the pilot lost 2 grand in his spin recovery move. now i was on the inside of the rotation. I'm not superman. even though he is my homeboy i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samlee 0 #6 October 11, 2014 Awesome video!! Great edit... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-Ottawa 0 #8 October 12, 2014 Very well done video! Thanks for sharing! One problem though. I'm assuming the videographer was the pilot, but there must have been some sort of editing error. It almost looked like they let the pilot jump, and we all know pilots aren't allowed to jump, haha. Good work!"When once you have tasted flight..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluhdow 31 #9 October 13, 2014 To be clear, it's not my video. Just a friend's that I thought I'd share. Pilot is a jumper as well.Apex BASE #1816 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #10 October 13, 2014 riggerrobWhy did they allow that videographer aft of the cargo door? That is a big NO NO on King Airs because it puts the CofG too far aft.Are you kidding me? I've ALWAYS seen videographers set up aft of the exit door on King Airs. I've even done it myself. Don't remember having or noticing any problems. The Beech 99 is a different plane."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #11 October 13, 2014 Problem is that I have seen placards saying that the toilet is not supposed to be occupied during take-off or landing. Most King Air pilots (that I have flown on insist on everyone sitting forward of the door. A few times I have had to plant my ass on the floor beside the door, but was uncomfortable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #12 October 13, 2014 riggerrobProblem is that I have seen placards saying that the toilet is not supposed to be occupied during take-off or landing. Most King Air pilots (that I have flown on insist on everyone sitting forward of the door. A few times I have had to plant my ass on the floor beside the door, but was uncomfortable. A lot of the King Airs in the southeast US have allowed toilet seat spots on take-offs, with seatbelts provided. Not all of them though. Mind you, I'm only speaking from personal experience."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #13 October 23, 2014 What does Mullins King Air allow ?smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #14 October 23, 2014 It mentioned West Chicago,,thats Dupage airport,,JA Avaition is there,,i'll bet they did the refurb,,a friend of mine works there,,i'll ask....smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #15 October 23, 2014 jumpwally What does Mullins King Air allow ? four jumpers out the door max, which includes the vidiot at the rear float position. It's been a while since I've jumped Mullins King Air, but I do have more jumps out of it than any other single aircraft in my history. His plane's got 750hp engines and he's the best goddamn king air pilot in the country. Ain't nobody I'd trust more than him or his son Charlie at flying jumpers with it. The biggest linked exit I've seen pulled off successfully was a 7 way. I was amazed. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #16 October 31, 2014 Never jumped a 99,,how many jumpers is normal on a load ?smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
