oldfart 0 #1 January 15, 2004 I looked at the old archive posts as well as did a search on the web.So far I found only two DZ's in the US that offer HALO jumps for civilians.One is in Memphis,the other in California.Are there any others? Oldfart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turnlow 0 #2 January 15, 2004 Many DZs offer high altitude jumps on occasion (SCD, Z-hills, etc.). But, if you want to go above 22,000 feet or so (and thereby need bailout oxygen), I only know of two. __________________________________________________It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #3 January 15, 2004 The folks at West Tennessee also offered their High Altitude(aprox22000ft) and Very High Altitude(aprox30000ft+) at WFFC 2003 and will probably be back at in 2004. It is highly recommended that you attend a PFT (physiological flight training) course prior to engaging in these jumps, more information pertaining to safety recommendations and access to PFT's is available in the USPA SIM (available online). These jumps are so much fun and I had a blast doing them. ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #5 January 16, 2004 They were charging like $300+ at WFFC, that included all the gear and training. Kinda steep according to some but for most it was a once in a lifetime jump and were happy to slap their money down. ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #6 January 16, 2004 Quote It is highly recommended that you attend a PFT (physiological flight training) course prior to engaging in these jumps, more information pertaining to safety recommendations and access to PFT's is available in the USPA SIM (available online). ] And for physiological training cost. ie. altitude chamber. It's available at quite a few Air Force base and some Navy installations for a small fee, these days $50. It includes about 6 hours of academics followed by an altitude chamber flight to 25,000 feet. The FAA in Oklahoma City and NASA at JSC, Houston, TX (where I work) offer the course for FREE..........!! If you go to www.FAA.gov, look for "physiological training", it will route you to a ph#, and POC for setting up the training............... Buck P.S. Not sure where your located, but he you wish to have the training conducted at NASA, Houston then send me a PM, I'll fix ya up.......Oh, and you need a current FAA flight physical to go thru the chamber..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #7 January 16, 2004 Quotehow much $ Check with Z-hill for latest price a couple years ago 22,000 ft, price two lift tickets $40. R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruzlite 0 #8 January 16, 2004 Wasn't there a King Air to 22k? at wffc for like 45$ ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #9 January 16, 2004 Yep, Mullins Kingair. This last year they also had Very High altitude for $300+. ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #10 January 16, 2004 This was the group at the WFFC in 2003. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIREFLYR 0 #11 January 16, 2004 In Eloy I did 22K for $25 At taft, I believe they offer 30K with flight training and the works,gotta have a D liscence and... cough....cough ...like $565."One flew East,and one flew West..............one flew over the cuckoo's nest" "There's absolutely no excuse for the way I'm about to act" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gremlin 0 #12 January 16, 2004 The Eloy boogie rocked. It was the quietest jump plane I have been on as everyone was concentrating on their oxygen and trying to guess at the altitude as all the alties stopped working at about 18,000ft. 23,000ft and all for $25. Superb I'm drunk, you're drunk, lets go back to mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #13 January 16, 2004 F*ck that dude!! I too did the high alt at Eloy, and I totally got hypoxy (spelling?) along with FFG. I don't see myself doing another high alt for a VERY long time... Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIREFLYR 0 #14 January 16, 2004 I was stoked to test my new neptune! everyone else was like "how high are we now?" I felt a little funny on the way down, and my Z1 Iced up a little but I had a blast doing over 190 mph in a stand! for $25 I'll take that over 13K any day!"One flew East,and one flew West..............one flew over the cuckoo's nest" "There's absolutely no excuse for the way I'm about to act" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orbitjunkie 0 #15 January 17, 2004 I am interested in the very high stuff..is this mike mullins and kevin hollbrook..do you have contacts for these jumps Craig C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brothermuff65 0 #16 January 17, 2004 they will probably be at wffc2004 look them up you will be glad you didtill later have fun & love each other seeya mb65johnny gates Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #17 January 17, 2004 QuoteThis was the group at the WFFC in 2003 WFFC gives you the link for this outfit in his post above. A excellent site with answers to all your questions. ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickMcMahon 0 #18 January 17, 2004 I think that West Tennessee place also provides high-altitude TANDEM jumps for civilians. Not sure what the requirements are, or how much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #19 January 17, 2004 Mike Mullins 1664 Old Mill Road Germantown, TN 38138 (901) 465-3483 Mullins King Air is currently at Taft Taft-Kern County Airport (L17) 500 Airport Rd. Taft, CA 93268-3017 90 miles from Los Angeles Contact Information: (661) 765-5867 (weekdays) (661) 763-1555 (fax) skydive@skydivetaft.com Durning the Summer Mullins has certain dates where the KA is at west TN skydiving and has certain dates when they do high altitude jumps http://www.skydivekingair.com/aircraft.asp Dave______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian84 0 #20 January 17, 2004 do you need special equipment or do you use your own rig?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIREFLYR 0 #21 January 18, 2004 Quotedo you need special equipment or do you use your own rig?? You might need oxygen out of the plane at 30K I'm not sure. And a good pair of gloves!!"One flew East,and one flew West..............one flew over the cuckoo's nest" "There's absolutely no excuse for the way I'm about to act" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #22 January 18, 2004 At WFFC you had the option of using your own rig or sing a military MT-XX HALO rig. They provided the rig if you wanted to go that route. I think everyone used their own rig.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian84 0 #23 January 18, 2004 QuoteYou might need oxygen out of the plane at 30K I'm not sure. Really.....and can you breathe while your falling??? I just realized how Whuffo i sounded in that last one....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #24 January 18, 2004 30k requires the use of bailout bottles and prebreathing before the jump. 22k jumps require breathing of O2 on the plane ride only.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orbitjunkie 0 #25 January 18, 2004 when did ya do the eloy jump? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
