freeflailer 0 #1 May 14, 2011 Hi......Anyone out there ever set a canopy on fire in flight? I know it's been done, I've seen vids of it. I'm looking for anyone's input who has done it, or filmed it, etc..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #2 May 14, 2011 Call Troy Hartman. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #3 May 14, 2011 Quote Hi......Anyone out there ever set a canopy on fire in flight? I know it's been done, I've seen vids of it. I'm looking for anyone's input who has done it, or filmed it, etc..... Lighters do a pretty good job.I do recall someone shooting a roman candle at their open canopy to catch it on fire... not sure if I want a big ball of melting nylon above me."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #4 May 14, 2011 QuoteHi......Anyone out there ever set a canopy on fire in flight? I know it's been done, I've seen vids of it. Well, then, there you go. QuoteI'm looking for anyone's input who has done it, or filmed it, etc..... Well... ya know that video you saw? The guy under the canopy has done it. The guy who filmed it, filmed it. If I'm missing something, pls advise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflailer 0 #5 May 14, 2011 That was helpful! Thank-you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #6 May 14, 2011 Contact the folks at Arsenal. I believe it either was Curtis or Jason you saw in the video (if it's the video I think anyway... Then again, it's a few years ago, It may have been Jeffro... Damm memory! lol)http://www.skydiveaz.com/Experienced-Skydivers/Coaching_Arsenal.aspxRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigbey 0 #7 May 15, 2011 QuoteHi......Anyone out there ever set a canopy on fire in flight? I know it's been done, I've seen vids of it. I'm looking for anyone's input who has done it, or filmed it, etc..... If 'burning a canopy' looks or smells anything like the process of 'burning a mule', I'll take a pass on the video. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 3 #8 May 15, 2011 I think the guy used a flare gun. If you do it, don't use an RSL......... Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anvilbrother 0 #9 May 15, 2011 I watched a video of Troy talking about how they did it, canopy was soaked in gas. They were shitting balls on the ride to altitude with a gas soaked canopy sitting in a bucket on the ride to altitude next to them. Was ignited with a flare gun. Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #10 May 15, 2011 They basically did a direct bag exit out of an Otter with a canopy coming out of a 5 gallon bucket that full of fuel. If I remember right they had sewn cotton baffles into the canopy to soak up the fuel since the nylon was not enough. They basically lit it on fire with a flare gun as soon as he was open under canopy.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VTmotoMike08 0 #11 May 15, 2011 I remember that video to. I wonder if they just assumed it would be burnt out by the time it gets to the ground or if any precaution was taken to avoid a flaming ball of nylon falling where it may? Or if it was done in the desert, its probably a good bet it wouldn't land on anything flammable... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #12 May 15, 2011 Quote I think the guy used a flare gun. If you do it, don't use an RSL......... Well, I wouldn't think that slack lines with no canopy, would have enough pull to get the pin out."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 279 #13 May 15, 2011 Re: gasoline & baffles Ah, so there was a trick to it. I don't recall the trick being talked about at the time. (Or am I wrong?) The videos in effect created an erroneous impression of the flammability of nylon. Deceptive bastards. But scientific standards don't hold up in entertainment tv... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflailer 0 #14 May 15, 2011 This is what I was afraid of. Lighting your canopy ablaze while your flying it is stupid enough. I can't see me getting in the plane with a fuel-soaked parachute. Or finding a DZO that would let me. Thanks to everyone for the info you've shared... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wetbrick 0 #15 May 15, 2011 there is a longer version of this video where they show the exit of the jumper and a guy at the door of th plane holding the diesel filled canopy bucket for deployment . my gues iis this video was made fpr some extreme show in the 90's that was probably more detailed than what exists on YouTube today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #16 May 15, 2011 Here is Troy's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3h-RVieE4Y Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManagingPrime 0 #17 May 15, 2011 If you're referencing the Eloy Crew video I believe it was Travis Mills given credit for that jump. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUErkd-bD6s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 3 #18 May 15, 2011 Two BASE canopies. Fox and vented Fox. ( first vid )Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wetbrick 0 #19 May 16, 2011 QuoteHere is Troy's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3h-RVieE4Y ya thats the one i am guessing there is more to this video. but its just a guess i have no firsthand knowledge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManagingPrime 0 #20 June 13, 2011 Just watched this stunt performed a few min ago. About to watch the video to see how it was done.... Very cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #21 June 14, 2011 Quote Or if it was done in the desert, its probably a good bet it wouldn't land on anything flammable... Yes, that gag where Troy set his canopy on fire was done out over the desert at Cal City... a few remaining bits of flaming nylon, if there were any left by the time it reached the ground could have been the least of your worries... as many an odd thing... besides skydivers... got chucked out of the Otter there over the years... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4no8DtXUOY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
