msandt 0 #26 August 3, 2010 Another one here. USMC 2003-2007. Got out and started skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matty50 0 #27 August 3, 2010 Air Force computer geek... Civilian Skydiver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #28 August 3, 2010 Active USAF... but my job is in no way, shape, or form related to skydiving... sometimes wish it was however... this acquisition shit isn't very exciting... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moggybean 0 #29 August 4, 2010 QuoteThe Queen paid for me to learn to skydive in the RAF - Good on ya Liz. Bless her. +1 She paid for me to learn while in the Army. I knew my taxes would come to some use! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigdad510 1 #30 August 5, 2010 Did static line in Army in 94, jump status in 82nd, and while there learned to skydive with the 82 Freefall Club. Who would have guessed that years later in the Air Force, they wold pay me too do it...that is...when I get a chance to jump.Brad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SARLDO 0 #31 August 5, 2010 Quote ... this acquisition shit isn't very exciting... Amen Brother!"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest" ~Samuel Clemens MB#4300 Dudeist Skydiver #68 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EvilEagle 0 #32 August 12, 2010 Quote Long time ago I was in the USAF and started skydiving in the civilian world, at Star, Idaho. The rest, as they say, is history. I started at Star as well, 8 years after joining the USAF. I hope I never get a military jump cause that means an ejection.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #33 August 13, 2010 Quote Quote Long time ago I was in the USAF and started skydiving in the civilian world, at Star, Idaho. The rest, as they say, is history. I started at Star as well, 8 years after joining the USAF. I hope I never get a military jump cause that means an ejection.. I would love to see that logbook entry... Fucking plane lost a wing, punched out... 2 meters from target. "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
gofast_ER 0 #34 August 13, 2010 by luck landed an awesome job in 98 and started skydiving in 2000. Lost the job and couldn't find anything good enough to pay the rent with only a high school education so I went into the army in 04. Never went airborn or anything like that but jumped almost every weekend while on active duty.I may not agree with what you have to say but i'll defend to the death your right to say it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scruffy 0 #35 August 13, 2010 Got out of the military in August of last year, never stepped out of an aircraft until June of this year. While i don't seem to be particularly good at it, I am enjoying myself Peace, love and hoppiness Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoFlare 0 #36 August 13, 2010 22 years of military static line. Completed 21 skydives half way through my career then had to stop due to operational commitments. Did AFF at age 48 as a civilian, now 53 and still regularly jumping. Im crap though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docjohn 0 #37 August 13, 2010 Was in the Air Force but joined the local civilian DZ (Alamo Skydivers, San Antonio Tx, 1975). The best part was being eligible to join the Ft Hood Sport Parachute Club and do sport jumps from UH-1 helicopters........for free! Doc http://www.manifestmaster.com/video Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doog 0 #38 August 13, 2010 Hi.. I was in Germany in 88 at CFB Lahr. Heard there was a First Jump Course in CFB Baden on the weekend. Did two jumps on Sunday. Came back to Canada on Monday. Showed up at the local DZ the following Saturday. The rest is History. Have never even applied for a Military course (round parachute..at night..with 60 lbs of kit.. and a rifle..at 1200 ft? Not bloody likelyDOOG Muff 846 All you people are here to make sure I have a good time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #39 August 13, 2010 QuoteHi.. I was in Germany in 88 at CFB Lahr. Heard there was a First Jump Course in CFB Baden on the weekend. Did two jumps on Sunday. Came back to Canada on Monday. Showed up at the local DZ the following Saturday. The rest is History. Have never even applied for a Military course (round parachute..at night..with 60 lbs of kit.. and a rifle..at 1200 ft? Not bloody likely A whole LOT of paratroopers would call that an -easy- jump. Besides 1200' is for training, IIRC they can go as low as 650' for actual combat jumps. Better hope that main opens, or you won't live to pull the reserve."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
Doperope 0 #40 August 15, 2010 Basic Para in 1988, some time in a jump position, but just started civi skydiving last year. If I never hang under a non steerable round like a 300lb wind drift indicator again I am ok with that. The army is very efficent at sucking the fun out of anything. I will admit however that having PLF's beaten into me (literally) has saved my hide on more than one occasion. Right rear roll, release 1! Bad decisions make good stories!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #41 August 15, 2010 I learned in the civilian world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cctpud01 0 #42 August 15, 2010 Had 80 military freefalls before I started jumping civilian, was trained at the Navy MFF course at Otay. Military jumping tought me a lot in regards to jumping at night, 02 jumps, and flying with equipment but in the end its all survival jumping there. Civilian jumping has put me on a new level of freefall/canopy skill and not too mention the chute is now less than half the size of my 370 sq. ft. MC-4!! How can it not be better! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendor1369 0 #43 August 16, 2010 Completed Fort Benning 6 OCT 2006 went to military freefall 19 Aug 09. Over 100 jumps now and still no civilian license. John - D.S 1313 "I'll jump it, Np. It's all good" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Binkus 0 #44 August 16, 2010 Ill second that one, spen 4 years with the 82nd doing Static Line jumps. All of our jumps were no higher then 800ft AGL and my ruck sack would often weigh 70-80 lbs. Nothing like a night Mastac with 400+ jumpers in the air at the same time. I have since then moved onto better things still at Ft Bragg but on a HALO team. Our HALO jumps count towards static line currency and I have jumped a round in over 6 years. I will be happy if I never jump one again. Those big old 365 MFF canopys land nice and soft LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Decodiver 0 #45 August 16, 2010 QuoteQuoteHi.. I was in Germany in 88 at CFB Lahr. Heard there was a First Jump Course in CFB Baden on the weekend. Did two jumps on Sunday. Came back to Canada on Monday. Showed up at the local DZ the following Saturday. The rest is History. Have never even applied for a Military course (round parachute..at night..with 60 lbs of kit.. and a rifle..at 1200 ft? Not bloody likely A whole LOT of paratroopers would call that an -easy- jump. Besides 1200' is for training, IIRC they can go as low as 650' for actual combat jumps. Better hope that main opens, or you won't live to pull the reserve. I've done 2 jumps at 110 metres - you don't get issued a reserve for those................... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #46 August 16, 2010 Just Cause was <500' MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #47 August 16, 2010 Quote I've done 2 jumps at 110 metres - you don't get issued a reserve for those................... Quote QuoteJust Cause was <500' Matt Bet those were the nicest openings in your life!"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 matthewcline 0 #48 August 16, 2010 Line twist till impact, but accurate! Right on the numbers! MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cinders 0 #49 August 17, 2010 Learned in recon, only got a handful. Got out and started jumping civvy style as soon as I got a paycheck :) That was stressful. This is a way of life. Much love for my military brothers/sisters keeping us safe, but "field day" can kiss my ass! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Decodiver 0 #50 August 17, 2010 Quote Quote I've done 2 jumps at 110 metres - you don't get issued a reserve for those................... Quote Quote Just Cause was Matt Bet those were the nicest openings in your life! You bet, out the door, line stretch, swing, impact Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
matthewcline 0 #48 August 16, 2010 Line twist till impact, but accurate! Right on the numbers! MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cinders 0 #49 August 17, 2010 Learned in recon, only got a handful. Got out and started jumping civvy style as soon as I got a paycheck :) That was stressful. This is a way of life. Much love for my military brothers/sisters keeping us safe, but "field day" can kiss my ass! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Decodiver 0 #50 August 17, 2010 Quote Quote I've done 2 jumps at 110 metres - you don't get issued a reserve for those................... Quote Quote Just Cause was Matt Bet those were the nicest openings in your life! You bet, out the door, line stretch, swing, impact Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
