guppykf 0 #1 May 6, 2010 Had to share: Had a fantastic day yestday at the DZ. Got 3 jumps in after 5pm (rare for me after work since i live an hour from the DZ), but the best one was the last load. We decided to climb til the sun began to set; got the 206 up to 17,000' before the sun said "hey guys I'm ready for bed, get out already" . So not to turn this sunset load into a night jump we asked the pilot to configure the plane for jump run. The 5 of us climbed out and had a superior smooth exit. Formed a round did some turns, backflips, donuts....smiles all around! Man it felt like we were in freefall forever and I LOVED EVERY SECOND! Under canopy watching the sun slowly start to drift under the horizon was spectacular. What a great way to do my FIRST high altitude jump...yes I said first I can't imagine what 20k will feel like, but ready to give it a go.THRIVING IN MY DASH!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #2 May 6, 2010 I'm jealousBry -------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 May 6, 2010 Did you happen to have O2 on the plane? High altitude jumps are a blast but you have to do them correctly or they are extremely dangerous for both you and the pilot. There have been plane crashes with jumpers due to the pilot becoming hypoxic and losing control of the airplane. No issues with the spot with the extra altitude? Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppykf 0 #4 May 6, 2010 Yes, we had O2 for everyone. No problem with the spot; it was perfect. Everyone landed within 20' of the peas.THRIVING IN MY DASH!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 May 6, 2010 Good job on the spot then, I've seen a few dummy loads that were way off because they thought they were going to get a lot of drift and took the spot WAY too far out Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl69 0 #6 May 11, 2010 You Rock Guppy!! Wish I had been there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppykf 0 #7 May 12, 2010 Thanks flygirl!! Hope to fly with you again sooonnn!!!!THRIVING IN MY DASH!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites