JohnMitchell 16 #26 February 25, 2009 Your cheapest, safest chopper jumps would probably be at a boogie at a DZ somewhere. Last year my wife and I made Huey jumps from 7500 ft for $25.It's fun to talk about stuff like that with your friends when you're starting out. The reality is there are a lot of details to cover and more than a few things that can go wrong. I like Krip's idea to slow down a bit. Some military bases have skydiving clubs where jumps are pretty cheap. I know Fort Lewis had one here years ago. That might all be a thing of the past. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danny2485 0 #27 February 25, 2009 yeah i didnt realize it was that expensive for gas. and there are a lot of things i didnt know thats why i asked. but if i can get certified before i ship out then i guess ill just go to a local spot when im able to leave. then later on if i pass SERE than ill get HALO done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #28 February 25, 2009 Quote since i havent been certified how do you log jumps? like could i log those? not sure at all how you log and if things have to be signed or what, like can they go toward your total jumps since you were not at a dropzone WOW! Be sure you pull your string and tug on those yonkles before the dirt impacts yuranus......www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #29 February 25, 2009 Right so you have 1 tandem, you want 6 jumps in an hour, you didnt know how expensive gas is or how long it takes to pack, you are not in the airforce yet but plan on SERE and also HALO is gonna be done. How old are you action man? 10? Deep breath, calm down, eat an adderall and go to a dropzone.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #30 February 25, 2009 Quote Right so you have 1 tandem, you want 6 jumps in an hour, you didnt know how expensive gas is or how long it takes to pack, you are not in the airforce yet but plan on SERE and also HALO is gonna be done. How old are you action man? 10? Deep breath, calm down, eat an adderall and go to a dropzone. Aw com' on uncle Andy, leave the kid alone! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #31 February 25, 2009 I was, but i kept reading and reading until eventually i was like wtf? 1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likestojump 3 #32 February 25, 2009 Quote I was, but i kept reading and reading until eventually i was like wtf? You're just jealous. You probably just spilled your mid-afternoon tea reading what he wrote, so you feel vindictive at the same time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #33 February 25, 2009 I'm not nice til my 2nd cup is in me during the mornings.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likestojump 3 #34 February 25, 2009 QuoteI'm not nice til my 2nd cup is in me during the mornings. "til my 2nd cup is in m" is that some kind of ultramodern fetish ? Or just a British thing ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #35 February 25, 2009 You've seen 1 man and 1 jar haven't you? A bit like that.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #36 February 25, 2009 Careful Andy. You're going to get labeled as angry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I3uller 0 #37 February 25, 2009 Quote Quote since i havent been certified how do you log jumps? like could i log those? not sure at all how you log and if things have to be signed or what, like can they go toward your total jumps since you were not at a dropzone WOW! Be sure you pull your string and tug on those yonkles before the dirt impacts yuranus...... Hahahahahaha yonkles? Thats amazing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dks13827 3 #38 June 8, 2009 I knew guys whose Army buddies picked them up on a farm for a quick ( totally against regulations ) ride to 7500' and it is a very good thing that no one bounced or there would have been a heap of trouble !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Granimal 0 #39 June 9, 2009 In addition to what was said above, there is also an aircraft certification issue. The aircraft must be certified to operate with a cabin door removed. I assume that most, if not all, helicopters are so certified. However, the pilot must make sure. See AC 105-2C. A copy can be found in the SIM. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfilarsky 0 #40 June 9, 2009 The pilot should know about this, but if the aircraft is not certified to fly with the door(s) removed, an STC (supplemental type certificate) must be obtained in order to do so legally. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dks13827 3 #41 June 14, 2009 dont worry, Huey's fly with doors open, a lot... got a few very very fun jumps from one at a Ft Sill jump day one time. I dont know that they do that these days... fun jumps that is. too bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
