jdatc 0 #26 January 9, 2009 300' E and I tripped on exit, go figure.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chubba 0 #27 January 9, 2009 Should have my first 2009 jump this weekend. There's a 110% chance it will be from a C182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #28 January 9, 2009 Haven't made one yet .. My reserve is out of date and an need a Dr to sign my medical form. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #29 January 9, 2009 QuoteCan't. I can't do anything that involves weight bearing on the right leg for at least another 5 weeks. Go to this thread. Brian had the same injury. I wish I knew about it during my recovery.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huge 0 #30 January 9, 2009 First jump of the year was out of AN-2. Perfect winter day, I guess that was first time in a month that we saw Sun during the weekend. Canopy ride was a bit chilly as temperature on ground was -8C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countzero 7 #31 January 9, 2009 450' Adiamonds are a dawgs best friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #32 January 9, 2009 Yeah, I've seen those. Scotty said he had one I could barrow if I wanted. I turned it down because I was afraid of breaking myself worse. Maybe I should reconsider. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #33 January 9, 2009 Caravan! What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GPSJane 0 #34 January 9, 2009 Out a Kudu - a South African military aircraft.Only skydivers know why the birds sing; they don't have to pack a parachute! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airathanas 0 #35 January 9, 2009 Haven't made a jump in 2009 yet Weather's been bad and I got a sinus infection. But hopefully I will be able to jump this weekend? (Caravan at Skydive 35 maybe? We'll see...) http://3ringnecklace.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaylorC 0 #36 January 9, 2009 did 5 jumps new years day. 1st was from an otter and then a skyvan and 3 more otter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmills0705 0 #37 January 9, 2009 Being in the frozen tundra known as Indiana, 4,000' from a C-182 on Jan 3rd was all we could get in. It was a little chilly, but damn worth it. Heading to sunny FLA at the end of the month. I feel for you on the tib/fib fx. I had the same thing (along with multiple ankle bones) several years ago. I made a jump 3 weeks after my second surgery... just do a butt slide in and you will be fine ;)Kim Mills USPA D21696 Tandem I, AFF I and Static Line I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EXTremeWade 0 #38 January 9, 2009 An antenna!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #39 January 9, 2009 Quote I surged into some concrete as I was trying to avoid and obstacle on landing. Oh, a golf cart! I thought maybe the obstacle Skittles had been trying to avoid was a big round thing, about 8,000 miles across. I love the comment on that video, too: 'This guy jumps out of a plane and attempts to land at a golf course. He picks up a little too much speed near the end of the jump and ends up slamming into a golf cart.' Because if he hits a golf cart, then of course it must be on a golf course. A golf course with a windsock and an anenometer. And there's a plane parked there! What's that doing on the golf course?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #40 January 9, 2009 Better comments here: http://www.skydivingmovies.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=5867. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #41 January 9, 2009 I marked "Otter" but then I remembered I haven't jumped yet in 2009 - my final jump at the ZHills boogie was in 2008. But it will be from an Otter tomorrow, so my answer is still valid. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 918 #42 January 10, 2009 Skyvan New Years Day at Eloy I got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxmadmax 8 #43 January 10, 2009 QuoteYour poll is going to be skewed. Caravans, 182s, 206s, 207s, 172s are all Cesnas. Ever been to Wichita? I have and you will drool at the runway lineup! Got them damn Cesnas everywhere. Got some with props and others with jets.... Cessna Skewed, screwed we don't need no stinking badges....LMAO!!! We don't need no stinking badges Ciao Mofo's, Mad Max Don't go away mad....just go away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skypilot 0 #44 January 10, 2009 PAC 750Go big! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxmadmax 8 #45 January 10, 2009 Sorry to hear 'bout the old S.U. But on the other hand....you make some really cool stuff! I'm ordering up one! Ciao, Mad max Don't go away mad....just go away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lekstrom10k 0 #46 January 10, 2009 After surviving the night jump and the closely followed night water jump at SummerFest last summer, thought you might get out of the pain thing. Tecnically it was anotherr year. About 1981 we waited all day for the clouds to go away and left . About three miles toward home it was severe clear Everyone did a 180. It got down to 2 jumpers to go. It was a very bright hazy day with a fresh coat of snow. I landed first with a total "White Out" and watched my ankle fold under on landing. They guy landing after me said he was glad I was ther moaning and groaning for depth perception. Since then I like to have people on the ground to land next to. PS Tevas dont give you much traction in snow relearned on two jumps at Skydive Tecumseh New Years Day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
degeneration 5 #47 January 10, 2009 From a turbine Islander in Swansea, UK. Also was my first serious attempt at trying to sit fly. Didn't manage, but it was fun!!Sky Switches - Affordable stills camera tongue switches and conversion adaptors, supporting various brands of camera (Canon, Sony, Nikon, Panasonic). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomal2day 0 #48 January 10, 2009 Quote Haven't made a jump in 2009 yet Weather's been bad and I got a sinus infection. But hopefully I will be able to jump this weekend? (Caravan at Skydive 35 maybe? We'll see...) Two from a Caravan at Skydive 35 on Jan 3. And see you there tomorrow!! The wind is good and the 'van is waiting.....'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine' 'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtrider8e 2 #49 January 10, 2009 Just made 2 out of a Cessna 182 and got my A licenseArch!!!! WEEEEEEEEEEE. Crap, not another reserve ride!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baronn 111 #50 January 11, 2009 349' Freestander in the snow. Felt so good, I hated to throw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites