Dougiefresh 0 #1 November 9, 2007 This is awesome. That's a MV-22 Osprey they're jumping from. http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/2007/10/gallery_osprey/skydive.jpgHuman beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #2 November 9, 2007 Lucky bastards... being in the military really has its perks, eh? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #3 November 9, 2007 Another fine example of how there is nothing perfect about the airplanes we jump out of. And I'd certainly rather jump than get close to the ground in it. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #4 November 9, 2007 That looks like the USSOCOM Team from MacDill AFB who jump at ZHills. I doubt that's where this jump took place, though._____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #5 November 9, 2007 And I'd certainly rather jump than get close to the ground in it. Quote Yup...when I worked in the aerospace field, we did a lot of development stuff on that thing, I remember looking at the engine pivot assemblies and shuddering! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #6 November 9, 2007 Two Osprey jumpers crossed the line taboo taboo .... "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
itllclear 1 #7 November 10, 2007 When I saw the name of the thread I was sure it was about the Prairie! See Ya! Harry"Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #8 November 10, 2007 You never know . . . there might be some dropzone.commers that have actually jumped it! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #9 November 10, 2007 Nice. lucky bastards. Hopefully, soon I'll be that lucky.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #10 November 10, 2007 What a cool aircraft. I'm a little worried in that second picture though, be careful about what you use as a hand hold! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #11 November 10, 2007 Quote When I saw the name of the thread I was sure it was about the Prairie! See Ya! Harry That is so funny.....so did IDPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #12 November 10, 2007 Quote be careful about what you use as a hand hold! That's a huge problem with that aircraft - there are no hand holds. Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccallj 0 #13 November 10, 2007 100m per aircraft? Does that seem a little much to anyone else? Or does that help Boeing cover the development costs?“Last week I helped my friend stay put. It's a lot easier than helping someone move. I just went over to his house and made sure that he did not start to load his shit into a truck.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peggs82 0 #14 November 11, 2007 That tailgate seems really narrow...I thought it would have been wider?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #15 November 11, 2007 The interior dimensions are the same as CH-46 helicopter.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #16 November 12, 2007 The cost of an airplane is always covering development. Cost of development/number of planes ordered +materials and labor. The osprey is getting expensive, for sure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
