Kiakambala 0 #1 May 15, 2007 Hey ok i no this is really random but does anyone no if it would be possible to do a hop and pop into my school prom. there are no large obstacles nearby and there is a large grass area that could be landed on. is this just a stupid idea or could it work? i am being serious if anyone knows anything please tell me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 May 15, 2007 Typically to do a demo jump like this it either requires your PRO rating or C licence and a sign off to the FAA if its a Class 1 open field demo. You'll also need to have the paperwork filed for the NOTAM via the FAA. Unless you've got a ton more experience then your profile says, its not really possible or smart at your experience level.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiakambala 0 #3 May 15, 2007 is there anyway you could do it tandem? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #4 May 15, 2007 Quoteis there anyway you could do it tandem? No. As far as I know, both the tandem instructor and passenger has to be licensed skydivers for a field demo. Sorry, but unless a regular tandem has a really really bad spot off the drop zone, tandem demos are a rarity."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
BillyVance 34 #5 May 15, 2007 For what it's worth, I wanted to jump into my high school class' 10 year reunion, but I only had about 200 jumps at the time, and there was a wide open field too. But it was in the middle of a city and thus required a NOTAM, FAA approval, etc, and my instructor said no, not with my experience level. Now I'm PRO-rated and can do just about almost any demo I need to do."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
billvon 2,990 #6 May 15, 2007 Your best approach is going to be talking to a local demo team. They will be familiar with the local FSDO, know which TM's have done demos before, and have an idea on costs for insurance, aircraft, ground crew, smoke etc. A few things before you start though: It will be quite expensive. It will NOT be just a jump ticket. There is no way you should do this at your experience level as a solo jumper. Your scenario is the classic setup for a serious incident. (Relatively new jumper, situation where you think "I HAVE TO JUMP! IT'S MY PROM!") It will require planning beforehand and coordination with the DZO and your school (or wherever the prom will be held.) The property owner has to be OK with both the use of his land and with the liability it entails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #7 May 15, 2007 Quote Quote is there anyway you could do it tandem? No. As far as I know, both the tandem instructor and passenger has to be licensed skydivers for a field demo. Sorry, but unless a regular tandem has a really really bad spot off the drop zone, tandem demos are a rarity. What's up with that? Quite a few of our demos have tandems, a nice way of letting the mayor/boss/sponsor/... participate. They require a bigger landing field but they're done regularly here. Then again, we don't argue much about the age of tandem passengers here either, nor about night-tandems ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiakambala 0 #8 May 15, 2007 So say i find a way to do this how would i go about things Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #9 May 15, 2007 QuoteSo say i find a way to do this how would i go about things Sorry I have absolutely no clue about UK regulations, you'd best ask your DZO about what's possible/feasible and what is not. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #10 May 15, 2007 QuoteSo say i find a way to do this how would i go about things /me refers you back to billvon's post, aboveMike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VincentVL. 0 #11 May 15, 2007 Here's what you do: take a nice guy/girl to your prom and forget about the skydive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #12 May 15, 2007 I'm too old for a prom ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,489 #13 May 15, 2007 QuoteSo say i find a way to do this how would i go about things By spending a lot of money.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #14 May 15, 2007 Quote. is this just a stupid idea or could it work? Should have made this a poll. My vote Stupid Idea. You'll have plenty of time to be cool later on in life, if you make it there.Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #15 May 15, 2007 Besides, why would you want to do something that's been done already? http://www.skydivingmovies.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=3219&string=school%20prom_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelmullins 81 #16 May 15, 2007 QuoteHey ok i no this is really random but does anyone no if it would be possible to do a hop and pop into my school prom. there are no large obstacles nearby and there is a large grass area that could be landed on. is this just a stupid idea or could it work? i am being serious if anyone knows anything please tell me! For all of you that are giving him FAA and USPA info, this person has listed his location as Cambridge, England. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #18 May 15, 2007 Quote is there anyway you could do it tandem? You WILL NOT look cool being flown in as a tandem passenger. Well.... maybe whuffos would like it actually. I'd liken it to arriving in a motorcycle side car I've noticed this prom bullshit is getting more common over here. Never had them in my day! Talk about putting more social pressure on kids in their most sensitive years. Enjoy your day. At least you know you won't hurt yourself, faint or butcher your clothes before the proms even got into full swing. That definately isn't cool. Besides, on that horrible club kit with uncomfortable leg straps do you seriously want bruised/sore crotch on prom night? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #19 May 15, 2007 Quote ...do you seriously want bruised/sore crotch on prom night? *** Well...YES! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #20 May 15, 2007 Quote Well...YES! Not for that reason! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #21 May 15, 2007 QuoteSo say i find a way to do this how would i go about thingsIf you find a way to do this, you'll already know how to go about things.I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travman 6 #22 May 16, 2007 Get a really experience guy with a full face helmet to do it. He lands, waves to the cowd, then walks out of sight. Then you trade places with him and emerge and wave again and take your helmet off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #23 May 16, 2007 QuoteHey ok i no this is really random but does anyone no if it would be possible to do a hop and pop into my school prom. Consider the mission statement of "school." I would urge you to concentrate on your studies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #24 May 16, 2007 Quote Quote Hey ok i no this is really random but does anyone no if it would be possible to do a hop and pop into my school prom. Consider the mission statement of "school." I would urge you to concentrate on your studies. Oh boo...Andy, don't you remember the days when we could be immature and irresponsible? Don't dampen this kid's dreams _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #25 May 16, 2007 Quote Quote Hey ok i no this is really random but does anyone no if it would be possible to do a hop and pop into my school prom. Consider the mission statement of "school." I would urge you to concentrate on your studies. I just new someone else would pick up on that! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
