dropdeded 0 #26 November 26, 2003 Whats to be scared about? ------------------------------------------------------------ That was my small attempt at humor, apparently very small Actually Im really looking forward to the experience. dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiven4fun 0 #28 November 26, 2003 That was at Rantoul 2003. made 40 + jumps there and all but 5 were from Mike's plane. It rocks.Still here after all these years Clayton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicknitro71 0 #29 November 26, 2003 That bird's sick! 7 minutes to 14K, true. The worst part is when you are done with your swoop and the bird is ready for another load! Yes it lands before you do! Probably the best skydiving bird on the planet...well unless some rich kid would buy one of those concordes they are retiring...that would be a jump!Memento Audere Semper 903 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypelchat 0 #30 November 26, 2003 Cool pic! Yves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #31 November 26, 2003 QuoteRight, that is why Perris (usually) only gets 12.5 because of Ontario Airport. No. Perris only does 12,500 AGL because there are these things called BSRs, and other things called FARs about oxygen usage at specific altitudes, and the elevation at Perris is over 1300 MSL King Airs loose their appeal pretty quickly for me. If the pilot is good (Mike is for sure) it's ok, except for the small ass door. If the pilot is green, I wont ride with him in a KA. Not a forgiving A/C, like an Caravan or Twin Otter. Too bad Mike doesn't have a 99!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #32 November 26, 2003 QuotePerris only does 12,500 AGL because there are these thins called BSRs, and other things called FARs about oxygen usage at specific altitudes, and the elevation at Perris is over 1300 MSL The FAR's specify that O2 must be supplied, "made avaible", to the occupents if above 15,000 feet cabin altitude. Here in CO, the planes usually have a small bottle, near the pilot that no one uses (except for the pilot) and couldn't be used by everyoone the plane anyway. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #33 November 26, 2003 QuoteWhats to be scared about? ------------------------------------------------------------ That was my small attempt at humor, apparently very small Actually Im really looking forward to the experience. dropdeded Actually I got it- check my response, humor back at ya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EflyzLOW 0 #34 November 27, 2003 aaaahh, yes, my young apprentice...it will quite simply SPOIL U ROTTEN! -e. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDivaChristie 0 #35 November 27, 2003 Just Curious. Anyone know what kind of King Air it is? 90? 200? not jumping sux Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottjaco 0 #36 November 27, 2003 15000 feet max - 1300 feet above sea level --------------- 13.7K Perris could get this altitude without breaking BSR's scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garycal 0 #37 November 27, 2003 I thought 15k was standard at all dzs until I jumped someplace besides the adveture center Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #38 November 27, 2003 Whats the difference between 13.5 and 12.5? About 4-5 seconds freeflying or about 6 doing RW. 6 seconds is nothing. RW comps only need to be ran at 10.5 since 35 seconds is all the working time allowed. If you want to complain about 1000 feet go hang out at a Cessna DZ where 3k is a normal altitude to launch a 4 way from, they can show you how to max your usage of the air there Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #39 November 28, 2003 QuoteIf you want to complain about 1000 feet go hang out at a Cessna DZ where 3k is a normal altitude to launch a 4 way from, they can show you how to max your usage of the air there Heh. Too true. Anyone up for getting their Double Vulture award?Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottjaco 0 #40 November 28, 2003 3k is a normal altitude to launch*** 3K in a cesna 182? I thought 10.5 was the usual alttitude for those planes. My hard deck is 3K! I guess it would be a hop & pop for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canopywhore 0 #41 November 28, 2003 I think its a 90 with some mods Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #42 November 28, 2003 Quote Has anybody here ever flown in it? what is it like? I heard there is a stereo system, I wouldn't mind listening to some tunes on the way up to altitude! scott I have. Just make sure you choose short songs, and you'll be on jump run before the second single is done. That plane is unbelievable! tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllyMilne 0 #43 November 28, 2003 Double vulture? Im at a cessna dz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #44 November 28, 2003 QuoteWhats the difference between 13.5 and 12.5? About 4-5 seconds freeflying or about 6 doing RW. 6 seconds is nothing. RW comps only need to be ran at 10.5 since 35 seconds is all the working time allowed. If you want to complain about 1000 feet go hang out at a Cessna DZ where 3k is a normal altitude to launch a 4 way from, they can show you how to max your usage of the air there True, but what is the price difference between 3,000, 12,500, and 13,500? Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fundgh 0 #45 December 1, 2003 Is there something wrong with $14 to 14K? Although I have heard Lodi has a good price scheme for hop n pops! I will be on the MM KA saturday...can't wait!...FUN FOR ALL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #46 December 1, 2003 QuoteDouble vulture? Like USPA's Falcon and Double Falcon are (or were) a 4 point 4way or an 8 point 4 way. The Vulture is a 2 point 4way from 2 grand. And the Double Vulture is a 4 point 4way from 4 grand. (It may very depending on DZ) I have both....Several times over."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #47 December 1, 2003 QuoteQuoteDouble vulture? Like USPA's Falcon and Double Falcon are (or were) a 4 point 4way or an 8 point 4 way. The Vulture is a 2 point 4way from 2 grand. And the Double Vulture is a 4 point 4way from 4 grand. (It may very depending on DZ) I have both....Several times over. May I assume the Vulture is not USPA-regulation? -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #48 December 1, 2003 QuoteMay I assume the Vulture is not USPA-regulation? Its not a USPA award either"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottjaco 0 #49 December 8, 2003 Hello again! I just wanted to add some new life to this thread.... I visited skydive Taft, CA this weekend. It was the best! It was partially cloudy on the drive in but the clouds were very high. Let this be a lesson! Don't believe the weather report!!!!!! We got 14.5K on all the loads I was on!!! Mike Mullins King Air was amazing! I love the 3 second zero Gravity just before jump run. Skydive Taft itself has gotten a huge facelift! They have installed a pea-gravel pit, new grass everywhere so people can camp out easier and they are getting rid of the jump tickets and switching to the computerized manifest like what they have at Perris. I must say, if you can drive to Taft,CA it is well worth the drive! 14 bucks to 14.5K in 7 minutes.....works for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tfelber 0 #50 December 8, 2003 Scott, was that you that got to stay in that fancy county owned hotel with the chambermaids that carry guns? Dave and Mike have put together a great place to jump! When I got off I-5 and headed west, I was wondering where Mike had lead us, but Taft now tops my list of favorite DZ's. Dave, Mike, and Corky fill all the skydiver's needs except beer and food which can be found within walking distance, if one were inclined to walk. There were jumpers from all over and no attitudes. Everyone jumped together and partied together. Dave is making further improvements to an already great DZ. Good luck Mike and Dave, I'll be back!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
