mazevedo 0 #1 January 12, 2004 This saturday I was on the first load of the day and the comunication system just failed at 7.5 K. Whe were not allowed to jump and the plane was just above the DZ. I was at the door and almost jumped anyway... The worst part was the way back. Watching the land getting bigger inside the plane was one of the sadiest ride I ever took. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batbex 0 #2 January 12, 2004 Three times so far, First time was a RAPS student and the winds suddenly picked up so we weren't allowed to jump. Second time still on S/L, had just had a mal, been pushed straight back into the plane onto the next load, without any time to sit, chill, get over it, so refused to do climb out and do a dangle exit(no sit exits on whatever type of cessna it was 182?) Third time was fourth out of a cessna and the two people in front were doing 15 and 10 second delays, cloud cover moved down to 4500 and I wasn't allowed to climb over them to get out! I hate landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruzit 0 #3 January 12, 2004 Many times. When JMing large IAD classes, I have done back-to-back loads on numerous occasions, where if I was lucky I got to jump every 3rd or 4th load. I've ridden the plane down 3 times with students who decided not to jump. Fortunately, I've only ridden the plane down 4 times because of deteriorating weather...and all 4 times I was happy to be landing with the plane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #4 January 12, 2004 Too many times. If ever you're in doubt about whether to jump again - land with the plane ONCE. It'll make you glad to be under that canopy of yours ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #5 January 12, 2004 QuoteI was at the door and almost jumped anyway... Just in case it's not obvious, pilot's, DZO's, S&TA's, and the plane cleared for a landing won't think this is funny. Besides getting grounded, there's a chance you could collide with the tail depending on the type of plane and whether it's in normal flight configuration."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #6 January 12, 2004 Once when making my first jump in the army it was too windy, so we had to come back down in a C-119. We took off twice in our club 180 and had the cowling come loose on the side of the motor and it started banging in the wind, so we landed twice because of this. Once on a beech load the wiring started on fire filling the inside with smoke just after take off. We planned to land but weren't sure if the landing gear was down so we exited at around 2500 ft......Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZL60 0 #7 January 12, 2004 once.. so far and I'm sure they'll be others to come.. DZ clouded over on this first time while we were on the jump run.. Spotter couldn't see so made the call to abort the Jump.. glad he did. Who said Kiwis can't fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #8 January 12, 2004 Many times, and I'm sure I'll have many more. Don't even think about jumping when you've been told that you have to ride the plane down. You never know what's going on out there, just sit, buckle in, and listen to what the pilot says. The life you safe maybe your own.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydivingNurse 0 #9 January 12, 2004 Once, got to altitude, everything was looking good, light wind, no clouds, but I didn't feel right for some reason (this was my AFF 2 jump) so I rode the plane down. My JM's and everyone at the DZ gave me a pat on the back, said I did the right thing. I think it was at that moment that I decided to stick with this whole jumping out of airplanes thing. Edit to add: my JM's jumped and had a good time. I think I should have bought beers for my first ride back down, oh well, I'll just have to make up for it when this damned winter weather goes away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mazevedo 0 #10 January 12, 2004 I know that! That's why I didn't jump! At least it was a great free ride. The weather was great and the view fantastic. I took one old photo from Rio. It was me when I finished AFF. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #11 January 12, 2004 Thus far I have never needed to stay in the elevator and have always been able to get out at my desired floor.JJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #12 January 12, 2004 Nice pic! I've had to ride down twice due to winds while on AFF. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #13 January 12, 2004 Yep, my first AFF Level 1, had to land with the plane because the clouds closed up when we got to altitude. The only other time was a few months ago when Bush was at the Desoto Center in Mississippi (over 40 miles away) and some dumb lady drove her car (with kids inside) into the side of the building. We were at 9,000 feet and Center (or the SS) told the pilot no jumping right now. JudyBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betzilla 56 #14 January 12, 2004 once 'cause of crappy weather, and many times on back to back loads as a static line JM. I never really minded those, because the pilot always liked to show off on the descent with me in the plane. Or if I was really beat, he'd take it easy and I could catch a quick nap. My boyfriend is an otter pilot, and I love riding right seat with him. His descents are almost as much fun as jumping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #15 January 12, 2004 unfortunatly, when i started IAF, my level 4 jump, i had to go up and come down with the plane 3 times. Of course, that helped me a lot learning how to spot and such, so it's all good "Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReLLiK75 0 #16 January 12, 2004 I'd really love to see that one!!! It would take one super talented skydiver to actually land inside the plane. I think you'd only be able to get away with it if it were a SkyVan or a Casa. Anything else might really hurt!!! __________________________________________ Have you Got Flare? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airgord 1 #17 January 12, 2004 Yah, I'm with RELLIK, I've landed WITH the plane, not INSIDE the plane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #18 January 12, 2004 QuoteYah, I'm with RELLIK, I've landed WITH the plane, not INSIDE the plane. good, im not the only person who caught that. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #19 January 12, 2004 Once when the Cessna was leaking fuel -- I'd rather got out, but oh, well ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelem 0 #20 January 12, 2004 For a minute I thought you meant after you have jumped out - I'm sure most of you have seen pictures of porters keeping up with skydivers for a few seconds. I've landed in the plane once - on what would have been my first jump. There wasn't any gap in the cloud unfortunatly. Of course by the time we got back down, the clouds had cleared but the winds had gone over ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry81 10 #21 January 13, 2004 Three times so far. Twice we were forced to land (1x traffic control, 1x engine problems) and once I chose to ride it down. I wasn't wearing a parachute at that time, so I think I made the right decision. But the two times I had to stay in I would have been much happier getting out. An Antonov-2 lands about as smoothly and gracefully as a cow. (Looks somewhat the same in the air, too.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rocketdog 0 #22 January 13, 2004 *** if you ever have to BE CAREFUL that the ride down does not fire your Cypres -- that happened @ our DZ this year *** suck! see the world! http://gorocketdog.blogspot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin19d 0 #23 January 13, 2004 rode the plane down once. Damn glider pilots flew right over the DZ and hung around for a while. It was in Germany. And it was the same day there was a skydiver plane-glider colision at a different DZ not that far away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #24 January 13, 2004 Three times. As a static line student, when the pilot announced he was having a problem and would be turning back. That was in a Cessna 180. The other two were DC-3's, one turned back due to an advancing tornado front and the other turned back after an engine cowling blew off at about a grand after takeoff. All three landings were uneventful. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flygurl 0 #25 January 13, 2004 I can't believe nobody has said it... so I will. "It's better to be in the plane wishing you were in the air than in the air wishing you were in the plane..." I've landed in the plane twice. One when the winds were gusting to 40mph. Once when the plexi-glass door cover on the skyvan shattered.________________________________________ "One out of every four American's are suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they're okay, then it's you." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
