NlghtJumper 0 #1 December 12, 2006 Next week I will be taking a trip down to Florida on a much needed vacation and looking to make a jump at my old DZ. Is there anything going on that I need to know of? Like weather problems incoming, or events that may make it hard to jump? Just curious. Thanks A man will do anything for the right woman, and when that woman destroys him, that man will become a hunk of meat with the common sense of a rodeo clown! ~ Christopher Titus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meux 0 #2 December 14, 2006 STS 116 landing scheduled for the 22? Shouldn't be a total buzz kill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #3 December 15, 2006 QuoteSTS 116 landing scheduled for the 22? Shouldn't be a total buzz kill What does that mean? Do airspace restrictions shut down the DZ during shuttle landings? If so, for how long? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrismgtis 0 #4 December 16, 2006 QuoteQuoteSTS 116 landing scheduled for the 22? Shouldn't be a total buzz kill What does that mean? Do airspace restrictions shut down the DZ during shuttle landings? If so, for how long? Probably not. They don't during the launches, so I'm sure they don't during the landing.Rodriguez Brother #1614, Muff Brother #4033 Jumped: Twin Otter, Cessna 182, CASA, Helicopter, Caravan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #5 December 17, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteSTS 116 landing scheduled for the 22? Shouldn't be a total buzz kill What does that mean? Do airspace restrictions shut down the DZ during shuttle landings? If so, for how long? Probably not. They don't during the launches, so I'm sure they don't during the landing. I'm not so sure... During launch the rocket heads southeast, out over the ocean, away from the DZ. During landing, the shuttle comes in from the west, passing over the vicinity of the DZ on its way to the landing site. I'm just wondering what the phrase "buzz kill" means. I'm not current on cool hip lingo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrismgtis 0 #6 December 18, 2006 QuoteI'm not so sure... During launch the rocket heads southeast, out over the ocean, away from the DZ. During landing, the shuttle comes in from the west, passing over the vicinity of the DZ on its way to the landing site. I didn't know that. Hmmm... well I have no idea then lol. I guess you could always contact the DZ and ask them.Rodriguez Brother #1614, Muff Brother #4033 Jumped: Twin Otter, Cessna 182, CASA, Helicopter, Caravan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jguy904 0 #7 December 18, 2006 they definitely have restrictions during launch--6hrs or so and that's each attempt--no flying within 25 miles--space center is well within the no fly zone-- so i would assume they have similar restrictions during landing--call the dz to confirm-- MUFF #3384, DIRTY SANCHEZ #28(Chief Recruiting Officer), FALLING GATOR #7801-A, POPS #10957, FLYING HELLFISH #847, HISPAS #79, SRA #9229, Surfador Rodrigues Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrismgtis 0 #8 December 18, 2006 Quotethey definitely have restrictions during launch--6hrs or so and that's each attempt--no flying within 25 miles--space center is well within the no fly zone-- so i would assume they have similar restrictions during landing--call the dz to confirm-- Hm. I guess when I do a hop and pop March 16th it will have to be from Sebastian for sure then.Rodriguez Brother #1614, Muff Brother #4033 Jumped: Twin Otter, Cessna 182, CASA, Helicopter, Caravan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
