SkydiveQL 0 #1 February 24, 2007 The season is here and we plan on kicking it off in style! If you can only make one boogie this year, be sure this is the one! The boogie will start at noon on Friday, March 30th and will run through Sunday evening. All jumps will be from the Beech 99 Airliner, the fastest jump plane in the midwest! We will have free RW and freefly organizing for all levels, as well as free food, drinks, entertainment and bonfires in the evening. Camping is available and a great time is guaranteed. For more details and updates, be sure to check out http://www.skydivestlouis.com. See you there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaumsAway 0 #2 February 24, 2007 It's on my calendar! Will there be instructors available to do a refresher? Also, do you have rental gear available? By the way, if there is anyone from Kansas City interested in carpooling with me, let me know. I've got 5 seats available in my van. I'll be heading out there on Friday around noon and coming back Sunday evening. I can't wait! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluskytrvlr 0 #3 February 24, 2007 Great to know you're back! Rock on QL! We will be driving cross country San Francisico to Tampa around then--- hope to see you all!A mile of highway can take you a mile But a mile of Runway can take you anywhere! Blue Sky Traveler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveQL 0 #4 February 24, 2007 QuoteWill there be instructors available to do a refresher? Also, do you have rental gear available? Yes, we will have instructors and rental gear available. I also PM'd you the contact info for some jumpers from KC who are interested in carpooling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HippieCain 0 #5 February 26, 2007 I can't believe the Beech is going to be even faster! That's incredible. The first jump at Freak's last year, The Brian looked at me on the Otter and said "Damn this thing is slow!" I got in the door and felt like I was crawling 'cause we had gotten used to the Beech. It quickly became my favorite jump plane. I was kind of depressed to hear that it was down for repairs and might not come back only to be elated that it would not only be back, but back and faster than ever!?! I might have to go change my drawers! Those that made it out to FFX last year for the Beech Boogie know exactly what I'm talking about. I'm giddy with anticipation. I'll bring some good cigars, but it's your turn to bring the Scotch! Will George be up for the Boogie?Fuck The Details Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveQL 0 #6 February 26, 2007 Yeah, between the work we've put into the engines and the new props, it should be even faster this year(I know, hard to believe!). I did get a good chuckle out of hearing everyone at Couch Freaks commenting on how fast those Super Otters were, while all of the KC jumpers kept commenting on how slow they seemed after getting spoiled by the Beech! I'm looking forward to the cigars and will be bringing a bottle of Gold Label with me. Be sure to bring an extra one for George. 32 days and counting! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
live2skydive 0 #7 February 27, 2007 Yummy, I do love Gold Label. I'm looking forward to jumping the Beech again. I only got to jump it a few times last year in Kansas City, but I do have to agree that it is one of the best jump planes out there. I'll see you all on the 30th, if work permits. If not, I'll definitely see you on Saturday. I'll bring some good Tequila with me for Saturday night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divrdave 0 #8 February 28, 2007 It's good to hear you have reopened. I'll see you all at the boogie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #9 March 1, 2007 Is that George Ireland's N99NN? I hope so. I really liked that plane even before the upgrade.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HippieCain 0 #10 March 1, 2007 Sure is. I can't imagine that thing being even faster. I'm sooo looking forward to that sweet, sweet bird.Fuck The Details Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveQL 0 #11 March 1, 2007 QuoteIs that George Ireland's N99NN? I hope so. I really liked that plane even before the upgrade. Yep, one in the same. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickanderson 0 #12 March 2, 2007 QuoteIs that George Ireland's N99NN? I hope so. I really liked that plane even before the upgrade. wait a minute, i dont think the guy making the original announcment said anything about an upgrade. are there bigger engines on it now or are they just new? super beach? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveQL 0 #13 March 2, 2007 Quotewait a minute, i dont think the guy making the original announcment said anything about an upgrade. are there bigger engines on it now or are they just new? super beach? Yeah, over the past year, the 550hp -20's were replaced with 680hp -27's, and we're currently doing a little more work to get a bit more performance out of the airplane and also putting new props on it. I know that when popsjumper jumped it, it was a pretty sweet aircraft, but now it's super-sweet! Now it's called the Super-Dooper, Bad-A**, Smokin-fast, Mofo of a Beech, among other things. So far, almost everyone who has jumped it has commented that the Beech is their new favorite jump plane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
openingshok 0 #14 March 3, 2007 QuoteQuote So far, almost everyone who has jumped it has commented that the Beech is their new favorite jump plane. Hands down, without a doubt, the sweetest jumpship anywere. The cabin as front to back windows, not ports like an otter. The view while climbing is incredible. It is like sitting in a convertable. The straddle seats are very comfortable, and the door, well, a barn comes to mind. Huge!!! The step is fantastic. For you camera flyers, it has an extension that is ~6" wide and over a foot aft of the door. Non of this looking for a little nib of metal to put your tow on while you are trying to swing out. Your whole foot is supported!! Awsome ride. "Get in, Sit Down, Shut Up, and Hang on!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jdthomas 0 #15 March 4, 2007 I hear tales that "the midwest freefly legend" will be at this boogie. I wonder if he will be sporting his medal???www.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Stever 0 #16 March 5, 2007 If the Lengend goes we all go! P.S. The Beech is the bizom my nizom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kcskydiver 0 #17 March 6, 2007 QuoteIf the Lengend goes we all go! P.S. The Beech is the bizom my nizom. The Beech and The Legend all at the same boogie! That's the shizzle my nizzle!!! I can't wait to jump that Beech again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BaumsAway 0 #18 March 6, 2007 QuoteYummy, I do love Gold Label. I'm looking forward to jumping the Beech again. I only got to jump it a few times last year in Kansas City, but I do have to agree that it is one of the best jump planes out there. I'll see you all on the 30th, if work permits. If not, I'll definitely see you on Saturday. I'll bring some good Tequila with me for Saturday night. I'll be bringing a couple bottles of Cabo Wabo that I've been saving in addition to some fresh Cohibas. P.S. Sorry, but I'm out of available seats in my van. There are plenty of people coming from KC, so if anyone else from that area is looking to carpool, you shouldn't have a problem finding a ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ragnarok 0 #19 March 8, 2007 Hope this does not get canceled at the last minute, everyone arrives - and the DZ is clozed for the day.................... Looks like the weather is going to cooperate, if just a bit on the cool side._________________________________________ Twin Otter N203-Echo,29 July 2006 Cessna P206 N2537X, 19 April 2008 Blue Skies Forever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites WatchYourStep 0 #20 March 8, 2007 Rag the boogie is 3 weeks away. Who knows what the weather will be like in 3 weeks. "You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BaumsAway 0 #21 March 8, 2007 QuoteLooks like the weather is going to cooperate, if just a bit on the cool side. Well, even if it rains all weekend, I'll be sure to bring twice as much liquor and we'll still have just as much fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiveQL 0 #22 March 8, 2007 The boogie is on, come rain or shine (though I've got my fingers crossed for shine). This forecaster (and his magic doppler 8-ball) is calling for sunny skies with scattered puffy clouds, highs in the mid-70's, and west winds at 5-10mph. We've got plenty of non-jumping activities planned too, so even if we do have some bad weather, it's still gonna be a great time! It also sounds like we're going to have plenty to drink once we're done jumping. 22 days and counting! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BaumsAway 0 #23 March 12, 2007 18 days to go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ragnarok 0 #24 March 13, 2007 If this boogie is going to be anything like Safety Day - I will need to bring more beer........ QL is off to a great start!!! I am hearing very good things about that beech. Gonna be nice to get to 13-14k instead of 10k......._________________________________________ Twin Otter N203-Echo,29 July 2006 Cessna P206 N2537X, 19 April 2008 Blue Skies Forever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites divrdave 0 #25 March 16, 2007 QuoteIf this boogie is going to be anything like Safety Day - I will need to bring more beer........ QL is off to a great start!!! I am hearing very good things about that beech. Gonna be nice to get to 13-14k instead of 10k....... Yeah, everything you've heard about that airplane is absolutely true. It is, by far, the best plane I've ever had the pleasure of jumping! 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jdthomas 0 #15 March 4, 2007 I hear tales that "the midwest freefly legend" will be at this boogie. I wonder if he will be sporting his medal???www.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stever 0 #16 March 5, 2007 If the Lengend goes we all go! P.S. The Beech is the bizom my nizom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kcskydiver 0 #17 March 6, 2007 QuoteIf the Lengend goes we all go! P.S. The Beech is the bizom my nizom. The Beech and The Legend all at the same boogie! That's the shizzle my nizzle!!! I can't wait to jump that Beech again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaumsAway 0 #18 March 6, 2007 QuoteYummy, I do love Gold Label. I'm looking forward to jumping the Beech again. I only got to jump it a few times last year in Kansas City, but I do have to agree that it is one of the best jump planes out there. I'll see you all on the 30th, if work permits. If not, I'll definitely see you on Saturday. I'll bring some good Tequila with me for Saturday night. I'll be bringing a couple bottles of Cabo Wabo that I've been saving in addition to some fresh Cohibas. P.S. Sorry, but I'm out of available seats in my van. There are plenty of people coming from KC, so if anyone else from that area is looking to carpool, you shouldn't have a problem finding a ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ragnarok 0 #19 March 8, 2007 Hope this does not get canceled at the last minute, everyone arrives - and the DZ is clozed for the day.................... Looks like the weather is going to cooperate, if just a bit on the cool side._________________________________________ Twin Otter N203-Echo,29 July 2006 Cessna P206 N2537X, 19 April 2008 Blue Skies Forever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchYourStep 0 #20 March 8, 2007 Rag the boogie is 3 weeks away. Who knows what the weather will be like in 3 weeks. "You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaumsAway 0 #21 March 8, 2007 QuoteLooks like the weather is going to cooperate, if just a bit on the cool side. Well, even if it rains all weekend, I'll be sure to bring twice as much liquor and we'll still have just as much fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveQL 0 #22 March 8, 2007 The boogie is on, come rain or shine (though I've got my fingers crossed for shine). This forecaster (and his magic doppler 8-ball) is calling for sunny skies with scattered puffy clouds, highs in the mid-70's, and west winds at 5-10mph. We've got plenty of non-jumping activities planned too, so even if we do have some bad weather, it's still gonna be a great time! It also sounds like we're going to have plenty to drink once we're done jumping. 22 days and counting! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaumsAway 0 #23 March 12, 2007 18 days to go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ragnarok 0 #24 March 13, 2007 If this boogie is going to be anything like Safety Day - I will need to bring more beer........ QL is off to a great start!!! I am hearing very good things about that beech. Gonna be nice to get to 13-14k instead of 10k......._________________________________________ Twin Otter N203-Echo,29 July 2006 Cessna P206 N2537X, 19 April 2008 Blue Skies Forever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites divrdave 0 #25 March 16, 2007 QuoteIf this boogie is going to be anything like Safety Day - I will need to bring more beer........ QL is off to a great start!!! I am hearing very good things about that beech. Gonna be nice to get to 13-14k instead of 10k....... Yeah, everything you've heard about that airplane is absolutely true. It is, by far, the best plane I've ever had the pleasure of jumping! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Ragnarok 0 #24 March 13, 2007 If this boogie is going to be anything like Safety Day - I will need to bring more beer........ QL is off to a great start!!! I am hearing very good things about that beech. Gonna be nice to get to 13-14k instead of 10k......._________________________________________ Twin Otter N203-Echo,29 July 2006 Cessna P206 N2537X, 19 April 2008 Blue Skies Forever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divrdave 0 #25 March 16, 2007 QuoteIf this boogie is going to be anything like Safety Day - I will need to bring more beer........ QL is off to a great start!!! I am hearing very good things about that beech. Gonna be nice to get to 13-14k instead of 10k....... Yeah, everything you've heard about that airplane is absolutely true. It is, by far, the best plane I've ever had the pleasure of jumping! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
