micro 0 #51 September 2, 2008 So did y'all keep the 'bou full pretty much every load? I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danornan 79 #52 September 2, 2008 I think we did 7-8 full loads. Ended the day with a real super slow fly-by! Hate to see it go and was surprised that a lot of people didn't show up. Probably never see it at the Hills again and too bad as it was fun to jump. Beautiful day too........Dano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #53 September 2, 2008 Well, it really is great jump ship physically, but the economy of it isn't all that great given what it costs to operate an hour and given today's fuel costs. When I was talking to Goby at PenTurbo about this plane, oh maybe 3-4 years ago, he was saying it was about 1400/hr to operate. In today's dollars, if you get it to do two loads an hour, which is what Goby thought it could do, you'll have to fill it w/ more than a few tandems to make sure you're not losing money. Incidentally, how long did it take to get to altitude? I'm envious that y'all got to jump it. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 806 #54 September 2, 2008 I heard PLENTY of hopeful discussions of seeing during the season...Turkey boogie through New Years. I certainly hope so damnit! I missed it when the weather went to shit on Saturday!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danornan 79 #55 September 2, 2008 Best guess is about 20-25 minutes. The nice thing about the ride is that there was lots of room (as larges as a DC-3 inside) and easily 20 more jumpers could have made the ride. Back door stayed open the entire ride to altitude and opening is larger than a Cassa. Canvas seats on the side with huge seat belts that were easy to attach. Jump speed a little faster than the Cassa and OH WHAT A RIDE out the door. Floating was a breeze, Diving a blast. Too bad for those who missed it as it was a real treat. Thanks again to Paul for getting it set up for us.Dano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #56 September 2, 2008 Thanks for the info Dano. Anyone get pics? I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWATcop 0 #57 September 2, 2008 Video http://www.skydivingmovies.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=guestpass&id=5arw0 Kevin Muff Brother #4041 Team Dirty Sanchez #467 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #58 September 2, 2008 thanks for the link, nice footage! look at that humidity on decent, wow! enjoyed the music! I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #59 September 3, 2008 Quote Video http://www.skydivingmovies.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=guestpass&id=5arw0 Damn it I wish skydiving Movies would just fucking work without any login. That's a pain in the ass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #60 September 3, 2008 Quote Quote Video http://www.skydivingmovies.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=guestpass&id=5arw0 Damn it I wish skydiving Movies would just fucking work without any login. That's a pain in the ass. Did you click the link above? No login required when a guest pass is used. Having to log in sucks and keeps a lot of people out. That's why SkydivingMovies.com still exits. Lemme know if there's a problem with your account. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #61 September 3, 2008 spence, i didn't have to log in. try again, buddy. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
