fly 0 #1 July 12, 2005 Hi all, A couple of friends did about six of these last weekend (see attached). The Pitts Specials performed a loop in formation, they let go at the top of the loop (about 2500 ft) and I had to watch from the ground... I know the inverted jumps have been done before but has it been done with two planes in formation??? Any info would be appreciated! G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBrant 0 #2 July 12, 2005 do I see a freebag from the left-hand jumper? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 July 12, 2005 It looks like a D-bag, especially since it would appear that the PC isn't spring loaded but a collapsed main PC. Either the bridle is long or it came unattatched on that jump, or the camera angle is playing tricks on us.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #4 July 12, 2005 QuoteHi all, A couple of friends did about six of these last weekend (see attached). The Pitts Specials performed a loop in formation, they let go at the top of the loop (about 2500 ft) and I had to watch from the ground... I know the inverted jumps have been done before but has it been done with two planes in formation??? Any info would be appreciated! G *** I know it's been done with 4...But they were Stearman, I can barely get in a pitts without a rig on...can't imagine with! Loss more room in a stearman! Great PIC! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #5 July 12, 2005 QuoteIt looks like a D-bag, especially since it would appear that the PC isn't spring loaded but a collapsed main PC. Either the bridle is long or it came unattatched on that jump, or the camera angle is playing tricks on us. i think the picture just hid the bridle going from the top of canopy to the d-bag. it sure doesn't look like a spring loaded PC to me. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #6 July 13, 2005 Quotedo I see a freebag from the left-hand jumper? Thats his main deploying. Remember, the picture was taken from 2,500 feet away. He sure was fast on the trigger. He is still head down from the exit. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbrasher 1 #7 July 13, 2005 Looks like they had time for a 2 way Red, White and Blue Skies, John T. Brasher D-5166 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fly 0 #8 July 13, 2005 Thanks airtwardo, I figured that you would be the one who would know of another instance! You are right, the Pitss is a tight fit and apparently needs a lot of speed to get up and over in the loop (like 160 kts!) When and where did you do the Steerman? We have one here whose owner would be easier to convince if I could show him that it has been done before... Here is another pic, this time air to air from a Yak flying alongside. Later, G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #9 July 13, 2005 QuoteThanks airtwardo, I figured that you would be the one who would know of another instance! You are right, the Pitss is a tight fit and apparently needs a lot of speed to get up and over in the loop (like 160 kts!) When and where did you do the Steerman? We have one here whose owner would be easier to convince if I could show him that it has been done before... Here is another pic, this time air to air from a Yak flying alongside. Later, G *** You should send those pics to Parachutist for the calender! Those are just TOO COOL!! We did it at a demo some years ago... and they didn't do a loop, all 4 were circling the spot and went wing over inverted at the same time... It was great, but I got hung up a little on the way out, if I had to do it again..I would squat with my feet on the seat to be sure I was clear of everything. of course I'm a large ecomony size jumper! I've also just climbed out and dove off the lower wing a bunch of times... there is a yearly Stearman fly in at Galesburg, Il. Did a few demos for that. I think there was a guy a fews years ago at the WFFC that was 'looping' jumpers out of a Stearman... It's not a 'dangerous' jump...much easier I would think than a Pitts...small cockpit...canopy etc. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #10 July 13, 2005 WFFC has a Pitts. Freddie from FL is the pilot, or was for the last few years, he's got a T bar mounted in the center of the wing to grab. What happens is he waggles the wings and thats your cue to stand up and grab the bar. Once you have a good grip on it he rolls the plane and you are left hanging upside down from the plane as he shoots off a roll of stills. Then he waves good bye and off you fall. Both Crosskeys and the Ranch have Stearman Biplanes they fly jumpers with all the time. You might want to contact them for some info on it. Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #11 July 13, 2005 I knew about the Pitts there... I thought it was some years back...10-12? I remember some PICs but don't remember the year(s) it was there.... could be wrong...the memory gets a bit fuzzy about some periods of time in those days! My hon use to fly air shows in her Great Lakes...basicly a 3/4 size Strearman...but REFUSED to EVER let me jump it!! Said she didn't want the image of me falling out in her head. Wuffos....! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #12 July 13, 2005 QuoteMy hon use to fly air shows in her Great Lakes...basicly a 3/4 size Strearman...but REFUSED to EVER let me jump it!! Said she didn't want the image of me falling out in her head. Thats because she Woves you soooooo much!SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #13 July 13, 2005 Thats because she Woves you soooooo much! *** AAAWWWWWWW!!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #14 July 14, 2005 QuoteThats because she Woves you soooooo much! *** AAAWWWWWWW!!! My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrelr 0 #15 July 23, 2005 Hi G Watching it live (from the ground) was bad enough, but did you have to post it? A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
