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We try to schedule and confirm the gully washers a year in advance. This is not one of the things that we publicize that we do effectively. ----- ~~~Michael
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And your desire to spiral? All kidding aside, high capacity loads like this do get strung out so always be prepared with a pull up cord, your cell and a sense of which direction to walk when the corn is over your head. ----- ~~~Michael
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Things not to say on an commercial jet after leaving the WFFC 2006
WFFC replied to WFFC's topic in The Bonfire
several years ago (pre 9/11) was traveling with a friend and we had way too much bar time before getting on the plane. as they started boarding, we started gearing up. ----- ~~~Michael -
I made it back to the DZ from I-57 and landed by the swoop pond. dumped just over 3k and had a good wind at my back to do it though. ----- ~~~Michael
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On Monday, the cert for dropping jumpers out of the DC9 will expire. This was approved for the duration of the WFFC. Perris will continue to work on a permanent waiver, but this is it for now. If you got out to jump the jet, lucky you. I got out of it twice before i had to go. Excellent fun and excellent times, even in the rain. ----- ~~~Michael
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Things not to say on an commercial jet after leaving the WFFC 2006
WFFC replied to WFFC's topic in The Bonfire
'Hey Mr. Pilot. Last time I was in one of these, I didn't land.' Luckily I had video to prove it. First flight out to head back to work was on a Jetstream 32, a craft destined to be a jump plane at some point in its future life. The pilot? former jump plane pilot in Geneseo IL and Palatka FL (Justin something or another as I recall). Plane #2 was an MD80, similar to the DC9. Pilot was former Airborne and loved the video of everyone bailing out the ass end of the plane. He was asking about the safety briefing - well, if there's a problem in flight, we're all just going to orderly exit that nice big fat juicy door in the back. Thanks to the Conasters and especially Dixie from the FAA who ended up getting a few hugs and big wet sloppy kisses from skydivers who were appreciative of her work to get the DC9 approved. ----- ~~~Michael -
I'm thinking this was from jet load #1. Ping me next week and I'll give Cajones a call to see if we can get it. ----- ~~~Michael
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the pavement came up and got her. A few stitches, a beer in hand, and she was good to go. ----- ~~~Michael
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WTF?!?! Melanie? Diane? ltdiver Diane WOW! I -must- see this video! WhaHoo, Diane! You go woman!!
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Got the upgrade to first class on the Perris Jet, inflight service was good, but not enough time for cocktails. Those will come later. And the part about not landing. Oh - KICK ASS... you're missing out. you really really are. Going again before this is over. ----- ~~~Michael
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Well, the AN-2 is here dropping jumpers. Just saw it land a little lighter than when it took off. Come on out and check it out. ----- ~~~Michael
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WTF?!?! Melanie? Diane? ltdiver Diane ----- ~~~Michael
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I get into Rantoul at 6PM tomorrow if all goes well. I'll see what kind of numbers I can get tomorrow night or tuesday morning. ----- ~~~Michael
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It's over here. ----- ~~~Michael
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14,300' was tossed out in another thread on the same topic. ----- ~~~Michael
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Good to know. And Orlando, don't get hung on the tail, OK? ----- ~~~Michael
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Not a clue, but I'm sure there's a high speed pass in there somewhere. Just get good pics... I'll be back monday evening to start adding to the good pics that already exist. ----- ~~~Michael
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Not a clue, but I'm sure there's a high speed pass in there somewhere. ----- ~~~Michael
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So, the weather left and off we go...You wanted jet jumps and now you're getting them thanks to Skydive Perris and their combined efforts with Don Kirlin and the FAA. Photo Credit to Cajones Rodriguez (www.PerrisMedia.com) and lift courtesy Mike Mullins. ----- ~~~Michael
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Thanks Lew. ----- ~~~Michael
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Alaskan crab fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. ----- ~~~Michael
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And those are like? the MD80 is the bulk of American Airlines fleet (aka the planes I'm on most of the time). The perris jet is a variant of the DC9. model -21 (or -19) and is referred to as the 'sport' model. It was designed for higher altitude operations and only 10 were made, most sent to Europe. This is only one of this type in the US - the others here in the states are parts. I posted the seat configuration in one of the other WFFC threads so give me some time to find it. btw, 'little' plane, big engines. ----- ~~~Michael
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Sooooo...they're not Rodriguez Brothers yet? ----- ~~~Michael
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morning and sunset loads is the plan. I'm unfortunately not there right now so difficult to get that answer. Will be onsite monday evening. ----- ~~~Michael
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is scheduled for 11:30 this morning WFFC time. If you're not there, you're probably gonna miss it. ----- ~~~Michael