normiss 897 #1 April 16, 2013 The Skybolts Demo Team jumped Matt Younkin's Twin Beech 18 That's a damn small door to squeeze a tandem out of!!! Sun n Fun was AWESOME!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #2 April 16, 2013 Quote The Skybolts Demo Team jumped Matt Younkin's Twin Beech 18 That's a damn small door to squeeze a tandem out of!!! Sun n Fun was AWESOME!!! I have a fair number of jumps out of them, and yes, that door is small. I never knew that it would do those maneuvers! On purpose, anyway! lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #3 April 16, 2013 Very cool. I had forgotten how much smoke those engines put out. I'm sure he's done the spar mod. Has he done anything else to modify it for intentional aerobatics? And no chute? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #4 April 16, 2013 One of my favorite acts. But I missed SnF this year for the first time in years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #5 April 16, 2013 Quote Quote The Skybolts Demo Team jumped Matt Younkin's Twin Beech 18 That's a damn small door to squeeze a tandem out of!!! Sun n Fun was AWESOME!!! I have a fair number of jumps out of them, and yes, that door is small. I never knew that it would do those maneuvers! On purpose, anyway! We jumped one for a whole summer after the DC3 crashed. I kept tripping over that little door threshold on the way out. Made for some interesting exits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #6 April 16, 2013 Quote Quote Quote The Skybolts Demo Team jumped Matt Younkin's Twin Beech 18 That's a damn small door to squeeze a tandem out of!!! Sun n Fun was AWESOME!!! I have a fair number of jumps out of them, and yes, that door is small. I never knew that it would do those maneuvers! On purpose, anyway! We jumped one for a whole summer after the DC3 crashed. I kept tripping over that little door threshold on the way out. Made for some interesting strung out exits. FIFY lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 897 #7 April 16, 2013 That man comes from a long line of very accomplished aerobatic pilots. Tragic history too. Lights, smoke, strobes, and hot rod engines are the biggest thing I think. It's all about the timing is what he said. Jeff (crew chief) is very proud of his wingspar. Rick and I had given him some Fabulous Muff Brothers stickers earlier in the day. After we had all jumped, we walked over to thank them and chat...as we turned to leave Jeff says HEY! You guys forgot something. I can't put these on the aircraft. You have to do that. Rick smacked one down on the wingspar cap. Very fun and exhausting weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #8 April 16, 2013 QuoteWhat did you do over the weekend? I could tell you, but then my GF would have to kill both of us.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #10 April 16, 2013 Quote That man comes from a long line of very accomplished aerobatic pilots. Tragic history too. Lights, smoke, strobes, and hot rod engines are the biggest thing I think. It's all about the timing is what he said. Jeff (crew chief) is very proud of his wingspar. Rick and I had given him some Fabulous Muff Brothers stickers earlier in the day. After we had all jumped, we walked over to thank them and chat...as we turned to leave Jeff says HEY! You guys forgot something. I can't put these on the aircraft. You have to do that. Rick smacked one down on the wingspar cap. Very fun and exhausting weekend. That is awesome. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #11 April 16, 2013 Bought and then immediately killed 4 basil and 4 jalapeno plants "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #12 April 16, 2013 Gotta love a Beech 18.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #13 April 16, 2013 Matt must have some experience with skydivers. the first thing he told us.."my plane is not a jungle gym" You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #14 April 16, 2013 Quote Matt must have some experience with skydivers. the first thing he told us.."my plane is not a jungle gym" Either that, or he saw this Carl Boenish video (start around 3:25) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #15 April 16, 2013 Exactly what I was thinking. Man they knew how to exit back then I can't get a group out of the big ass otter door as fast as you guys used to exit the DC-3 You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #16 April 16, 2013 Had I known you guys were doing a jump in, I would've actually tried to come out to SnF. It's nice that I don't even have to pay to get in. "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #17 April 16, 2013 "no chute " I don't think a pilot could get out one in time... smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #18 April 16, 2013 I didn't get to see you be a Rock Star. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #19 April 16, 2013 Quote Quote Quote Quote The Skybolts Demo Team jumped Matt Younkin's Twin Beech 18 That's a damn small door to squeeze a tandem out of!!! Sun n Fun was AWESOME!!! I have a fair number of jumps out of them, and yes, that door is small. I never knew that it would do those maneuvers! On purpose, anyway! We jumped one for a whole summer after the DC3 crashed. I kept tripping over that little door threshold on the way out. Made for some interesting strung out exits. FIFY Yeah, a lot of the jumpers were strung out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #20 April 16, 2013 Quote I didn't get to see you be a Rock Star. Patty did You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 897 #21 April 16, 2013 Asshole!!! Even better...Aiden (my grandson) was whining when leaving about not getting her autograph. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #22 April 16, 2013 Quote ...as fast as you guys used to exit the DC-3 This video was way before my time. Unfortunately, this was already a dying skill before I started jumping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #23 April 16, 2013 QuotePatty did Well, that would explain him wanting to get on the airshow circuit!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #24 April 16, 2013 QuoteQuotePatty did Well, that would explain him wanting to get on the airshow circuit! I thought our photographer was way hotterYou can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #25 April 16, 2013 Thanks, Rick! You always say the sweetest things. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
