JohnnyMarko 1 #1 May 22, 2011 So this is kinda random, and I don't have pics or video (someone does from the DZ) but in the middle of our jumping today, there was a plane that was flying one of those advertising banners. So cool watching him pick it up. There was a gate sorda thing set up, and the plane did a high speed low pass, hooked the end of the banner, then banked up real fast as the banner whipped off the ground. I'm no pilot so I can't describe it very well, but it was tits. Equally cool watching him do a low pass over the grass and releasing it when he was done...similar to THIS ....So cool to see up front in real life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #2 May 22, 2011 You'd probably enjoy crop dusters working the fields. That's a lot of cool low flying to watch too. Another one I enjoyed once in Colorado was watching a helicopter with a bucket working a small forest fire up the hill from a river. Back and forth, it was cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #3 May 22, 2011 I walked up to the DZ and a couple people were in the LZ and were like "Johnny, you're just in time" and I see some weird gate thing and something on the ground in the LZ and a plane coming in fast and low and SNAP! He picked up the banner...awesome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #4 May 22, 2011 Next time get your rig on and grab the corner of the banner real fast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #5 May 22, 2011 AND it is fun to be the pilot. BUT, then you sit in that cockpit for three hours doing nothing but circles. I have never been a duster, but that job SUCKS. (in a SUPER hot cockpit from sunrise till 10am, then sit on the ground until 4pm, then back in the air until sunset, Every day, all summer long). fuck that shit. I just want to fly a little plane low to the ground whenever i want. Ahhh... white people problems. -SPACE- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #6 May 22, 2011 Quote You'd probably enjoy crop dusters working the fields. You're so bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 150 #7 May 22, 2011 QuoteYou'd probably enjoy crop dusters working the fields. That's a lot of cool low flying to watch too. Crop dusters "water skiing" on a canal....thats cool.My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #8 May 22, 2011 Quote Quote You'd probably enjoy crop dusters working the fields. You're so bad. Uh, I'm not British, so I don't know all of your poofy/sod/bugger/roger slang. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 May 22, 2011 At my now defunct dropzone, there used to be banner towers there nearly every weekend during the fall. Watching them climb out at full power on the edge of a stall always made me shudder to think if they tossed a jug or anything happening really. If you want to see something cool, google STOL competitions. There are some really neat videos on Youtube of guys in modified Huskies (and other tail draggers) doing some incredible things.--"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 #10 May 22, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA6E4ectHNc&feature=related ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #11 May 22, 2011 HA! Did you see his tail number? N300FT In 300 Feet. Wow and I thought skydivers were bad!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #12 May 22, 2011 QuoteI'm not British Neither am I. (Not that there's anything wrong with it.) Stars & Stripes forever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #13 May 22, 2011 QuoteAt my now defunct dropzone, there used to be banner towers there nearly every weekend during the fall. Watching them climb out at full power on the edge of a stall always made me shudder to think if they tossed a jug or anything happening really. A jump pilot I used to know had a buddy killed picking up a banner. I'm not sure exactly what happened, but yes, you can get killed doing it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #14 May 22, 2011 QuoteQuoteAt my now defunct dropzone, there used to be banner towers there nearly every weekend during the fall. Watching them climb out at full power on the edge of a stall always made me shudder to think if they tossed a jug or anything happening really. A jump pilot I used to know had a buddy killed picking up a banner. I'm not sure exactly what happened, but yes, you can get killed doing it. A similar but WAY cooler job is glider towing. Funnest job in the world. Single engine rocketship, 30 flights a day, mountain flying, Solo descents, grass fields. My best friend and fellow jumper was killed doing it. I was a tow pilot for a year or so, never should Have stopped. -SPACE- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #15 May 22, 2011 Quote[ My best friend and fellow jumper was killed doing it. I was a tow pilot for a year or so, never should Have stopped. That was the guy who got hit by the SR22? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #16 May 22, 2011 QuoteQuote[ My best friend and fellow jumper was killed doing it. I was a tow pilot for a year or so, never should Have stopped. That was the guy who got hit by the SR22?. That's the one. Some lawyer playing video games and not looking outside. -SPACE- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #17 May 22, 2011 Looks like an aircraft carrier pilot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #18 May 22, 2011 I'm constantly amazed at how so many pilots can be so poor at spotting traffic, or even really trying to. It's not easy, but it's a skill that can be practiced. Few skills are more important. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrokenR1 0 #19 May 22, 2011 Quote If you want to see something cool, google STOL competitions. There are some really neat videos on Youtube of guys in modified Huskies (and other tail draggers) doing some incredible things. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2-HRDsVk5Y - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rap is to music what etch-a-sketch is to art. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobMoore 0 #20 May 22, 2011 Do a search on an airplane called a Slepcev Storch. According to the website taking off into a 16 mph wind is vertical with no forward roll."For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #21 May 22, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI_6m2GWX-A&t=1m45s"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #22 May 23, 2011 Don't have time to link but youtube search panama city beach banner towYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #23 May 23, 2011 Quote Don't have time to link but youtube search panama city beach banner tow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zj7ti7Bgw4 fat AND lazy is no way to go through life son... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
