Yes Ladies and Gentlemen - another AN-2

[Gawain 0]

On our way back from the KSC air show, we stopped in South Carolina for a Veteran's Day Parade demo jump in Union, SC. We had to stage out of Chester, SC because of the weight of our aircraft, and parked by the hangers was: you guessed it, an AN-2.

Apparently, the new owner just got it there last week, on a ferry permit only. It says "Exxon Valdez" on the side, upon closer inspection of the engine cover, there are oil smears everywhere...

Just thought I'd share a few of the pics I took, seeing as how important AN-2s are around here.

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!

[turtlespeed 226]

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On our way back from the KSC air show, we stopped in South Carolina for a Veteran's Day Parade demo jump in Union, SC. We had to stage out of Chester, SC because of the weight of our aircraft, and parked by the hangers was: you guessed it, an AN-2.

Apparently, the new owner just got it there last week, on a ferry permit only. It says "Exxon Valdez" on the side, upon closer inspection of the engine cover, there are oil smears everywhere...

Just thought I'd share a few of the pics I took, seeing as how important AN-2s are around here.

Shame you didn't get pics of the Jump Door.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[Gawain 0]

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On our way back from the KSC air show, we stopped in South Carolina for a Veteran's Day Parade demo jump in Union, SC. We had to stage out of Chester, SC because of the weight of our aircraft, and parked by the hangers was: you guessed it, an AN-2.

Apparently, the new owner just got it there last week, on a ferry permit only. It says "Exxon Valdez" on the side, upon closer inspection of the engine cover, there are oil smears everywhere...

Just thought I'd share a few of the pics I took, seeing as how important AN-2s are around here.

Shame you didn't get pics of the Jump Door.

Oh, but I did...it's just not a jump door...yet...

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!

[Snowwhite 0]

EXXON VALDEZ! that's a hoot! I love Union SC, it's beautiful there. I miss my Chester peeps!

skydiveTaylorville.org
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[jdthomas 0]

I like the door lock, how do they secure it for flight? from teh inside I would think?

joe

www.greenboxphotography.com

[diablopilot 2]

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On our way back from the KSC air show, we stopped in South Carolina for a Veteran's Day Parade demo jump in Union, SC. We had to stage out of Chester, SC because of the weight of our aircraft, and parked by the hangers was: you guessed it, an AN-2.

Apparently, the new owner just got it there last week, on a ferry permit only. It says "Exxon Valdez" on the side, upon closer inspection of the engine cover, there are oil smears everywhere...

Just thought I'd share a few of the pics I took, seeing as how important AN-2s are around here.

Shame you didn't get pics of the Jump Door.

Oh, but I did...it's just not a jump door...yet...

Oh yes it is. I'll give you a hint, it opens inward.

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You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

[feuergnom 29]

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there are oil smears everywhere

if an AN2 doesn't leak oil, there's definitly a problem with the engine

The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle

dudeist skydiver # 666

[billeisele 130]

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in South Carolina - Chester, SC because of the weight of our aircraft, and parked by the hangers wasan AN-2.

Just thought I'd share a few of the pics I took, seeing as how important AN-2s are around here.

now that the "beans have been spilled" that is our winter project for Skyfest '09

Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws.

[wrightskyguy 1]

There is no such thing as an AN-2. There are only 3 types of aircraft, Piper Cubs, Lear Jets, and 747's.

John Wright

World's most beloved skydiver

[mrwrong 0]

First of all, I know this is a repost but since this is the Bonfire and the story is very funny and in fact includes an AN-2 I'm posting it again (it was originally posted in "Safety and Training")



I was told a funny, (since all ended well), story from a couple of years before my jumping days begun.
Our club had rented an AN-2 due to service on our regular aircraft.
None of the jumpers were rally familiar with this type of aircraft.
While ascending to jump altitude the engine suddenly went dead, and the pilot realized that he had forgot to turn the carburettor heater on and that was the reason. So he turned it on and restarted the engine.
When he turned his head to tell that all was under control the entire 'load' was gone.
As soon as the motor went silent the JM opened the door and gave the exit command.

They had a hard time finding everybody who landed (far) out. The only one who didn't land out was the pilot.

“The sum of intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing.” - George Bernard Shaw
He who dies with the most toys, wins.....
dudeist skydiver # 19515
Buy quality and cry once!

[drunk 0]

Just found this one in Piracicaba, SP, Brazil...

It used to be a skydiving plane. Not working anymore.