swedishcelt 0 #1 August 28, 2005 If you have ever jumped out of a cooler than normal plane I would love a picture of it for my files. Just be sure to name it so I can look up details about it. Please feel free to add any cool memories about the jumps you did from it or in association with it too! I use them as flashcards almost and quiz myself so I can identify them. I don't like to just dl them from the internet w/o permission because that's just wrong. (Humor me. I have a broken leg and am running out of things to do.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #2 August 28, 2005 Pitts, DC-3, several helicopters some military. Cessna 182..... Pictures to follow..Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #4 August 28, 2005 A Russian Il-76 . . . NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #5 August 28, 2005 You jumped those? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #6 August 28, 2005 Yes, it was while I was in New Zealand . . . We had 125 jumpers on board for a mass demo jump into a big airshow. One of the crewmen said they could easily lift over 300 skydivers! NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #7 August 28, 2005 JU 52 AN 2 AN 72 scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #8 August 28, 2005 Thank you Nick(s)!! Rock on! Now this is what I am talking about!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #10 August 29, 2005 Cool, thanks, you jumped from this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benforde 0 #11 August 29, 2005 Thailand, Prachuap 2004 couple dozen jumps out of a Herc. C-130 at 16K and a Huey at 4.5K. Can you say tropical beach landings? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shall555 0 #12 August 29, 2005 QuoteCool, thanks, you jumped from this? Heh.. Yes, several times. It was owned by Martin Caidin, a prolific aviation and science fiction author. He lived in Gainesville, FL and would sometimes just get inspired and fly out to the dz and let us jump out of the plane. Details here It's a Junkers Ju-52, a 1933 German transport that Caidin rescued from the Brazilian jungle and had restored. The name "Iron Annie" is a nickname given the Ju-52s by German troops during the war. The planes were also sometimes referred to as "Tante Ju" where "Tante" means "aunt". Caidin also referred to her affectionately as an "aluminum overcast" ! I even taught the first jump course to one of Caidin's pilot friends and then put him out on his first jump ( static line ) from Iron Annie the next day. The plane had a turret in the back , on the top. Really, just sort of an open-air seat that could be uncovered. It was a blast to ride in. What a view ! We also did some jumps where we climbed out on the wings. More than you wanted to know, right ? Cheers, shall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #13 August 29, 2005 No, I am glad you told me, that's why I asked! This is actually exactly the kind of stuff I wanted to know. Thank you. I hope more people share their cool/ weird plane stories. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #14 August 29, 2005 A little two seater Luscombe with fabric covered wings owned by B.C. skydiver Chris Rye. Chris dropped me over Gimli, Manitoba in 1986. He awarded me IOOLL 11 - International Order of Luscombe Leapers #11 after the jump for being the 11th person he had dropped.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkFoster 0 #15 August 29, 2005 ... jumped a beaver a few times (no pornography intended).------------------- ...if ignorance is bliss, I'm in Nirvana... you don't know what you don't know 'til you don't know it. GravityGone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #16 August 29, 2005 Thank you, thank you everyone!! Please keep them coming. I really appreciate it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimp 1 #17 August 29, 2005 One of my favourites: http://www.bearcraft-online.com/museum/museum.htm?mid=42 For a couple of others, scroll down to Mil Mi2 and Mil Mi8/Mi17 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shall555 0 #18 August 29, 2005 Quote One of my favourites: http://www.bearcraft-online.com/museum/museum.htm?mid=42 Madness ! shall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimp 1 #19 August 29, 2005 Here's another that I've had a love/hate relationship with for many years! http://homepage.ntlworld.com/nick.challoner/aviation/pix/64-24.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #20 August 29, 2005 COOL! Keep them coming people! Thanks everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #21 August 29, 2005 Hi cousin - you change your avatar a lot. I've just jumped normal stuff - cessnas, twin bo, otters, casa, vans, beechcraft, etc. The Helio stallion was cool, but no pics. One chopper. I'll see if I can link to this story - picture. But it's essentially a far east version of a CASA 212 that we crashed in. 1st load we jumped, second load we landed very very hard. Indonesia, a few years ago. I think 2001. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #22 August 29, 2005 Breezy Buffalo Cariboo Maule A-Star Lama Cherokee Six Air Van, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #23 August 29, 2005 Do you have any photos of these I can save? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #24 August 30, 2005 [Shameless bump in hopes of getting more pictures of cool planes for my collection.] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #25 August 30, 2005 Alright you Rantoul slackers, noone has mentioned Fat Annie? http://www.freefall.com/images/aircraft/fatannie-loading.jpg A Biplane, hot air balloons, various helicopters including the NBC chopper (complete with the peacock). Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
