cloudynot 0 #1 August 10, 2004 Ok I was going to do a poll on this one but too many options.....What is Your favorite plane to jump out of? Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh the smell of jet fuel Clouds are cool to move through but not if they are NOT jumpable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shananay 0 #2 August 10, 2004 I don't think it's really a plane, but I am a helicopter junkie!! I love a good SUPER FAST ride to altitude in one sweet little Mike Mullins King Air..a good Skyvan bar hang is nice too. What is yours?? Do it Again! P.M.S. #22 LaLa Gang #4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudynot 0 #3 August 10, 2004 Guess its a tie between a King Air and a Otter Clouds are cool to move through but not if they are NOT jumpable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #4 August 10, 2004 I guess its been a few months since we did this question Antonov 72, as seen at the Espace Boogie Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudynot 0 #5 August 10, 2004 QuoteI guess its been a few months since we did this question Guess I missed the first one Clouds are cool to move through but not if they are NOT jumpable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #6 August 10, 2004 Kapowsin's Grand Caravan with the "Skydive Kenya" sticker in it. No seats - so roomy; doesn't fly at too steep an angle. (Like their Steroid Twin Otter where I have to hang onto the seat in three places. ) -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudynot 0 #7 August 10, 2004 Quote(Like their Steroid Twin Otter where I have to hang onto the seat in three places. ) Do tell?????? Clouds are cool to move through but not if they are NOT jumpable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melstarr 0 #8 August 10, 2004 QuoteAntonov 72, as seen at the Espace Boogie WOW! 68-skydivers to 15,000ft in 8 MINUTES! Super-COOL * i love the Crosskeys Skyvan... it's fast, roomy and i LOVE the exit!! ~ meL* Pink Mafia / Tunnel Mafia Sister Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypelchat 0 #9 August 10, 2004 The Twin Otter and The CASA. Yves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #10 August 10, 2004 QuoteGuess I missed the first ones corrected it for ya Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudynot 0 #11 August 10, 2004 QuoteQuoteAntonov 72, as seen at the Espace Boogie WOW! 68-skydivers to 15,000ft in 8 MINUTES! Super-COOL * OK I am jealous Clouds are cool to move through but not if they are NOT jumpable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudynot 0 #12 August 10, 2004 QuoteQuoteGuess I missed the first ones corrected it for ya LOL.....ok you got me Clouds are cool to move through but not if they are NOT jumpable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #13 August 10, 2004 CASA on a high speed pass. WHEE!Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #14 August 10, 2004 The Russian made MI-8 helicopter at the Acapulco boogie a few years ago was cool. Two dozen jumpers to 13,000, then hop off the ramp. A tailgate and a helo all in one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #15 August 10, 2004 All time favorite 727 in 99 one i like the most is sd az's skyvan (loe hanging from the bar)if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #16 August 10, 2004 QuoteQuoteAntonov 72, as seen at the Espace Boogie WOW! 68-skydivers to 15,000ft in 8 MINUTES! Super-COOL * going there tomorrow.... to jump the AN72 and the Beech 99. Last week jumped a JU52 and an AN2... Not my "regular" best but a highly emotional day. FYI there are 5 JU52 flying in the world, and we have 4 in SWITZ... My regular favorites are : Porters from Flying Devil Twin Otter from Empuriabrava (and the other ones they have for the boogies there, minus maybe the french one which is "slow" and noisy). Hope to soon jump the [pink]Pink Skyvan[/pink] before it stops flying.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crutch 0 #17 August 10, 2004 The skyvan, ranks right up there, but my all time favorite has to be a Jolly Green Giant. Nice big helicopter with a ramp!blue skies, art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudynot 0 #18 August 10, 2004 I've always wanted to jump out of a helicopter Clouds are cool to move through but not if they are NOT jumpable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #19 August 10, 2004 QuoteQuote(Like their Steroid Twin Otter where I have to hang onto the seat in three places. ) Do tell?????? Just a Twin Otter with the engine upgrades. It was fresh back from the shop this Spring. You know how normally when it's time to take seatbelts off and slide a bit it's a good thing? I dislike taking my seatbelt off in this plane because it's the only thing that holds me in place without effort. After the obligatory unclipping, I brace both feet in separate bench supports, lean way the heck toward the nose, and hold on. At least they level us out for jump run. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #20 August 10, 2004 Quotei love the Crosskeys Skyvan... it's fast, roomy and i LOVE the exit!! It's been my impression that ALL women love Skyvans, but the reason why has nothing to do with speed, roominess, or the exit. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melstarr 0 #21 August 10, 2004 QuoteIt's been my impression that ALL women love Skyvans, but the reason why has nothing to do with speed, roominess, or the exit. oh, and that too ~ i also LOVE the Skydive Atlanta Super-King-Air.... it's Groovy & Fast, yaaaaaay! ~ meL* Pink Mafia / Tunnel Mafia Sister Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gremlin 0 #22 August 10, 2004 No question about it....C130 what a beautiful aircraftI'm drunk, you're drunk, lets go back to mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunaplanet 0 #23 August 10, 2004 C-17 Forty-two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #24 August 11, 2004 QuoteThe skyvan, ranks right up there, but my all time favorite has to be a Jolly Green Giant. Nice big helicopter with a ramp! Art - Have you actually jumped from one of those? By the way, I think you'd be hard pressed to find an aviator in any service willing to admit he flies a "Jolly Green Giant" - Clicky Cheers - FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
relyon 0 #25 August 11, 2004 QuoteThe Russian made MI-8 helicopter at the Acapulco boogie a few years ago was cool. Two dozen jumpers to 13,000, then hop off the ramp. A tailgate and a helo all in one! Two dozen? That's a light load for a Mi-8. In Finland we had 40 on board for competition (seat belted) and 60 for the lake jumps (standing NY subway style with one hand on the ceiling). These days I'd rather be flying one though. For airplanes I really like a CASA - the exit is very reminiscent of the Mi-8. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
