dterrick 0 #26 September 9, 2003 QuoteHow many people out there could spot a load? I can I can!! All but 7 of my jumps have been out of one 182 in particular, C-GXKU, a 1956 'original' with narrow (yes, narrow-ER!) fuselage and tall (yes, tall-ER) landing gear. It's actually a lot of fun practising spotting and trying to be precise about it - our student gear and a few seniors still jump ROUND reserves and that just makes the job that much more fun. I don't often get to spot but it's been fun to do for me since I was required to learn for my A license. I think too many people just get waived off on that requirement - maybe it's just my '7 cell anvil' that makes me sensitive to a bad spot -Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZoneRat 0 #27 September 9, 2003 Carpe Nocturn via C-182! I did my first couple night jumps out a 182. I'd only jumped a 182 a few times prior to that. Better than the night jumps from the otter or caravan. The longer ride to alt gives you more time to enjoy the nightime lights 'n stars. Plus there's more excitement and comeraderie shared in the coziness of the 182. Additionally, I think it's a tad safer as fewer folk are in the air. Finally, night jump otter loads have to be so carefully planned and scripted... it tends to bring out the anal nazi in the LM's... While I understand it's needed, it takes some of the fun out of it for me. Naw, for future night jumps, I choose the 182. If unavailable, I choose beer instead.“There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophies.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txblondie 0 #28 September 9, 2003 You should come over to Skydive Dallas... ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytash 0 #29 September 9, 2003 haven't jumped from a 182, but did a 4-way tracking dive from a 206 recently - took off with an open door and as I was watching the ground disappear below us I was thinking - this is so beautiful and I rarely get to see it like this from the Caravan or Let... tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
174fps 1 #30 September 9, 2003 Got to do a C-182 formation load on Saturday I was in the trail plane got to watch our 182 in flight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perky77 0 #31 September 9, 2003 More than anything else....I have jumped from a C-182 many times with AggieDave too.....and that is a small place for all that gas. "Sacrifice is a part of life. It is supposed to be. It's not something you regret . It's something to aspire to." Mitch Albom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdweller 0 #32 September 9, 2003 I like c-182 jumps. Did my static line with them------------------------------------------------------ "From the mightiest pharaoh to the lowliest peasant, who doesn't enjoy a good sit?" C. Montgomery Burns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conquest150 0 #33 September 9, 2003 majority of my 214 jumps have been from a c-182 i think i only have 25 if that jumps from other planes(otter, casa, adn king air) and i enjoy doin 182 jumps its a long ride to alti but you got time to think bout the jump and what your gonna do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoogieBob 0 #34 September 9, 2003 QuoteI still enjoy turbines, but there's just something about a 182...that is a blast! I completely agree here. I have jumped a C-182 6 times (out of 32 jumps). I like getting to check the spot and give commands to the pilot, I think it makes the whole experience more satisfying. The only exits I've done out of the C-182's are of the poised persuasion. All have been nice stable exits. Wait, there was that one jump where I was hopping on the step with my left foot trying to get to the outboard edge...I missed the step on a hop and bounced off the step into freefall. I did manage a nice poised presentation once the, um, bumpy part of the dive was over. Naturally, Chuck was jumping a camera on this jump and I exited in front of him. Lucky for me he was wearing the camera on a waist-mount and I don't believe my "grace" was caught on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #35 September 9, 2003 ALL of mine are from a 185 and a 206. I'm looking forward to jumping a big fat Otter or skyvan in the near future, but I like the Cessnas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #36 September 10, 2003 I had a very cool conversation with an aff instructor of mine awhile back about "the step". I love the 182 dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #37 September 10, 2003 about 400 jumps from a C-182<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #38 September 10, 2003 I'd have to check my logbook but I bet I've got about 50 jumps out of Sky Knights' C-182, including one RW night jump and I've got one out of a tail-dragging 152, (at Frontier) also. There is definitely something to be said about jumping small aircraft. I'm not a turbine snob by any means. We just had a turbocharged engine and three-blade prop installed in the plane, and it uses up very little runway and the climb rate is way faster now. I would bet it rivals a turbine in that respect. Now if the club would get it a new paint job, that would be awesome! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #39 September 10, 2003 At WFFC this year i was Shocked at how many people i had met with very high jump numbers with absolutly no Cessna Jumps! I wondered if they could keep a C-182 turning as a Novelty Aircraft, then you run into a nightmare of keeping that in traffic with all the big boys..... Blue ones,=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,558 #40 September 10, 2003 Yeah, somehow a 182 is kind of like going back to where you grew up. It feels cozy and familiar. I haven't spotted in years, but I used to put static line and freefall students out under rounds and have them land by the peas -- does that count? I've also rolled and tossed WDIs. Ah, the joys of being, um, annually enhanced. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #41 September 10, 2003 A C-182's fine when you don't have enough people to get a big plane up, aren't going all the way up, want to hang from the strut or want to prove that four guys can launch a four way from it. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpCrazy 0 #42 September 10, 2003 Of my 94 jumps, the first 70 were from a 182. I was at dropzones other than my home DZ for the last 2 weekends. It will be nice to be back in the 182 again this weekend and not have to worry about busy airspace and landing space.Flying Hellfish #470 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #43 September 10, 2003 I've made and dropped WDIs. I've done ~90 jumps out of my 94 from C182s. . Aggie, only 4 jumpers in a 182? all of the 182s I've been in (4) could carry 5 jumpers.-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #44 September 10, 2003 182's are great for skydiving! You can eat your lunch on the way to altitude, and digest it too before you jump! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #45 September 10, 2003 I've done my five student jumps from my Single-Plane DZ's 182. I suppose I don't really mind it. On my first jump, it was the first time I'd been in a small plane, and it was a little bumpier than I would've expected, but all's well that ends well. Is this standard? At my DZ, they make the students hold onto the wing (or strut) before we jump. Hold on, let go. That's it. Even after you're off the static line you have to do that for about your first 15 jumps, and I don't like it! -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flypunk 0 #46 September 10, 2003 there is nothing better than taking a nap up to altitude to the loud hum of the engine, wake up and still have time to plan a dive with the entire load . Plus they rock on low ceiling, low attendance days. ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicLou 0 #47 September 10, 2003 Since all I've jumped is C-182s, I'd say that they're really fun. The ride to 13.5k takes a while, (especially in the winter) but since I have nothing to compare them to, I guess I should vist other DZs with other hardware. (Like a really need a reason to jump right, Oh I'll jump just twist my arm a little more).Lou ___________________________________ . . . now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb - Dark Helmet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiverRick 0 #48 September 10, 2003 Quotei haven't...smallest i've jumped is a 206 We used to do hop and pops from a cessna 150 (2 jumpers) never pull low......unless you are Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigfritz 0 #49 September 10, 2003 I've only jumped out of a C-182 7 times while doing my static line course. I like a bigger plane like a Twin Otter better just cause it's bigger and because here's more ways to exit out of an otter than a cessna. ------------------------ Freefly, baby. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skymonkey13 0 #50 September 10, 2003 550-600 out of a 182. You can't beat learning to spot with them. And it's fun to hang from the wing by your toes and wave before letting go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
