christoofar 0 #1 September 24, 2002 Who jumped the Pitts this year? Post your pics! I *finally* got my pic in from Rantoul. Hmm... maybe I shouldn't dress up so much next time. ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEB6363 0 #2 September 24, 2002 Pretty damn cool!!!!! Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SatchFan 0 #3 September 24, 2002 That is cool! I want to jump from a bi-plane really bad. First chance I get....I'm taking it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christoofar 0 #4 September 24, 2002 Quote That is cool! I want to jump from a bi-plane really bad. First chance I get....I'm taking it. I had the same bug early this year. My heart was set on doing that. Last August I got my wish!!!! Be sure to go to Rantoul next year. The Pitts goes around from place to place during the year, but it's aldo regular show at WFFC. Pay the extra $$$ and the pilot with do some stunt flying. Even though it is a short ride and you bail at 4,000, it is still AWESOME!!!!! Jumped it 2x this year. ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SatchFan 0 #5 September 24, 2002 How exactly do you get in that position? Climb up on the wing and the pilot flips you over? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christoofar 0 #6 September 24, 2002 Quote How exactly do you get in that position? Climb up on the wing and the pilot flips you over? 1) You buckle in. Same exact buckle that you see in your seat in a Boeing (makes me kinda scared thinking about not having a chute on and THAT'S the only thing keeping me in my seat). 2). When it's time to jump, the pilot will do a "wing waggle," he will quickly bank left and right really fast to signal that you need to go. 3) Unbuckle the belt. stand up. Be sure to only place your hands where you were instructed to put them prior to takeoff. 4) When the pilot sees that you are ready, he starts a slow roll to 180 degrees. Your weight will transition along with it. It really isn't that noticeable until you are fully inverted and THEN you realize the plane is upside down. 5) The pilot waves to you after the film has ended, time to let go! 6) Do anything you'd want to do on a hop and pop! The plane normally rolls back to level right in front of you and does a dive to get back to the airport quickly. VERY AWESOME!!!! ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SatchFan 0 #7 September 24, 2002 I've got to do it! Thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #8 September 25, 2002 Cuanto por dive-o? How much for this excellent experience and photo-op? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christoofar 0 #9 September 25, 2002 Check this for the ticket prices for this past season. The e-ride and the photos are xtra. ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #10 September 25, 2002 Quote The e-ride and the photos are xtra. Tee hee, i love being a girl. I got the e-ride for free. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christoofar 0 #11 September 25, 2002 Quote Quote The e-ride and the photos are xtra. Tee hee, i love being a girl. I got the e-ride for free. Where are all the hot chick pilots? We can't whip-it-out for extras... unless... well... you're This Guy. Hmph! ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #12 September 25, 2002 Wow a biplane? that sounds scary aren't you afraid of falling from the plane? wow your rig still looks white! HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpy 0 #13 September 25, 2002 That would be sooooo mad!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christoofar 0 #14 September 25, 2002 Quote Wow a biplane? that sounds scary aren't you afraid of falling from the plane? wow your rig still looks white! It's not white, it's REAAAAALY white! ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #16 September 25, 2002 Quote How much for this excellent experience and photo-op? Pitts Jump - 89$ E-Ride - 20$ Photo-op - 50$ Bragging to your compadres that you did your first Pitts jump and they didn't? - Case of beer!!!----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowflake 0 #17 September 25, 2002 I'm usually kind of modest but I'll make an exception this time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christoofar 0 #18 September 25, 2002 Quote I'm usually kind of modest but I'll make an exception this time J: That is the most awesome biplane pic yet!!!!!!! ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallin14 0 #19 September 25, 2002 This one is from 2 years ago at Quincy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkeybot 0 #20 September 25, 2002 Here its mine -------------------------------- I have no friends under 2K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christoofar 0 #21 September 25, 2002 Nice pix dewds! Man that was such a blast jumping that... time to do it again! ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SatchFan 0 #22 September 25, 2002 That pic kicks ass! You guys are getting me fired up. Anybody own a bi-plane? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 #23 September 26, 2002 A guy showed up at the DZ this past weekend with a Pitts. It was only a single seat version.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #24 September 26, 2002 Quote A guy showed up at the DZ this past weekend with a Pitts. It was only a single seat version.... I thought that airplane crashed? -- Hook high, flare on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 #25 September 26, 2002 Not sure what to say, I seen it last weekend?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
