CameraGeek 0 #1 August 6, 2002 Okay - its there! I just got off the phone with a good friend in manifest at the WFFC - the C-130 is there, flying loads. It will be there through the end of the day Thursday. Folks - if you have a chance - go jump the Hercules! Its a RARE (!!!!) chance and an awesome experience - it rivals the jet. I mean that! In 17 years I have had exactly TWO opportunites to jump a C-130 - they are not around for 'public consumption' often! Funny - the front page of freefall dot com no longer mentions the jet, either....??? Robbie Culver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #2 August 6, 2002 Quotethe front page of freefall dot com no longer mentions the jet It is still listed under Boggie Aircraft. No other aircraft are on the main page either.*shrug* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #3 August 6, 2002 Hi Robbie, Did your friend give any indication of what's going on besides the C130 jumps? The web-cams make the place look deserted! I was going to Rantoul today but after looking at the web-cam I decided to go to work instead since it seemed more exciting!!! John K. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #4 August 7, 2002 QuoteQuotethe front page of freefall dot com no longer mentions the jet It is still listed under Boggie Aircraft. No other aircraft are on the main page either.*shrug* The Jet is still coming...I finally got time to update the front page and neglected to remove the C130 pic too...beer called so I left it...It will be here Thursday afternoon... Bluez~~~ Michael Webmaster Michael@Freefall.com----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 August 11, 2002 The Herc was filling for a sunset load as I was leaving today. The staff decided to do a discounted rate for the last C-130 jump this year and that made it fill pretty fast. She was a great plane to jump from. I did a 3 way with Clay and Rhino and it was way coll looking at the 4 props spinning and leaving contrails in freefall.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bivar 0 #6 August 11, 2002 Quote In 17 years I have had exactly TWO opportunites to jump a C-130 - they are not around for 'public consumption' often! Robbie Culver Actually, in Sweden you can jump from Hercules every second year. Jump prizes are only $20. http://www.herculesboogie.com/ BI---------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #7 August 12, 2002 Jumped it twice. Pretty cool...a little cramped and hot though. Was in it while it did the flyby formation with the Mig, Pitts, and Heli. Jumped out, tracked on my back and looked at the sea of people pouring out and the Mig on its wing. Very cool. Except at pull time, track, barrel roll...oh crap, 3 people over me....track more, barrel roll...oh crap 2 other people over me...track more....dump at 1800' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #8 August 12, 2002 That was an L-39....NOT a mig......L-39 Albatross...made by Aero Vochodny...(probably spelled wrong)..in chec republic.... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #9 August 12, 2002 Ahhh....whatever...it was still freakin' cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #10 August 12, 2002 Yes it was....how come Anne and I never met you while we were there????.....huh huh???... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Stacy 0 #11 August 12, 2002 the big way outta the herc was incredible. last diver into it, most amazing jump i've ever been on. too bad there were afew out. how many people can say they did a 50+ way outta ONE plane? rock on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
skymedic 0 #10 August 12, 2002 Yes it was....how come Anne and I never met you while we were there????.....huh huh???... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #11 August 12, 2002 the big way outta the herc was incredible. last diver into it, most amazing jump i've ever been on. too bad there were afew out. how many people can say they did a 50+ way outta ONE plane? rock on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
