MyUserID 0 #1 February 28, 2002 On the front page here at dropzone.com, there is a link for an article entitled "World Freefall Convention may land in Rantoul" My questions is, in the picture to the left of the link, what is that guy holding on to?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 February 28, 2002 Ummm...a Stearman Bi-Plane....."I only have a C license, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #3 February 28, 2002 That's Merrick just before he broke his leg... My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #4 February 28, 2002 Haven't seen this month's parachutist yet, but if the picture is anything like the one I'm attaching (me!), then it's a Pitts Special bi-plane. They've attached a small two handed handle to the wing.http://www.bombshelter.ca/~andy/photos/wffc/BiPlane2.jpgPilot does a barrel roll, jumper holds onto the handle and gets out as the plane inverts.Great fun!_AmICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallin14 0 #5 February 28, 2002 Pitts jump is too sweetAttatched is mineBret Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #6 February 28, 2002 Must have some of that ....what license/jump no.s do you need ? 9/10 fer the g00finThere is no spoon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #7 February 28, 2002 "Must have some of that ...."As far as I know you need a parachute and Cross Keys has a bi-plane there every weekend. "I only have a C license, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallin14 0 #8 February 28, 2002 There is no specific license/jump number you need. Only to have a B, (or is it B licensed qualified?) like everyone else at Quincy, er, Rantoul, er WFFC. Thanks for the 9.Bret Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LawnDart21 0 #9 February 28, 2002 Yeah that's a sweet plane. Here's my pic.......LOL"I live to EFS"Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #10 February 28, 2002 Isn't it kinda expensive tho? I mean like a few hundred bucks?Still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedBull 0 #11 February 28, 2002 That's me! Here is a full-sized version.The bi-plane ride rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #12 February 28, 2002 The lift itself isn't that bad.. like $35 or something. The pictures are another 20, and another 30 if you want an acrobatic ride...The price is certainly an expensive lift, but not rediculous.The bombers were very expensive. $350 or something._AmICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com Yahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #13 February 28, 2002 man, everyone's got one of those pics but me!!! hmmmm, my place to cross keys according to expedia is 799 mi 14 hrs 20 mins away, yahoo says 814 miles in 16 hours and 12 minutes... i think i'll take expedia's directions, if i left now i could be there tomorrow morning.. mumble mumble... hey, when do they open anyway? "Jumping out of planes for the thrill of it all."-J.Geils Band Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEB6363 0 #14 February 28, 2002 Great Pics. I have gotta get out more often!!!:::OK, Canopy is Open, No Traffic Around, .. Why are these "Extra" Lines Draping Down??, Damn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #15 February 28, 2002 That's not Too bad... $50 or so for the memory of a lifetime.......Quote799 mi 14 hrs 20 mins awayYou can do betterSFO to SLC = 750 miles. We did it in 9 hours and only ALMOST got pulled over once. The can't pace a car that's decelerating ;)Still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #16 February 28, 2002 i've actually done it in under 14 in the large car (freightliner) back when i usta wuz... i think we could do it in 12, keeping in mind that 300 miles in nb canada (partly two lane) 300 miles through maine (rt 9 and i95), then a bit of nh, mass, ct, ny and then jersey.... we can handle it though! "Jumping out of planes for the thrill of it all."-J.Geils Band Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #17 February 28, 2002 Show offbeauty is in the eyes of the beholder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Spy38W 0 #18 March 1, 2002 OMG, that is cool, definitely worth the 35 bucks, and if you are going to do that I'd think it was worth the $$ for video, etc. BTW, was that your 'FIRST' time launching from an inverted Pitts? :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Spy38W 0 #18 March 1, 2002 OMG, that is cool, definitely worth the 35 bucks, and if you are going to do that I'd think it was worth the $$ for video, etc. BTW, was that your 'FIRST' time launching from an inverted Pitts? :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
