freaksister 0 #1 July 23, 2001 I was lucky enough to jump Rod Tinney's Bell 412 Helicopter this weekend, and all I can say is: OH YEAH, BABY!!!!!! It rocks!! The ride up is part of the attraction as much as the jump itself! He does some COOL shite with that heli...and everyone says it is 100% cooler at Quincy because he can get away with crazier tricks! Let me tell ya peeps, if you get a chance to jump a helicopter DO IT! We exited at 6400 feet and I logged a 26 second delay! hehe...in other words, I pulled a couple hundred feet lower than I planned...LOLSis (another perfect landing in the books!) It isn't brave if you aren't scared... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #2 July 23, 2001 Sis-That rocks! I want to jump a heli so bad it hurts! So tell us more about the fall - I assume you had no forward movement on exit. I have heard that jumping from a heli or balloon takes you straight down. Come on - give me more about what that was like! I am SO jealous! But congrats!Elisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 July 23, 2001 Sis, you suck, I want to do that BEER!!!AggieDave '02-------------Blue Skies and Gig'em Ags!BTHO t.u. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhus 0 #4 July 23, 2001 You know what I would love to try is one of those sling shot rides they have at some amusement parks. You sit it a chair attached to a couple bungee cords, and they crank the chair down to put tension on the bungee. Then they release you and you go flying upwards. Well rather then strapping yourself into the chair, just strap on a parachute and take a launch off of the sling. Don't know what the chances of survival are, but if you did it sure would be fun!jhus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyke 0 #5 July 23, 2001 I think I can speak for all of us who haven't jumped one yet when I say....BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!BITCH!!Oh yeah, YOU SUCK too!!!!Kahurangi e Mahearangi,Pyke NZPF A - 2584USPA C- ????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #6 July 23, 2001 Pyke, aaaahhhh, yep that pretty much sum's it up!I am glad you landed ok too, sis...MarcA-38578 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freaksister 0 #7 July 23, 2001 Right, there is no forward movement on exit, there is relative wind at all. You sort of just float there is what it feels like. It is like you are looking around at everyone else and giving them thumbs up, etc. and it is SO quiet you could talk to them! Then after about ten seconds or so you finally feel some relative wind and it's crazy! You're like, WHOA! WIND! hehe I loved it. I exited backwards so I could just watch the heli! Three of us jumped on each side at the same time, so six exit at once to keep the heli's balance. It was fuckin' sweet!Thanks Pyke, babe! I knew I could count on you to say something nice! Sis It isn't brave if you aren't scared... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #8 July 24, 2001 Sorry Sis, but I have to agree with Pyke and Medic. We are so JEALOUS is wish I could type in green..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PalmettoTiger 1 #9 July 24, 2001 QuoteWe are so JEALOUS is wish I could type in green....Nanny nanny poo poo, I can type in greeeeeeeeee-eeeen!!Blues, squares,PTiger"Beer: the OTHER other white meat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #10 July 24, 2001 That requires reading the FAQ page and I wouldn't understand it if I read it because it is written for people who are at least somewhat computer literate so ...not worth the trouble.I'll just be green in black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #11 July 24, 2001 QuoteThat requires reading the FAQ page and I wouldn't understand it if I read it because it is written for people who are at least somewhat computer literate so ...not worth the trouble.Hey I just figured out to do that quote thingy right there and I am as computer illiterate as they come!!! come on Mouth you teach kids who probably know this stuff right?MarcA-38578 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #12 July 24, 2001 Most of the kids I teach don't have access to a computer...lunch and a jacket are generally a big deal for some of them. Some do catch on very quickly to the computer so I have them around when the computer guru comes in and generally they show me what to do. I'm very hands on and visual...I need to see it done and then try it myself. (Most of my kids are that way too.) Once I've done it I can generally complete the same task over and over but all this is new to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenW 0 #13 July 24, 2001 Sis!I can't believe it! You jump a Helo without me! Bad Sis..... Sounds v.cool! Can't wait to do one myself! I bet you're gonna go and do a balloon jump without me too! Love ya.B. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #14 July 24, 2001 QuoteWe are so JEALOUS is wish I could type in green.....I'm not jealous....CAUSE I JUMPED THAT BAD BOY TOO!!!!!!!!It was the sweetest of sweet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mouth 0 #15 July 24, 2001 OK, well now I'm jealous of you too, Jessica!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wingnut 0 #16 July 25, 2001 sis,i go away for a month and here ya are jumping out of perfectly good helo's, what next???? oh well, you can have your helo jump, i woudn't trade my bi-plane jump for anything, well cept maybe a helo jump.......... skymonkeyone, can ya hook us up with one of those S.F. helos????????? "if dreams are like movies, then memories are like films about ghosts"-counting crows 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
mouth 0 #15 July 24, 2001 OK, well now I'm jealous of you too, Jessica!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #16 July 25, 2001 sis,i go away for a month and here ya are jumping out of perfectly good helo's, what next???? oh well, you can have your helo jump, i woudn't trade my bi-plane jump for anything, well cept maybe a helo jump.......... skymonkeyone, can ya hook us up with one of those S.F. helos????????? "if dreams are like movies, then memories are like films about ghosts"-counting crows Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
