frost 1 #1 June 3, 2001 Just saw it again on cable. OK, we all know how realistic the skydiving scenes were in that movie. However, the location was beautiful. I did some research and it seems to be Lake Powel, UT. Anyone been to or going to Skyventure Tunnel in FL? There is a pic from the movie across the door to the wind chamber. When I was there it seemed it had a different name for that lake on it. Does anyone know for sure where the 5-way footage was shot? I know some of the other footage was filmed at the Ranch (my home DZ) and the TM was also from here. The plane is a King Air that is now in Perris, I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #2 June 3, 2001 you mean the skydiving scenes wern't relistic???? man and all this time that why i got into skydiving to have that 5 minute freefall from 14,000ft.....i also want to talk to the other jumpers on the jump.......maybe that dz in hollywood is the one were i could do this at...what's the name again.....paramount studios or was it tri-star?????? lol.......good luck on finding the info, sorry i couldn't help."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
PalmettoTiger 1 #3 June 3, 2001 Quote???? man and all this time that why i got into skydiving to have that 5 minute freefall from 14,000ftDude, what are you talking about? Mr. Floaty over there regularly gets 6½ minutes of freefall!!Blues, squares,PTiger*insert witty sig here* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #4 June 3, 2001 i forgot about mr.floaty.................even though he floats i still opened higher and later than he did..you should see the video"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
skreamer 1 #5 June 3, 2001 QuoteMr. Floaty over there regularly gets 6½ minutes of freefall!!And I have the Pro-Track to prove it!!!nyeeeehahahahahahhahaha/s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #6 June 3, 2001 your pro trac doen't count...i saw you slip it to the guy in the birdmansuit................"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
mouth 0 #7 June 3, 2001 I don't know about the picture at the tunnel but am going down for a camp there Jume 23-24. I'll check it out if you wish. If you can't wait that long hit their web site....George would most likely be able to tell you anything you want to know. george@skyventure.com As for those fake freefall scenes...those were bad, but the movie where the guy lands on the target with his rig packed up and neatly underneath him after he cuts away and doesn't pull his reserve...THAT takes talent and skill! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frost 1 #8 June 4, 2001 Well, actually I wasnt talking about the 5 minute free fall time. If you consider that there was 5 of them then one can strech it and say it was OK. It was great skydiving cinematography though, no doubt. I was talking about jumping from 4K without a rig and catching the other guy, talking in free fall etc. "Pull! No, you pull! No, You first!" Gimme a break! Haha! That was a good comedy sketch that made me laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #9 June 5, 2001 That King Air used to fly jumpers at Perris, but after it landed wheels up a couple of times they sold it. The first wheels up landing was a mechanical failure, the second was pilot error. Now all the airplanes at Perris have their wheels welded in the down position. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PalmettoTiger 1 #10 June 6, 2001 QuoteNow all the airplanes at Perris have their wheels welded in the down position.New landing gear for a King Air: boatload of moneyNew props for a King Air: boatload of moneyLabor costs for installing both: yet more boatloads of moneyOne welder with 25 minutes and an acetylene torch: Priceless.There are some things that competent jump pilots can keep you from buying. For everything else, there's industrial tools and a a six-pack of Courage & Creativity.Blues, squares,PTigerPS Yes, I realize that riggerrob is pointing out that Perris has nothing but Super Twin Otters. I was just struck by the image of some frustrated DZO having his King Air landing gear welded into the down position.*insert witty sig here* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny1488 1 #11 June 6, 2001 <<"Pull! No, you pull! No, You first!" Gimme a break! Haha! That was a good comedy sketch that made me laugh>>If you thought that was good for a laugh you should check out the movie "fandango" with kevin costner. Its a little hard to find but the 90 min movie is worth the 20 min skydiving scene. ( and i use that term loosely! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frost 1 #12 June 6, 2001 Yeah, I loved it! It was funny as hell. "DONT GO -- GO ON", that was priceless. The pilot in that one was the funniest part Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PalmettoTiger 1 #13 June 6, 2001 QuoteThe pilot in that one was the funniest part"Hey dude, if you're really nervous about jumping, I'll go first so you can see what it's like! ... ... ... OH, what a space cadet I am !!"Blues, squares,PTiger*insert witty sig here* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
