DancingFlame 0 #26 April 5, 2004 Russian Mi-8 helicopter fits best for skydiving purposes Every thing you need, from tailgate to left door exit. Climbs really fast (at 13.000 in 13-15 minutes). Descends fast - chopper lands before large student canopies do! 26 (!) seats (no belts yet, and I don't understand whatfor they may be useful). Well, it costs. Minimum required number of skydivers ($10 per ticket) to make some profit from load is 18. Or, 3 tandems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,109 #27 April 5, 2004 >Russian Mi-8 helicopter fits best for skydiving purposes . . . Except for the maintenance, settling-with-power and fuel usage issues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #28 April 5, 2004 QuoteTail gate is a must. Once you have it, you'll never wanna go back Id rather jump an otter than a tailgate."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Praetorian 1 #29 April 5, 2004 Why? (I havn't jumped a tail gate) I'm curious what makes one more attractive to divers then the other? Good Judgment comes from experience...a lot of experience comes from bad judgment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,109 #30 April 5, 2004 >I'm curious what makes one more attractive to divers then the other? It's generally considered better for 4-way since you are in the air instantly upon exit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #31 April 5, 2004 QuoteQuoteTail gate is a must. Once you have it, you'll never wanna go back Id rather jump an otter than a tailgate. I love otters too but casa's are more fun on the way up to altitude because there are 31 of your friends with youTunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #32 April 5, 2004 QuoteQuotebombbay doors. ability to strap several people under the wings. laser guided spotting helmets with night vision. dont forget the drink holders! My stomache hurts form laughing so hard!!! I thought that was pretty good too. I laughed until I stopped. But Bombbay Doors! THAT would be an AWESOME exit. "Everybody! We're on jumprun...dog-pile the floor-door!" Would be fun for the pilot to be more active in 'dropping' jumpers like that. hehe. My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
