benny 0 #1 February 18, 2004 Hey all, my dad lives out that way and I'm thinking about coming out this weekend to see about doing some jumps. Could anybody tell me what kind of rental gear they have available? I've been jumping 170s since level 5 off AFF, which I just recently graduated. Also, anybody else headed out there this weekend? Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #2 February 18, 2004 I wont be there but I AM jumping from your plane this weekend (in Taft) dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #3 February 18, 2004 Quote I wont be there but I AM jumping from your plane this weekend (in Taft) dropdeded It's not my plane, I belong in the otter down in Cedartown, but I gotta go visit pops and he kinda offered to pay for me a jump so that's where I'm headed. The king air is a sweet ride though, did my first jump ever from it. Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #4 February 18, 2004 I'm a WTS regular, and the smallest rental gear I am aware of is a Sabre 190, although I'll admit to not being an expert on what is inside all those rigs behind the counter. Your ride to altitude will be with four other jumpers in a Cessna 195 that is all engine. 20 minutes to 12.5, which is smokin' for a Cessna, particularly a Cessna with a 5-way and a pilot on board. The 190 would not be a bad choice for you anyway, since the bigger canopy will help slow things down for your first jump at an unfamiliar dropzone. Not that it is a tough landing area, though - the mowed area is huge, and there are good outs all around. Look forward to meeting you - what day you coming? Brent ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #5 February 18, 2004 Haven't finalize any plans yet, I might leave tonight or early tomorrow, what day is now anyway?? Probably try and come out Saturday unless there will be anybody there before, I need some jumps, I'm itching for my pre-second solo. Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #6 February 18, 2004 uhhh Brent, aren't you going somewhere this weekend?Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #7 February 18, 2004 Quoteuhhh Brent, aren't you going somewhere this weekend? Don't remind him, I want more people around! Benny Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #8 February 18, 2004 MGB is next weekend. My e-mail about needing you to pick up that picture was d!ckbrained. Brent ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #9 February 18, 2004 Hey!! When you get there... Tell Little Brad, Bigun from Tulsa said, "Hi" would ya? He luvs to freefly if ya wants to learn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #10 February 18, 2004 QuoteHey!! When you get there... Tell Little Brad, Bigun from Tulsa said, "Hi" would ya? He luvs to freefly if ya wants to learn. I'll be sure to do that, and I'd love to learn, but probably shouldn't start yet, my next jump will only be my ninth ever afterall... Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #11 February 18, 2004 QuoteHey!! When you get there... Tell Little Brad, Bigun from Tulsa said, "Hi" would ya? He luvs to freefly if ya wants to learn. Brad is Taft with the KingAir. But I will be seeing him this weekend and I will tell him. Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #12 February 18, 2004 Awesome!! Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #13 February 19, 2004 QuoteI'm a WTS regular, and the smallest rental gear I am aware of is a Sabre 190, although I'll admit to not being an expert on what is inside all those rigs behind the counter. Your ride to altitude will be with four other jumpers in a Cessna 195 that is all engine. 20 minutes to 12.5, which is smokin' for a Cessna, particularly a Cessna with a 5-way and a pilot on board. The 190 would not be a bad choice for you anyway, since the bigger canopy will help slow things down for your first jump at an unfamiliar dropzone. Not that it is a tough landing area, though - the mowed area is huge, and there are good outs all around. Look forward to meeting you - what day you coming? Brent benny ... after you check out west tennassee skydiving.. you should really think about making a trip back up there in the summer when the king air is back..... there is some rockin boogies to goto there.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #14 February 19, 2004 I was out there a few years back with the king air. did my first jump ever (a tandem) in it. it was a hell of a ride, the climb rate of that plane made it almost as thrilling going up as coming down Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
