LongWayToFall 0 #1 May 12, 2011 Read about it in Blue Skies magazine. I think I just might have to do it, although it is quite expensive. $425 bucks for a jump, but that is certainly a once in a lifetime jump!! Diving out the bomb bay doors of an airplane with that much history has got to be quite an adventure. Anyways, thought some of you might be interested. Speed star anybody??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites keithbar 1 #2 May 12, 2011 I have never in my life wished i lived on the left coast but DAMN ! if i was ever going to visit cali i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites danielcroft 2 #3 May 12, 2011 Who's organizing this? I've been trying to figure out what would be required to get these amazing planes out to my DZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bolas 5 #4 May 12, 2011 The 8-24 is jumpable again? At one point it wasn't classified right for jumping. If you get a chance to jump either, do it. It's a helluva expensive hop 'n pop but an awesome ride and exiting through the bomb bay doors is indescribable. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LongWayToFall 0 #5 May 12, 2011 The DZ isn't really organizing it, as far as I know. The airport that the DZ is at will be having the 2 planes there and offering rides, and they agreed to take jumpers. A few weeks ago a B17 flew over me while I was driving on the freeway, and I know they are out at Moffet field (military base) offering rides sometimes. I think they must be local to the area. I'm getting really excited!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sinjin 0 #6 May 12, 2011 if anyone from the LA area wants to fly up for a jump, i might be inclined to take flight up there :)dont let life pass you by Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #7 May 12, 2011 QuoteWho's organizing this? I've been trying to figure out what would be required to get these amazing planes out to my DZ. Here's the schedule. First step would probably be to reach out to these folks and see if they're willing to let you organize. http://www.collingsfoundation.org/cf_schedule-wof.htm"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LongWayToFall 0 #8 May 12, 2011 Ok, so I talked to the guys and they said that the load costs $4500, and they can take up to 10 people. So it is $450, not $425. They didn't say that they had talked to the drop zone, so as of this moment nothing is really organized. I am about to call the DZ and get a list started. The reason why it is an extra $25 is because they usually only fly to 1500ft, and for jumpers they get up to 3k-4k. So there you have it. I'll have the DZ start the list, call them and get your name on it asap!! P.S. The ride to altitude is about 30 minutes, so you will still get a good ride out of it! Man I am excited. Also, they will fly as many loads as we want, so don't worry if the list fills up, we can start another one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LongWayToFall 0 #9 May 12, 2011 Update: I guess the DZ does have a list but they haven't really confirmed it with the Collin's guys. As of right now we have about 6 people, and I know one of my friend's said they would be in for sure, so hurry up and get on the list! This Sunday the DZ will call people and be asking for a deposit. Get in on this while you can! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites danielcroft 2 #10 May 13, 2011 Great, that's the info I was looking for. Thanks! I'd love to get these planes out our way, they've been out here before and I'd love to go. I'd pay $450 just ride in them, jumping from them would just be gravy! 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
keithbar 1 #2 May 12, 2011 I have never in my life wished i lived on the left coast but DAMN ! if i was ever going to visit cali i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielcroft 2 #3 May 12, 2011 Who's organizing this? I've been trying to figure out what would be required to get these amazing planes out to my DZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #4 May 12, 2011 The 8-24 is jumpable again? At one point it wasn't classified right for jumping. If you get a chance to jump either, do it. It's a helluva expensive hop 'n pop but an awesome ride and exiting through the bomb bay doors is indescribable. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #5 May 12, 2011 The DZ isn't really organizing it, as far as I know. The airport that the DZ is at will be having the 2 planes there and offering rides, and they agreed to take jumpers. A few weeks ago a B17 flew over me while I was driving on the freeway, and I know they are out at Moffet field (military base) offering rides sometimes. I think they must be local to the area. I'm getting really excited!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinjin 0 #6 May 12, 2011 if anyone from the LA area wants to fly up for a jump, i might be inclined to take flight up there :)dont let life pass you by Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #7 May 12, 2011 QuoteWho's organizing this? I've been trying to figure out what would be required to get these amazing planes out to my DZ. Here's the schedule. First step would probably be to reach out to these folks and see if they're willing to let you organize. http://www.collingsfoundation.org/cf_schedule-wof.htm"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #8 May 12, 2011 Ok, so I talked to the guys and they said that the load costs $4500, and they can take up to 10 people. So it is $450, not $425. They didn't say that they had talked to the drop zone, so as of this moment nothing is really organized. I am about to call the DZ and get a list started. The reason why it is an extra $25 is because they usually only fly to 1500ft, and for jumpers they get up to 3k-4k. So there you have it. I'll have the DZ start the list, call them and get your name on it asap!! P.S. The ride to altitude is about 30 minutes, so you will still get a good ride out of it! Man I am excited. Also, they will fly as many loads as we want, so don't worry if the list fills up, we can start another one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #9 May 12, 2011 Update: I guess the DZ does have a list but they haven't really confirmed it with the Collin's guys. As of right now we have about 6 people, and I know one of my friend's said they would be in for sure, so hurry up and get on the list! This Sunday the DZ will call people and be asking for a deposit. Get in on this while you can! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielcroft 2 #10 May 13, 2011 Great, that's the info I was looking for. Thanks! I'd love to get these planes out our way, they've been out here before and I'd love to go. I'd pay $450 just ride in them, jumping from them would just be gravy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
