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I dont think rook will answer me. just want to know what happemd. It's good to be the pilot.
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Anyone know what happened to Amy Ativisimo? she was a packer at SDC, her work email and personal phone got cut off. I was a good friend. It's good to be the pilot.
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Very cool- As an RC pilot for 12 years-- all I can say is GOD DAMB-- that is one hell of a pilot! Cya Chris It's good to be the pilot.
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Anyone know how the doors are getting approved (if at all)? Via STC or field approvals? Chris It's good to be the pilot.
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Thanks for all the info! Chris It's good to be the pilot.
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Just for the record, I am familiar with skydiving ops, bieng a pilot with over 5000 hoursand a ATP, as well as 2500 hours flying jumpers- I am also an A&P IA, as well as a jumper with over 500 jumps (D24286). Trying to help my employer who operates Caravans to expand the bussiness and fly jumpers. Hey-- it helps us all if we have more jump planes. Chris It's good to be the pilot.
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Thanks bob-- I appreciate the info It's good to be the pilot.
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Thanks for the info, my biggest problem is trying to make it legal for my employer. I have built and installed doors in the past, for twin otters and 182's, but cant find any information for a 208 caravan. My current employer which operates 6 caravans wants to turn one or two into weekend jump ships. Chris It's good to be the pilot.
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Looking for a C208 jump door or plans to one. Any information will help. It's good to be the pilot.
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Who else is stuck at home/work and not jumping?
dzbum replied to freeflygoddess's topic in The Bonfire
Was at the DZ today with beautiful blue skies, moderate winds, rig ready to go- but was on call, so no jumping- it sucks! Did get to load the plane a few times though. Took some pics too- Chris It's good to be the pilot. -
How was your experience taking the rig as carry on
dzbum replied to rendezvous's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
Never had a problem. Have flown commercialy with my rig as carry on 6 times round trip since Sept. 11. Flown from chicago to Boston/logan, Green bay to Dallas, Chicago to Portland, and a few others. They take an extra look at the Xray machine but thats it. Chris It's good to be the pilot. -
New Skydiver's Question...About Reserve Chute
dzbum replied to Kramer's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
521:3 Old 7 cells dont always open First pro pack was a bit to messy Sloppy packing can rip a center cell out of a Crossfire Cut aways are fun! Chris It's good to be the pilot. -
Sounds like a great idea!!! Right until the point where the plane starts falling back down again- and your under it! Not to mention the risk of structural damage and possible engine damage. If your pilot/DZO is smart- they will never allow it. Want an e-ticket ride? BASE jump. Chris It's good to be the pilot.
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Is sunshine looking for spankings again? Chris It's good to be the pilot.
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I just took a canopy control course today. I have to say I learned a hell of alot- mostly I realized how little I do know and how much I have to learn. Thank you Scott Miller form PD. How about you? Have you taken a course and what did you get out of it? Chris AKA GoNzO It's good to be the pilot.
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Drinking is all good- Only sure thing I know about it is that swooping after a few beers or 3 hurts- and I have the brusies and video to prove it. Congrads on your sobriety, I respect you highly for it. I do have one question? It askes if you have trouble sleeping after drinking-- well, I sleep better after a few, does this turn a negative into a positive? Swoop sober and long.... Cyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ChRiS AKA GoNzO It's good to be the pilot.
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Have You Ever Gone Low INTENTIONALLY?
dzbum replied to murrays's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
First time- Low pull contest at Quincy 2000 for a case of beer- I lost- and still drank free beer. Second time- Exit 182 at 2K- a little head down and a pilot chute between my legs, worked out ok that time tahnks to a quick opening sabre. Third and LAST time ever- 4 way out of an otter- everybody elese pulled at 2k lower than the planned 4k. watched the last open, still in a track--- dumped and blew the center cell out of my crossfire! Yea, a crossfire!!! A HP canopy at 1.8 wing loading will not land all that well without the support of the center cell so I chopped it, at 900'. Nice raven reserve and put it in the peagravel pit- NOT going to do that again! Chris -
And on the lighter side of things: Two words. Bandit Jump. Just make sure your friend holds the brake on the right side. and oh yea- Pray-- cause you got a good chance of making this your last jump. Pay your cash and jump the 182 at your DZ. Take it from the "been there, did that" crowd, there is a reason we have rules and regs- to keep us alive. Laters- Chris
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1946 Aeronca Champ-- flew it and jumped it with my dad at the controls. 1956 182- but we have all been there, good birds. It aint low if it opens and you can land it- Chris
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Yea Sunshine- That was a fun jump- Wish there were more of em. Chris It's good to be the pilot.
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Consider it sent! It's good to be the pilot.
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Thanks- I fully intend to do MUCH more jumping this year since I wont be flying full time. Should be a good year, as soon as it stops snowing! Chris Its still good to be the pilot
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For all the tandem masters or pilots out there. There is a doctor who gives First Class FAA medicals- if you dont need a EKG- for 50 bucks in the Cleveland area. Let me know if you want his number. Chris
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Only problem is that we don’t know how many jumpers go there and check it out. I agree its good reading for anyone, but unfortunately it’s underused. A forum may well yield a more willing environment to exchange information. Information that would without a doubt be beneficial to all of us. Chris
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How about a forum specifily for jump pilots? Would be a great way to share information with other jump pilots as well as giving jumpers a place to present questions. Got to give Diverdriver props for his site to- www.diverdriver.com What do ya think? CYAAAAAA Chris