flyhi

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  1. If you're in the area, Skydive Palatka has their Hog Flop Boogie from 5 - 7 November. At that time, they will have the best tailgate aircraft in the state, a Casa. Great airplane, great boogie, great people. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  2. You're ATC, vector them around for awhile then make them descend to 1900 ft. It'll make you feel better. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  3. I asked the same question when I was informed we weren't allowed to do it at a certain location. I was told it was an aggressive turn initiated by either toggle or riser, that, below 200 feet, the generated forces swung the body of the jumper more than 30 degrees from vertical. Take it with a grain of NaCl. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  4. Don't get on the first load of the day, or the first one that goes after you get there. See the jump, be the jump. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  5. I was recently at the San Luis Obispo airport restaurant. After a wonderful lunch, I went to the men's room and there, for almost all to see was a poster of many of Dick Rutan's innovative designs. The kicker was, it was signed by Dick. Oh, the prestige. Gotta believe after this flight, they will move it to a better location. Maybe the ladies room or the kitchen. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  6. Isn't that a convenience store in New Jersey? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  7. S&P 500 Index fund is pretty middle ground. VanGuard has a good one. But...you're young. Why not go aggressive? You have time on your side. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  8. Samaurai Night Fever Fred Garvin: Male Prostitute The Coneheads Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  9. The Archies Sugar Sugar and any other two of their megahits. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  10. See attached. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  11. More to post later. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  12. flyhi

    premier members

    How about getting someone to marry an ex? I'd kick in for the lifetime membership for that. Until then, I will have to wait till the start of my new fiscal year as this line item was not funded in FY04's budget. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  13. PT means pilot technique, and I believe the pilot changed that technique on subsequent loads. It seemed we started a shallow descent and sped up slightly. The stall only happened to me on one load. The good thing about stalling a 182 with four or five out is, I would be one of those out. Never had the experience. I always sat near the Double Overhead Olfactory Refresher device, which proved particularly valuable Sunday morning. Whose idea was wheat beer Saturday night? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  14. Jumped the PAC 750XL this weekend at the Byron Boogie. Thought some people would like to share their perceived pros and cons. Mine; Pros: 1. Great step outside below the door. Very nice. Great camera step. 2. Great floater bars inside and out. Many places to grab. 3. Very wide door. Can line up a butt load of people in it. 4. Nice paint job. Cons: 1. The wide door is not tall. Divers beware. Heard it was not fun for tandems. A lot of butt sliding. 2. With five people out, we stalled the aircraft on exit. One late diver fell down and one tumbled into the back bulkhead. Might be PT. 3. Fully loaded it is very tight and climbs slowly. With 14 on board it is outclimbed by the KingAir. 4. The blast outside is very high. With five out and trying a linked exit (front, center, rear linked), front-front must be very aggressive or he will get blown back into the base. Also on a linked exit, front must be aggressive or the blast will blow him/her back into and under the base. If too aggressive, the blast will push him back and spin the base on exit. Practice, practice, practice. The tail is low, but a non-issue from what I could tell. Heard someone hit it, but no confirmation. All things considered, I'd rather have a PAC 750 than a 182. Toss-up on a KingAir. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  15. A dollar at a time? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  16. [BLUE]1.39 Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  17. flyhi

    Byron Boogie?

    I just called in with a slight touch of brain aneurism, but I told them I thought it would be better by Monday. Last one there is in the base. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  18. flyhi

    Byron Boogie?

    Weather for the weekend? Sweet! No rain, no huge wind (12 mph or less), and cooling off as the weekend progresses. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  19. You do realize that if you are that into Starwars, you might not ever mate and have kids, don't you? You might even start saying things like, "I'm gonna release Rancor to chew Lucas' ass and then throw his carcass to the banthas." Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  20. flyhi

    Byron Boogie?

    And Load One will start manifesting at what o'clock on Friday? Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  21. How about Matsumoto's Shave Ice? Breakfast in a Barrel - Haleiwa Cafe, Haleiwa Johnny's Pizza - Bleeker Street, NYC. Real wood-fired pizza. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  22. Beverly Hillbillies and Green Acres (What were they thinking?) Designing Women Good Times Everybody Loves Raymond (but they can't stand Debra) Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  23. Answer: e) Bay Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  24. You may want to review your packing skills, too. A cutaway every 50 jumps is probably above the norm. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.
  25. MASH is nothing. Here's a real trip on the wayback machine: The Dick Van Dyke Show. Times and mores change, but back then it was the Seinfeld of its day; a show that left on top. And I will give a nod to Fawlty Towers. Why? I must be from Barcelona. Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics.