Elisha
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I think the PAC goes to at least 12K on a typical load (maybe more like 12K). I know they did at least one loadn to 18K for the American Boogie (yes, they have oxygen on the plane). While not as fast or powerful as a King Air, it has a nice wide door, places to grab and is brand new so you get that special feeling and almost expect a flight attendant to give you stuff. You certainly could do worse. Another option would be to go to Lodi for Mon & Tue and back to SkyDance the rest of the time. Again, if they know you are coming, maybe they could make an exception. I'm pretty sure that 6 is the min to operate the PAC.
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No, only American or better yet, cheez whiz for him.
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Wow, that is terrible. I didn't realize how many people lived in the dark ages. Come to Perris and I will gladly introduce you to this new thing we have, it's called "turbine" technology. But I thought you said you were banned from there?
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Twin Turbine Aircraft and other Jump craft questions
Elisha replied to Elisha's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
Thanks guys, this is nice info. So...if the KAs and Otters have similar engines, I assume that the Otters are so much slower since they are heavier and carry more (heavier plane plus more weight from jumpers)? So what's with Mullins's KA being faster than everyone elses? Does he have something bigger than 34's? What about the Beech-99 (e.g. Lodi's) - that thing climbs fast? Also, what is the range of engines usually used on C-182s? From what I hear, the stock engines can really only get the plane up to about 9-10K and I know that I've been close to 14K before in a 182. -
Twin Turbine Aircraft and other Jump craft questions
Elisha replied to Elisha's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
OK, I know several of you are pilots, but I'm sure most of us aren't. I'm pretty sure that Otter's, King Air, Skyvan and CASA's are all twin turbine's (and others, but these seem to be the most common jumpcraft). What kind of engines are on your typical Otter vs KA vs Skyvan vs CASA? People keep talking about how Mike Mullins has the fastest KA around since he puts bigger engines on his KA, so what are regular KA engines (as in HP) and what does he have? What about this new Monterey KA? What do Otter's usually have - they seem to climb pretty slow in comparison? What about Skyvans/CASAs? What are a Cessna Caravan? That is a turvine engine isn't it, but it is single engine? How many HP? I think the PAC 750XL is a 750HP engine, so I guess the PAC's is more powerful (besides superior plane design). -
Go hit yourself again. I give him props for budgeting/saving for this trip. Yes! That is to be commended....but my comment regarding plastic stands.
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Go hit yourself again.
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Dude, tell whoever is sitting next to you to hit you in the shoulder for asking such a question. Hit yourself if you are alone. I don't see how anyone would be able to "afford" to skydive (or a DZ survive) if they didn't have/take plastic.
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At work (HQ of Insurance Co - former job), I asked two different people how to describe this tall, voluptuous blond. Girl: statuesque? Valkyrie? (both rather accurate, but not what I was looking for) Guy: Oh, I wouldn't even try.
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Sorry about that. One of my Grandma's died earlier in the week (kinda expected), so I was at a funeral Friday myself. Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays and I'll see you at Byron sometime next year.
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Well, maybe it would be then...but with that weak 100 ft or so vertical - BFD!
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Rebecca was on the Today Show this morning and acted with class as usual. She was asked the turnaround: "Would you have said yes if hired to hire Randal too?" and she said yes - take advantage of good talent. Also, the Yahoo execs were on the show and wanted to talk to her about some projects. Also, elsewhere today on the internet, She was a offered a Prez/CEO job running one of SYS-CON's divisions.
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Ok, even if I can't directly participate, I'd -love- to lurk that. I kinda sort not really lurked the dragon jump that advertises the 2006 USPA calendar. I was out the door right after...standard 5 sec delay, so not really a lurk.
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I called Comcast 2 days ago and cancelled my cable starting 1/1/06. I can't believe I actually made the phone call. Hello NetFlix!
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Me neither... When I first heard someone at work mention this incident, I gave an example in front of the two people of: What if they were at a party, had 2 drinks, were still good to drive, but drove a sports car home that was above their skill level on a windy rode and got in an accident. Then, the media just reported an accident and that alchohol may have played a role...failing to mention of course the car and driver experience and possible mechanical issues the car may have had.
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Is his report what will be reported in Parachutist?
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Thanks, Viking. Bob, Landing on front risers? Obviously I don't know much, but that wouldn't just throw you into the ground?
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Swoop off! Swoop off! Swoop off!
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More "great" skydiving publicity on cnn.com
Elisha replied to Spatula's topic in General Skydiving Discussions
So far, two coworkers have notified me about this incident today via CNN and Yahoo. -
What does that mean? Oh, and the photo isn't bad - especially since it was a video grab.
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Dude, you're 14 or 15 - be happy that you can jump!
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And I was thinking... poor DeBar... Ok you got me this time! Anyway it was fun, I will always remember the 2 hot chicks who licked my face THIS IS Byron LOVE Well, I'm sorry I missed it - I was there yesterday for 3 jumps though! You sure are racking up the jumps fast. I did hear some hot chicks there talking about it in a positive way though...maybe the lickers? Congrats! (And I have STILL not been pied for my 100th...even though it was Saturday at the boogie.)
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Someone want to snopes.com this to make sure?
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Wow. They were nice to you. I got, "Congrats! You now know how to save your life by yourself!" And Congrats too!
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Yes. Consult your instructors and get your own. You have enough jumps. You should be working on technique to SLOW yourself down.