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  1. captain1976
    I think a main consideration when flying jumpers is that the pilot is prepared for an emergency at all times. Actually that goes for all flying anyway. But when briefing jump pilots who can get pretty bored and get real complacent with the job, I emphasize that emergencies come up instantly. Even in a 182 full of jumpers that pukes its engine on takeoff, it requires an instantaneous push of the yoke forward to keep it from stalling. Though its hard to simulate a full load when checking them out, I get them up high and pull a few simulated things like that. It make a believer out of them and actually makes them safer. This is the way I was taught and I like to pass it on. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  2. captain1976
    Considering all available aircraft here, QA seems like a better choice for tandems than C-182 or AN-2. It can carry two tandems with 2 cameramen to 12000 feet and faster. C-206 would be better maybe, but there are not any available. I was really interested why "death trap" attribute. I really don't thing any of them are a death trap as long as the driver is familiar and knows the planes limitations and can react in an emergency. You also mentioned the AN-2 which I know well, and though I don't think they are legal anymore as the faa restricted them to airshows or something like that, they make a lousy jump plane. Their size is perfect and have great short field performance, but once you get to 4,000 ft, you can either jump or take a long nap since thats where they stop climbing. Very inefficient for anything but hop & pops. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  3. captain1976
    Actually the twin bonanza has a single tail and you must be referring to the B-18 which is a pretty decent jump ship but those radials generally require a bit more maintenance. As far as the Twin Bonanza (Model 50) also referred to as the "T Bone" goes, It a rugged airplane and this model led to the later Queen and King Air versions. I am fairly familiar with the plane but looking it up I read; "During an initial demonstration flight for the Army, a Twin Bonanza crashed while trying to take off over a 50-foot (15 m) tree line while full of soldiers and sandbags. Everyone on board walked away from the crash. The Army was impressed with the structural strength of the Twin Bonanza and ordered more". You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  4. captain1976
    No question the cost associated with any turbine is a real issue. The current popularity of tandems is certainly one of the reasons these expensive planes are commonplace. But for the smaller DZ's that can't afford them, there is nothing wrong with a Queen Air. Its roomy since its a King air with pistons. Its just that drivers of such planes like the Navajo, Queen Air as well as some of the older ships like the Beech 18 (Twin Beech) need to treat them like a 182 in the event of an engine failure while full of jumpers at low altitudes. I have seen it time and time again and lost a few friends in 1992 when the pilot (also a friend) tried to keep it in the air when he could have easily slid into a field. Just put it down where you can. Another inexpensive plane with fairly decent numbers is the old Twin Bonanza. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  5. captain1976
    Right, can you imagine a bunch of canopies tangled together? How about turbulence and canopy collapses associated with storms and heavy rain. And how about the physical labor involved with putting them up, taking them down not to mention the deteriorating effects of sun exposure. Sounds like it would take more energy to maintain them then the energy you would save. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  6. captain1976
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  7. captain1976
    Nice idea, but what kind of a mess have ya got when the wind dies. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  8. captain1976
    I agree, this engine has already proven its worth and I would rather have it than a PT6. With 5K the projected Hot Section look see and 7K TBO, it might prove to be the most cost effective powerplant out there.. Its just the damn initial cost, but with most of these birds out there today its gonna take a lot of tandems to pay for 'em. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  9. captain1976
    Yup, used them myself, just saying I think its a great replacement and the numbers work out better now than in the past. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  10. captain1976
    WRONG! The premise Captain operates under is that both Democratic and Republican leaders are all dysfunctional human civil servants that can't get a real job, so they picked politics.
  11. captain1976
    As a airplane dealer, I think the future will see the Dornier 228 STOL plane being used for jump ships. With the cost lower than the Otters in many cases a lot cheaper, they climb like a scalded dog. (see pix) They are made with a variety of engines and horsepower ranges and getting older, their are readily available. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  12. captain1976
    Looking at Sibson reviews I believe you about their lack of appropriate business behavior. Seems a lot of people get into businesses without the intellect to realize whatever the problem, be nice. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  13. captain1976
    Remember, Captain operates under the premise: - All Dems = bad - All Repubs = good So factor that in when you read his posts. Hey Captain, wasn't Reagan a real successful president? WRONG! The premise Captain operates under is that both Democratic and Republican leaders are all dysfunctional human civil servants that can't get a real job, so they picked politics.
  14. captain1976
    I take a shortcut from my summer cottage to a convenience store some nights by cutting through an old cemetery. I find it peaceful. Sometimes when channel-hopping I watch a few minutes of those stupid TV shows where they film in black & white and show meters jumping, cold spots and shit like that. Just goes to show how really stupid and gullible the average person is. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  15. captain1976
    Jack Ruby killed Oswald because in his twisted mind he though it would make him a national hero, simply that. As far as why Kennedy was killed, I think it was because of his brother Bobby's grandstanding and attacks on organized crime. Organized crime is what put JFK in office to begin with. Remember that Father Joe was a rum runner and made a fortune with his involvement with the mob. A fortune that bought his boy the presidency. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  16. captain1976
    I believe in the scientific explanation of things like ghosts. . They are simply rips in the fabric of time and space, or projected images from the past. However I did have mysterious bowel movement the other day, just came out of nowhere. Now if I could only see some future visions of lottery results. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  17. captain1976
    Never really had a problem, YET!, but I don't think I would care too much for a wheel problem of any kind. Even a simple blowout can be catastrophic in our planes. My 185 did not suffer an in-flight accident either. It was on floats and while docked in a wind storm in Canada, A helio courier also on floats was blown on top of it breaking the 185 in half just aft of the rear window and crushing the cabin. It almost wasn't worth the effort but I had a host 182 which was totaled from an engine fire which gave me a lot of the parts. This is what it looked like when I got it (pix) You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  18. captain1976
    The little wheel's supposed to be in the back anyways. Nice looking ride Al. Mine went out of annual first of this month and I haven't had time to go out and inspect. Just installed a new carb and went to look at the logs only to find the annual was due the week before. -doh!- jon Nice plane you got too. Actually I like the 180's better, they suck a lot less fuel and don't go much slower than the 185's. But I got it for a good deal and rebuilt it from a wreck a couple of years ago (see pix) Blue Skies You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  19. captain1976
    Standard equipment in the old days was to have a stop watch in addition to the altimeter. Though many used it as a timer for maneuvers such as style, others used it as a backup. I agree that the newer method would be an audible but the one I bought isn't very reliable. I forgot my wrist mount altimeter recently on a jump but just watched the other jumpers and pulled accordingly. I realized how much I relied on the altimeter for canopy setup but it wasn't that big a deal. In the round days I don't think I even looked at it once opened, but with squares I found it to be a great reference tool. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  20. captain1976
    I don't have that problem anymore (see pix) You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  21. captain1976
    I can see it as a useful tool for someone with arthritis or some other ailment that restricts movement, but can't see it for anything else. I think packing, stowing and closing is great exercise for the fingers and hands. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  22. captain1976
    In a previous business I sold high price items where I regularly received email where they wanted to send a cashiers check for a higher amount and I was to wire back the difference. Even though I knew they were scams I would play along, making them go through the trouble of sending the fraudulent cashiers check (always from overseas and by overnight carrier). I would even have more fun when I email them that I cashed the entire check at a downtown bank where I didn’t have an account. After a lot of back and forth emails I would finally admit that I was keeping all of the money since I needed a vacation. So next time one of these fucks want you to wire them money, tell them you will do it. it’s a lot of fun You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  23. captain1976
    Wish the FAA was the same way. When my Pilot & Rigger licenses were re-issued in 2004, they left out my seat rating on the Rigger and my Instrument and type ratings on the pilot. Made a few calls but just got some dummies (typical of our government) and they still haven't got it right. I still have the old certificates so the hell with em. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  24. captain1976
    Regardless of whether or not the kid is safe, the fact remains that the kid was just being a kid, and all kids get into shit from time to time. Just watch! Some dysfunctional civil servant called a prosecutor will want to make a name for himself by trying to press some kind of charges. Probably something in the neglect area. We see it all the time and these days its typical for this vermin not fit to wipe our feet on to grandstand on what is otherwise just a dumb accident or incident. You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime
  25. captain1976
    Sorry I didn't get back sooner, lots of threads here. Anyway I share the opinion that the Triathlon takes a bit more concentration when trying to find the right flair point. The Spectre on the other hand is a real dream. My typical landing is from a glide, simply slow it down a little with about half brakes, then a full flare a few feet from the ground. Great landings! You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime