npgraphicdesign 2 #1 October 29, 2011 Simple solution to reduce fuel/operating cost so that EVERY DZ can have a large plane. instead of seats or benches, put two rows of stationary bikes in the larger planes. Run the chain from the bikes to the propeller. Have skydivers pedal their way to altitude, and the pilot then just glides the plane down. Step and repeat. No fuel wasted, operating costs reduced, and there's the added bonus of getting in shape as well. This idea is brilliant. I already have the patent in the works. Who's with me on this??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #2 October 29, 2011 Well, on hangover Sundays, you'll be lucky to get to hop-n-pop altitude. Also, your pilot will have to be really good at dead stick landings when his motors all jump out. Other than that, excellent idea! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #3 October 29, 2011 Quote Well, on hangover Sundays, you'll be lucky to get to hop-n-pop altitude. Also, your pilot will have to be really good at dead stick landings when his motors all jump out. Other than that, excellent idea! Thanks John! Knew I could count on you. So, want to be the test pilot of the first jump? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRI85 0 #4 October 29, 2011 Quote Simple solution to reduce fuel/operating cost so that EVERY DZ can have a large plane. instead of seats or benches, put two rows of stationary bikes in the larger planes. Run the chain from the bikes to the propeller. Have skydivers pedal their way to altitude, and the pilot then just glides the plane down. Step and repeat. No fuel wasted, operating costs reduced, and there's the added bonus of getting in shape as well. This idea is brilliant. I already have the patent in the works. Who's with me on this??? isnt it a little early to be drinking Nikita? even for a Russian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #5 October 29, 2011 Quote isnt it a little early to be drinking Nikita? even for a Russian. NEVER too early. Besides, I've only had coffee. IMAGINE what the idea would've been like if I had more than just coffee. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmrangers 0 #6 October 29, 2011 Bored today ?Wait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #7 October 29, 2011 Quote Bored today ? No Been doing freelance and just needed a break. Thinking of pulling a Rocky IV and going for a run in the snow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #8 October 29, 2011 Bwhaaaaa To bad that you can't patent it .... you have already made it public :-) - You loose (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #9 October 29, 2011 You expect me to get out of bed in the morning after a night of drinking rum and robbing dirty pirate hookers and peddle my ass to altitude? DUDE, most morning it's all I can do to not puke in the plane on the ride to altitude and now you want me to do a fucking 20 minute cardio workout? A better idea would be to get a hot air balloon and get me to breath into an open flame... I'll get that shit to altitude quicker than the fastest super caravan.Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,644 #10 October 29, 2011 Quote Simple solution to reduce fuel/operating cost so that EVERY DZ can have a large plane. instead of seats or benches, put two rows of stationary bikes in the larger planes. Run the chain from the bikes to the propeller. Have skydivers pedal their way to altitude, and the pilot then just glides the plane down. Step and repeat. No fuel wasted, operating costs reduced, and there's the added bonus of getting in shape as well. This idea is brilliant. I already have the patent in the works. Who's with me on this??? Too late, Aeroflot already does it.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #11 October 29, 2011 Quote You expect me to get out of bed in the morning after a night of drinking rum and robbing dirty pirate hookers and peddle my ass to altitude? DUDE, most morning it's all I can do to not puke in the plane on the ride to altitude and now you want me to do a fucking 20 minute cardio workout? A better idea would be to get a hot air balloon and get me to breath into an open flame... I'll get that shit to altitude quicker than the fastest super caravan. Are you saying you blow a lot of hot air? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #12 October 29, 2011 Quote Too late, Aeroflot already does it. No no...they just use the pilot, not the passengers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #13 October 29, 2011 Quote Quote You expect me to get out of bed in the morning after a night of drinking rum and robbing dirty pirate hookers and peddle my ass to altitude? DUDE, most morning it's all I can do to not puke in the plane on the ride to altitude and now you want me to do a fucking 20 minute cardio workout? A better idea would be to get a hot air balloon and get me to breath into an open flame... I'll get that shit to altitude quicker than the fastest super caravan. Are you saying you blow a lot of hot air? No, in the morning my breath still has a pretty high alcohol content that is most likely flamable/explosiveHave you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #14 October 29, 2011 QuoteSimple solution to reduce fuel/operating cost so that EVERY DZ can have a large plane. instead of seats or benches, put two rows of stationary bikes in the larger planes. Run the chain from the bikes to the propeller. Have skydivers pedal their way to altitude, and the pilot then just glides the plane down. Step and repeat. No fuel wasted, operating costs reduced, and there's the added bonus of getting in shape as well. Would not work too well with each skydiver managing 1/3 - 1/2 horsepower totaling less than 5 HP a side versus 550 in a -20 engined otter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmrangers 0 #15 October 29, 2011 just think we would all be jacked up in great shape!! a weekend of jumping and drop 10 pounds!!Wait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #16 October 30, 2011 Quote just think we would all be jacked up in great shape!! a weekend of jumping and drop 10 pounds!! Exactly!! At least someone gets it. PS. For the last time, you no good long islander, it's NIKI, not NICCI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,397 #17 October 30, 2011 Quote Would not work too well with each skydiver managing 1/3 - 1/2 horsepower totaling less than 5 HP a side versus 550 in a -20 engined otter. Harness the methane emissions, and you may double that power."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #18 October 30, 2011 Quote Quote Would not work too well with each skydiver managing 1/3 - 1/2 horsepower totaling less than 5 HP a side versus 550 in a -20 engined otter. Harness the methane emissions, and you may double that power. Only on Sunday mornings lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #19 October 30, 2011 Quote just think we would all be jacked up in great shape!! a weekend of jumping and drop 10 pounds!! Why would i want to lose wingloading????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elite_Marksman 0 #20 October 30, 2011 Muscle weighs more than fat, so if you do it enough you might actually gain wing loading. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #21 October 31, 2011 Quote Muscle weighs more than fat, so if you do it enough you might actually gain wing loading. At least someone here knows what they're talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trafficdiver 8 #22 November 1, 2011 Ehhh... I kind of like the whole sitting down and doing nothing part of skydiving. Why ruin it with unnecessary exercise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #23 November 2, 2011 Quote Ehhh... I kind of like the whole sitting down and doing nothing part of skydiving. Why ruin it with unnecessary exercise. Well, would you trade that for free rides to altitude? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #24 November 3, 2011 Come on guys we all know the answer to getting free jumps out of a turbine. All it takes is a few guys to do a night jump while carrying some cargo across an international border Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #25 November 3, 2011 Quote Come on guys we all know the answer to getting free jumps out of a turbine. All it takes is a few guys to do a night jump while carrying some cargo across an international border do i have to join an 8 way speed star team too?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
