Gawain 0 #1 September 20, 2008 The Pathfinders were training with VIRS (Verbally Initiated Release System) today - basically, guys on the ground call the jump...that means static line jumps. Today, they had some brand new, UH-60M (Mike model) Blackhawks, a bunch of Pathfinders, SF, Riggers, Air Assault to be the jumpers. I went to Corrigedor DZ to shoot some pics. They were jumping MC-1 canopies, mildly steerable...ish... It's nothing like an 82nd drop, but the pics came out really well for an inexperienced camera guy...So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #2 September 20, 2008 ...another batch...So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #3 September 20, 2008 Wow, those are great! Some of those remind me of toys that my brothers used to play with as children. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #4 September 20, 2008 did any of the pre-cropped pics have a good view of the ground to show the perspective of height (or lack there of)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #5 September 20, 2008 Quote did any of the pre-cropped pics have a good view of the ground to show the perspective of height (or lack there of)? No, but these jumps were at somewhere just under 1,500 feet AGL...a bit on the high side for static line, but not uncommon. I had a zoom lens, so there was no real way to get a good "wide" angle like that anyway...So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braz933 0 #6 September 21, 2008 Gawain, you and the people you serve with are THE BALLS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #7 September 21, 2008 Quote Wow, those are great! Some of those remind me of toys that my brothers used to play with as children. Well, that's about as much control as the troops have over those chutes.... Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #8 September 21, 2008 Great pics! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #9 September 21, 2008 Who got issued the orange pants? Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #10 September 21, 2008 How cool is that? Brilliant pictures.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #11 September 21, 2008 The orange or red is to denote the "Cherry" jumper who is making his first jump since Airborne School and even some units bring them back out for first Helo Jump. Max, Thay had better have been NO LOWER than 1500' AGL. I know the guy that used to run that Course and was on the PDT and that was what he said . When "DOC" gets back ina week or two make sure the new 1SG has him wear his "Cherry" suit too! Nice pics btw. Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #12 September 22, 2008 Quote The orange or red is to denote the "Cherry" jumper who is making his first jump since Airborne School and even some units bring them back out for first Helo Jump. Max, Thay had better have been NO LOWER than 1500' AGL. I know the guy that used to run that Course and was on the PDT and that was what he said . They said they were at 1500, but damn it still seemed "low"...plus, I had the zoom lens. Quote When "DOC" gets back ina week or two make sure the new 1SG has him wear his "Cherry" suit too! Oh yeah, Doc's on that list alright... Quote Nice pics btw. Thanks.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites