Evelyn 0 #1 December 31, 2006 So who did the Jet jumps at Perris. I just did one at Perris and it was an amazing experience. I thought I'd find a recent thread about it, but didn't so thought I'd post this. It was so amazing. I am home now after a day of jumping the jet and some fun jumps, but am still on a high from the jet jump. So who else jumped the jet and what are your thoughts. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #2 December 31, 2006 Was the price just a normal lift ticket?=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #3 December 31, 2006 No, it was $75 without boogie registration or $65 with boogie registration. In Rantool it was $100. Worth every penny (dollar). Awesome! Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #4 December 31, 2006 I tried to find info about that on the website - no luck - will they be flying that Jet on a regular basis now? How many people do they need to fire it up?=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #5 December 31, 2006 Actually, it was $99 at Rantoul. For a plane ride to 10,500 in our case. I, myself wasn't impressed. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #6 December 31, 2006 The jet holds 80. They flew it last Sunday with 60. Today they had 3 full loads, but had to cancel the sunset load due to not enough people. From what I hear, they will be taking the jet to different drop zones for boogies. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #7 December 31, 2006 Quote Actually, it was $99 at Rantoul. For a plane ride to 10,500 in our case. I, myself wasn't impressed. For the Kind of performance that puppy should be getting, I can't see it costing much more at all to take her up a few extra thousand feet....=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #8 December 31, 2006 QuoteQuote Actually, it was $99 at Rantoul. For a plane ride to 10,500 in our case. I, myself wasn't impressed. For the Kind of performance that puppy should be getting, I can't see it costing much more at all to take her up a few extra thousand feet....Ummm, cloud clearance."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #9 December 31, 2006 Quote The jet holds 80. They flew it last Sunday with 60. Today they had 3 full loads, but had to cancel the sunset load due to not enough people. From what I hear, they will be taking the jet to different drop zones for boogies. WOW they could bring it out to Kansas for a boogie!! I'd bet we could get at LEAST 15 people in there if we stick the students in the back... Do you think we could throw static-liners out of the back?=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #10 December 31, 2006 QuoteUmmm, cloud clearance. What?! engines arn't big enough to fly through the thick clouds?!?=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #11 December 31, 2006 Sorry for the misinformation, I thought it was $100, but was only a dollar off. Still, I would have paid $100 for the experience. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #12 December 31, 2006 QuoteSorry for the misinformation, I thought it was $100, but was only a dollar off. Still, I would have paid $100 for the experience.I'll sell ya that page outta my logbook for $100. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #13 December 31, 2006 I hate you now. The Getty was very nice though. No, you still don't need to call me back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt1215 0 #14 December 31, 2006 QuoteNo, it was $75 without boogie registration or $65 with boogie registration. In Rantool it was $100. Worth every penny (dollar). Awesome! Sounds mighty steep for a jump ticket, I'd expect 2 or 3 rides for $65. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #15 December 31, 2006 OMG Ole, you should have stayed for the Jet jump. Amazing. Getty will always be there, but when will you have the chance to jump the jet. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #16 December 31, 2006 Okay, guess you had to be there, done it, to appreciate it. In my skydiving experience, limited as it is with only 600 jumps, the jump today out of the jet is one of the highlights. I think it is one of these experiences that is hard to describe, you just have to experience it. Judging from the smiling faces of people who jumped the jet I think it was definitely a whorthwile experience. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #17 December 31, 2006 QuoteOMG Ole, you should have stayed for the Jet jump. Amazing. Getty will always be there, but when will you have the chance to jump the jet. Yes, but the exhibit will gone after early March. I'll get the jet eventually. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #18 December 31, 2006 The jet was mucho fun today! First did a solo and then did video for a 10-way team (yeah, we did a 10-way competition out of the jet today! ). My team, "Jumpzillas", came in 2nd! As a cameraflyer it was cool to exit, turn upside down, barrel roll over and track like hell back up and over the building formation. I was -really- glad that I had booties! 3 full loads were taken to altitude today. More slated for tomorrow (manifest was already filling the first load for tomorrow, today). Come out and have some fun! Check another specialty aircraft off your list and see what DB Cooper might have felt that day long ago. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #19 December 31, 2006 Ev, you rock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #20 December 31, 2006 Awesome photo !!!!! Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #21 December 31, 2006 QuoteActually, it was $99 at Rantoul. For a plane ride to 10,500 in our case. I, myself wasn't impressed. It would be extremely difficult to impress a legend like your good self StitchYou 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
PLFKING 3 #22 December 31, 2006 What's the exit speed for the DC-9 ? Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #23 December 31, 2006 I still can't figure out what the big deal is on this. I jumped it.........it was fun but something I only plan on doing once. I just don't see paying $75 or more for a jump on a regular basis. Maybe my military experience makes jumping that thing not so exciting. I don't know. *Shrug* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #24 December 31, 2006 QuoteWhat's the exit speed for the DC-9 ? I asked Pat Conatser this question after our first jet jump this morning. His answer: 150 knots which equals 172.8 mph. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #25 December 31, 2006 Jumped it twice at Rantoul. Totally awesome.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
