NightJumper 0 #1 January 6, 2005 On January 11, 2005 Cara and I will be on Sony Pictures Television show "Life & Style" with Jules Asner, Lynne Koplitz, Kimora Lee Simmons and Cynthia Garrett. It is about Cara and her Guinness world record jump (30,100') at Rantoul this last year. It includes footage of the jump. For the station listing and time in your area go Here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 January 6, 2005 Holy crap, 2am on Fox in my area. I guess this show didn't test well in my market, since everywhere else in the state airs at 9am. I'll still watch, though.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #3 January 6, 2005 9:00am for me, but it's on the WB which i don't get. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sid 1 #4 January 6, 2005 I don't care when it's on, can I get your autograph? (Cara's of course)Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 January 6, 2005 You didn't let Cara hog the camera did you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #6 January 6, 2005 QuoteYou didn't let Cara hog the camera did you? Why not, she is sooo GORGEOUS! Thank you for the information, Mike. I'm looking forward to watching that! Congrats to both you and Cara. Edited for typo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NightJumper 0 #7 January 6, 2005 QuoteYou didn't let Cara hog the camera did you?As a matter of fact, yes! She is my hero and she earned it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #8 January 6, 2005 10am my time...now I just have to find out what station kvwb is lol.... good thing i got a few days and its a good thing i dont work until 3 pmMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueskyserenity 0 #9 January 6, 2005 Just got our new TiVo. Looks like I have a show to record. Yipee!!I like coconuts. You can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #10 January 6, 2005 Hey, I'm not seeing an Afghanistan listed time, can you record it for me Mike?"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysprite 0 #11 January 6, 2005 Very cool! 10a my time, count me in. ~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katzeye 0 #12 January 6, 2005 OK that sucks, Hawaii isn't even listed on the map!!! Put it up on skydivingmovies.com - please? pretty please? Is a chicken omelette redundant? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #13 January 6, 2005 She only hangs around you for the free jumps. Will watch for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #14 January 6, 2005 I got to cuddle and take a nap with cara. All Mike did for me was give me key lime pie... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites metalslug 31 #15 January 6, 2005 In what category does the record with Cara actualy fall into ? Highest dog ? Highest animal ? I had been wondering about something. Are you not concerned that too much publicity over this will bring out some nutters ? ...people who will want to make even higher altitudes with their cats, rats and racoons for the sake of a record ? -No 'mericans were harmed during the making of this post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pilotdave 0 #16 January 6, 2005 I'd love to see someone try to do a 35,000 foot jump with a pet racoon. Do you have a problem with it? Video of the jump from CNN Headline News: http://www.skydivingmovies.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=1649 Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites metalslug 31 #17 January 6, 2005 QuoteI'd love to see someone try to do a 35,000 foot jump with a pet racoon. Do you have a problem with it? Well, where would the competition end ? I have wondered already what motivates people to make these dives. For science? (animal testing?) For record-making pride ? For fun ? Who's fun ? Would everyone prepare as well as Nightjumper ? Apart from oxygen, many animals (including dogs) have sensitive ears that require special ear plugs, big pressure differences are very bad for them. It does mildy concern me that some non-essential achievements are only achievable with the consent of a person or creature that cant give it, or apply the necessary precautions. -No 'mericans were harmed during the making of this post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NightJumper 0 #18 January 6, 2005 QuoteIn what category does the record with Cara actualy fall into ? Highest dog ? Highest animal ?Highest Skydiving DogQuoteI had been wondering about something. Are you not concerned that too much publicity over this will bring out some nutters ?Been there done that! When we were at ground zero WTC, PETA were protesting us (FEMA) using dogs to locate trapped survivors. When I was asked what my response to this was by a Wall Street Journal Reporter, I told him that I promised that if any of their family was ever trapped or missing I would not offend them by using my dog to find them! As for this record, it was not for fun. Cara and I are part of a search and rescue special response team that jumps into remote locations to search for missing people. The jump was the result of developing an oxygen system to allow dogs to HALO jump. If your next question is why, the answer is that it military related. I train military units how to jump with dogs.Quote...people who will want to make even higher altitudes with their cats, rats and racoons for the sake of a record ? First of all it is not just a matter of grabbing something with a pulse and jumping. It takes months of preparation. You have to apply for the record that you want to attempt and have it approved. The documentation alone was over 45 pages which included affidavits, veterinary examinations, certification of flight instruments calibration etc. plus video, stills and news reports. And then there is the cost of the plane and HALO equipment, safety jumpmasters, video crew etc. Now you would have to find a commercial aircraft that is certified to go above 30,000’ with the door open. Then since it was during the WFFC you have the logistics of when you can jump since they have to shut down the airspace. Sounds like an expensive rat jump to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #19 January 6, 2005 Have i told you lately how much you f*ckin rock mike? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NightJumper 0 #20 January 6, 2005 QuoteApart from oxygen, many animals (including dogs) have sensitive ears that require special ear plugs, big pressure differences are very bad for them.Actually big pressure differences for anyone is bad. The ear structure in dogs specifically the Tympanic Membrane is the same as humans and dogs do very well equalizing the pressure by panting, swallowing and eating. As for ear plugs, they use the same ones we do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RevJim 0 #21 January 7, 2005 QuoteHave i told you lately how much you f*ckin rock mike? I've got to agree with Sunny here, Mike. You f*ckin rock!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Snowwhite 0 #22 January 7, 2005 QuoteQuoteYou didn't let Cara hog the camera did you? Why not, she is sooo GORGEOUS! Thank you for the information, Mike. I'm looking forward to watching that! Congrats to both you and Cara. ***AND SHE IS HUMBLE, she will do whatever you ask in exchange for a simple scratch behind the ears. I need to learn this from her****skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Snowwhite 0 #23 January 7, 2005 11 on the 11th. I think I can remember that!skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpwally 0 #24 January 7, 2005 Nothing tests well in Texas ! Just guns monster trucks. ;-) wallysmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #25 January 7, 2005 Quote Nothing tests well in Texas ! Just guns monster trucks. ;-) You forgot rodeos, nekid women and beer.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. 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sunshine 2 #14 January 6, 2005 I got to cuddle and take a nap with cara. All Mike did for me was give me key lime pie... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalslug 31 #15 January 6, 2005 In what category does the record with Cara actualy fall into ? Highest dog ? Highest animal ? I had been wondering about something. Are you not concerned that too much publicity over this will bring out some nutters ? ...people who will want to make even higher altitudes with their cats, rats and racoons for the sake of a record ? -No 'mericans were harmed during the making of this post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #16 January 6, 2005 I'd love to see someone try to do a 35,000 foot jump with a pet racoon. Do you have a problem with it? Video of the jump from CNN Headline News: http://www.skydivingmovies.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=1649 Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalslug 31 #17 January 6, 2005 QuoteI'd love to see someone try to do a 35,000 foot jump with a pet racoon. Do you have a problem with it? Well, where would the competition end ? I have wondered already what motivates people to make these dives. For science? (animal testing?) For record-making pride ? For fun ? Who's fun ? Would everyone prepare as well as Nightjumper ? Apart from oxygen, many animals (including dogs) have sensitive ears that require special ear plugs, big pressure differences are very bad for them. It does mildy concern me that some non-essential achievements are only achievable with the consent of a person or creature that cant give it, or apply the necessary precautions. -No 'mericans were harmed during the making of this post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NightJumper 0 #18 January 6, 2005 QuoteIn what category does the record with Cara actualy fall into ? Highest dog ? Highest animal ?Highest Skydiving DogQuoteI had been wondering about something. Are you not concerned that too much publicity over this will bring out some nutters ?Been there done that! When we were at ground zero WTC, PETA were protesting us (FEMA) using dogs to locate trapped survivors. When I was asked what my response to this was by a Wall Street Journal Reporter, I told him that I promised that if any of their family was ever trapped or missing I would not offend them by using my dog to find them! As for this record, it was not for fun. Cara and I are part of a search and rescue special response team that jumps into remote locations to search for missing people. The jump was the result of developing an oxygen system to allow dogs to HALO jump. If your next question is why, the answer is that it military related. I train military units how to jump with dogs.Quote...people who will want to make even higher altitudes with their cats, rats and racoons for the sake of a record ? First of all it is not just a matter of grabbing something with a pulse and jumping. It takes months of preparation. You have to apply for the record that you want to attempt and have it approved. The documentation alone was over 45 pages which included affidavits, veterinary examinations, certification of flight instruments calibration etc. plus video, stills and news reports. And then there is the cost of the plane and HALO equipment, safety jumpmasters, video crew etc. Now you would have to find a commercial aircraft that is certified to go above 30,000’ with the door open. Then since it was during the WFFC you have the logistics of when you can jump since they have to shut down the airspace. Sounds like an expensive rat jump to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #19 January 6, 2005 Have i told you lately how much you f*ckin rock mike? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NightJumper 0 #20 January 6, 2005 QuoteApart from oxygen, many animals (including dogs) have sensitive ears that require special ear plugs, big pressure differences are very bad for them.Actually big pressure differences for anyone is bad. The ear structure in dogs specifically the Tympanic Membrane is the same as humans and dogs do very well equalizing the pressure by panting, swallowing and eating. As for ear plugs, they use the same ones we do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #21 January 7, 2005 QuoteHave i told you lately how much you f*ckin rock mike? I've got to agree with Sunny here, Mike. You f*ckin rock!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #22 January 7, 2005 QuoteQuoteYou didn't let Cara hog the camera did you? Why not, she is sooo GORGEOUS! Thank you for the information, Mike. I'm looking forward to watching that! Congrats to both you and Cara. ***AND SHE IS HUMBLE, she will do whatever you ask in exchange for a simple scratch behind the ears. I need to learn this from her****skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Snowwhite 0 #23 January 7, 2005 11 on the 11th. I think I can remember that!skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpwally 0 #24 January 7, 2005 Nothing tests well in Texas ! Just guns monster trucks. ;-) wallysmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #25 January 7, 2005 Quote Nothing tests well in Texas ! Just guns monster trucks. ;-) You forgot rodeos, nekid women and beer.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Snowwhite 0 #23 January 7, 2005 11 on the 11th. I think I can remember that!skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #24 January 7, 2005 Nothing tests well in Texas ! Just guns monster trucks. ;-) wallysmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #25 January 7, 2005 Quote Nothing tests well in Texas ! Just guns monster trucks. ;-) You forgot rodeos, nekid women and beer.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
