skygal3 0 #1 April 15, 2004 So on last nights Dateline show about The Apprentice, they said that Bill is a skydiver. I searched posts here ad it has not been mentioned yet. He is from Chicago..I woulda thought that it would have been posted if anyone had jumped with him or seen him at a dz..Is this true? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #2 April 15, 2004 probably a tandem... which is why i always bitch anytime someone who has done a tandem calls themselves a 'skydiver' no you were cargo, the guy/girl behind you was a skydiver....____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 April 15, 2004 Yeah, there's a differnce between "having skydived" and "being a skydivers"--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #4 April 15, 2004 Tandem? I have purchased cigars thru his company._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bertusgeert 1 #5 April 15, 2004 haha, i see that every now and then. For instance... Someone mentioned Mark Burnett - creator of Survivor - to be a "Level A" skydiver. They thought that was like the best you could get. I guess I'm it then! I dont need no stinkin B, C or D! If I quit now, up to when can I then call myself a skydiver, with 34 jumps.... and when can you start labeling someone as a skydiver? And what about someone who punched out of a plane? are they a skydiver? Does that count as a jump in their logbook?! --------------------------------------------- As jy dom is moet jy bloei! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 April 16, 2004 QuoteIf I quit now, up to when can I then call myself a skydiver, with 34 jumps.... and when can you start labeling someone as a skydiver? IMHO, you're not a skydiver until you leave the plane of your own accord (i.e. not tandem) and you pull for yourself, saving your own life. That's just my take on it, 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
Vertifly 0 #7 April 16, 2004 I'm like that dude 'Swoop' from Dropzone the movie. I don't talk to people until they jump with me and prove themselves good enough. hopefully, most of you know that this is not true Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #8 April 16, 2004 Thats what I thought, but he was introduced as "...who skydives, snowboards..." We just figured if he "skydives" someone here woulda said somethin' by now. Esp. for a multi-millionaire Apprentice candidate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #9 April 16, 2004 Its also listed as hs major interst in USAToday also.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprilcat 0 #10 April 16, 2004 IMHO, you're not a skydiver until you leave the plane of your own accord (i.e. not tandem) and you pull for yourself, saving your own life. That's just my take on it, though. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IMHO, I've ALWAYS left the plane on MY own accord and yes, on my last tandem I did pull for me and my TM, and I got BEAT UP in midair cause I wasn't watching my altimeter correctly. Some people have the balls but not the space, time, or money to take on the sport round the clock. What do I call myself? I say that I HAVE jumped, but Im a passenger. But I saved my life by not panicking and making things hard on my TM's. Today is my birthday and I'm 46 (YAY!!). When I have my entire life to myself (kids)...I'll do it. Then when I'm 60 I'm going to have body work done (whoo hoo!!). We all have our priorities. Now getting to Bill...he's a reality show 'serial contestant'. He tried out for 'The Bachelor' and almost made it but they picked that 'other guy' (I forgot his name already). (Last rant) Stop picking on Tandem Passengers...we pay damned good money for doing it, and that makes for a HAPPY Dropzone. Bluest of skies~~~April Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #11 April 16, 2004 QuoteStop picking on Tandem Passengers...we pay damned good money for doing it, and that makes for a HAPPY Dropzone. Bluest of skies~~~April I'm not. Oh, pssssssssst...I'm a tandem master, I've done about 300 tandems. I love taking people on tandem skydives and I love training people and taking them on their Cat A and Cat B working tandem dives. My Cat A and Cat B students pull, if not I pull, end of story. About the only thing I can tell you is that I'm really happy for you having made 4 skydives thus far and I'm motivated for you when you're able to continue this and get a license. However, if you remember this conversation, after your first dive where you're on your own gear, you leave, you pull on your own, you'll understand what I'm saying. Good luck, bsbd! --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #12 April 16, 2004 QuoteAnd what about someone who punched out of a plane? are they a skydiver? The "intentional" exiting of an aircraft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #13 April 16, 2004 Quotetop picking on Tandem Passengers...we pay damned good money for doing it, and that makes for a HAPPY Dropzone. no one is 'picking' on tandem passengers, its just there is emphasis on the passenger part.. when you do a tandem who is responsible for your life, gear, landing etc?____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #14 April 16, 2004 QuoteSo on last nights Dateline show about The Apprentice, they said that Bill is a skydiver. Yeah, I saw that too and did a search on-line about Bill. All I came up with was a link to his cigar co.. Oh, and btw, it's now Mr. Apprentice is seems! 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
aprilcat 0 #15 April 16, 2004 when you do a tandem who is responsible for your life, gear, landing etc? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I'm responsible for my life. Who is responsible for yours once YOU get in a plane (ever date a pilot?) Gear - Usually someone who is packing for Jump Tickets. I'd also like to thank the DZ owners and Clubs (GBSP) for BUYING that gear Landing - Its a 3 way street...the TM, Mother Nature, and the TP. Man, if a TM punched ME..there's gonna be some STUFF in the bar later...lol...hugs and kisses and blue sky wishes~~April Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murphyka 0 #16 April 16, 2004 QuoteStop picking on Tandem Passengers...we pay damned good money for doing it, and that makes for a HAPPY Dropzone. Almost all of us here were at one time Tandem Passengers and paid that money too. Some of us have just devoted more to the sport than JUST THAT. My take... if you have a license, your own gear, and a passion for the sport (and stay current) then you can call yourself a skydiver.Blue Skies!!! Kimmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #17 April 16, 2004 Tandem passengers aren't skydivers. I rode in a 747 once. Does that make me a jet pilot? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #18 April 16, 2004 QuoteTandem passengers aren't skydivers. I rode in a 747 once. Does that make me a jet pilot? Sure it does. How else are you gonna impress the chicks at the bar?Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #19 April 16, 2004 QuoteI rode in a 747 once. Does that make me a jet pilot? Of course not....not even 747 pilots are jet pilots....they're just computer operators.... So I guess riding in the back of a 747 does qualify you as a computer operator... Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #20 April 16, 2004 QuoteSure it does. How else are you gonna impress the chicks at the bar? It doesn't impress 'em...I tell 'em I'm an out of work cab driver....THAT drives 'em nuts...they all want me then... Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #21 April 16, 2004 QuoteQuoteSure it does. How else are you gonna impress the chicks at the bar? It doesn't impress 'em...I tell 'em I'm an out of work cab driver....THAT drives 'em nuts...they all want me then... Mike sure we do~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
