FunBobby 0 #1 February 24, 2004 So here I am in SoCal, and today, it’s actually not raining. In fact, the skies are blue and gorgeous. A little while ago, I was going to a meeting on the other side of the base (Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego). My drive took me past the transient flight line. On the line, parked next to a VFA-41 “Black Aces” F/A-18F Super Hornet, was the Golden Knights’ Fokker. A whole bunch of dudes in black, members of the team, I presume, were stepping out of the aircraft. Good to see 'em. Only makes me want to skydive even more, especially after having been rained out last weekend. The Knights' website makes no mention of any events in Feb. Anyone know what they’re doing here in SoCal? FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #2 February 24, 2004 The GK otter is here with the accuracy team. Wowza...what a nice jump ship Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #3 February 24, 2004 When I was there a few weeks ago, the Knights Otter was so crowded, taking seven of them up at a time.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #4 February 24, 2004 QuoteOn the line, parked next to a VFA-41 “Black Aces” F/A-18F Tell them they're no fun anymore now that they've transitioned.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #5 February 24, 2004 Yeah, the Otter does look awesome. But it wasn't their Otter that I saw out here - it was the Fokker . . . the other plane. The larger one (see attachment). Anyone know if and where they're jumping here in the San Diego area? FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #6 February 24, 2004 QuoteBut it wasn't their Otter that I saw out here - it was the Fokker . . . the other plane. The larger one (see attachment). Umm yes I know it wasn't the Otter as it has been here for well over a week. I do happen to know what a Fokker looks like...thanks for the nice photo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #7 February 24, 2004 Say hello to the GK for us while at their winter camp. They are missing lots of cold days here in Raeford at thier base training DZ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #8 February 24, 2004 QuoteTell them they're no fun anymore now that they've transitioned.. Kris - Wow. You make "transition" sound like a vasectomy or something. I admit that the Hornet F painted in Tomcat colors just doesn't look right. And any F-14 guy will tell you "... it's a really nice airplane, and it can do a lot of cool, awesome stuff, but you know, it's just not as sexy as a Tomcat." That airplane will take some getting used to. As far as the fliers go - even with all the swagger and bravado that characterizes just about any and every guy who flies the Tomcat (and you know what I'm talking about), it's nice to see those guys breathing some new life into the strike fighter community. Tomcat guys work harder at having fun than most other folks. They're still Tomcat guys, and I hope their traditions never go away. Anytime, baby. FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #9 February 24, 2004 QuoteThey're still Tomcat guys, and I hope their traditions never go away. Yeah... I know. They can't help they got put in the Hornet. In fact, the Dogs are transitioning as soon as they return home but to an E instead of the F. We just like to give them a hard time.. Things aren't the same.. that's for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 7 #10 February 24, 2004 Jumped it."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #11 February 24, 2004 QuoteThe GK otter is here with the accuracy team. Wowza...what a nice jump ship saw the pretty bird, but i guess us civilian types cant get in it and Eloy has her own lovely otters anyways.. but i did get to freefly with two current GKs and got to play and party with many more...damn fine americans and amazing skydivers all around!____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #12 February 24, 2004 Quotedamn fine americans and amazing skydivers all around! Couldn't have said it any better than that! A great group of people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #13 February 24, 2004 QuoteJumped it. Me too! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #14 February 24, 2004 So you jumped the fokker? Niiiiiiice. FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #15 February 25, 2004 Me three! I also got to do a C-17 jump with the GK commander and the tandem section. Talk about relative wind.....______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #16 February 25, 2004 Free jumps for military ID card holders every Veteran's Day w/e. Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chute 0 #17 February 25, 2004 I saw them at an airshow years back. Was fucking awesome. I was a kid and it was one of the things that drew me to this AWESOME sport.Bottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #18 February 25, 2004 QuoteFree jumps for military ID card holders every Veteran's Day w/e. You suck, but in the nicest wayMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperWoman 0 #19 February 25, 2004 My brother is a Golden Knight on the Black demo team and they were in SoCal doing practice jumps into a stadium there. I hate to admit it but he's a pretty cool little brother!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #20 February 25, 2004 QuoteWhen I was there a few weeks ago, the Knights Otter was so crowded, taking seven of them up at a time. i like riding in that plane... its a tad slow, but you have heat and AC in the whole plane................. BTW the best part was the jumps were freeLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #21 February 25, 2004 QuoteBTW the best part was the jumps were free Okay, I hate you too.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #22 February 25, 2004 QuoteQuoteBTW the best part was the jumps were free Okay, I hate you too. dont hate me... hate "the man" (govt)Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max 0 #23 February 25, 2004 me four...2 years ago at the tyouts....can you belive I gave up that opportunity to deploy...(what was I thinking???????) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #24 February 25, 2004 Cool! Are they going to jump into opening day into the new stadium downtown? It's awesome! FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #25 February 25, 2004 QuoteFree jumps for military ID card holders every Veteran's Day w/e. Dangit. Why don't I ever know about good deals like this until I'm thousands of miles away? For years, I wasn't that far from their home base whilst I was stationed in Jax, FL. But ya know, I will be there in Jax on Veterans Day this year.... Hmmmmmmmm. FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
