FallingILweenie 0 #51 March 21, 2002 oh, also at hinckley and archway (going to U of I but coming home periodically) is FallinAngel (or something like that). She has posted a few times in the past, not too often...but technically she's a DZ.commer, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #52 March 21, 2002 i would say as long as she has posted more than once, and at least 72 hours before record attempts that should be more than sufficienthisgoofyness Need Tongue ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axe96bam 0 #53 March 21, 2002 So maybe someone who jumps at Hinckley regularly can take on the task of organizing us and setting up a date or a few? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #54 March 21, 2002 I'm getting into this thread awfully late (dialup is unbearable), but does anybody have an opinion of Skyknights in East Troy? It's one of the closer turbine DZs to me so I plan on swinging up that way once school is out.--Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axe96bam 0 #55 March 21, 2002 SkyKnights is a great place to jump. It is a club so it is very relaxed and there is a lot of beer after dark. I am a regular there so chances are you will run into me on any give weekend up there. Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #56 March 21, 2002 QuoteThey regularly yell "BURN THE CANADIAN!"I was watching an episode of "Kids in the Hall" earlier today and during a skit the guy says "Yes, I'm Canadian. Kind of like an American, but without the gun." I thought my gall bladder was going to fall out I was laughing so hard. "I only have a C license, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #57 March 21, 2002 I will set up a weekend at hinckley.We'll discuss dates later._AmICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #58 March 21, 2002 Sweeeeeeeeeeetttt....By the way, what is the record at, anyway?And is there a freefly record of some kind?blue skiesTomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingMarc 0 #59 March 21, 2002 Hey! A record attempt! In Illinois! How cool is that!Count me in...QuoteYah, I'll show my tits if we get it.ChrisWhat the hell, me too! We're all friends here! M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jabeln79 0 #60 March 21, 2002 Is the Arava going to be Hinckly's jump plane for the summer or just for a weekend. It looks awsome. http://skydive.com/facilities/aircraft.htmlBlue Skies Joe "When they say jump you say how high" RATM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #61 March 21, 2002 From what I understand, it will be around the whole summer. Also, they stated at safety day that they want to keep the planes going so they are gonna be sending the planes up with whoever is ready....so for example if you show up on a tuesday (and this applies to weekends too, but i doubt that DZ will ever be empty on a weekend) and theres no one else there they'll send the plane up with just you...probably not the Arava but still...i think that's pretty cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #62 March 21, 2002 The Arava is hinckley's full time airplane.If it turns out to be a good jump plane, it will be there for years..._AmICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #63 March 21, 2002 Looks like a 'Fat Bastard' version of the Twin Otter.'Git in my belly!' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #64 March 21, 2002 "I'm squishing your head!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #65 March 21, 2002 then it should perfect for my fat ass... lolhisgoofyness Need Tongue ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #66 March 21, 2002 QuoteLooks like a 'Fat Bastard' version of the Twin Otter.NOOO!!! Not at all!This plane is WAY more unique then that.Check out the pic.ICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #67 March 21, 2002 That is one funny looking plane. But hey, if it gets me altitude...i'll jump anything!!"Never frown, even when you're sad. 'Cause you never know when someone is falling in love with your smile." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #68 March 21, 2002 Wow... what a kwel plane!in a ugly like hell but stranglely appealing kinda way! RemsterMuff 914 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #69 March 21, 2002 Yup. Hinckleys' got the ugliest fleet in skydiving... First the porter, now this.If this things nearly as fast as the porter, it's gonna be a good year..._AmICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 0 #70 March 21, 2002 Hey Chris just cause you haven't seen me in a rw suit for a year doesn't mean I don't know how to use one. Add one more to the Illinois dz.com superpowers!OpieIf your not on the edge, you can't enjoy the view! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axe96bam 0 #71 March 21, 2002 Is the door on the arava as wide as the otter's door or is it more like a King Air door? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #72 March 21, 2002 According to Andre the owner it is narrower than the Otter door but wider than the DC-3 door.Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axe96bam 0 #73 March 21, 2002 A DC-3 door is pretty narrow. So can you still launch a 4 way with 2 in and 2 out? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #74 March 21, 2002 I think you might be able too. We'll all find out soon. Can't wait to get out there and see it.Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #75 March 21, 2002 by the way it looks for now... i will be having more fun than the law allows when i get up therehisgoofyness Need Tongue ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
