Dutchboy 0 #1 June 18, 2001 I had to share this story. Last week one of my Chinese friends calls me up and asks "Do you still go skydiving on the weekends?". I told him that I did. "I want to go skydiving", he said."When do you want to go?", I asked."Next month", he replied."Why don't you go this weekend, it's my 1st skydiving anniversary?""OK, can I stop by your house and borrow some of your skydiving videos?""Sure, why?""I need to prepare my mind and body for skydiving."I thought this was funny. When he came by later that day I actually walked him through the entire jump including all the preparations beforehand. I loaned him one of my other buddy's 1st jump video and "Good Stuff".I may also get another one of my friends to join him on a 1st jump this weekend.The Dutchboyhttp://www.geocities.com/ppolstra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OmriMon 0 #2 June 18, 2001 Chinese people kick ass!Free Skies,Omri Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #3 June 18, 2001 Yeah, I made him do some kung fu visualization exercises with me. The Dutchboyhttp://www.geocities.com/ppolstra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brokeneagle 0 #4 June 18, 2001 Cool, Dutch- have fun with him- I'm leaving for New Yawk City 5 a.m. Fri. thru Sun. nite-- I'll be there in spirit, tho... Brokeneagle.It's only the giving that makes you what you are... In the end, only kindness matters.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #5 June 18, 2001 No luck on a 4th traveler yet. This might not be a bad thing since it seems more likely I'll get something that can really only carry the 3 of us. Hoping to get something worked out soon.The Dutchboyhttp://www.geocities.com/ppolstra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #6 June 19, 2001 Quote No luck on a 4th traveler yet. This might not be a bad thing since it seems more likely I'll get something that can really only carry the 3 of us. Hoping to get something worked out soon. Sounds like you're flying to Quincy this year..? I've never flown in there, but I wonder if they normally close the airport to all but jump planes during the convention.. Have you talked to anybody about it yet? I may(big may at this point) be able to grab an airplane to take to Quincy....but not sure what the deal is with flying in.. I could look for NotAMs, but I'm kinda lazy.....ok, really damn lazy.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brokeneagle 0 #7 June 19, 2001 I'm not 100% sure, but on the map I've seen, it shows an area marked off for jumpers' personal or private aircraft parking; never having flown in there myself, we are still researching. Dutch'd know more about the situation, or Bird. Guys, feedback? Brokeneagle.It's only the giving that makes you what you are... In the end, only kindness matters.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #8 June 19, 2001 According to the WFFC website the airport is closed from 7:30-20:30 local during the boogie. I was planning on either flying in outside these hours, or flying to another airport close by with car rental, since Broken and Bird wanted to stay off the airport.We were also planning on flying up to Chicago for a few days (on the 4th or 5th) and then flying down to Quincy for several more days, returning to Atlanta on the 12th.I had been trying to get a 182 to fly in, but the one I was going to get is on leaseback and the owner flys it alot (it's almost never rented to anybody else but me). Right now I'll take whatever I can get that will take the 3 of us. The flight school where I'm doing my instrument rating might rent me a Cherokee or 172.The Dutchboyhttp://www.geocities.com/ppolstra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #9 June 19, 2001 lets see here 3 to 4 people, luggage, and your gear. Better take some fuel out of that 172 if your gonna go with 4 people. I am flying my father inlaws Extra up there. I'd offer ya a ride but my wife is going...see ya there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #10 June 19, 2001 Yeah, if we end up with a 172 we've already discussed packing lightly and making a couple of fuel stops on the way.The useful load on my homebuilt is about 700 lbs, and it's just a 2-seater. Why can't certified planes be like this!The Dutchboyhttp://www.geocities.com/ppolstra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #11 June 19, 2001 I was only planning on a 4th person if I had the 182. Have to go light on the baggage even with 3 in the 172.Depending on when you are going we might be able to fly up in formation if you are interested.The Dutchboyhttp://www.geocities.com/ppolstra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #12 June 19, 2001 Sure I have many hours hanging off a wing, but in my Father in laws T-34, not in the twitchy little 300. but it is a ton of fun to fly!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
