rmarshall234 13 #1 May 12, 2018 Anybody know the particulars of this? Other than what is in the media.. Type of gear, egress, exit and opening altitudes, canopy rides, etc.. Terry? They seem to be from your neck of the woods.. Moderators...feel free to move to Incidents (or elsewhere) if appropriate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headcase 0 #2 May 12, 2018 https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/ww2-airplane-crash-chicago-man-jumps-out-482419101.html[url] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #3 May 12, 2018 Strong 306 Para-Cushions w/26 FT Mid-Lite canopies http://www.strongparachutes.com/store/proddetail.asp?prod=121108 Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rover 9 #4 May 12, 2018 https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/ww2-airplane-crash-chicago-man-jumps-out-482419101.html2 wrongs don't make a right - but 3 lefts do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airgord 1 #5 May 13, 2018 Somebody out there has a double save! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmarshall234 13 #6 May 14, 2018 answering my own question... TBM Crash.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob_Church 7 #7 May 14, 2018 rmarshall234answering my own question... Ok, it was a rough night and the aircraft was a huge loss, but can anyone think of a better way to earn your Caterpillar wings? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #8 May 14, 2018 Both rigs were packed here at Strong by one of our Senior Riggers - he is in his 30th year with the company. A very humble man, he is grateful that both souls onboard walked away with only minor injuries.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betzilla 56 #9 May 14, 2018 awesome story with a happy ending! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmarshall234 13 #10 May 14, 2018 slotperfectBoth rigs were packed here at Strong by one of our Senior Riggers - he is in his 30th year with the company. A very humble man, he is grateful that both souls onboard walked away with only minor injuries. Awesome!! That adds a nice little touch to this story of survival. Get that man a gold watch. And a bottle :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #11 May 22, 2018 YouTube video slide show tells the story . . . https://youtu.be/JL0A_u-aZTAArrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fcajump 157 #12 May 24, 2018 CONGRATS to all involved!! JWAlways remember that some clouds are harder than others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
