npgraphicdesign 2 #1 June 30, 2009 Who has done them? How different are they, aside from jumping into dead air? Tell me somethin' I don't know... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 June 30, 2009 Don't jump up. Have fun. Exit like the pilot wants you to (in terms of any pairings and timing) and buy beer. Its really just that simple.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #3 June 30, 2009 Quote Don't jump up. Have fun. Exit like the pilot wants you to (in terms of any pairings and timing) and buy beer. Its really just that simple. That last part....the beer part..is that before or after the jump? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 June 30, 2009 After. Its the beer rules. You must learn and adhere to the beer rules. If not, then you will never be a successful skydiver. Ever.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #5 June 30, 2009 Quote After. Its the beer rules. You must learn and adhere to the beer rules. If not, then you will never be a successful skydiver. Ever. No really? I guess this didn't indicate sarcasm strongly enough. Or is your response sarcastic as well...because I'm not feelin' it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brettski74 0 #6 June 30, 2009 QuoteWho has done them? How different are they, aside from jumping into dead air? Jumping from a helicopter is the only time I've ever had that falling sensation in my stomach during exit. As far as I understand it, this is usually caused by falling faster than gravitational acceleration, which I in turn attributed to the downdraft from the main rotor. Other than that, it's a lot like jumping from a balloon. Dead air initially and no control, you hear the sound of the wind slowly building and then you can start to fly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #7 June 30, 2009 "In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GaryRay 0 #8 June 30, 2009 dont actually jump up...depending on the type of helo the rotors might be a bit low :P.JewBag. www.jewbag.wordpress.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #9 June 30, 2009 Quote Tell me somethin' I don't know... "Use the 'search' feature." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjsgrlsx3 0 #10 June 30, 2009 I did my first helo jump a few months ago! I would love to do another one. I did not feel that falling feeling but from the smiles on everyone's faces I was kicking and flailing my arms like crazy! What a blast, you gotta do one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countzero 7 #11 June 30, 2009 i've got 6. you can be creative with another friend/ jumper on exit from the skid, just discuss what you're going to do with the pilot.diamonds are a dawgs best friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fastphil 0 #12 June 30, 2009 Quotei've got 6. you can be creative with another friend/ jumper on exit from the skid, just discuss what you're going to do with the pilot. I'd recommend not messing with the pilot... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mircan 0 #13 June 30, 2009 Which helicopter?dudeist skydiver #42 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NealFitz 0 #14 June 30, 2009 Awesome awesome awesome- just as good as jumping from the skyvan. the attached pic shows us jumping from a Huey in Gap last year. pardon the quality- its a wmv screenshot Dudeist Skydiver #170 You do not need a parachute to skydive, you only need one to skydive again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mircan 0 #15 June 30, 2009 some from last september http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=745589&l=c016e75b71&id=836952121 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=745595&l=1c5a695434&id=836952121dudeist skydiver #42 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NealFitz 0 #16 June 30, 2009 Ive also always wanted to jump out of a Mi-8 how much was that??Dudeist Skydiver #170 You do not need a parachute to skydive, you only need one to skydive again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #17 June 30, 2009 QuoteIve also always wanted to jump out of a Mi-8 how much was that?? If you join the Communist Party, it's free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmills0705 0 #18 June 30, 2009 Bell 412 in Quincy at WFFC twice! The ride was even better than the jump!!!Kim Mills USPA D21696 Tandem I, AFF I and Static Line I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #19 June 30, 2009 Quote Quote Ive also always wanted to jump out of a Mi-8 how much was that?? If you join the Communist Party, it's free. We jumped out of those for a week at the Acapulco Boogie in '96, compliments of the Mexican Navy. It was a great time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mircan 0 #20 June 30, 2009 QuoteQuoteIve also always wanted to jump out of a Mi-8 how much was that?? If you join the Communist Party, it's free. You don`t know how close to the truth you are. We, the "younger" guys, are always bitchin` to our older skydiving buddies. Back in the day, in Comunism, they did not have to pay for single jump. Imagine making 4000+ free jumps... Huh? Now, you can go to say, Kolomna, and jump your ass of for 13 euro/jump from Mi-8. QuoteBell 412 in Quincy at WFFC twice! The ride was even better than the jump!!! look at me in Bell UH-1 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=769360&l=e44b5a3c72&id=836952121 I converted to the the Capitalist party then.dudeist skydiver #42 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #21 June 30, 2009 QuoteI converted to the the Capitalist party then. Welcome, Comrade! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mircan 0 #22 July 1, 2009 I sold out dudeist skydiver #42 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #23 July 12, 2009 Quote Who has done them? How different are they, aside from jumping into dead air? Tell me somethin' I don't know... They feel something like this... Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sebcat 0 #24 July 12, 2009 QuoteTell me somethin' I don't know... The rotor wind can inflate (partially at least) your reserve canopy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pg53t_HIQw (about 1:25) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #25 July 12, 2009 Quote Quote Who has done them? How different are they, aside from jumping into dead air? Tell me somethin' I don't know... They feel something like this... Dave Hey I know that guy!! Thanks Dave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
