chrismgtis 0 #1 June 10, 2008 Jumped the helicopter at Skyfest. OH MY GOD. THAT WAS AWESOME. I was going to jump the balloon, but I didn't make it back down to the DZ in time that morning. I've jumped the Otter, CASA, Cessna... all great, but the helicopter is now by far my favorite aircraft to jump. That is going down as probably the most amazing thing I've ever done in my life.Rodriguez Brother #1614, Muff Brother #4033 Jumped: Twin Otter, Cessna 182, CASA, Helicopter, Caravan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #2 June 10, 2008 I also did my first helo jump at Skyfest. It felt like my first tandem all over again. Same with my first balloon jump that I did there. The balloon jump was kinda funny. While climbing out I started shaking with fear because I was afraid I was gonna fall. On the bright side TMaricle said I made it a jump she'll never forget. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuntbabex 0 #3 June 10, 2008 Quote but the helicopter is now by far my favorite aircraft to jump. Wait till you try the balloon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brucet7 0 #4 June 10, 2008 I have a chance to a helicopter jump the end of the month. I hadn't given it much thought, but I guess I will change my mind and give it a try.POPS #10623; SOS #1672 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #5 June 10, 2008 You should deffinately do it. It's a blast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pontiacgtp00 0 #6 June 10, 2008 Why did they want you to have a B license to jump out of a helicopter? Just out of curiosity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #7 June 10, 2008 It's a USPA requirement. I'm guessing it's because you need to be good at getting on your belly fast. There's dead air at first and by time you hit terminal you need to pull so you gotta get stable pretty damn quick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjjman 0 #8 June 10, 2008 What altitude do you typically jump from from a helicopter or balloon?"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." -Albert Einstein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #9 June 10, 2008 Both my balloon and helicopter jumps were around 4000. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuntbabex 0 #10 June 10, 2008 QuoteIt's a USPA requirement. I'm guessing it's because you need to be good at getting on your belly fast. There's dead air at first and by time you hit terminal you need to pull so you gotta get stable pretty damn quick. Really? I did one right after I got my A. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrismgtis 0 #11 June 10, 2008 Quote It's a USPA requirement. I'm guessing it's because you need to be good at getting on your belly fast. There's dead air at first and by time you hit terminal you need to pull so you gotta get stable pretty damn quick. I can sure vouch for the "dead air". Soon as I let go of the helicopter, I flailed like some cartoon character for about two seconds (while yelling "Ahhhh shiiiiiiiiit" in my helmet). Quote Both my balloon and helicopter jumps were around 4000. I thought we were at 5000 (I was looking at the helicopters instrument panel). But I may be wrong. I've noticed instrument panel and wrist altimeter are two different things. I think instrument panels have some kind of barometric pressure adjustment mechanism that makes them have to be adjusted sometimes? Dunno. Either way, I looked down and everything was pretty big. One of those "You should ride down" thoughts entered my mind. When that happens I usually think "The hell I will" and pretend I can fly. Quote Wait till you try the balloon. Would've if I hadn't overslept like an idiot. Rodriguez Brother #1614, Muff Brother #4033 Jumped: Twin Otter, Cessna 182, CASA, Helicopter, Caravan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #12 June 10, 2008 I know different loads made it to different altitudes. So it is possible that I went from 4000 and you went from 5000. I loved that feeling of dead air for a few seconds. I did the same thing of screaming when I first let go. Didn't it totally kick ass? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #13 June 10, 2008 Quote I thought we were at 5000 (I was looking at the helicopters instrument panel). But I may be wrong. I've noticed instrument panel and wrist altimeter are two different things. I think instrument panels have some kind of barometric pressure adjustment mechanism that makes them have to be adjusted sometimes? The instrument panel altimeter gets set for altitude above sea level. Your altimeter is set for altitude above ground level where you plan to land. If you're not at a sea level DZ the two are likely to be different enough to matter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightskyguy 1 #14 June 10, 2008 QuoteIt's a USPA requirement. I'm guessing it's because you need to be good at getting on your belly fast. There's dead air at first and by time you hit terminal you need to pull so you gotta get stable pretty damn quick *** Who told you that? John Wright World's most beloved skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites iluvtofly 0 #15 June 10, 2008 I thought it was in the SIM that you had to have a B to do night jumps, water jumps, helo jumps, balloon jumps, high alti jumps and stuff like that. I may be mistaken. I just remember always hearing that I couldn't do any of those things until I had my B. (And even if that isn't the case I think it's a good idea.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites redlegphi 0 #16 June 10, 2008 There is absolutely nothing in the SIM saying when you can and can't do a helicopter jump. That being said, it is entirely possible that you were told that you couldn't do a helicopter jump until you had your B, as individual DZOs can add requirements to the rules as they see fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chrismgtis 0 #17 June 10, 2008 Quote I loved that feeling of dead air for a few seconds. I did the same thing of screaming when I first let go. Didn't it totally kick ass? Hellllllll yea. Rodriguez Brother #1614, Muff Brother #4033 Jumped: Twin Otter, Cessna 182, CASA, Helicopter, Caravan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wrightskyguy 1 #18 June 10, 2008 It's a USPA requirement. I'm guessing it's because you need to be good at getting on your belly fast. There's dead air at first and by time you hit terminal you need to pull so you gotta get stable pretty damn quick. *** BTW, helicopters don't necesarily put jumpers out at 4000', I've jumped them from 14000. Even so, if you can't get stable within 4 or 5 seconds after exit, you probably would have already got the "bowling" speech. You can put students out of a helo, or a ballon for that matter. John Wright World's most beloved skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites robskydiv 0 #19 June 10, 2008 Congrats Chris! And BEER!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pontiacgtp00 0 #20 June 10, 2008 Oh, I thought it took about 1000 feet to reach terminal no matter if you started at 0mph or 80mph. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sletzer 3 #21 June 10, 2008 I did my first balloon & Heli jumps this weekend as well. Did the Balloon Friday morning and I can say the whole thing was an incredible experience. From watching them set up and inflate the balloon, rising off the ground, floating silently through the air.... everything about it was cool. I had this HUGE smile on my face the whole time. The helicopter on saturday was cool, too. I enjoyed zipping around the airport and low over trees, and being able to stick my head out to look at the groud without being hit by 100 mph winds was nice. He told us we were gonna jump at 5000, so when he told us to get on the skids at 4200 I was like, "now?" He said yes, I swung down to the skid and just dangled there untill a buddy exited on his back, then I let go and geeked the camera before rolling over and tracking away. Very cool experience. I got super lucky with the balloon as we went just above 6000 when we jumped. Made for the world's longest freefall from 6 grand (or so it seemed). I will definitely do a balloon jumps again. And again. And again.... I will be kissing hands and shaking babies all afternoon. Thanks for all your support! *bows* SCS #8251 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bjjman 0 #22 June 10, 2008 QuoteOh, I thought it took about 1000 feet to reach terminal no matter if you started at 0mph or 80mph. I assume you're talking about horizontal speeds of 0 & 80. The difference is the feeling. At 80 you have a cushion of air pushing on you immediately, at 0 you don't. You would reach terminal velocity in roughly the same time in either case."Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." -Albert Einstein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bjjman 0 #23 June 10, 2008 QuoteI can sure vouch for the "dead air". Soon as I let go of the helicopter, I flailed like some cartoon character for about two seconds (while yelling "Ahhhh shiiiiiiiiit" in my helmet). So do you get the sensation of "falling" (stomach in your throat) when you jump from a chopper/balloon?"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." -Albert Einstein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wrightskyguy 1 #24 June 10, 2008 QuoteSo do you get the sensation of "falling" (stomach in your throat) when you jump from a chopper/balloon? ***Out of a balloon, absolutely. With the helo,it really depends on the airspeed. John Wright World's most beloved skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yamtx73 0 #25 June 10, 2008 I've done several helicopters and a balloon jump... can't say I've gotten the 'falling' sensation (probably because there's nothing next to you for reference), but you can definitely feel yourself accelerating and it's an awesome feeling... The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... 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iluvtofly 0 #15 June 10, 2008 I thought it was in the SIM that you had to have a B to do night jumps, water jumps, helo jumps, balloon jumps, high alti jumps and stuff like that. I may be mistaken. I just remember always hearing that I couldn't do any of those things until I had my B. (And even if that isn't the case I think it's a good idea.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redlegphi 0 #16 June 10, 2008 There is absolutely nothing in the SIM saying when you can and can't do a helicopter jump. That being said, it is entirely possible that you were told that you couldn't do a helicopter jump until you had your B, as individual DZOs can add requirements to the rules as they see fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrismgtis 0 #17 June 10, 2008 Quote I loved that feeling of dead air for a few seconds. I did the same thing of screaming when I first let go. Didn't it totally kick ass? Hellllllll yea. Rodriguez Brother #1614, Muff Brother #4033 Jumped: Twin Otter, Cessna 182, CASA, Helicopter, Caravan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightskyguy 1 #18 June 10, 2008 It's a USPA requirement. I'm guessing it's because you need to be good at getting on your belly fast. There's dead air at first and by time you hit terminal you need to pull so you gotta get stable pretty damn quick. *** BTW, helicopters don't necesarily put jumpers out at 4000', I've jumped them from 14000. Even so, if you can't get stable within 4 or 5 seconds after exit, you probably would have already got the "bowling" speech. You can put students out of a helo, or a ballon for that matter. John Wright World's most beloved skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #19 June 10, 2008 Congrats Chris! And BEER!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pontiacgtp00 0 #20 June 10, 2008 Oh, I thought it took about 1000 feet to reach terminal no matter if you started at 0mph or 80mph. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sletzer 3 #21 June 10, 2008 I did my first balloon & Heli jumps this weekend as well. Did the Balloon Friday morning and I can say the whole thing was an incredible experience. From watching them set up and inflate the balloon, rising off the ground, floating silently through the air.... everything about it was cool. I had this HUGE smile on my face the whole time. The helicopter on saturday was cool, too. I enjoyed zipping around the airport and low over trees, and being able to stick my head out to look at the groud without being hit by 100 mph winds was nice. He told us we were gonna jump at 5000, so when he told us to get on the skids at 4200 I was like, "now?" He said yes, I swung down to the skid and just dangled there untill a buddy exited on his back, then I let go and geeked the camera before rolling over and tracking away. Very cool experience. I got super lucky with the balloon as we went just above 6000 when we jumped. Made for the world's longest freefall from 6 grand (or so it seemed). I will definitely do a balloon jumps again. And again. And again.... I will be kissing hands and shaking babies all afternoon. Thanks for all your support! *bows* SCS #8251 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjjman 0 #22 June 10, 2008 QuoteOh, I thought it took about 1000 feet to reach terminal no matter if you started at 0mph or 80mph. I assume you're talking about horizontal speeds of 0 & 80. The difference is the feeling. At 80 you have a cushion of air pushing on you immediately, at 0 you don't. You would reach terminal velocity in roughly the same time in either case."Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." -Albert Einstein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjjman 0 #23 June 10, 2008 QuoteI can sure vouch for the "dead air". Soon as I let go of the helicopter, I flailed like some cartoon character for about two seconds (while yelling "Ahhhh shiiiiiiiiit" in my helmet). So do you get the sensation of "falling" (stomach in your throat) when you jump from a chopper/balloon?"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." -Albert Einstein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightskyguy 1 #24 June 10, 2008 QuoteSo do you get the sensation of "falling" (stomach in your throat) when you jump from a chopper/balloon? ***Out of a balloon, absolutely. With the helo,it really depends on the airspeed. John Wright World's most beloved skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yamtx73 0 #25 June 10, 2008 I've done several helicopters and a balloon jump... can't say I've gotten the 'falling' sensation (probably because there's nothing next to you for reference), but you can definitely feel yourself accelerating and it's an awesome feeling... The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
yamtx73 0 #25 June 10, 2008 I've done several helicopters and a balloon jump... can't say I've gotten the 'falling' sensation (probably because there's nothing next to you for reference), but you can definitely feel yourself accelerating and it's an awesome feeling... The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites