Evelyn 0 #1 June 7, 2005 We were on our way to altitude and at about 8,000 ft. the plane started kind of pitching up and down, felt like a roller coaster ride. The skydiver next to me got this big smile and said "0 G's". People started putting on their helmets, so I put mine on even though I had no idea what was going on. Glad I did cuz the next thing I knew I was floating off the bench onto the ceiling of the plane. We stayed there for a few seconds then floated back down. Everyone was whooping and cheering and someone said "that's the best 0 G's I've had". I said "that's the first 0 G's I've had", More whooping, cheering, yelling "beer". It was totally awesome. I wish all rides to altitude could be that much fun. I don't know if the pilot did it purposly or if it was due to winds or something, but whatever the reason, it was a hell of a lot of fun! Wondering who else has had this experience. In over 300 jumps this was the first time I experienced 0 G's in the plane. Totally screwed up my protrack though. Said I exited at 7,900 and deployed at 7,400 with 0 freefall . Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #2 June 7, 2005 I heard all of Mike Mullins' customers enjoy this. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 4 #3 June 7, 2005 I'm glad you had fun. I'm not a fan of 0 g, and I have a couple of teammates who REALLY dislike it. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #4 June 7, 2005 I lost count of how many times, years ago, we'd be able to do full 360 flips in the C182 when our pilot would give us a neg-G ride. But I can remember about 4 times when I ended up on my head as he pull the plane back up! Be safe. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate_1979 9 #5 June 7, 2005 Elsinore? Ugh, I landed in that plane once... scary shit... shaking thinking about it... I need to do some 0 g's too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #6 June 7, 2005 We used to do it alot, and 95% of the jumpers thought it was a blast. There was a few complaints from either tandems, students, or a queezy jumper and we almost cut them out completely. It is great when you are just sitting there half asleep, or day dreaming out the window and all of the sudden you are floating off the floor with your stomach in your throat lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #7 June 7, 2005 Just don't forget what crazy things can happen... http://www.washtimes.com/national/20050508-115742-7464r.htm. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #8 June 7, 2005 QuoteElsinore? Ugh, I landed in that plane once... scary shit... shaking thinking about it... I need to do some 0 g's too No, not Elsinore. Don't want to say where cuz don't want to get anyone in trouble. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate_1979 9 #9 June 7, 2005 QuoteQuoteElsinore? Ugh, I landed in that plane once... scary shit... shaking thinking about it... I need to do some 0 g's too No, not Elsinore. Don't want to say where cuz don't want to get anyone in trouble. Guess I didnt realize that was breaking rules FGF #??? I miss the sky... There are 10 types of people in the world... those who understand binary and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #10 June 7, 2005 Don't know if it is breaking the rules. Hey Nate, how are you?? Just realized it was you. Thought you got deployed. How are you? Are you posting from overseas? Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #11 June 7, 2005 We have an old jump pilot at our DZ who (if you ask nicely) will do it on jump run. You sit in the door. He puts the plane in a parabolic trajectory and gives a quick flick with the rudder. Suddenly you are just sitting in thin air. I have never had the balls to ask him, but allegedly it should be quite an experience. People tend to look quite surprised when they find themselves outside the plane with no prior warning. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #12 June 7, 2005 Check out this sweet exit kevin922 did... http://www.interone.net/negg.html My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nickkk 0 #13 June 7, 2005 Im jealous! I want to experience this What do you do when someone throws a big planet at you? Throw your pilot chute in defense! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #14 June 7, 2005 Quote Just don't forget what crazy things can happen... And crazy things happening are not all that rare. Look, I've got over $2000 worth of camera equipment bolted to the top of my helmet. If any of that were to be damaged because some hot-dog pilot thought he was cool by not warning us beforehand, trust me that the repair bills will be coming from his paycheck, or the plane owner, or the DZO. Zero g's can be fun under the right circumstances. Doing it without a clear verbal warning is irresponsible and neglegent. (the following not directed at Dave, he knows these things...) Aircraft piloting is one thing I consider to be of paramount importance to a "good dropzone". I will not jump at a DZ where the pilots endanger ourselves or the aircraft. Go take a look through the incidents forum, in the last 3 monthes there's been 4 turbine plane crashes that may very well have been caused by pilot error. 3 Otters and a Porter. That's HUGE. One of those crashes killed a jumper. Take this shit seriously. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #15 June 7, 2005 QuoteIf any of that were to be damaged because some hot-dog pilot thought he was cool by not warning us beforehand, trust me that the repair bills will be coming from his paycheck, or the plane owner, or the DZO. _Am Not to mention the damage you can do to your neck if you smash the ceiling. Getting floated of the floor in a manuever IS NOT ZERO Gs!. That would be NEGATIVE Gs and there is a limit that any plane should take of these. Hope yours isn't the one that went too far and no one knows. Good luck out there folks.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Praetorian 1 #16 June 7, 2005 QuoteLook, I've got over $2000 worth of camera equipment bolted to the top of my helmet. If any of that were to be damaged because some hot-dog pilot thought he was cool by not warning us beforehand, trust me that the repair bills will be coming from his paycheck, or the plane owner, or the DZO. Sorry to be the one who says this but after all of the other threads about the waiver I have to ask. you did read it right? (toung in cheek not trying to be a dick ...) A good DZO would have a serious talk with such a pilot, maybe even can his ass, a good pilot who made a mistake would be sorry and maybe offer to pay for repairs... but don't count on either. Good Judgment comes from experience...a lot of experience comes from bad judgment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #17 June 7, 2005 QuoteCheck out this sweet exit kevin922 did... That looks like a WHOLE lotta fun ! As long as the pilot gives some warning.......what a fun exit to do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Beerlight 0 #18 June 7, 2005 QuoteQuoteIf any of that were to be damaged because some hot-dog pilot thought he was cool by not warning us beforehand, trust me that the repair bills will be coming from his paycheck, or the plane owner, or the DZO. _Am Not to mention the damage you can do to your neck if you smash the ceiling. Getting floated of the floor in a manuever IS NOT ZERO Gs!. That would be NEGATIVE Gs and there is a limit that any plane should take of these. Hope yours isn't the one that went too far and no one knows. Good luck out there folks. Yep, an aluminum can takes only so much bending before it weakens....and ultimately breaks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nate_1979 9 #19 June 7, 2005 QuoteDon't know if it is breaking the rules. Hey Nate, how are you?? Just realized it was you. Thought you got deployed. How are you? Are you posting from overseas? Nope, just got back home last friday I hope to be up at Elsinore sometime this next weekend .. mabey see you there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gemini 0 #20 June 7, 2005 Good luck getting it from the DZ or the plane owner! Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites upndownshop 0 #21 June 7, 2005 QuoteJust don't forget what crazy things can happen... http://www.washtimes.com/national/20050508-115742-7464r.htm. Dave Yep, or reserve handles getting pulled. My father used to do it in our 172 until a pencil onthe side dash came up rotated and flew passed my eye!! Still luv them though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dgskydive 0 #22 June 7, 2005 PUll back on the stick then push forward on the stick. Just like the vomit comet. It is fun isn't it Ev?Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crotalus01 0 #23 June 8, 2005 guess i am priviledged we get a nice zero-g assist at standing on every load on Mike Mullins King Air that i have been on makes the exit SO much easier when you can just float to your feet... As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites droquette 0 #24 June 8, 2005 I love 0 G.. I understand about the video equipment. but the sensation is incredible!!! I cant wait to try the 0g exits on Mullins plane at the WFFC.HISPA 72 ----- "Muff Brother" 3733 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NickDG 23 #25 June 8, 2005 The hardest part of Zero G I've ever encountered is getting the 2-foot stream of beer back in the can . . . NickD BASE 194 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
Beerlight 0 #18 June 7, 2005 QuoteQuoteIf any of that were to be damaged because some hot-dog pilot thought he was cool by not warning us beforehand, trust me that the repair bills will be coming from his paycheck, or the plane owner, or the DZO. _Am Not to mention the damage you can do to your neck if you smash the ceiling. Getting floated of the floor in a manuever IS NOT ZERO Gs!. That would be NEGATIVE Gs and there is a limit that any plane should take of these. Hope yours isn't the one that went too far and no one knows. Good luck out there folks. Yep, an aluminum can takes only so much bending before it weakens....and ultimately breaks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate_1979 9 #19 June 7, 2005 QuoteDon't know if it is breaking the rules. Hey Nate, how are you?? Just realized it was you. Thought you got deployed. How are you? Are you posting from overseas? Nope, just got back home last friday I hope to be up at Elsinore sometime this next weekend .. mabey see you there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #20 June 7, 2005 Good luck getting it from the DZ or the plane owner! Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #21 June 7, 2005 QuoteJust don't forget what crazy things can happen... http://www.washtimes.com/national/20050508-115742-7464r.htm. Dave Yep, or reserve handles getting pulled. My father used to do it in our 172 until a pencil onthe side dash came up rotated and flew passed my eye!! Still luv them though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #22 June 7, 2005 PUll back on the stick then push forward on the stick. Just like the vomit comet. It is fun isn't it Ev?Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotalus01 0 #23 June 8, 2005 guess i am priviledged we get a nice zero-g assist at standing on every load on Mike Mullins King Air that i have been on makes the exit SO much easier when you can just float to your feet... As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
droquette 0 #24 June 8, 2005 I love 0 G.. I understand about the video equipment. but the sensation is incredible!!! I cant wait to try the 0g exits on Mullins plane at the WFFC.HISPA 72 ----- "Muff Brother" 3733 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #25 June 8, 2005 The hardest part of Zero G I've ever encountered is getting the 2-foot stream of beer back in the can . . . NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
