lazyfrog 0 #1 February 2, 2004 no beer, but wine for the pilot and his crew (that was my cheapest jump ticket) very impressive, as no noise, and no support on the air... was approx 4000ft close to chateau d'oex (switzerland)---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falko 0 #2 February 2, 2004 Am envious. Got a video? Still looking fwd to my first balloon jump. Only 1 heli jump until now... yeeeehaaa! Ich betrachte die Religion als Krankheit, als Quelle unnennbaren Elends für die menschliche Rasse. (Bertrand Russell, engl. Philosoph, 1872-1970) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerryfuss 0 #3 February 2, 2004 that's awesome! hope to try it someday. congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #4 February 3, 2004 got a video, but no good, as I fell out immediately on my belly... must do it again and manage to stay on my back but will soon receive the pics from the passengers ---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #5 February 3, 2004 Sounds great! Is there a minimum jump number required? First seconds of freefall are the same like jumping from a not moving helicopter ? how many jumpers were onboard? dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #6 February 3, 2004 don't know if there is a minimum, but I have heard something like 200 first seconds are more impressive, cause there is really no noise and wind... I was the only jumper aboard, with 5/6 passengers taking pictures of me...---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyDave 0 #7 February 3, 2004 Quoteno beer, but wine for the pilot and his crew (that was my cheapest jump ticket) very impressive, as no noise, and no support on the air... was approx 4000ft close to chateau d'oex (switzerland) its probably been heard before. but how much and where can i do these? i live in the uk and see the balloons on summer evenings but would i be able to persuade one to let me jump... dont they need sum sort of licence to say that i can do it off them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikemc 0 #8 February 3, 2004 there are requirements if you do it by the book. Or you could find out where some ballons are lifting off from and go and hitch a ride. If you were a bad, bad person whom ignored bpa regs. But i wouldnt advise that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pa2themd 0 #9 February 3, 2004 congrats FISH "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaMan 0 #10 February 3, 2004 Quote...I was the only jumper aboard, with 5/6 passengers taking pictures of me... What a ham Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydivnQT 0 #11 February 3, 2004 Glad you enjoyed your balloon jump! My favorite jump so far has been jumping from a balloon....hope to do it again someday. Congrats! If both chutes fail......track for your rigger! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #12 February 3, 2004 the pilot said that next year he would take me every day of the balloon week for a jump ---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #13 February 3, 2004 at which dz in siwtzerland was this event / will it be again next year? could you supply some details?? thx in advance.... dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #14 February 3, 2004 thanx for the congrats, ROLO ---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #15 February 3, 2004 www.ballonsfestival.ch it was in Chateau d'oex and it's every year... but to manage to jump, it's very particular, it's not really open to public jumpers. you can PM me if you want..---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #16 February 3, 2004 Balloon Jumps are the best. Only did two, but the second one was way better. Your legs don't seem to shake on the second one ! Could do a balloon jump every day and be the happiest guy on the planet. Why would anyone jump out of a perfectly good balloon ? #$@^ off ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #17 February 3, 2004 QuoteWhy would anyone jump out of a perfectly good balloon ? to see the faces of the passengers ---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falko 0 #18 February 4, 2004 Quotethe pilot said that next year he would take me every day of the balloon week for a jump AAAAAAAAAAH!!!! Am envious. I hope for you he doesn't get how much money he could make with it. Ich betrachte die Religion als Krankheit, als Quelle unnennbaren Elends für die menschliche Rasse. (Bertrand Russell, engl. Philosoph, 1872-1970) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #19 February 4, 2004 he knows how many he could make, but he has a non-commercial balloon, and is most happy to share the pleasure, nad to do different stuff like dropping skydivers, like we are happy to jump from a different jumpship. ---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pa2themd 0 #20 February 4, 2004 Quotethe pilot said that next year he would take me every day of the balloon week for a jump are you trying to make us jealous mmmmm gonna give you a hiding "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #21 February 4, 2004 come over to switz for the balloon week, and we can manage something for you ---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pa2themd 0 #22 February 4, 2004 Quotecome over to switz for the balloon week, and we can manage something for you excellent!! I will do, we have some amazing accomodation in switzerland which we get two weeks a year for free...hee hee "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
