dkf1979 0 #1 November 10, 2003 Just wondering how that went. Haven't been able to find anything on it.http://bodypilot.bounceme.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #2 November 10, 2003 Ummm....just a guess, but considering that it's on 11/11 and it's only the 10th, I'd say we'll know more starting tomorrow.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkf1979 0 #3 November 10, 2003 lololol. need to switch the calander. lol not october anymore!!!http://bodypilot.bounceme.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #4 November 10, 2003 Well, hopefully it is going great because one of my favorite pilots, Doug, is flying Skydive Arizona's Porter for half of these jumps. Go Doug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WayneRATS 0 #5 November 10, 2003 i hope at 11 o clock he's going to spare a min's silence for those who fought in the great war ..------------------------ Can You Ere Me Now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #6 November 11, 2003 I'll let you know afer spending the last 4 hours of his attempt riding in one of the Porters as Jay's "saftey guy". Hope I don't get sick. I figgure I should be making about 80-90 take offs and landings in 4 hours.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #7 November 11, 2003 How high is he going? I'm guessing about 2200. What size canopies? Will they be progressively larger throughout the event? - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morat_Raken 0 #8 November 11, 2003 What was the plane's climb rate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #9 November 11, 2003 I believe 2200 AGL is correct, and He's jumping Spectre 170's and 190's. Start time is 8am tomorrow morning.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #10 November 11, 2003 Porters climb pretty quickly...it'll probably take 90 seconds from liftoff to jumprun. I'm guessing there will only be 3 or 4 people, max, in the plane at a time....including pilot and safety personnel. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #11 November 11, 2003 QuoteWhat was the plane's climb rate? To complete this, he has to do one jump every 2.6 minutes. The porter climbs like a bat out of hell, I'm guessing that's why they chose this particular aircraft. I wouldn't be surprised if they got close to 2,000 fpm on a lightly loaded aircraft running at low altitude. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #12 November 11, 2003 So you got the 4-8am time? Damn...that's kinda rough....at least you'll be wide awake toward the end when the sun comes up! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #13 November 11, 2003 QuoteI believe 2200 AGL is correct, and He's jumping Spectre 170's and 190's. Start time is 8am tomorrow morning. Actually, 2100. We did some test jumps today. Tomorrow we rock! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #14 November 11, 2003 550 jumps in 24 hours is awesome!! Good luck to Jay at atempting and completng this record. I wish him nothing but good luck and safety. After looking at the bio for Jay on the website and seeing that it noted that he is credited for a record of 331 jumps for 24 ours back in 1995, I wanted to note Rockey Kenoyer. Looking back at the history of "most jumps in 24 hours" I will always give kudos to Rocky. He made 403 jumps in 24 hours at Snohomish Washington back in 1989 or so. This was not equaled by anyone untill years later!! I dont want to get into the issues that a 1500' average exit altitude may bring up but have to note that this fact resulted years later with USPA (a "voluntary, non-regulatory association") along with others arguing that the record was not valid since the jumps were not made from the min "suggsted" 2000' container opening altitude. Because of this argument, Rockey's record was removed from Gunness Books after it had been included as the offical record for may years. I know it is now a moot point now and I hope Jay gets the 550 but I think that Rockey should be remembered when an attempt like this takes place!! Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #15 November 11, 2003 Watched him for about the first 30 minutes before I had to go to work. He was turning about 2.2 minutes per load. Looks like I get a bit of releif. Each Porter (there are two) will fly 2 hour shifts, so I've only got to be on board for 50 to 60 take off and landings. I wish him the best of luck, he's gonna be one tired puppy by the end of this....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antithesis 0 #16 November 11, 2003 He is I bet.. But how about his packers. I give them some credit too! how many rigs are they going to rotate? I travel the land, Work in the ocean, Play in the sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #17 November 11, 2003 Commer "mjosparky" is ground crewing I believe.. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #18 November 11, 2003 8 rigs I believe. It is wild to watch him get out of a rig before the canopy has even touched the ground!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #19 November 11, 2003 Yes, Sparky is there helping. I'm keeping all my fingers and toes crossed. JP, get some pictures. Pretty please.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glipazide 0 #20 November 11, 2003 Quote JP, get some pictures. Pretty please. http://www.mostjumps.com/update.asphttp://sexygirlabs.com/url] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #21 November 11, 2003 Sweet, thanks. It even has updates.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikkey 0 #22 November 11, 2003 How many breaks does he take for food and bathroom visits etc.?--------------------------------------------------------- When people look like ants - pull. When ants look like people - pray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinjackflash 0 #23 November 11, 2003 So awesome.... Damn he has to be gettin tired by now. Anyone Know what Jump he's on now??? cool stuff jackIt's a gas, gas, gas... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antithesis 0 #24 November 11, 2003 Right on! I was visiting coolidge last year and had dinner with the group in town with Jay there talking about this. He was getting psyched up even then. He's going to kick ass! I travel the land, Work in the ocean, Play in the sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #25 November 12, 2003 pother .commers are helping as well. Laurie is helping to pack between 4pm-8pm. I am going to pack between 8pm-12am. They said we would each be packing about 20 rigs during that time. 5 an hour isn't that bad. I served in some of the same units Jay did in the Army (although years after him). His name has followed me everywhere I have gone since 1994 I guess it is the least I can do to help out a fellow soldier on this day!Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
