BigM 2 #1 November 11, 2003 This past weekend I am filming a tandem out of the King Air. Perfect launch, tandem perfectly in frame, and since it was the last tandem of the load I get the money shot of the plane nose down behind the tandem. It was the sunset load and as the plane came into view it was particularly picturesque the way the sun was catching it... I couldn't resist so I panned over for about 2 seconds and centered the plane in my ring sight, then right back to the tandem. I am in the hanger packing, the pilot comes walking in and he says "Why did you pan over to me when I came down past you guys?"!!! I was SO impressed. But the footage was awesome, the student LOVED it and even gave me a $20 tip! I still am in awe of the pilots eyesight and observation skills though! Blue 111- Jeff "When I die, I want to go like my grandmother, who died peacefully in her sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in her car." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 36 #2 November 11, 2003 At least he knew where you were when he was diving past.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpingjoe 0 #3 November 11, 2003 I had a pilot at my DZ that was great. (bummer that he left...Tommy we miss you) I was the last one out the door just doing a solo. I was enjoying watching the place fly away when all of a sudden I saw the pilot waving to me. I thought that he was just doing something in the plane until we got to the ground and he walked up to me and said "Nice Form!, Good Arch" I guess I never gave my pilot enough credit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee03 0 #4 November 11, 2003 Jeff, I say this as a pilot... pilots have to have this kind of vision/eyesite. The eyesite quals for a pilot are very strict and are followed to the letter by the Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) A big safety factor.-------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #5 November 11, 2003 Haha! You've never seen my eyes. And I could pass a class I physical with em too. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee03 0 #6 November 11, 2003 Dave, you probably have the eyes of a Eagle! -------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkdice 0 #7 November 11, 2003 On a solo sit I did over the summer, I was last out. The pilot dove the plane right after my exit and I watched this from my sit. I looked right at him and saw him wave at me. Waved back.... Pretty cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #8 November 11, 2003 Yep, a damn near blind eagle! Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #9 November 12, 2003 QuoteJeff, I say this as a pilot... pilots have to have this kind of vision/eyesite. The eyesite quals for a pilot are very strict and are followed to the letter by the Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) A big safety factor. That's very true for those in the Air Force, but is it true for everyone else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prepheckt 0 #10 November 12, 2003 Quote That's very true for those in the Air Force, but is it true for everyone else? Not quite...Laser surgery is now allowed, and I've heard of waivers of up to 20/200 being granted here at the Academy."Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #11 November 12, 2003 QuoteNot quite...Laser surgery is now allowed, and I've heard of waivers of up to 20/200 being granted here at the Academy. Well, I don't know if your rules there at the Academy vary from those for pilots joining the USAF as an officer....but it was very recent that they began allowing candidates with PRK, but they still do NOT allow candidates with Lasik. I've been watching this closely for several years. ANG follows the same rules. None of the other branches allow FW pilots with any eye surgery. I used to have 20/400 vision, but after Lasik a bit over 3 years ago I test at 20/20(absolute worst, usually 20/15) each eye, and 20/15 to 20/12 both eyes. I recently passed the cutoff age for commisioning for active duty, but the ANG is still a possibility. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelflying 0 #12 November 12, 2003 Impressedwww.skydivekzn.co.za Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #13 November 12, 2003 Wow, that's pretty sweet dude!! I'd definitely be impressed. Can you post a clip??? Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigM 2 #14 November 12, 2003 I'd love to if I freaking knew how to! I'm still trying to figure out how to compress a clip to a manageable size, and then my dumb-ass isn't quite sure how to up-load it. "When I die, I want to go like my grandmother, who died peacefully in her sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in her car." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #15 November 12, 2003 Here's a still of a diving plane to keep you happy in the meantime. I wish I could take a short mpg of the sequence as well. Much harder to shrink than stills.... (2 years ago, 1st four way team) edit: The original has very high resolution, if you zoom in on the airplane you can see the shape of the pilot's head. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #16 November 12, 2003 Last friday the Pilot commented on my freefall once we were back on the ground. It really surprised me, I never even thought that they had any opportunity to see jumpers once they exited. Learn somethin new every day. dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firediver 0 #17 November 12, 2003 QuoteOn a solo sit I did over the summer, I was last out. The pilot dove the plane right after my exit and I watched this from my sit. I looked right at him and saw him wave at me. Waved back.... Pretty cool. hell, I would have followed you too Skydiving isn't scary;...but clowns...CLOWNS are scary! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d15859 0 #18 November 12, 2003 I'm curious, Was the Pilot upset? It sounded like it...if so why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyDave 0 #19 November 12, 2003 QuoteDave, you probably have the eyes of a Eagle! but the eagle will probably want them back (me hears loud bang as bird of prey hits bedroom window) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #20 November 13, 2003 QuoteI'd love to if I freaking knew how to! I'm still trying to figure out how to compress a clip to a manageable size, and then my dumb-ass isn't quite sure how to up-load it. Get yourself windows media encoder. It's free. If ya want it on skydivingmovies.com, I can help with uploading. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigM 2 #21 November 13, 2003 QuoteI'm curious, Was the Pilot upset? It sounded like it...if so why? Naw... he wasn't upset. He was just busting my balls a little bit, and maybe showing off that he had been able to pick that up! "When I die, I want to go like my grandmother, who died peacefully in her sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in her car." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigM 2 #22 November 13, 2003 Get yourself windows media encoder. It's free. If ya want it on skydivingmovies.com, I can help with uploading. Dave Thanks Dave- I just downloaded the media encoder and it looks like the ticket! I'll e-mail you for help (if needed) sometime over the next week or so as I play with it. Thanks again! Jeff "When I die, I want to go like my grandmother, who died peacefully in her sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in her car." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
