vonSanta 0 #1 November 7, 2003 Wonder how they got spread out all over the world's dropzones? It appears to me that every dz has a 'Was in Nam' pilot - or one who flies like there's AAA coming up from the ground. They're the ones who'll lift the gear up just above the runway, build speed and do an impression of a Polaris missile. They're the wannabe astronauts who think less is best - therefore zero G gotta be better than 1. If you're the last one out and they think you're taking too long, they'll either give ya a boot to the arse or tip the plane over, since you're "endangering lives by keeping the plane in a hot area". They're the ones who'll take a bet with the most experienced skydiver at the DZ that they can make their CYPRES pop in their plane - and win. For them, it ain't a low pass unless they're mowing the lawn with the prop. It ain't formation flying unless one could walk from the wing of one plane to the wing of another. If any skydiver lands before they do, their egoes will bruise. And they want to be in the shot for at least 30 seconds if there's a camera flier in free fall. We call it "'Nam flying". They call it fun Santa Von GrossenArsch I only come in one flavour ohwaitthatcanbemisunderst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tailgate 0 #2 November 7, 2003 Being an extremely green newbie in the sport I can't relate to the jump side of things but when I was serving I LOVED doing treetop or NOE flying (riding)in a plane or a helicopter. OOOOOOOOOH I am getting chills thinking about it _________________________________________________ Let me live in my house by the side of the road and be a friend to man- Sam Walter Foss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vonSanta 0 #3 November 7, 2003 Yeah, I like the wacky pilots . Great quote in your signature line btw Santa Von GrossenArsch I only come in one flavour ohwaitthatcanbemisunderst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #4 November 7, 2003 well there is Dennis, he was a door gunner, he aiways has ti be front float! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calphoto 0 #5 November 7, 2003 "Charlie don't jump!!!"Hartwood Paracenter - The closest DZ to DC! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #6 November 7, 2003 Quotewell there is Dennis, he was a door gunner, he aiways has ti be front float! No, he's always front float because everyone has given up talking loudly enough to tell him where he really should be.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #7 November 7, 2003 Quote We call it "'Nam flying". They call it fun *** Yeah...they should build 'em a monument! Oh that's right they did... At Perris!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #8 November 7, 2003 I jumped with a couple guys who were pilots in Nam. One flew a bird dog plane and the other flew a helicopter. Yes, both are more than a little bit nutso. The one who flew the bird dog admits he is probably suffering from PTS even though it's been over 30 years since Vietnam. He's pretty high up in the fire dept. and flies a Leer Jet for some rich guy on the side. The other Vietnam Pilot, who flew a helicopter, went to Casa Grande in the 70's. He drove a hearse and called skydiving Sport Death. Last I heard he had a helicopter flying job of some sort for a civilian agency.......Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
