kmills0705 0 #26 February 4, 2010 Quote The C130 jumps are in connection with trying to fulfill Ft. Knox's C130 training requirements, while supporting the troops. The C130 is to have so much flight time with additional training in dropping airborne personnel. Additionally, the Ft. Knox parachuting group has put together a program that by allowing civilian skydivers to pay for membership to the group combined with outside donations it allows the group to give back to the troops by providing the opportunity for free tandem jumps as a thank you for their service. It is foreseen at this time fairly routinely possibly couple times or more a year, but no exact schedule has been determined. However, this is also a case of the right people at the right time, so if any one person changes in the chain of personnel arranging these jumps or if during a jump someone affiliated with the group performs an unsafe, "stupid" or "bad press" this could end quickly. Just an FYI, there were a few people that got up last week..only 7,500' due to the low ceiling, but I was told it was awesome exit feeling like no other.I know the above is a little vague, but hopefully it shed some light to what the intentions are. Thanks Kay! That explains it very nicely! Hope to see you out there on the 18th!Kim Mills USPA D21696 Tandem I, AFF I and Static Line I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan_d_sucks 0 #27 February 4, 2010 Exiting a C130 is by far one of the coolest things I have ever done. Here is video from the jumps in October. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jemKm8wMDbo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky508 0 #28 February 4, 2010 Thanks for all the info. I can't make the month but hopefully I will next time. I can remember standing on the ramp of a C-130 with two rounds on and a static line in my hand thinking "what a waste this is" It was fun but not the same kind of fun that skydiving is! thanks, Cael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppykf 0 #29 February 4, 2010 Anytime. I wont be able to make it this trip, but hopefully soon. I want a more jumps under my belt before I jump out of a rear exiting plane. I may come out to observe if work doesnt interfere. Have fun!THRIVING IN MY DASH!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #30 February 5, 2010 Go make the jumps, if your gonna be there any way, jump. Ask some one to jump with you and get some training, then go have fun. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hchunter614 0 #31 February 5, 2010 What is the usual exit altitude from the C130? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan_d_sucks 0 #32 February 5, 2010 QuoteAnytime. I wont be able to make it this trip, but hopefully soon. I want a more jumps under my belt before I jump out of a rear exiting plane. I may come out to observe if work doesnt interfere. Have fun! What are your concerns with a rear exit/tailgate type of aircraft? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppykf 0 #33 February 6, 2010 Basically newer skydiver + different aircraft (plus the air differential by coming out of the tail) + different dropzone. I like to limit the amount of variables in one jump if I can. And besides..Too much beer for one exit THRIVING IN MY DASH!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #34 February 6, 2010 trust me, tailgates are easy to exit from. Hell, you can take a running start and do a gainer off the ramp. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #35 February 6, 2010 It is only one case of beer, so make as many items add up for a better cost to bang ratio!Matt An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkeater 0 #36 February 9, 2010 Well apparently one asshole screwed it up for everyone else. The rescheduled C-130 jumps were canceled and they're not sure when/if they can do them again.Edit: I don't know the person's name who screwed it all up. Muff Brother #4026 Loco Zapatos Rodriguez SCR #14793 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #37 February 9, 2010 Quote Well apparently one asshole screwed it up for everyone else. The rescheduled C-130 jumps were canceled and they're not sure when/if they can do them again.Edit: I don't know the person's name who screwed it all up. Do you know what they did?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmills0705 0 #38 February 10, 2010 Quote Well apparently one asshole screwed it up for everyone else. The rescheduled C-130 jumps were canceled and they're not sure when/if they can do them again.Edit: I don't know the person's name who screwed it all up. Do you have any more info? I know they won't give refunds because it was a "donation". But I have to say it doesn't seem right.Kim Mills USPA D21696 Tandem I, AFF I and Static Line I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkeater 0 #39 February 10, 2010 From what I gathered when talking with the DZ, someone couldn't make it to the rescheduled jumps so they wanted a refund. They said that they paid for 3 jumps that weren't going to be completed and wanted a refund. The money paid was actually a donation to the club and by doing so it just gave people the opportunity to jump from a C-130. I guess the person then complained to the JAG (Judge Advocate General). The JAG didn't find problem with how the club was handling things. However, since there's still a complaint with the JAG there can't be C-130 jumps till it all gets resolved. That's all I know. I'm just relaying what I heard. If anyone has any additions or corrections, please feel free to post it.Muff Brother #4026 Loco Zapatos Rodriguez SCR #14793 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #40 February 10, 2010 Yeah, figured as much... didnt think someone would call JAG about it though, thats just retarded."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #41 February 10, 2010 So C130 jumps are being held up because one person wants $30? Can we just call the DZ and give them the $30 to give to this person to make this person go away? Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harmless 0 #42 February 10, 2010 Not once a complaint is filed... Theres a good reason the military has a strong tradition of solving problems at the lowest level, least formal way possible. When you involve the higher levels, everyone looses. "Damn you Gravity, you win again" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky508 0 #43 February 10, 2010 Whoever it is I formally nominate them for douchebag of the year! Can I get a second? You gave $30 dollars to fund jumps for some young VETERANS returning from the sandbox and now you want it back? WTF? ATW, CK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #44 February 10, 2010 Quote Whoever it is I formally nominate them for douchebag of the year! Can I get a second? You gave $30 dollars to fund jumps for some young VETERANS returning from the sandbox and now you want it back? WTF? ATW, CK Anyone have the list of people scheduled to do the last jump? Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmills0705 0 #45 February 10, 2010 Quote Quote Whoever it is I formally nominate them for douchebag of the year! Can I get a second? You gave $30 dollars to fund jumps for some young VETERANS returning from the sandbox and now you want it back? WTF? ATW, CK Anyone have the list of people scheduled to do the last jump? Nope! I am disappointed for sure. What I am curious about is if we all paid our $30 and the jumps are canceled (meaning our veterans and soldiers who we were funding don't get to jump either) what is it that our money is going towards? Just curious.Kim Mills USPA D21696 Tandem I, AFF I and Static Line I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkeater 0 #46 February 10, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Whoever it is I formally nominate them for douchebag of the year! Can I get a second? You gave $30 dollars to fund jumps for some young VETERANS returning from the sandbox and now you want it back? WTF? ATW, CK Anyone have the list of people scheduled to do the last jump? Nope! I am disappointed for sure. What I am curious about is if we all paid our $30 and the jumps are canceled (meaning our veterans and soldiers who we were funding don't get to jump either) what is it that our money is going towards? Just curious. From what I understood when I registered, the money was to go to help fund skydives for returning soldiers as a way to say thanks for their efforts. The jumps essentially were free since the military was going to use the flights as training/qualification for the pilots in deploying jumpers. I would guess that the money will still go towards jumps for returning military but just be done at the DZ. I'm just guessing on this and could be way off. The ray of hope in all this is that everyone who registered will be given first chance at C-130 jumps in the future if they ever actually happen.Muff Brother #4026 Loco Zapatos Rodriguez SCR #14793 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sletzer 3 #47 February 10, 2010 That's my understanding too, Kyle. The C130 jumps were free to upjumpers via military training flights. The $30 was a mandatory donation to a scholarship fund for returning veterans to be used at a later date. The donations to the fund to benifit veterans helped pave the way for signatures in the airfoce brass to make the "free" C130 jumps possible. My one question- did this jackass actually think 3 C130 jumps had a total face-value of $30? I mean, seriously?!?!!?!?I will be kissing hands and shaking babies all afternoon. Thanks for all your support! *bows* SCS #8251 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harmless 0 #48 February 11, 2010 Maybe if they are only using one engine... and jumping off the wing while the plane is parked."Damn you Gravity, you win again" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cderham 0 #49 February 11, 2010 I think I payed well over $100 for my ONE C-130 jump Chris It's Jimmy Time!! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Team-Fast-As-Fuck/6099474213 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sletzer 3 #50 February 11, 2010 Reason for edit: I'll just drop this topicI will be kissing hands and shaking babies all afternoon. Thanks for all your support! *bows* SCS #8251 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
