lfhower

Hey Jesse, I can't make the meeting tonight about the boogie, but I still want to come out and volunteer to help. put my name in the hat please, Lee Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

Leo sounds right, he sure could make Woody old 180 talk, was one he'll of a pilot, thanks for remembering his name. Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

Very few will remember the little grass strip at Cottonwood Falls Ks. KSU club and a few others jumped there in 68 or 69. Judged an accuracy meet there. Also was jumpmaster for a first jump student in a very tired 172 that took out the top two strands of the barbed wire fence at the end of the runway. Quite the experience. Also the dz at Wamego Ks is no more. KSU club was there from the 60's until recently when an aircraft owner was worried about his plane and was also on the airport board and got them kicked off. KSU club is now at the Abilene Ks. airport. Anyone remember Woody Underwood's 180 at Maize Ks. or the WWII fighter pilot he had flying for him? If you gave him a correction on jump run, he would shake his head and say "your on the wind line sonny" Very excellent jump pilot. Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

Was that the same Fairchild that flew at Livermore Ca in the mid to late 60's? I jumped there when I was in the Navy (64-68) I remember the tail lifting off the ground as soon as the pilot applied power to that big old radial and if you were on the right side and stayed out there too long you got oil spots on your googles. It was a really cool jump ship!! I remember it as a Fairchild 71 though. Maybe was a different plane. Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

I have mine too, but I would bet anyone who still has them wouldn't part with them. I know I wouldn't. Good luck on finding a source. 99 percent of the skydivers I know didn't even know they ever existed until they saw mine. Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

Amen brother!!!!!!!!! Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

Jumped at Maize around 69, Woody had a Cessna 180 that had to be hand propped by hand a lot as the battery wasn't that hot. He had a pilot that wouldn't do corrections on jump run, he would smile at you and say "you're on the wind line, kid" and he was always right. Heard later he was a WWII fighter pilot, sure could make that old 180 climb. Saw "Smitty the Jumper" make one of his last solo jumps there, Had his old gear with him that day, lines attached to an old car steering wheel, amazing!!!! Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

Did any of you old timers know Bill Jones D1009? He started jumping while in the Navy at Meridian Ms in the middle sixties. I made my first staticline jump under his guidance at Canlubang, Philipine Is in '66. He was killed in a canopy entanglement with another jumper that same year there. Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

I have to ask, are you the same John Walter that was in VP9 at Moffett field around 1965 or 66. If this is you, email me at lfhower@us/ibm.com Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

Hey Dennis, thanks for the reply about Billy Compton. He sure could fly that old 180 of Woody's huh? Glad to hear he is still alive. Nest time I am in Wichita will try to contact him. Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

There was a jump pilot at Maize Ks. that used to fly Woody Underwoods C-180. He was a pretty old guy to us youngsters and always wore an old ball cap and had a rag hanging out of his back pocket. He could make that 180 really climb. He would never take a correction on the jump run, would just smile and tell you "you're on the wind line sonny" and he was never wrong on any of the loads I was on. Found out much later he was a WWII fighter pilot. Wish I could remember his name. Anyone remember him. Late 60's early 70's. Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

Thanks for the info on Robb, we work for the same company but I dont get to talk to him much. I bought a Sharpchuter from him a couple of years ago. You are right, he is a really great guy. Thanks again Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

Is Rob Hepp in the picture? Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

I did a tandem after 139 jumps and the spirals got to my stomach only because I couldn't get my head back to see the horizon. Not to worry, just start student training and you will have no problems "blowing chunks" Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

2nd jump, tu7 military surplus, sleeve was off but canopy was closed and spinning, pulled handle on belly reserve which was borrowed from Philipine Air Force and had a pilot chute in it. Lucky for me it cleared and opened. The main then started inflating and was almost completely unwound when I landed in 10 foot tall sugar cane. Quite the ride!! Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

Add my kudo's to Mike/Dolphin/Altico. I just got my older Dolphin back from Mike after a refit for tuck tabs and boc. He also did the fix on the main flap and I didn't send him enough money for that part. Just trusted me to send him the $30 for that fix, which I promptly sent to him. Knew Mike's son Chris while he was in school at Ks State Univ and he is as nice a guy as his Dad. Great family and great service. Lee Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

Doesn't this qualify everyone that left the ac after the pilot said "out" for the Caterpiller Club, or does no one even remember what that is? Must be dating myself on this one, huh? Glad all got out safely and all ended well........... Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

Welcome, and just start selling stuff to get up some cash! Don't wait too long and keep us all posted on your progress........ Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

I too thought I would never post on this thread, but need to reply to your post. Amen Brother!! I had several USMC friends back in the Nam days while I was serving in the Navy flying in the Gulf of Tonkin on P3 Orions, drank with them and visited a lot of them at the Naval hospital in Oakland after I got back to Moffett Field from our deployment. Those marines were the best and bravest guys I ever met, bar none. A salute to all Marines and Soldiers serving both now and then!!!!! Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

Well let me be the first to welcome you Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

Welcome, keep posting on your progress, we love to hear your jump stories too..... Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

Welcome, Ga is a great place to jump. Lots of good dz's around your area. Too bad Ellijay isn't still open, loved that place. Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

Welcome, always glad to have another skydiver/bowhunter with us. Seems a bit of a contradiction, but they both sure have their "highs" Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

Welcome, If you are ever out west of KC, stop in at Wamego Ks. and jump with the good folks from the KSU club. Great, friendly bunch. The airport is just east of town a couple of miles. Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!

Welcome from an old vet. Proud to have you on board and thanks to you and all the others who are serving our country at this trying time........Lee Always remember, when you get where you're going, there you are!