Popular Post olderndirt 8,622 Posted January 23 Popular Post Share Posted January 23 Another of Thranda's little addon tidbits - skydivers. Climbing off KMRY to step out of a perfectly good airplane. A thing I discovered - following this action for a screenshot requires more than two hands. The smoke trail makes them easier to locate. 11 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradB 22,791 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 I'm planning on jumping on my 100th Birthday ........ 3 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lifejogger 7,231 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Nice shots and I let Brand jump for me 1 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wakashi 5,042 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Darn cool, I like the wing art also! That guy really should give up smoking though, it could kill him! 4 hours ago, BradB said: I'm planning on jumping on my 100th Birthday ........ Long range bucket list plans huh John! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
olderndirt 8,622 Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 4 hours ago, BradB said: I'm planning on jumping on my 100th Birthday ........ If I live to be a hundred - push me . 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Sawyer 40,341 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I like these OND, these are really cool. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flyingleaf 9,912 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 When I read your headline I yelled: "How High" ond.? But then I got it. Great shots. And John, I said to my self and family I wanna jump when I reach 50. That was 23 yrs. ago but I'll jump with you when ever you're ready. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adambar 15,857 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 No need to jump, just kind of step forward or you may crack your noggin on the doorway and it will definitely leave a mark. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Iain Emms 16,544 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Fine shots. cheers Iain 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Mac 322 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Wonderful OND, just jump and you’ll be fine! John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
olderndirt 8,622 Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 Had a chance a long time ago. McGrath AK was a Bureau of Land Management Fire Fighter center and, each summer, had a cadre of smoke jumpers. At the end of the season they taught chute packing and offered jumping lessons. They used a Tri Pacer with the back door removed. Brand new baby at home and didn't feel that nervy so I was a watcher rather than a doer. Later that winter I took one of them up in my 140. The passenger door was off and he sat sideways with his legs dangling. Eight thousand was required for this currency jump - before leaving he handed me his cigar saying he'd collect it on the ground. He had a large red 'X' set up on the river ice and hit it dead center. I was on ski's and landed nearby returning his cigar. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carlosqr 4,777 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Very interesting and different! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boetie 1,408 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 That’s a great, unique set OND. Glad you shared them and shared the joy! Cheers Graeme 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradB 22,791 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 1/24/2021 at 9:27 AM, olderndirt said: Had a chance a long time ago. McGrath AK was a Bureau of Land Management Fire Fighter center and, each summer, had a cadre of smoke jumpers. At the end of the season they taught chute packing and offered jumping lessons. They used a Tri Pacer with the back door removed. Brand new baby at home and didn't feel that nervy so I was a watcher rather than a doer. Later that winter I took one of them up in my 140. The passenger door was off and he sat sideways with his legs dangling. Eight thousand was required for this currency jump - before leaving he handed me his cigar saying he'd collect it on the ground. He had a large red 'X' set up on the river ice and hit it dead center. I was on ski's and landed nearby returning his cigar. He had a large red 'X' set up on the river ice and hit it dead center. Dead center , not the phrase I would use when jumping out of a plane ......... 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stillwater 13,573 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Cool series & idea, OnD! On 1/24/2021 at 6:27 PM, olderndirt said: Had a chance a long time ago. McGrath AK was a Bureau of Land Management Fire Fighter center and, each summer, had a cadre of smoke jumpers. At the end of the season they taught chute packing and offered jumping lessons. They used a Tri Pacer with the back door removed. Brand new baby at home and didn't feel that nervy so I was a watcher rather than a doer. Later that winter I took one of them up in my 140. The passenger door was off and he sat sideways with his legs dangling. Eight thousand was required for this currency jump - before leaving he handed me his cigar saying he'd collect it on the ground. He had a large red 'X' set up on the river ice and hit it dead center. I was on ski's and landed nearby returning his cigar. Wow...! On 1/23/2021 at 9:28 PM, BradB said: I'm planning on jumping on my 100th Birthday ........ Good idea John. Maybe you even get a discount! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussieflyer38 1,712 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Great shots OND very different Don 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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