Benr98 40 Posted June 16, 2009 oh no Mr. Peabody, now your experience doesn't sound like it ended as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeCamaro 11 Posted June 16, 2009 Peabody, that doesnt sound like fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hannam 2 Posted June 16, 2009 Thank goodness I have not seen any trees up close after falling from a perfectly good airplane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Peabody 0 Posted June 16, 2009 I did a static line jump with my brother in-law, bailed out, the chute opened and there was what they call "a line over". Basically, one of the lines was over top of the chute causing it to wrap up and not open correctly. It started me spinning. I had to use the cut away to get rid of that chute and pull the emergency chute. When that opened that was the prettiest color red I've ever saw, really vivid. Well I missed the landing zone and was heading for the woods. They look really fluffy from up there. Saw a clearing and went for that. Well, didn't make the clearing. Landed in the trees. It's not like the movies. You don't just drop down and hang there, the chute stayed over the top of the trees. The wind picked up the chute and dragged me through the woods until it snagged. The instructor told us if we get hung up somewhere not to get out of the harness, wait for help. So, I waited. Got my cigarettes out of my back pocket, barely manged to get my lighter out. Go to light up and drop the lighter, 30 feet. Boy was I pissed!! I was scratched up and bruised. No major damage, except I broke a tooth eating lunch!! My in-laws still make fun of the event. They even made up a t-shirt for me. They think they're funny. If it hadn't been for the instructor and the training I don't know that I'd be here. Great instruction and training (7 hrs.) then you jump. This was in California, Maryland. I can't think of the name jump school, but these people stopped everything, other jumpers, all other flights and training to come look for me. The pilot of the plane helped the ground crew find me. That was the first time they ever had that happen there. If I decided to do it again, I'd do it from a higher altitude, more time to make corrections. 1500 Ft. doesn't give you much time for quick decisions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Peabody 0 Posted June 16, 2009 I've been called that before... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hannam 2 Posted June 17, 2009 This is one idea they kinda like. I still need a parachuter. Some one under canopy. Thanks all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmokinZMan 2 Posted June 17, 2009 Here is one I found parachute.eps parachute.eps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmokinZMan 2 Posted June 17, 2009 Here is a very basic one I just vectored. Hope it helps, Bryan Basic Skydiver.eps Basic Skydiver.eps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeCamaro 11 Posted June 17, 2009 Thanx a lot SmokinZman. That one is cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmokinZMan 2 Posted June 17, 2009 Thanx a lot SmokinZman. That one is cool. NP glad I could give a little back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blues 18 Posted June 17, 2009 Thanks I grabbed them also but I loved them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pandc 0 Posted June 19, 2009 Thanks for the eps's. Son graduated from Jumpmaster School yesterday & I am going to make him a shirt Maybe Super Duper Paratrooper on top with JUMP MASTER on the bottom. Oh yeah in the 15 years he has jumped out of planes for the Army, he has broken his foot 3X Peggy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harmfulgraphics 1 Posted June 20, 2009 Thank goodness I have not seen any trees up close after falling from a perfectly good airplane. Back when I was in the army, I was told by an airforce crew chief "There is no such thing as a perfectly good airplane." Harm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z 0 Posted June 20, 2009 Maybe this? Z PARACHUTEROUND.EPS PARACHUTEROUND.EPS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpwall 0 Posted June 21, 2009 I added these to my growing collection thank you all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imlost21 1 Posted June 22, 2009 thanks, great stuff, i grabbed them all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hannam 2 Posted June 23, 2009 Thanks every boby for all your help. I think I got the job!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Terry Posted June 24, 2009 . parachute2.zip parachute2.zip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeCamaro 11 Posted June 24, 2009 Terry, those are sweet! Thanx, I grabbed them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
