Prince George Vintage Motorcycle Club

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Title: Lucky number seven
Post by: fast1 on July 24, 2012, 11:48:07 PM

  Jumped from the plane again Saturday. Last one left from last year. Meant I had to wait till the last load. Also meant I got to go higher! 4,500 feet above ground level. My turn, no stomach knot. Get in the plane- still no knot. Gain altitude- no knot. Climb out and let go, pure excitement. Awesome jump, perfect conditions with a long flight And best landing to date. May actually get good at this. Lovin'  the skydiving. Cheers.

Title: Re: Lucky number seven
Post by: fast1 on September 09, 2012, 07:26:39 PM

   now at 8. My radio worked on the ground. Worked in the plane. worked after landing. Did not work during flight. Adverse conditions put 4 people with radios in the trees. Pretty proud of myself. Not only did I land in the target area, I flared (braked) at the right time and had a smooth landing. Cheers.

Title: Re: Lucky number seven
Post by: thejij on September 09, 2012, 07:34:04 PM

You are much braver than I am .. .no way in hell would I jump from a perfectly good flying airplane !!!!

Congrats man... im sure its a rush, but not one I need to put on my bucket list.

jer

Title: Re: Lucky number seven
Post by: fast1 on September 09, 2012, 10:25:17 PM

  I have raced motorcycles,(drag and xr 100)cars, (drag and oval) snowmobiles (drag and sno-x) Natural track luge, skied, skateboarded and drove a 5- ton down some ass-puckering logging roads in some ass-puckering weather conditions as well as a host of other thrill seeking activities. NOTHING else comes close. The ultimate adrenaline rush. Very addictive. CHEERS.

Title: Re: Lucky number seven
Post by: PeggySue on September 14, 2012, 07:57:56 PM

Well done!
Note to self: NEVER trust the radios. Always watch the guy ahead of you. And if you aren't sure where to land, stay OUTTA the trees! Better a walk to the DZ than a ride to the hospital... When you first said you and T. went out, I knew you'd be hooked. It's a thrill alright, and you get to see the landscape from a whole other angle. Def. recommend Qualicum Beach DZ if you are ever on the island and want a view like no other!
Congrats on the timed flare, too. When you land like you're stepping off a step, it's SO satisfying...
Nice to get up higher alt, hey? Love a long flight.
Cheers,
Peg

Title: Re: Lucky number seven
Post by: fast1 on September 15, 2012, 05:46:58 PM

   Now 9, Perfect day, all went well. Landed myself by choice. CHEERS.

Title: Re: Lucky number seven
Post by: Dennis on September 16, 2012, 11:44:39 PM

I still think you're nuts ... in a cool sorta way.

Peace & adrenaline, Dennis

Title: Re: Lucky number seven
Post by: PeggySue on September 20, 2012, 06:29:26 PM

Dennis,

We don't 'think' we're nuts....

we know it.

 ;)

P.