Ever Flown in a Hercules C-130??

[IBrake4Rainbows]

Originally Posted by wwgkd

If I could find a supermodel to be strapped to I think I'd be fine with it, but this whole being strapped to a guy thing does seem a little awkward.

It's alright, they're generally very gentle if it's your first time

[G35COUPE]

Originally Posted by pimento

I was mostly taking the piss.. it's well worth it if you can justify the cost. Or get your work to pay for it. Where we went, you do get to play with the controls on the way down.. they guide you through a couple of loops and whatnot.

In fact, if anyone's curious...

YouTube - nastybun skydive

Interesting video with an interesting sound track. I once worked on a similar model of aircraft they jumped from, many many years ago when i was thrilled by aircrafts---the Havilland Twin Otter.

[pimento]

The soundtrack was put on there by the jump mans, and the plane was gaffer taped back together that morning. I wasn't worried.. I had a chute on.

[NSXType-R]

Originally Posted by whiteballz

Took this in 2006, during the local airshow, this is how they land.

Rest of the photos here.
Richmond RAAF Air Show - Whiteballz - Ultimatecarpage.com forums

Wow, that looks super scary.

Not sure if they're available, but I have seen on TV skydiving without a plane and a parachute- it's pretty much a wind tunnel turned onto its side and you enter it.

[clutch-monkey]

Originally Posted by NSXType-R

Wow, that looks super scary.

yeah. as i said, on approach i was like "uh guys.. is he going to pull up or what.. oh shi-"

[G35COUPE]

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