Green Horn: C-182 Jump Pilot; any tips?
#11
I just got hired by a DZ as well, but thankfully their airplanes don't have keys for ignition.
#12
Diverdriver.com is a good source of info on drop zone ops. It's a fun job for low time pilots, but be aware that a ding on your record stays there forever, so keep that in mind when when jumpers lose their top chutes and want you to fly low altitude recon over houses to help them find it. Half the local populace calls the FAA saying that stupid jump plane is buzzing their house again.
#13
#14
Grass strip? If so, remember it does not brake like pavement... Did this a few years on weekends. Definitely enjoy at least a tandem for yourself. Improves understanding of the experience and camaraderie. Pack a lunch, don't waste time getting out to eat! Drag some friends out to watch and maybe ride along or jump. Had a family member ride along once with a video camera. Never forget that one... Get a photo of yourself - you'll always enjoy retelling the story better with pics!
#16
Grass strip? If so, remember it does not brake like pavement... Did this a few years on weekends. Definitely enjoy at least a tandem for yourself. Improves understanding of the experience and camaraderie. Pack a lunch, don't waste time getting out to eat! Drag some friends out to watch and maybe ride along or jump. Had a family member ride along once with a video camera. Never forget that one... Get a photo of yourself - you'll always enjoy retelling the story better with pics!
#18
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When did I say anything about slamming throttles around? Everything in my post is how to keep your engine healthy. And as far as somebody pulling your keys and jumping with them, that's something that happened back in the70's and 80's. Jumpers these days have enough sense not to do stuff like that. But as far as popping somebody that has it coming? Jumpers are a tough breed, if they deserve it they will take it like a man. One drop zone I worked at, one of the pilots punched out another pilot. The owner just laughed at the guy that got hit and nobody lost their job, everybody agreed he had it coming. Would I do that at my airline job, nooooooo. Yeah diverdriver.com is good, I know the guy, flew with him on the 300-way in 2003, 14 twin otters in formation. Way Fun!!
#19
Wow, thanks for all the great info guys, I really appreciate it. I'll make sure to keep an eye on the keys and the fuel selector for sure . So far I have checked out diverdriver, the FAR/Aim and the Advisory circulars along with reading up on the 182. I'm pretty pumped about the opportunity, and its something until I finish up my CFI.
#20
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When did I say anything about slamming throttles around? Everything in my post is how to keep your engine healthy. And as far as somebody pulling your keys and jumping with them, that's something that happened back in the70's and 80's. Jumpers these days have enough sense not to do stuff like that. But as far as popping somebody that has it coming? Jumpers are a tough breed, if they deserve it they will take it like a man. One drop zone I worked at, one of the pilots punched out another pilot. The owner just laughed at the guy that got hit and nobody lost their job, everybody agreed he had it coming. Would I do that at my airline job, nooooooo. Yeah diverdriver.com is good, I know the guy, flew with him on the 300-way in 2003, 14 twin otters in formation. Way Fun!!
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