Originally Posted by AcesHigh

As the title states, finally got to fly my first load as a commercial pilot and jump pilot today out of KFWN in Northern NJ. It's pretty neat because this is my hometown and the odd's of getting an aviation job in rural Sussex County, NJ and in my hometown airport is pretty darn cool.

Takeoff was pretty uneventful, did my climbout. Had some transponder issues but NY APP was very helpful and I had let her know this was my first (yes first I said it, i know i must buy beer :P) run as a jump pilot and she was very kinda throughout the whole process.

Had to do a little hole searching, as I didn't want to bust any FAA regs due to cloud clearance it took a little longer than usual when it came to do the actual do the jumprun.

I wasn't nervous until it came time to do the jump run, and boy the feeling is kinda weird when you just see the people that were with you just let go of the a/c and it's just you in the plane. Mind you it's pretty cold at 10,5 with the door wide open...About that door.

Everything went without a hitch besides me getting the door closed (Cessna 182) I tried to swing it over nothing. I tried closing it with armstrength, nothing... I did a combo of both, nothing.. So I eventually said, I need to get down and left the bloody door open. (Any jump pilots looking at this if you have any tips or advice to do it easier feel free to chime in!)

Although I've been a member of this site for a short period of time, thanks to the members for the insight, knowledge, and advice given along the way. Happy flying and blue skies to all of you!