FlyBoy1960 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 They are not fake, there is YouTube footage of these pictures. Some program from Jetstar where your partner flies FREE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red750 Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 Skydive planes that carry many divers are fitted with grabrails. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrack Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Well, after a bit of research, it appears this stunt was common amongst the skydiving/parachuting fraternity, and they call it a "Hang Load". Apparently there are several movies of sizeable hang loads, each trying to outdo the others record. None of the movies, and very few of the photos are in the public domain apparently, because they're still in copyright. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Heller-Hang-Load-Taft.jpg https://www.dropzone.com/forums/topic/55987-"no-frills"-twin-beech-movie-clip/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBob Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, onetrack said: Well, after a bit of research, it appears this stunt was common amongst the skydiving/parachuting fraternity, and they call it a "Hang Load". Apparently there are several movies of sizeable hang loads, each trying to outdo the others record. None of the movies, and very few of the photos are in the public domain apparently, because they're still in copyright. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Heller-Hang-Load-Taft.jpg https://www.dropzone.com/forums/topic/55987-"no-frills"-twin-beech-movie-clip/ Here is the original Carl Boenish Footage. The stacking starts at 3.25. Note the last guy off bounces off the tail...not so good. I'd say this stuff comes under the heading of 'Only In America', bless 'em..............) Edited October 20, 2023 by IBob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 FLYING, unless low, gives little sensation of speed. Higher up it might be described as BORING (holes in the sky). till you get another coming in the opposite direction pass through your field of vision. Nev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red750 Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 So long as you see it. If it is moving up, down, left or right in your windscreen, you will miss it. If it remains fixed, you'll likely hit it if you don't take corrective action. Only came close once, at Moorabbin. Both aircraft turning onto base for rwy 35, one on 35L for full stop, one on 35R for touch and go. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 You should turn so as to increase the rate of movement of the object in the frame of the window, but that's another concept to understand. IF you fixate on it you generally hit it. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrack Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Bottom line is, this pilot deserves an award for getting a near-fully-loaded aircraft back on the ground with little power, right after takeoff. He didn't try the impossible turn, he just picked the best-looking part of a paddock virtually straight ahead and just put her down as best he could. It would have been like trying to guide and smoothly land a 3.5 tonne falling house brick. MTOW for the C208 is 3629kg, I reckon he would have been at around 3,500kgs at least, with so many skydivers, and all their gear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 It's not a bad plane to do it in. Be interested to know who the pilot is. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Thruster88 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 The pilot may have been in the "if you don't stall the aircraft you won't die" camp. Well done. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboplanner Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 The caravan specification lists Max Occupants: 10 - 14 How would this compare to 17 jumpers+ parachutes + pilot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrack Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 5 hours ago, turboplanner said: The caravan specification lists Max Occupants: 10 - 14 How would this compare to 17 jumpers+ parachutes + pilot Well, stripping the seating out would result in considerable weight removal. The company running the operation don't appear to be a cowboy operation, they've been around for a while, and they have a good record. I couldn't imagine many operations would be as hard mechanically on an aircraft, as meat bombing. Constant short-time cycling, full power high-altitude climbs with heavy loading, multiple landings a day. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 For the engine(s) it about the worst operational environment you can have. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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