aztcgreg 0 #1 November 1, 2014 I was cruising around the internet on a layover and came upon a link to this site. Saw several older post that had some questions about the 727 jumps at Quincy. I was the Captain on the jet jumps from 1995 through 1998 and can answer some of the hardware questions and some of the certification issues presented by the FAA during that timeframe. Also some of the hurdles that Don faced trying to get a jet in the later years of the WFFC. If anybody is still interested. Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spex 0 #2 November 2, 2014 All we really want to know is when we'll get to try that again :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #3 November 2, 2014 Yeah, when will the DC-9 be back? Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #4 November 3, 2014 Nice to meet you Greg! Theres a couple jump pilot groups on FaceBook that I'm sure you're be welcome on, we'd love to hear your stories. You can find me at [email protected]---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
potatoman 0 #5 November 3, 2014 Tink1717 Yeah, when will the DC-9 be back? and WFFC...You have the right to your opinion, and I have the right to tell you how Fu***** stupid it is. Davelepka - "This isn't an x-box, or a Chevy truck forum" Whatever you do, don't listen to ChrisD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SethInMI 160 #6 November 3, 2014 We want to know! Anything you want to share about the process, there are those of us who love to hear about it. Especially now, in the north jumping is pretty much done for the year, so there is plenty of time to reminisce...It's flare not flair, brakes not breaks, bridle not bridal, "could NOT care less" not "could care less". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #7 November 3, 2014 yep,,,i'm pouring a beer and waiting for the popcorn,,,we love back stories of how shit happenssmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erdnarob 1 #8 November 13, 2014 I have jumped the Boeing 727 (Cargo) for the first time in 1992 at the World Freefall Convention (WFFC) in Quincy Ill. I have the DB Cooper #0290 signed by D-1 Lew Sanborn. I jumped it again in 1998 at Quincy. We were 180 jumpers jumping on two passes. See picture. The WFFC was unique and the only genuine world boogie so far. In 1998, there were more than 5000 people registrated from all over the world. Too bad Don Kirlin couldn't continue the WFFC. He has struggled with the FAA in order to get than Boeing 727 available for jumpers. Learn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 99 #9 November 14, 2014 Your logbook entry says, "Boing", I hope that was intentional! People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drakkar 1 #10 November 14, 2014 Wffc and Thai sky festival.... fucking I miss much Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erdnarob 1 #11 November 16, 2014 Sorry, my mistake. I know it takes an "e". Thanks, I have corrected it.Learn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitaniumLegs 8 #12 November 24, 2020 (edited) Greg, if you're still out there I would love to hear more. I jumped the jet 2x in 93, 1x in 94, 96, 97, and 2x again in 98 (once with a skysurf board). I recall the ramp/airstairs were removed on the ground, the top 3 or so steps were covered in plywood, and the hydraulic cylinders were covered with padding for safety. I remember the seatbelts attached to the L-track on the floor. Would love to hear more, including stories about FAA "negotiations". Thanks and Blue Skies Peter Edited November 24, 2020 by TitaniumLegs Add thanks. Where are my manners? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 137 #13 November 24, 2020 On 11/2/2014 at 9:32 PM, Tink1717 said: Yeah, when will the DC-9 be back? Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Perris are looking for pilots for the jet. If you know any, have them get in touch with the DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,486 #14 November 24, 2020 Yup. Saw that on FB. As was asked - Who the hell is current on a DC-9 these days? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitaniumLegs 8 #15 November 30, 2020 On 11/24/2020 at 3:46 PM, wolfriverjoe said: Yup. Saw that on FB. As was asked - Who the hell is current on a DC-9 these days? Is it not the same type rating as MD-88/90/B717? (Or at least close?) This seems to suggest that it is, but I don't have any type ratings and am not an expert. https://registry.faa.gov/TypeRatings/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nwt 131 #16 November 30, 2020 18 hours ago, TitaniumLegs said: Is it not the same type rating as MD-88/90/B717? (Or at least close?) This seems to suggest that it is, but I don't have any type ratings and am not an expert. https://registry.faa.gov/TypeRatings/ Yes, apparently the MD-80 and MD-90 series were developed from the DC-9 and the B717 was renamed from MD-95: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_MD-90 Knowing that, it isn't too surprising that they would share a type rating. I guess it shouldn't be hard to find someone rated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KaneEcwit 0 #17 December 12, 2020 On 11/3/2014 at 4:32 AM, Tink1717 said: Yeah, when will the DC-9 be back? Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 That's interesting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faicon9493 139 #18 December 14, 2020 On 11/1/2014 at 5:18 PM, aztcgreg said: I was cruising around the internet on a layover and came upon a link to this site. Saw several older post that had some questions about the 727 jumps at Quincy. I was the Captain on the jet jumps from 1995 through 1998 and can answer some of the hardware questions and some of the certification issues presented by the FAA during that timeframe. Also some of the hurdles that Don faced trying to get a jet in the later years of the WFFC. If anybody is still interested. Greg By any chance, do you know a man named Clarence Nichols? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,486 #19 May 8 I'm seeing some stuff on FB that makes it seem like the jet is operational again. Anybody have accurate info? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danornan 79 #20 May 8 One or two loads went up today at Peris, based upon pictures posted on Facebook. It's back ! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,486 #21 May 8 13 minutes ago, danornan said: One or two loads went up today at Peris, based upon pictures posted on Facebook. It's back ! There's also a post in the wingsuit forum that they'd be manifesting today (post said 'tomorrow', written yesterday) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,145 #22 May 8 18 minutes ago, wolfriverjoe said: There's also a post in the wingsuit forum that they'd be manifesting today (post said 'tomorrow', written yesterday) Or....you could just check the actual Skydive Perris FB page where they have the details posted. Just sayin' https://www.facebook.com/skydiveperris1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbearfng 18 #23 May 9 3 loads went up today-I got on jet 2 and jet 3, too cool! 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SethInMI 160 #24 May 9 Nice to see. I seriously wondered if they would ever get it back in the air. I never got a chance to jump it when it was flying "before"; I sure hope I get at least one jump out of it now it is back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 99 #25 May 10 Some people might want to think it could be a major draw for a really big boogie... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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