My first jump ever at Sheridan, Oregon-
Not long after these photos were taken the drop zone operator, Ted Mayfield, ended up in federal prison for several fatalities. Seems his safety record was so bad it was criminal. I broke my arm there once on a hard landing (completely my fault), his first response was "go again, it's not that bad."
After that I started going to Mollala, Or. for my adrenaline fix.
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Originally Posted by Fotzlid
There are two things I will never do.
Run into a burning building.
Jump out of a perfectly functioning airplane.
But thats just me.
If it appeals to you, go for it.
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It takes all kinds..
I love Roller Coasters. Though I wish they stop building them in those stupid theme parks.
Letting go of a perfectly good airplane scared the living crap out of me the first time I did it. I swear there's a hand imprint crushed into the support strut on an old C-150 in Sheridan, Or. After that first jump I was hooked.
And I was on the Fire Dept. of my ship in the Navy. I later joined the volunteer FD in Beaver, Or and then Bay City, Or. I've ran into several burning buildings and "space" fires on board.
It just takes all types of people to fill the world.