Rob Studdert wrote:
> On 5 Jan 2001, at 14:41, Cy Galley wrote:
> > On the Cessna, if you remove the screw on the link that keeps the window
> > fully opening, it will open so it is out of the way. It just floats up to
> > the bottom of the wing out of the way.
All Cessna jump planes (172, 182, 206, 210) have the right door modified so
that instead of having a hinge at the front of the door, the hinge is moved
to the top of the door so that it swings up. At about 80 knots, the
aerodynamics of flight keep the door up (many have latches though). You'd
have unobstructed shots as long as the pilot can put the plane where you
want it. Most skydiving operations will let you ride in the plane (note, no
seats :-) for about $20 with a load, but that usually means the door is
closed until the jumpers start exiting. That's usually between 10K and 13K,
depending on if it's turbocharged. After the jumpers exit, the pilot
usually closes the door, but you can probably convince him to leave it open
(but it's chilly :) Smaller drop zones are the ones to target here.
And I echo the sentiments of Frits. "If riding in a plane is flying, then
riding in a boat is swimming. Get out to experience the element!"
Blue skies... Todd
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