So i have agreed to jump out of a working air craft.

[Machine monkey]

As above basically.... My wife's best friends boyfriend is a jump instructor for the RAF. I am changing his brake discs and pads and doing a service on his car. In payment he is going to push me out of an Aeroplane 15,000 feet....

It will be an assisted free fall. So on my own not a tandem jump!! I trust Adam but i am a bit scared!!

[markplant]

So you sort his car an then get pushed out of a plane there is no upside to this. I only get on a plane because there's a holiday at the end of it.

[Nelly Welly]

I cant believe people jump out of a perfectly serviceable aircraft when its going to land soon after and its much warmer and more comfortable sat inside !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PerryGunn]

You'll love it Matt, I've done a tandem in the UK and AFF in California, the AFF is miles better than a tandem as you're in control

The initial step out of the aircraft is the hardest, after that it's the world's best fairground ride....

[Machine monkey]

Lol yeah i know why jump out....

I am sure i will Perry it appeals to me and the fact i like putting myself in unneeded harms way... Adam says they have more RAF personnel injured from mountain biking than anything else. I used to love DH mountain biking so it looks like i will like this.

And anyway if it dose go really really badly. I wont be worrying about it for long!!

[Carol M]

Monkey, what is wrong with you?!!!

Good luck

[stuartC]

Slightly jealous if I'm honest.... good luck

[PerryGunn]

And anyway if it dose go really really badly. I wont be worrying about it for long!!

Don't worry, if that happens everyone else will have a Crater Party....

[john-e89]

Oh wow so jealous. I did one a few years ago and it's the best rush ever, the free fall once out of the plane is beyond words. Some people snort and inject crap, some booze for ever for kicks, but all you've got to do is fall out the side door, you'll LOVE it.



The old joke is:

"What happens if the chute doesn't open"?

"Oh don't worry the second one will always open"

"Well why don't they put that one first then"?

[Machine monkey]

I do like and enjoy extreme's. Dont get me wrong i do like a few ciders too.

I can actually tell you why the safety always opens. Highly qualified people pack safety shoots. And just about anyone is allowed to pack a main shoot.

Sorry i know joke ruined!

[Russ59]

Good luck
I've always wanted to do it but I value my life too much

Could you not put the event to a good cause and raise money for a charity of your choice?
Just a thought.

[PerryGunn]

I can actually tell you why the safety always opens. Highly qualified people pack safety shoots. And just about anyone is allowed to pack a main shoot.

With few exceptions, reserves also have to be packed to allow for a Cypres - and you wouldn't want to get that wrong....

[WJB]

Good luck matey!

I've never understood what possesses people to do stuff like this.

Hanging off buildings, wingsuits, parachute jumps, bungee jumps, why why why?

[Worcester_spoon]

Sorry to lower the tone, but reminds me of a funny 'would you rather'... Would you rather jump out of a plane with only a 75% chance of your parachute opening, or be anally fisted by a dwarf..?

And I agree with Nelly - planes are for flying to hot countries in, not for jumping out of

[mr wilks]

Not for me Mat i don't mind working at heights but jumping from a plane a few thousand feet from terra firm ? Errrr no thanks , Il leave it but interesting post to follow as you cack it the closer it gets