Parajumper breaks legs???

"videoguy" wrote

I fail to see where any of my post indicates even the remotest interest in
gory details. As someone who was unfamiliar with the sport of skydiving,
I
asked what I considered to be valid questions.

I'm with you, on this one. Springer flew off the handle, with no good
reason.

In answer to your question, the big skydiving venues have more jumpers
waiting on the ground, to get a ride up. The sooner the jump plane is on
the ground, the sooner he can get loaded, and up again. Time is money, so
they rush as quickly as possible. The skydivers and the landing plane are
not supposed to be in the same area. My guess is that wind conditions were
different than expected, and the skydiver got in the wrong place, and
perhaps the plane was in the wrong place, also. Time will tell, as the
investigations take place.

Some planes, have turboprop engines, that are very powerful, and can climb
to altitude quickly with a heavy load. Right plane, for the job. Some of
them also have a feature called beta thrust, which allows the pilot to
reverse the propeller, so it pushes, or tries to push, the plane backwards.
This allows the plane to point almost straight down, select beta (reverse),
and keep the plane from exceeding the top allowable speed for the airplane.
Many planes with beta are not allowed to do this while flying, and only do
this after landing to slow the plane more quickly, or parking.
--
Jim in NC

Morgans wrote:
"videoguy" wrote

I fail to see where any of my post indicates even the remotest interest in
gory details. As someone who was unfamiliar with the sport of skydiving,

I

asked what I considered to be valid questions.


I'm with you, on this one. Springer flew off the handle, with no good
reason.

In answer to your question, the big skydiving venues have more jumpers
waiting on the ground, to get a ride up. The sooner the jump plane is on
the ground, the sooner he can get loaded, and up again. Time is money, so
they rush as quickly as possible. The skydivers and the landing plane are
not supposed to be in the same area. My guess is that wind conditions were
different than expected, and the skydiver got in the wrong place, and
perhaps the plane was in the wrong place, also. Time will tell, as the
investigations take place.

Some planes, have turboprop engines, that are very powerful, and can climb
to altitude quickly with a heavy load. Right plane, for the job. Some of
them also have a feature called beta thrust, which allows the pilot to
reverse the propeller, so it pushes, or tries to push, the plane backwards.
This allows the plane to point almost straight down, select beta (reverse),
and keep the plane from exceeding the top allowable speed for the airplane.
Many planes with beta are not allowed to do this while flying, and only do
this after landing to slow the plane more quickly, or parking.

Apparently Morgan you have not been around when guys with names like
video guy post in this newsgroup asking for videos of of airplane
crashes and all of the details so they can make videos for profit. This
has happened in this newsgroup on several occasions. If Video guy is not
that person or a person like that then I apologize. IMO it is not funny
when people go phishing for gory videos and details of peoples
misfortunes to make money.


Jerry

IMO it is not funny
when people go phishing for gory videos and details of peoples misfortunes
to make money.


Jerry

While I agree with your statement, I find it a little ironic considering the
name you post under.

BTW, it that's your real name, I apologize for my comment.

LCT Paintball wrote:
IMO it is not funny

when people go phishing for gory videos and details of peoples misfortunes
to make money.


Jerry


While I agree with your statement, I find it a little ironic considering the
name you post under.

BTW, it that's your real name, I apologize for my comment.


My real name:-) I just wish I made the money the TV Jerry Springer
Makes. I would hate to have such a stupid TV show though.

Jerry (the real) Springer

My real name:-) I just wish I made the money the TV Jerry Springer Makes.
I would hate to have such a stupid TV show though.

Jerry (the real) Springer

Suppose you could sue him for deformation of character?

"Jerry Springer" wrote \

Apparently Morgan you have not been around when guys with names like
video guy post in this newsgroup asking for videos of of airplane
crashes and all of the details so they can make videos for profit. This
has happened in this newsgroup on several occasions. If Video guy is not
that person or a person like that then I apologize. IMO it is not funny
when people go phishing for gory videos and details of peoples
misfortunes to make money.


I've been around for several years now, and I also despise the crash
mongers. I have not seen any of this type of behavior from video guy, and
did not read any of that type of behavior in this line of questions.

An understandable sensitivity, but in this case I think (and hope) it is not
warranted.
--
Jim in NC

"Morgans" wrote in message
...

"Jerry Springer" wrote \

Apparently Morgan you have not been around when guys with names like
video guy post in this newsgroup asking for videos of of airplane
crashes and all of the details so they can make videos for profit. This
has happened in this newsgroup on several occasions. If Video guy is not
that person or a person like that then I apologize. IMO it is not funny
when people go phishing for gory videos and details of peoples
misfortunes to make money.


I've been around for several years now, and I also despise the crash
mongers. I have not seen any of this type of behavior from video guy, and
did not read any of that type of behavior in this line of questions.

An understandable sensitivity, but in this case I think (and hope) it is
not
warranted.
--
Jim in NC

RANT ON

It may or may not interest many of you, and some NOT at all, but videoguy is
a handle I took because I have a small video production company. It is not
my main source of income, but rather a hobby that has slowly evolved into a
small business. I am extremely particular about the type of videos I make.
Most of what I shoot is for other clients. In fact, I frequently decline
shooting a project that I feel is in poor taste, or that it might be
considered in poor taste by others. I certainly would NOT shoot (or even
edit for someone else) plane crashes, or any type work that contains gore or
exploits another's misfortune.

Additionally, I am a long-time and strong supporter of general aviation, and
a member of AOPA, EAA and EAA local chapter 32 in St. Louis, MO. The only
video I have been privileged to participate in that was in any way
aviation-related is a project about Chapter 32 and their Young Eagle
program. It isn't complete, but hope to finish it before YE day '05.
Incidentally, I explained much of this previously to Mr. Springer when he
accessed me of wanting to make a negative video about the Young Eagle
program. Guess he just forgot.

Personally, I am offended by his knee-jerk reaction to my questions. Would
he have been so venomous if my handle had been "sparky" or "'lectrician"?
Or... has the fact escaped just *me* that everyone who works in any capacity
with video work is automatically a slime ball?

GWK
aka - Gary W. Kasten
Digital Infinity Video Productions
St. Peters, MO

PS Since I posted the name of my video company, I guess NOW I am a spammer!

rant off

videoguy wrote:

I explained much of this previously to Mr. Springer when he
accessed me of wanting to make a negative video about the Young Eagle
program. Guess he just forgot.

GWK
aka - Gary W. Kasten
Digital Infinity Video Productions
St. Peters, MO

PS Since I posted the name of my video company, I guess NOW I am a spammer!

rant off


No I did not forget, it was the same thing, someone mentioned that there
had been an accident involving Young Eagles and you said basically the
same thing. It was something like "give me more details." Same thing
here, when it was mentioned that a skydiver had been hurt you jumped
right in and wanted more details. I also said if I was wrong I apologize
of course you probably will not read this because you have given my post
the "considerations they deserve." LOL!!!!

Jerry