MAN JUMPS OUT OF AIRPLANE WITH NO 'CHUTE.
Ric
Posted 2009-04-16 8:02 PM (#25858)


Plankowner

Posts: 9165

Location: Upper lefthand corner of the map.
Subject: MAN JUMPS OUT OF AIRPLANE WITH NO 'CHUTE.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090416.wplanejumper0416/BNStory/National/home?cid=al_gam_mostview
John Bay
Posted 2009-04-17 2:20 AM (#25863 - in reply to #25858)
Old Salt

Posts: 359

Location: Saco, Maine
Subject: RE: MAN JUMPS OUT OF AIRPLANE WITH NO 'CHUTE.

So? Was he a submariner?

Edited by John Bay 2009-04-17 2:21 AM
Blue from West Oz
Posted 2009-04-17 4:50 AM (#25865 - in reply to #25858)


Master and Commander

Posts: 2357

Subject: Hmmmmmm.....

...thought Ric might be trying to tell me something there.

No, no matter how much I may want to 'out do' the guys of the 'Swines of the Highest Order', I will not be doing that!

Midday, Chicago time, I fly to Minneapolis, then off to Tokyo ( 12 hours flying ) and then home to Perth ( 10 hours flying )

Yes Bill ( Whalen ) It was indeed a pleasure!

Till we meet again guys....

Blue *_*
Ralph Luther
Posted 2009-04-17 5:43 AM (#25869 - in reply to #25865)
COMSUBBBS

Posts: 6180

Location: Summerville, SC
Subject: RE: Hmmmmmm.....

Like it or not, Mate, word has it that the High Priest Swine, Olgoat himself, of the "Swine of the Highest Order" has bestowed an Honorary Degree on you. It was approved unanimously by the entire membership. Congrats, Mate!!!!!!!!!!!!! That alone should be cause enough for you to return at your earliest convenience. Bring POD with you and we'll bestow upon him honorary membership in our Oz Chapter.
Fair winds and following seas, my friend.
iPOD
Posted 2009-04-18 7:43 AM (#25901 - in reply to #25858)


Master and Commander

Posts: 1247

Location: Rockingham Western Australia
Subject: RE: MAN JUMPS OUT OF AIRPLANE WITH NO 'CHUTE.

"This is not a safety-related matter in terms of the operation of the aircraft or in terms of the mechanical adequacy of the aircraft,” said board spokesman John Cottreau from Ottawa."

Nope it's all about testing the the door release mechanism when required when you are in a hurry, works well it seems.
jerrydf
Posted 2009-04-18 5:44 PM (#25910 - in reply to #25858)


Crew

Posts: 57

Location: Ormond Beach, Florida
Subject: RE: MAN JUMPS OUT OF AIRPLANE WITH NO 'CHUTE.

I wonder if he had his tea bag?







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