Feb 132 minHow to Apply to be a Skydive PilotI had a recent exchange with the chief pilot for a busy, year-round drop zone that operates multiple Cessna 182s and hires many pilots....
Jul 22, 20232 minChecklist for "Gotcha" ItemsA jump pilot bears huge responsibility on every flight. An awareness of the many things that can go wrong is key. Here is a list of items...
Jul 11, 20232 minAn Inadvertent Parachute Deployment, And a Lucky BreakHere is a video of a premature main parachute deployment on the step of a Cessna 182, first at full speed then at slow mo. The video...
Mar 18, 20233 minAOPA Designates Jumpers Away a “Distinguished Flight School” Jumpers Away was recently designated one of 32 “Distinguished Flight Schools” nationwide by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association...