SKYDIVE Pilot perspective - KingAir C90

I love flying, but was not so sure about Sky Diving before this trip…
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FLIGHT CHOPS DISCLAIMER:
I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having the GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.

[@darrylellitson6749]

Okay this is your best video. I used to do medivac and charter in a 90c. Amazing machine. I love how you video covers the story from so many perspectives of the operation and well put together. Out standing

[@FlightChops]

Awesome thanks so much for this feedback! We tried really hard to cram in as much of the story as we could, from multiple perspectives, while still keeping it immersive and nearly real time feeling - it wasn't easy :) I appreciate that you noticed :)

[@darrylellitson6749]

Can you please cover as well what flap he uses as they exit. It looks like approach flap. And what speed too. I'm so looking forward to the part 2

[@broomballer1]

A lot of king airs on jump run will go full flaps and some put the wheels down as well. I was jumping out of a B200 yesterday and our average gps ground speed was 120 or so

[@zahiremiliano2485]

i know Im pretty off topic but do anyone know a good site to stream new tv shows online ?

[@TheFinerPoints]

Awesome video dude. I "got talked into" jumping once ... not my favorite moment in an airplane. I woke up in the middle of the night for weeks afterward feeling like I was falling out of my office. I'm glad you made this video because I don't remember ANYTHING about the "nerdy airplane stuff" from my flight. You captured this well, as usual ... thx!

[@steveo1kinevo]

There is no way I would jump out of an airplane! Crazy people lol

[@FloridaFlying]

Go to Deland and jump out of the skyvan, it’s amazing! But I have to pick one for now, so I’m sticking with aviation

[@algorithm1193]

As some skydivers have said here, you have two chutes, main and reserve. Those combined are more reliable than the thing you just jumped out of. But I like having a floor under me.

[@DougHanchard]

I hear ya. I got kicked out the back door of a Lockheed L100 @ 30,000' in 1979. Haven't done it since.

[@GaryMCurran]

Ha! Are you kidding, he intentionally flunked his swimming test so he wouldn't have to go in the water for the Coast Guard thing Flight Chops mentioned at the beginning of the video! He prefers to stay seated, dry, and comfortable. :) :p

[@luuk341]

Do it man! Skydiving is an incredible amount of fun!

[@samcgill]

As a controller I notice the weight change at the drop. Sometimes an aircraft will balloon up to 800 feet when they unload their "meat bombs" so we try to sanitise the airspace 1000 feet above the drop level as well as below it.

[@FlightChops]

Haha “meat bombs” ;). And thanks for this insight from the perspective of a controller - very cool

[@call911forcookies2]

lmao, meat bombs.

[@sky173]

LMAO, 'meat bombs'

[@Steenos]

Controller from Chattanooga(CHA) here. We have a jump plane at APT. I try to do the same thing. Protect within 5 miles of the airport.

[@michaeljohn8905]

Scott McGill Haha !! Meat bombs!? 😂 oh that’s rich. I love aviation humor.

[@etdey]

I loved the indecision monologue -- hilarious. I'm glad you put that in the video.

[@tjjoseph333]

You are in your stride and hitting them out of the Park now. Perfect production.

[@alancordwell9759]

This is some of the best videography I've ever seen, and Steve I love the way you let others speak for themselves yet give your own perspective and feelings! Brilliant job, well done :)

[@FlightChops]

Thanks! I’ll be sure to pass this on to Brock - he worked really hard that weekend

[@smokie128]

Wow, what a cliffhanger... can't wait for the next video!

[@nathanlee6622]

Hey flight chops!!! I’m from siloam springs and it’s so awesome seeing the DC-3 flying around knowing that you might be in there. I talked to Dan and you should start coming every weekend!!!

[@GRAVITEERSde]

With 3K of jumps in my log and thinking of starting the PPL course, it makes me smile to see you perspective, facing the transition from the other side. It's a big sky!

[@stevethul1]

I am so happy to see this video being I am now a Jump Pilot in Waseca MN and loving it. These jumpers are a great bunch of people.

[@HardHatPat]

Skydiving taught me that I love flying and needed to become a pilot, currently finishing up my instrument with commercial around the corner. Glad you could join us crazy people!

[@LTLajoie]

How does it feel to know that you now have more takeoffs than landings?

[@FlightChops]

kinda surreal

[@CGoody564]

To be fair, that's a very disingenuous statement considering it was planned that way accordingly :p

[@marioghioneto1275]

It would be really weird if he had more landings than takeoffs

[@aviatorlife1806]

Yeah, I've done this once as well. Definitely a bucket list item checked off, and that's it! I have my PPL, and the jump instructor is trying to show me all the local scenery, and I'm telling him that I normally see all these beautiful views from the relative comfort of an aluminum box... straight and level!

[@00Donkey00]

Great episode! I've never been skydiving but I went along for the ride when a friend was jumping and the decent was amazing! Can't wait for the next episode!

[@210Driver]

Love this video. I did a ton of solo jumps in college and this brought back good memories

[@drxcustoms7967]

As a skydiver of 20+ years I want to thank you for putting the sport in a good light! Great video! I don’t need to watch the next one though, our flight down is way better than inside the king air.... Thanks again!

[@roddog24]

I made numerous jumps out of Skyranch years ago. Loved that dropzone!

[@lauramurphy5497]

Another great video by flight chops

[@davidwhardinglll3568]

Wow I’m glad I got to see this video , Dan And flight chops doing what I’ve loved for 30+ yrs. Skydive! I’m subscribed to both your Chanel’s and really appreciate your work, informative I always learn more,thanks guys!

[@TrackMackovision]

Great video! I'm a CC17 tech but your videos have motivated me to start my PPL and experience the other side of the flight ops- first lesson this week! Thanks for the push!

[@FlightChops]

Right on! Stay in touch through your training!

[@trinipilot2246]

Awesome video!!! It gave a nice perspective from the pilot side of things. I've jumped before and it was amazing. Kudos to your camera man Broc, he always does an amazing job!! Thanks again

[@MarshallBarker]

I really enjoyed video. I especially like the additional camera angles. It was as always a good mix of aviation and additional perspectives. Well done!

[@skyhawk_4526]

Talk about a cliffhanger..!!! Can't wait to see the next video!

[@nz_planespotter4013]

You are an inspiration to me. I cannot wait to get my pilots license!

[@brucecampion-smith8471]

Great video. Can’t wait to see the next one with The Jump. I’m a pilot as well and I’ve done a tandem and solo jump. I can remember being at the door looking down at the ground and thinking this is it. I didn’t know whether to faint or throw up. But there’s no rush like it, the free fall and the descent under chute.

[@cirruscapo]

Reminds me of my military days... Nice job, can't wait to see your jump...

[@pbbrown1963]

Awesome! Thanks, FC!

[@andrewh8504]

I was a skydiver years before I became a pilot. Have heard a lot about Skyranch. Now knowing that Dan flew there is pretty cool.

[@heavi-armed-infadel]

Love your channel and love Dans channel too! He's a straight shooter and the value in that cannot be understated. When others don't have the grapes to call it like it is, the honesty of the straight shooter becomes priceless. To your Health & Safety gentleman!

[@AndyHoltOutdoorUniversity]

The ride down in the plane looked epic!

[@h0ll1s]

Love your videos, great production!!

[@NikkoMamallo]

Yeah Chops! Can't wait to see you jump out!

[@Bentz5000]

Great video as usual bud! Like button smashed.

[@davidshearer567]

Congrats!

[@672egalaxie6]

dude. This is probably my favorite video of yours, although I know I've said this numerous times. Beech 18 and DC-3 shots, skydiving and that bad-ass pilot from Oshkosh last year(I knew he looked familiar), this video had it all. Oh yeah, and that Trista is a darlin'. Looking forward to the next one in the series. I'd throw you some dough, but I'm tapioca with discretionary funds, one just finished college, one's about to start, and I'm just making it here on LI on an FD salary, yet I feel like I should contribute, and I will eventually. As always, thanks fer takin' us along...

[@r08800]

Ooohhhhhh cmon!!!! Next video already. I love the decent . Awesome video as always. I loved jumping with my two sons from 15,000ft. Watching my kids go first was a bizarre feeling.

[@ozziecat35]

I just started flying skydivers in a caravan this year...it's pretty cool keeping up with the "other" side of one of your videos.

[@thefilmguy]

This is crazy I live 18 miles east of Smith Field (Siloam Springs, AR) where they do this. Never stopped. Was always headed somewhere else, and I never had the urge to jump out of a perfect good airplane. This was a fun video to watch. I learn something new everyday. 👍

[@Skydiver]

I've ridden down in copilot seat in the Cessna Grand Caravan that my dropzone uses. Pulls a few G's on the way down, and pretty crazy short final! Excited to see your footage for next episode.

[@jamesbarros950]

You did CG stuff! this is a cake walk. I've done my AFF1 and am eager to do the rest soon. Skydiving involves a fair amount of redundancy as well, and is shockingly safe.

[@ernestproctor3023]

Thanks for sharing your passion with the world, God Bless You!!!

[@MrJaree]

Great video

[@MegaTraker]

I like this show so a few years ago while being in Lodi California I had the opportunity to to jump in the plane as an observer and loved every bit of the flying because I stayed inside with a good pilot very cool dood.

[@stevecastro22]

Excellent story and really really well done, but I'm sorry, I will have to live this one vicariously through you guys.

[@mattf49006]

great episode and walk thru the process...didn't hurt to feature Trista...shes beautiful and has a great 'tude

[@FlightChops]

Thanks and agreed!

[@SuperLIGHTNING2011]

Loved this episode bro!!! Dramatic-fun-and nerdy still!!! Amazing stuff your hitting balls out of the ball park buddy !!! Cant wait for ours:)

[@FlightChops]

Thanks Rodrigo!

[@brianm9223]

love the Kingair

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

Way cool!! Seriously! Bucket list just got bigger.

[@Scott-iw5ji]

I had a private pilots license for almost 20 years before I tried skydiving. Then got hooked on that and got a skydiving "A" license. Both are fun in different ways but glad I pursued both.

[@pbnationrc]

What a smile and dimples.....wow...sweetness

[@cmoore806]

Can’t see his dimples. #chops

[@kyleayres6255]

Christopher Moore lol

[@brucekendall52]

Madness,thks for sharing.

[@joeshmoe12301230]

Cool video. My dad was born in Siloam Springs and he ended up flying a King Air F90 for a while (like a C90 but with a T-tail). The King Air is fast, but not as fast as the Turbo Commander (nicknamed "The Jet Prop") he also flew a bit.

[@jasonbartlett8770]

i'd just love to take the flight, that looks like a blast!

[@kaffegubbe]

Looking for the next one!

[@gunnerjoe53]

I'm a pilot and skydiver with 1500 jumps and just wanted to let you know that you have two parachutes, Main and Reserve, that are more reliable than the thing you just stepped out of, Just saying :)

[@NikkoMamallo]

+1 From another pilot/skydiver with 1500 jumps :)

[@gunnerjoe53]

Flying7B2 I had one reserve ride on my first rig. It was a early 80’s design, never liked the way it packed or deployed. Had that rig for first 100 jumps then moved to newer designed gear, no reserve rides since. Gear today is state of the art, most accidents people get in now days are under perfectly good open parachutes, doing what is known as Hook Turns. Low altitude, Rapid course reversal on high performance parachutes generates speeds of 70 to 80 miles per hour. When done properly it is quite impressive, but slim margin for error, with no go around option. See what I mean : kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYCzo5KKoa59nZY Joe

[@CGoody564]

More reliable? That seems disingenuous. I don't care how many jumps you've had; personal experience doesn't correlate with an overall trend. If your sample size was 100x what it is, I'd feel better trusting your jumps as a base; however, that isn't the case. 1500 out of 1500 is in no way indicative of parachute failure rates generally speaking. To the +1; 3000/3000, my point still stands.

[@BeechSportBill]

It’s COLD up there!

[@awhite3713]

Am I the only one that is tripping out that a jump plane has a functioning autopilot???? I have over 2300 jumps, and over 400 hrs flying jumpers in a lot of different aircraft (KingAir90s, Twin Otters, Caravans, PAC 750s...) and NEVER seen a functioning autopilot in a jump plane. Dang that would have made my job easier LOL

[@JainZar1]

I know it's two years on this comment. But the main thing I realized about jump and tow planes is, that many are only thought of in terms of delivering the cargo to usable altitude. Dan strikes me as a perfectionist personality, which you must be if you want to fly airplanes as safely as possible. Also leasing an airplane kind of allows you to put all the bells and whistles on it, that you (think you) need, similar to leasing a car. Simple 2- or 3-axis autopilots/attitude holds are a godsend regarding flying and is definitely something I would look out for for any plane that regularly flies.

[@leeCann]

Watching this raised my heart rate! JUMPING? Not while those turbines are spinning

[@TheRealOzWookiee]

HAH! I did this for my 30th as well. Total bliss/Zen moment!

[@ricknelsonofficial2701]

Nicely done Steve, welcome to the world of Gravity powered body flight! Maybe you should go hit up an indoor wind tunnel next!

[@kellywagner4473]

DO IT, DO IT, Usually do 2 or 3 a year @ SDC, the 1st one is sensory overload & you don't really remember much until the chute opens, once you get 2 of em in the bag it is just FREAKIN AMAZING , i wish i would have done it 35 years ago, i would have my license/gear and be jumping every chance i could...

[@Veritas1992]

I’ve got about 600 hours in a couple King Air C90A. It always just flew like a more simple, heavy 172 on takeoff and landing.

[@craigsanders6925]

One of my most fun rides was when I was photographing a formation team jumping out of a king air. Shot the jumpers going out then went back and sat down next to the pilot, he nosed over and we went straight down for about 6000 feet, just like in the movie Point Break. I think the pilot was surprised as he looked over and saw me grinning with a thumbs up. :)

[@MichaelLloyd]

I laughed and stressed through the whole video lol I don't think I would leave a perfectly good airplane... Looking forward to the descent video. He actually passes the parachutists? Good lord...

[@ozziepilot2899]

Looking forward to part 2, but I will never jump out of a plane :), prefer the left seat for all phases (yet I love aerobatics). Great video Steve, as usual.

[@DickGibson]

Far out dude!!

[@cameronwick]

FUCK. YES. Thank you Steve. You did it dude. Great to watch along with you.

[@southjerseysound7340]

I used to fly jumpers from a Soloy 206 and it was a blast and I know why you saved the decent for another vid lol.We'd drop that thing like a ton of bricks hovering the redline all the way to the ground lol.

[@benedikt5974]

I am a skydiver that became a pilot. Skydiving aircraft are so impressive! And if someone thinks the awesome climb of these powerful aircraft is impressive - wait for the descent they can do! ;) For a pilot a high altitude jump is a great option because they then have the time to experience a bit of what happens in freefall aerodynamicly!

[@elishathomas0244]

I sometimes go to that airport with my great Uncle Tommy who works there. I've done two solos with the Cessna 150 there.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

I just recently got over my apprehension of flying ... but jumping? NOPE, NOPE, and NOPE! 😂 Looking forward to watching YOU do it, though! 😁 Great vid! Always was curious how pilots handled this operation. 👍

[@SafetyOptional]

Siloam Springs!? Holy crap I’m right near there. I’ll have to make the trip over there to make a video of my own skydiving there!

[@estouch]

Another great episode. Would love to see you fly an ultralight aircraft. That’s one thing no other youtuber does. Maybe I will have to start my own channel and do ultralights. Be like the tucker of FAR103

[@jessemccoy3039]

I live in Arkansas and would LOVE to meet you and go fly sometime when you are in the state. I've got a SOCATA Rallye 235 you might enjoy flying!

[@FlightChops]

Very cool! Can you email me to discuss? I intend to go back to fly the Beech18 again, because our training was cut short due to the gear issue. flightchops at gmail dot com

[@shable1436]

Cakewalk especially after you practice form in an indoor skydiving facility, it makes things 100x more confident

[@hamishdavidson3368]

Nice video. I must have missed it. C90 good machine I have many hours dropping sterile flys out of them. Dan is right about no run ups, except a prop Governor test and Auto feather test would definitely be in the checklist.👍

[@KA7IIV]

Way to go Steve. I did it once in 1975. Once was enough.

[@FPCCEM]

Welcome to Arkansas FlightChops! Hope you enjoyed your stay in the beautiful Northwest area of the state. If you're still in the state and want to check out the operation of a critical care flight team operating S-76's let me know.

[@FlightChops]

Thanks! This was shot a while ago, but can you email me so I can file this offer? Flightchops at gmail dot com

[@FPCCEM]

FlightChops I figured it probably was. I’ll be happy to.

[@hunt4fish]

You were pretty quiet there in beginning ahahhah...heart palpitations eh? Exc video all round....cheers Being a pilot I'm sure we all think of the skydive thing at some time or another if something were to happen to the piece of metal we are sitting in eh?

[@sky173]

I went for just ONE static line jump. I had so much fun, I did 2 more that day. The following day I was free-falling. Two weeks later, bought my own gear and never turned back.

[@donc9751]

Great video! I still remember my 1st jump but Dan seems like the confidence inspiring kind of guy I would of liked to have had running the jump operation where I went from back in the early 80s. I'm an old dreamer and love your videos but the only flying Ive ever done with the exception of a few flying lessons was paragliding years ago. Was looking for the video if your jump and the fast dive to earth Dan makes in the jump plane after he dumps the jumpers but cant seem to find that one! Maybe it hasnt been posted yet? Looking forward to that one and I subbed your channel thanks for the great videos!

[@FlightChops]

Thanks! and yes, this episode is just a day old as of your comment - gimme a week to get finished editing part 2

[@donc9751]

FlightChops cool and thanks! Not intended to rush you lol editings a pain! I thought maybe I just didnt look in the right place. Cant wait to see it! Safe flying!

[@joshualandry3160]

"Why would jump out of a perfectly good plane?" "You haven't seen the plane!" Kind of kidding. Many if not most jump places are pretty sketchy. This one looks solid though. I hope never to use a chute even If I do fly with one.

[@joshuacallaway5353]

Steve I wish I would have known you were in town when you filmed this. I have always lived here in NWA and Siloam has always been a big part of my life. I met Dan last summer at TJ pizza right down the road from the airport there in Siloam. If your ever in town again, please let me know. I’d love to show you around NWA and Walmart HQ.

[@ccubsfan94]

I helped a friend move away from that area. Uncle Maddio's pizza and cookie was one of the best things I've put in my mouth.

[@CGoody564]

Dan and Osama are my two favorite pilots you record with. I certainly can't complain about not seeing Dan enough lately. Planning any videos in the future with Osama, or are you just doing them as the opportunities present themselves?

[@AlexFeldstein]

Crazy. We have them locally. Crazy people indeed.

[@FlightChops]

yup

[@goatflieg]

Another bucket list item for me... and now I'm down to a weight where I can actually do it! (same with the Budd Davisson Pitts training, scheduled this November). I worry about my physical conditioning, too... but if it can be done, I'd like to do it. BTW I smile every time I see you wearing the Yellow Bird hat. I'm still waiting for Dave's call... but I'm in the queue.

[@FlightChops]

Yeah for sure man! The fleet is in bad shape right now unfortunately, so it'll be a bit of a wait - both Chippies are down due to less than simple maintenance issues.., and the Stearman is either still down for the annual, or just about to come back online. So really the Harvard is the only thing flying currently - lucky me as that's my focus right now. But it sucks for the rest of the pilots. Hopefully mid summer the fleet will be more complete.

[@goatflieg]

Wow... that surprises me. When I was there 11 days ago, a volunteer said they were both flying... and John didn't tell me anything different when we chatted. Cool... thanks for the info!

[@FlightChops]

Yeah the Chippie situation came to a head last week - they were flying when you were there.

[@lostmajesty]

Now I have to sky dive...

[@stevelachappelle8571]

Oh man! I went skydiving and its a rush, I'm also working on my PPL right now and they are both a rush.

[@maverick1685]

Great videos all Mr. Chops!! But: I have a suggestion. When you have made a multipart series such as the skydiving videos (King Air 90), how about placing the links to the related videos in the information text of the video. example: 4 videos in the series: you'd have three links within each of the four videos pointing to the related videos in that series. I sometimes want to re-visit one of your videos but sometimes I cannot find it again. I know, just want you want: more work! But again, Thank you for your time & effort making these videos.

[@Kevin-pd5xh]

Hi FlightChops

[@livelurked4103]

King Air's are bad ass birds.

[@henrikcarlsen1881]

What a cliffhanger title. The jump is in the next video ... !

[@Joozt112]

Such a pretty plane ^.^

[@hycron1234]

uhh there was a plane?

[@irsalman]

Girl smiles at you and you jump out of a plane, Typical man! LOL

[@Travisb85]

Wish I would have known you were right down the road. Next time you are in Arkansas give me a holler.

[@FloridaFlying]

I got my skydiving license a couple years ago, but my budget only allows me to pick one. And I pick aviation all the way!!!

[@call911forcookies2]

heck yea! Flying's way cooler; it serves a purpose xD

[@CGoody564]

Call 911 For Cookies so does skydiving; pretending enjoyment or excitement isn't a "purpose" seems... Odd to me. It simply isn't very practical; but that's another argument entirely.

[@darklordbobSmoke]

I had my first and only jump there. It was November so it was cold at 9k ft

[@neilterry1726]

I always knew ya had it in ya.

[@jeromecannon7344]

Great video FlightChops, you need to take Mr Aviation 101, Baron Pilot and Steveo up with you next time.