Bi-plane weekend
Bi-plane weekend
June 21-22, 2008
By Diana Kruchten
Hi everyone, I was inspired to write a little note about my first jump
from a bi-plane. By the way, thanks to Greg Porter for arranging for
the plane to come. Good job Greg.
The ride in the plane was fun and exciting. I requested “The full Monty” as it was called, ride,
aerobatics, jump, and pictures. I did request “light” aerobatics being a little concerned that I might
get sick. It was actually just right. The nosedives were great but my stomach didn’t like pulling out of
them too much.
The exit from the bi-plane was the easiest I have ever had. The plane would slowly roll over and
dump you out. The pilot described the exit as “floating out” which is pretty accurate. I wanted so
badly to hold on for a while but I just don’t have the upper body strength for that. I fell away and
watched as the plane spiraled down in front of me. It was great.
Another reason I really enjoyed the bi-plane was my father. I have mentioned that my father was a
pilot, learned to fly during World War II. He never flew in combat but he always loved to fly. My
father and his brother George I’m sure flew planes like this in their younger days. My uncle George
was a barn stormer and I remember many times flying out to the farm with my father when I was a
child. I think I got my skydiving genes from my father and uncle. My bi-plane dive gave me a chance
to be a little closer to my family for a little while and imagine my father and uncle enjoying the ride
with me. Thanks for the memories.
website: Seven Hills Skydivers