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Grahame Hutchison
21st December 2012, 05:18 PM
This pilot unloads five jumpers from a twin, and then enters a steep spiral dive straight down to the runway. The approach is amazing, and as he taxis back to the hanger, two of the skydivers make their landing. He beat them to the ground.

Love it ...

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=20a_1355531018

Mick F
22nd December 2012, 10:11 AM
Interesting approach! But as for the descent, just go onto YouTube and search for Pilatus Porter Skydive. That'll bring up some interesting results, ;-). Few there of the Porter completely vertical dropping down with the skydivers.

Mick

Philip Argy
22nd December 2012, 12:36 PM
Was he ever lined up for the runway before touchdown? With such a steep banking angle on final approach I was sure the wing tip would touch the ground before any wheel!

David N
22nd December 2012, 06:26 PM
Was he ever lined up for the runway before touchdown?

Basically No :eek:

View from the ground :p

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d7d_1355730953

Adam G
23rd December 2012, 05:42 PM
Ah the fun of meat bombing ops - I miss those days!

Philip Argy
24th December 2012, 03:11 PM
View from the ground :p


The tail wheel didn't even touch the ground before the video ended!