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[Tired Retired]

Never understood jumping out of a perfectly good airplane. I would rather kick in doors - you get to meet some "very interesting people" that way. A few will even try to give you a "warm welcome". So nice to be able to make friends...

I'm guessing that 42-36-1A is the original contract/submittal number for the carbine program.

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[imarangemaster]

Never understood jumping out of a perfectly good airplane. I would rather kick in doors - you get to meet some "very interesting people" that way. A few will even try to give you a "warm welcome". So nice to be able to make friends...

I'm guessing that 42-36-1A is the original contract/submittal number for the carbine program.

Ah yes, back in the day "844 the door!" (for the uninitiated, California Penal Code Section 844 allows Law Enforcement to break down doors and windows to effect an arrest in certain situations).

Somehow, I usually ended up "on point" (by choice) with an XM177E2 Commando, M2 Carbine, MP5, or my personal, trusty M1 Carbine. That's an adrenaline rush - especially if a "flash-bang" went in first! Boom stress is as addictive as crack cocaine.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Jumping out of a plane sounds like it would be fun. But what if the chute doesn't open? Do you pack your own? Halo jump with O2 sounds crazy, and pretty cold to me. What is the outside temp during those?

I took the easier route and scuba. Still have the O2, but a much slower and shorter fall, warmer too.

[BrianQ]

Jumping out of a plane sounds like it would be fun. But what if the chute doesn't open? Do you pack your own? Halo jump with O2 sounds crazy, and pretty cold to me. What is the outside temp during those?

I took the easier route and scuba. Still have the O2, but a much slower and shorter fall, warmer too.

If the parachute doesn’t open, or open correctly, you cut it away and deploy the reserve. The main parachute is packed by the owner; the reserve is packed by an FAA certificated rigger. Outside temp depends on altitude, time of year, location, etc. Currently the temp here in eastern NC at 24k feet MSL is -19C. I've seen it snow in August inside the aircraft when the tail gate is opened at 24k feet. A 90+ degree temperature difference between exit and landing isn't outside the norm.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

If the parachute doesn’t open, or open correctly, you cut it away and deploy the reserve. The main parachute is packed by the owner; the reserve is packed by an FAA certificated rigger. Outside temp depends on altitude, time of year, location, etc. Currently the temp here in eastern NC at 24k feet MSL is -19C. I've seen it snow in August inside the aircraft when the tail gate is opened at 24k feet. A 90+ degree temperature difference between exit and landing isn't outside the norm.

Ok Brian, I'm curious now. I knew there was a reserve, is the reserve the same size as the main? I have seen the new rescue knives. Anyone still using MC-1 knives?

I am guessing you use some kind of anti fog for your face shield at -19C? What are the face shields made of, and does going from -19C (-2.2F) to 88F in such a short time cause thermal cracking?

How long is the jump, time wise?

I think Halo jumpers are a special breed, a lot can go wrong.

Bill, MSL is Mean Sea Level.

[PBI]

Batter swings and misses your out

[PBI]

I have great control Frank you were crowding the plate! LOL

[frankderrico]

LMAO, that would be me!! Love that high heat.....Frank

[Rustship]

You guys are crazy, jumping out of airplanes. Frank I didnt know you were Bruce Lee at 60! And yes I know what 42-36-1A is, but I took an oath of secrecy. If I told you guys I would have to - Oh well I promised I would not tell. Craziest thing I did was race 2 cycle dirt oval Go-Karts at 45 yrs old, now that about killed me.

[painter777]

Sounds like most of you old boys should get together now and see if you could get a group rate on some Hover rounds !!

Charlie