Have flown and skydived for around 30 years now. Regarding the comment about jumping out of a "good airplane," I am an A&P and can show you places on most airplanes you would not want to see.
Was at the Krakow (Poland) boogie in 1989 and jumped out of Russian military planes. That really made me want to get away from them as landing did not look to be very safe.
Flew a Soloy 206 out of Meissendorf Germany for many years. 900 meter grass strip with 30 meter trees at one end. Very nice airplane for the job and fun to boot.
Been flying only jets for the last 15 years and kinda miss parachute flying as well as jumping. Just no time lately.
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