Head Over Heels in the Air

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 10, 13 January 1936, Page 8

Head Over Heels in the Air

THRILLS OF A PARACHUTE JUMP. While thousands in Russia are reported to be enjoying th-e thrills of parachuting, New Zealanders are content to leave this form of recreation to two individuals—Messrs. “Scotty” Fraser and SellaTS who are to demonstfate before the crowd at Milson ’drome on Wednesday next. “Scotty” is wellknown in" Palmerston North and district, but Mr. Sellars will be making his first appearance. Speaking of his experiences to the “Times,” Mr. Fraser stated that he was not afraid of parachute descents, but occasionally he found himself in awkward situations on landing.. Twice bulls paid him unpleasant attention. On one occasion when about 100 feet from the ground he heard the animal snorting and pawing the earth. He called to the crowd for help, but the people seemed very amused at the situation, but it was no joke as far as he was concerned. He had another fright when one day lie underestimated the height of the ’plane. His greatest difficulty in delayed descents was losing his balance in the air. That might sound a little “Irish,” but he had to be in a certain position in the air before releasingHhe rip cord otherwise he would get tangled up with the cords. On one occasion he had a hurried bath in the Hokitika river and only recently landed in the sea at Otaki.