Krip 2 #26 August 15, 2013 quade Please don't encourage those who violate terms of service and "The Rules." http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=142088 You're not doing anybody any favors. Unless, of course, you were being ironic and want him to get perma banned faster than he's already on track to be. What the mod says goes its their house their rules. I'm slow quade I get it.#2 aka the shah had gone to far to many times off the reservation so you all are going with a tighter leash. No More 3 yrs of #2. BS Thanks For the heads up I didn't know you all going to run that tight a ship. Personally I've seen some of my post disappear no biggie not going to waste my time with a questionable post that may or not pass. PM time. Thanks QuadeOne Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwieder 0 #27 August 15, 2013 Ban the clown right now, for 90 days. He'll go away. Best- Richard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,048 #28 August 15, 2013 Hi Zep, Quote Any one know of a personnel aircraft being stolen? You should talk to Ted Mayfield, he went to federal prison for doing it. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #29 August 15, 2013 Wasn't there a jumper (or a group of jumpers) back in the day, that were doing night drug runs across the border in stolen aircraft. They bailed out with the drugs and let the planes go in? I don't remember any details, but I think one of jumpers went in on one of the runs. Anybody else remember?lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rolinrok 0 #30 August 15, 2013 Don't forget Russell Brothers: http://www.truecrimereport.com/2010/06/russell_brothers_steals_airpla.php Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #31 August 15, 2013 That depends....got a subpoena? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #32 August 15, 2013 oldwomanc6Wasn't there a jumper (or a group of jumpers) back in the day, that were doing night drug runs across the border in stolen aircraft. They bailed out with the drugs and let the planes go in? I don't remember any details, but I think one of jumpers went in on one of the runs. Anybody else remember? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_C._Thornton_II"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #33 August 15, 2013 That doesn't sound like it was a stolen aircraft. If it was his, I guess he was hoping to collect on the insurance. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #34 August 15, 2013 I forgot about the cocaine sniffing bear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funjumper101 15 #35 August 15, 2013 Yes they do. Flown south across the border for the drug trade used to be a common occurrence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #36 August 15, 2013 normiss I forgot about the cocaine sniffing bear. "At death Thornton was wearing night vision goggles, a bulletproof vest, Gucci loafers, and a green Army duffel bag containing approximately 40 kilos (79 lbs.) of cocaine valued at $15 million, $4,500 in cash, knives, and two pistols." Shoot, a fella' could have a pretty good weekend in Vegas with all that stuff."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #37 August 16, 2013 My dad's Cherokee 6 was stolen from Gillespie Field in San Diego and used to haul pot from Mexico. When it stopped to refuel in Hermosillo, the local Federales confiscated the plane. We never got it back. Because the Feds had it as part of a drug investigation and said they would "eventually" release it, the insurance company never paid off. It was a beautiful plane. 50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bignugget 0 #38 August 16, 2013 normiss I forgot about the cocaine sniffing bear. Hahahah I read that and cracked up "Three months later, a dead black bear was found in the Chattahoochee National Forest that had apparently overdosed on cocaine dropped by Thornton." Rofl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #39 August 16, 2013 quadeDid he have some sort of underground hanger? I can't imagine for even a nanosecond a Cessna Skyhawk would survive being buried and still be in any sort of useable condition. They are built just barely strong enough to keep the rain out and frequently don't succeed at doing that. A small amount of dirt on top of them and they ought to crush like an aluminum can underfoot. I imagine that it being in direct contact with the soil would've just opened the flood gates on all kinds of corrosion too. I wouldn't fly it..."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #40 August 16, 2013 The day after 9-11 a couple agricultural spray planes were stolen from a strip in southern California. THAT got my attention! Thinking back just a few weeks before 9-11 I recalled a couple guys who had gotten onto the ramp at Whiteman Airport near Burbank, CA. They stopped by my hangar to ask a few questions about hangar rent and setting up a paint shop. They appeared Middle Eastern and the only one who spoke english had a heavy accent. "Paint", spray planes, hangar right near downtown LA... jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #41 August 16, 2013 Yes. And in the process they generally get damaged during the break-in and start. Which is why I generally leave my plane unlocked. If someone is going to steal it, they will, and I prefer they not damage it in the process.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #42 August 16, 2013 kallend Yes. And in the process they generally get damaged during the break-in and start. Which is why I generally leave my plane unlocked. If someone is going to steal it, they will, and I prefer they not damage it in the process. Do you leave your car or house unlocked, too? lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 100 #43 August 17, 2013 QuoteYes. And in the process they generally get damaged during the break-in and start. Which is why I generally leave my plane unlocked. Always leave the plane unlocked, not because of fears of it being stolen, but because of junkies breaking into it to raid the medical kit. For some reason they think there are drugs like morphine in there. Of course there aren't any drugs in there, but if the plane is locked they will smash the lock to get into it, and it is a pain fixing that sort of damage.My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #44 August 17, 2013 oldwomanc6 *** Yes. And in the process they generally get damaged during the break-in and start. Which is why I generally leave my plane unlocked. If someone is going to steal it, they will, and I prefer they not damage it in the process. Do you leave your car or house unlocked, too? I actually can't think of anyone that I know that locks their plane. Theory is, if they want my radios, at least they don't have to cause thousands of $$ worth of damage to get to them."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #45 August 17, 2013 A co-worker in Chicago had his side window broken and the stereo stolen. It wasn't even an expensive car, but the cost to replace the window was astronomical, several times what the stereo was worth. After that, he quit locking his doors."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #46 August 17, 2013 oldwomanc6 *** Yes. And in the process they generally get damaged during the break-in and start. Which is why I generally leave my plane unlocked. If someone is going to steal it, they will, and I prefer they not damage it in the process. Do you leave your car or house unlocked, too? I leave no valuables in the plane, unlike the house. Car is easier and much quicker to fix if damaged.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #47 August 17, 2013 theonlyski ****** Yes. And in the process they generally get damaged during the break-in and start. Which is why I generally leave my plane unlocked. If someone is going to steal it, they will, and I prefer they not damage it in the process. Do you leave your car or house unlocked, too? I actually can't think of anyone that I know that locks their plane. Theory is, if they want my radios, at least they don't have to cause thousands of $$ worth of damage to get to them. +1... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
