futuredivot 0 #1 May 27, 2010 http://www.timesleader.com/AbingtonJournal/news/Beechcraft_ready_to_fly_05-25-2010.htmlYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #2 May 27, 2010 How many jumpers can you fit in that Beech? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bclark 0 #3 May 27, 2010 Sweet! Now I know of 2 Dz's still running Twin Beeches. This one and Siloam Springs, AR. I shall put them on the places to visit list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #4 May 27, 2010 QuoteSweet! Now I know of 2 Dz's still running Twin Beeches. This one and Siloam Springs, AR. I shall put them on the places to visit list. Skydive Arizona still has one....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 14 #5 May 27, 2010 Wish they had more details and photos of it during the restore.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobMoore 0 #6 May 27, 2010 That brings back the memories. I have many jumps out of a Beech 18. Ours was a Tradewinds conversion (tricycle gear)."For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 196 #7 May 27, 2010 Quote How many jumpers can you fit in that Beech? 13 if you don't mind standing at the bulkhead and leaning really far forward Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #8 May 27, 2010 Quote Quote How many jumpers can you fit in that Beech? 13 if you don't mind standing at the bulkhead and leaning really far forward How many can ya fit ON one?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #9 May 27, 2010 Quote Quote Quote How many jumpers can you fit in that Beech? 13 if you don't mind standing at the bulkhead and leaning really far forward How many can ya fit ON one?! In reply to both questions, I've done 14. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 196 #10 May 27, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote How many jumpers can you fit in that Beech? 13 if you don't mind standing at the bulkhead and leaning really far forward How many can ya fit ON one?! In reply to both questions, I've done 14. Most of mine were from a gravel strip wth 90' trees at either end. 13 was interesting enough TYVM. As it happens there's a pic of it. http://www.dropzone.com/photos/Detailed/Jumpships/checkerboard_100327.htmlPlease don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #11 May 27, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote How many jumpers can you fit in that Beech? 13 if you don't mind standing at the bulkhead and leaning really far forward How many can ya fit ON one?! In reply to both questions, I've done 14. Most of mine were from a gravel strip wth 90' trees at either end. 13 was interesting enough TYVM. Us corn fed Illinois boyz could barely get 12 in... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #12 May 27, 2010 Knowing where that 18 came from and it's known corner cutting history, it needed a total rebuild when it went to Ky. Nice to know someone in the industry cares enough to do shit right before flying it.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,041 #13 May 27, 2010 Hi Bob, Quote I have many jumps out of a Beech 18. Ours was a Tradewinds conversion (tricycle gear). Me too; the dz at Sheridan, OR had a Tradewinds. JerryBaumchen PS) So do you have a oil-splattered jumpsuit like all of us old Sheridan jumpers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobMoore 0 #14 May 27, 2010 Quote PS) So do you have a oil-splattered jumpsuit like all of us old Sheridan jumpers? But of course, and it was a white jumpsuit too. I always was a slow learner."For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,041 #15 May 27, 2010 Hi Bob, Quote and it was a white jumpsuit too So was mine. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #16 May 27, 2010 Quote Hi Bob, Quote and it was a white jumpsuit too So was mine. Why do i get the feeling that the big word here is "WAS"?You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 196 #17 May 27, 2010 Quote Quote Hi Bob, Quote and it was a white jumpsuit too So was mine. Why do i get the feeling that the big word here is "WAS"? FNG Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobMoore 0 #18 May 27, 2010 QuoteWhy do i get the feeling that the big word here is "WAS"? As time goes by it is inevitable that we grow up and become infatuated with the pleasing sounds of a twin turbine Otter. I do still wear a white jumpsuit. I guess I'm stubborn about some things."For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billeisele 120 #19 May 28, 2010 check the fuel and fill er up with oilGive one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #20 May 28, 2010 yes, but nothing compares to the sweet rumble of a pair of radials.... especially late at nite, up high and off in the distance.....it just stirs up memories and gets your blood pumping.... smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #21 May 28, 2010 Quote yes, but nothing compares to the sweet rumble of a pair of radials.... Except a pair per wing. Earlier this week I watched the Collings Foundation's B17 (the same one I jumped at Quincy) and B24 fly their approach into Moffett field (runways 32 left and right probably start a half mile from my office park). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #22 May 28, 2010 Quote[I watched the Collings Foundation's B17 Love that plane, and those guys are some of the easiest to work with that I run in to.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #23 May 28, 2010 Quote Quote yes, but nothing compares to the sweet rumble of a pair of radials.... Except a pair per wing. Earlier this week I watched the Collings Foundation's B17 (the same one I jumped at Quincy) and B24 fly their approach into Moffett field (runways 32 left and right probably start a half mile from my office park). Anybody else jump the Connie? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #24 May 29, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Anybody else jump the Connie? I did. Super Connie... Helluva bird. And yes, I went out the smaller door on the right. Took a few seconds to get stable too. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycop 0 #25 May 30, 2010 I've jumped that airplane several hundred times, nice to see it in the air again. "Just 'cause I'm simple, don't mean I'm stewpid!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites