BillyVance 34 #26 March 1, 2005 QuoteQuoteHell, I even remember the hardest thing I ever did on a DC-3 - front float with the damned prop blast right in front of me! Prolly looked like you worked all day at Valvoline Instant Oil Change after the jump! Y'know, I don't think I was able to hang on long enough to look like that! "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
CSpenceFLY 1 #27 March 1, 2005 I've been jumping 6yrs and I know there has not been one here in that time.Does anyone know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #28 March 1, 2005 I don't know the answer to your question, but I have one for you. Is there going to be a license requirement for DC-3 jumps? Or . . . Could someone tell me what a DC-3 is? I think I'm thinking of a DC-9. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 14 #29 March 1, 2005 DC-3. The plane that you see in the 30's movies as commercial airplanes. That and the plane that you see in old war movies that the Paratroops jump from. Really small side door usually. http://www.centercomp.com/dc3/gallery/collections/Neil_R/DC36.jpgYesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #30 March 1, 2005 If there had been a DC-3 in the last 6 years, I would have known about it. Never heard of any used for skydiving in the state since I've been jumping. Come to think of it, I remember visiting the old Skydive Atlanta DZ when it was at the Covington airport, and I noticed two DC-3's sitting on the tarmac. They looked like they hadn't been flown in some time, but they did have cargo doors. Any chance one of them could be bought and refurbished and used for skydiving? I know, it requires DEEP pockets of cash."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
kelel01 1 #31 March 1, 2005 Is the answer "never"? If so, that was a trick question. If not, then again, I have no idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanduh 0 #32 March 1, 2005 Here's a DC-3 Not sure which one will be coming if it goes through..but just to give you an idea... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanduh 0 #33 March 1, 2005 If Chris gets one there..I am manifesting ahead of time RIGHT NOW for the sunset load on Saturday out of the 3!!! HAHAHAHA!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpnrandy 0 #34 March 1, 2005 Chris, The last time I can think of is in '97. That was at the original SkydiveDive Atlanta in Ellijay, GA. Its fun to jump but takes a LONG time to get to allitude. RC edit for spelling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #35 March 1, 2005 The page is way out of date, but there are pics of Mr. Douglas on This page. You can see how many jumpers it holds from the inside pics. He now sits on the tarmac in Tullahoma with no engines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #36 March 1, 2005 Thanks Randy, Hmmm...that would be the same year that two Casas were in Ga together.Only 16 days to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmanpilot 0 #37 March 1, 2005 QuoteCould someone tell me what a DC-3 is? It's a big, slow-ass plane with with a small door and radial engines that shit oil on your jumpsuit. It had to take off 30 minutes before the other planes during the 300 way attempts at SDC, we all brought pillows and a book to read for the climb to altitude. Bitchin' swoops though._________________________________________ -There's always free cheese in a mouse trap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #38 March 1, 2005 QuoteIt's a big, slow-ass plane remeber..... that only aplies to every other dc-3 besides the southern cross... the SC is FAST!!! well not like mullins king air, but it is justas fast aas a caravan... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stl135 0 #39 March 1, 2005 All right, Chris let the cat out of the bag...Chris is working on the final details, so it's not confirmed,yet. But, for those in need to satisfy their curiosity is the Southern Cross. Some of you may know, that the SO.Cross is the fastest DC-3. Southern Cross will take 40 jumpers to altitude, you can actually stand-up in it (if you are 6' or less) etc...It's a vintage aircraft, it's a novelty, especially for those new to the sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #40 March 1, 2005 Well Vic hit the nail on the head.It is the Southern Cross.It is being inspected right now and barring any setbacks it will be in Dublin the weekend before the boogie starts.So all you people that have never jumped a DC-3,stay tuned,buy your case of beer(I like Heineken)and start making plans to be in Dublin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanduh 0 #41 March 1, 2005 CHRIS!??!?!! I WAS RIGHT?!?!?!?! HOLYYYYYYYYYYY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO NO I HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD!!! DUDE...I'M SOOOO F'IN READY NOW!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueskyserenity 0 #42 March 1, 2005 Damn Bubbles, what else do you have up your sneaky sleeve? Kitty, I've volunteered to help w/ tandem manifest. You could certainly help me if you'd like. I have no doubt it's gonna be SWAMPED!!! Bring it on baby!! Thursday and Friday are our jump our ass off days sweet cheeks!I like coconuts. You can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanduh 0 #43 March 1, 2005 Hmm..Just so happens I have a pic of me in front of the Southern Cross back in November..>Hmmmmm.....POST!!!!! LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #44 March 1, 2005 her's an exit shot from this past summer out of the southern cross... gona miss her...... but i guess the dzo got a king air instead now...... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #45 March 1, 2005 Quoteher's an exit shot from this past summer out of the southern cross... gona miss her...... but i guess the dzo got a king air instead now...... Where? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #46 March 1, 2005 doh..... her it is.. forgot to hit the upload button ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #48 March 1, 2005 You guys are going to break me... I think I am going to have to get a 2nd mortgage just to have the kind of fun I anticipate in Dublin... Any good corners to work in Dublin? Surely there is somebody out there that desires a poor white trash skydiver from Suck Creek, TN... Goudha is for Buddha, and that's good enough for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #49 March 2, 2005 Quote...It's a vintage aircraft, it's a novelty, especially for those new to the sport.... DC-3 was my first-ever jump plane back in '77. Got my first lovin' from a skychick in it. I'm on even if just for the memories....My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #50 March 2, 2005 QuoteQuote...It's a vintage aircraft, it's a novelty, especially for those new to the sport.... DC-3 was my first-ever jump plane back in '77. Got my first lovin' from a skychick in it. I'm on even if just for the memories.... Andy,I'm thinking the POPs record should go out of the 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
