Scratch 0 #1 April 23, 2002 There was a fire at Skydive Capetown last night.One hanger10 tandem rigs? personal rigs and equipment.2 Cessnas. A 182 and a 206Poof!!!!!!!!!The police are investigating a case of arson.I have two friends who make a living jumping there.They are now without a DZ or equipment. That just sux.Every day above ground is a good day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #2 April 23, 2002 were they insured? hopefully nobody was hurt..~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~bunkyget crazy, before it gets you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E150 0 #3 April 23, 2002 Shit - hope they have good insurance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #4 April 23, 2002 The fire was called in at 3 in the morning so nobody was around to get hurt. As for the insurance, I hope they were covered. Even so, it is the loss of earnings which is going to be the big problem.Every day above ground is a good day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #5 April 23, 2002 Oh man. That is horrible. I'm assuming no bodily injury. Makes me sick that planes are toast. That just aint right.Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #6 April 23, 2002 Particularly those planes.They been part of the Cape skydiving community for decades.A mate of mine just went over there. He says there is NOTHING left.Every day above ground is a good day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skystorm 0 #7 April 23, 2002 Ek hoop hulle stik in hulle eie kak. F(*&*%kken etters!!!Sorry to hear Scratch. Keep us informed, will you?I know what i'll like to do with people like that, throw them out of a plane, without any gear!!!!Damn A-holes.Hang onto Heaven, when hell is on your back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #8 April 23, 2002 QuoteI know what i'll like to do with people like that, throw them out of a plane, without any gear!!!!You gotta love Namibian chicksEvery day above ground is a good day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james1010 0 #9 April 23, 2002 Thats terrible news. Prayers are with those folks, particularly those who are suddenly without an income. james Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,150 #10 April 23, 2002 QuoteEven so, it is the loss of earnings which is going to be the big problemand hopefully they are insured for that too.SkyDekker"We cannot do great things, only small things with great love" Mother Theresa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skystorm 0 #11 April 23, 2002 I just hate people who bring others down.If they have nothing better to do with their time than setting buildings on fire, why don't they just set fire to their own p-hair and watch THAT burn.I sit here and imagine what it would be like having everyting the one minute and the next there's nothing left. I have friends in the skydiving industry, jumping for a living. Those people in CT had the same means of living and now there out of even that.I just can't believe you get people who would do something like this. I'll be thinking of everyone involved at the CT Centre.Hang onto Heaven, when hell is on your back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazymel 0 #12 April 23, 2002 why don't they just set fire to their own p-hair and watch THAT burn.YOU GO GIRL!!!!! But Scratch, that really sux BIG time. Let me know when you want me to row over to your side of the world?Life is for the LIVING!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gale 0 #13 April 23, 2002 I'm astounded! I just can't think of what would motivate people to hurt a bunch of skydivers. We're not exactly talking about a political entity here. My thoughts are with all those hurt by this stupidity.Gale Life's not worth living if you can't feel alive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazymel 0 #14 April 23, 2002 Oh wait!! I just had an idea (and those don't happen too often!) Since you won't be able to jump for some time, and will save some $$$ and will be craving jumping soon, why don't you join me and Skystorm in Swakop in June??? We're gonna party our boobies off!!!Life is for the LIVING!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #15 April 23, 2002 Damn, that sucks! If it was arson...man, what a day it would be if the skydivers could get their hands on them.A human cannonball, I rise above it allUp higher then a trapeze, I can fly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #16 April 23, 2002 I just got this in my email at work. ---News StoryThis is a request for anyone who can help us!For many people the night of the 22nd of April, was a lifelong dream turned into a nightmare. At about 3’o clock the morning, a fire raged through the hangars of Skydive Cape Town, a local parachuting club in South Africa. As you can imagine this devastating incident has caused heartbreak to Peter Mauchen, Ronel Horne and Anton Scalabrino, the three owners of the club who have invested their life savings into this operation, not to mention the fifteen others who rely on the club for their income.As you can see by the article, all the equipment and two planes were destroyed in the fire making it impossible for them to continue running the business. Although there was insurance, this has proved insufficient to cover the replacement cost of all the equipment.What the have lost:11 Vector Tandem Rigs 12 Student Rigs Cessna 206 Cessna 182 Video Equipment A lot of privately owned rigs of members. The whole hangar I am sending this letter as an appeal to anyone out there who can help by donating either moneys, equipment or just lend a hand in the clean-up operation to help these unfortunate people to get back on their feet and help to rebuild the dream.Should you wish to contribute in any way, please contact either myself ([email protected]) or Peter Mauchen ([email protected].)Kind Regards,Japie Muller---pull & flare,lisa[subliminal msg]My website Go Now[/subliminal msg] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #17 April 23, 2002 How much does that suck ass ??!!!! Hope you find the little f***ers that did it. When you participate in sporting events, its not whether you win or you're loose, its how drunk you get. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #18 April 23, 2002 what's a bakkie?... I forget how the rest of it goes, but you're mother's a whore!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazymel 0 #19 April 24, 2002 a pick-up truckLife is for the LIVING!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #20 April 24, 2002 Hi y'allI ducked out of work early yesterday to go take a look at the damage.It was really freaky. All that is left of the Cessnas is the engine blocks and a powder. Looks like my lecturers were right. Under the correct conditions aluminium burns just fine.Other than that, lots of reserve pilot chute springs lying around but what was not made of steel has simply disappeared. Each rig rack has a hard housing from the cut away system draped around the back but other than that no evidence of a rig ever having been there.Btw. I do not jump at Skydive Cape Town. Skydive Citrusdal is my home DZ, it is about 100miles out of town. The Cape Town concern was a commercial DZ specialising in the tourist trade. I have friends who made their living working there. I have put in my share of jumps at SDCT though and the view is magnificent. I have attached a pic (not very good) so you can get an idea.Every day above ground is a good day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #21 April 24, 2002 and you wonder why I left CT???????Cheers....vasbytmarc"I have no fear of falling, I just hate hitting the ground"-The Badlees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #22 April 24, 2002 Wassamatter Medic???You scairt of a little arson, murder and robbery, mugging, lynching, necklacing, rape, embezelment, fraud, drunk and disorderly and theft.You are just one big pussy....... laugh]Every day above ground is a good day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #23 April 24, 2002 QuoteYou are just one big pussy......ummm...yeah....but then again...I took a charged hose line into a burning building last night at about 2am to save a bunch of little dogs,cats and birds....so I guess i am just afraid of the SA'ns.....LOL...Cheers....vasbytmarc"I have no fear of falling, I just hate hitting the ground"-The Badlees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #24 April 24, 2002 Knowing cats they were probably pissed at you for getting them wetA man cannot win......siiiiighEvery day above ground is a good day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #25 April 24, 2002 QuoteKnowing cats they were probably pissed at you for getting them wetMy cat would look at you like you were some kinda moron for getting her wet and making her leave the nice "warm" place....cats are pyscho..."Do whatever you like, just untie me when you're done" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
