CarolinaBlue 0 #1 December 7, 2005 I've received approval to start a Skydiving Club at Continental Airlines. If you are a Continental Airlines employee/family member or know any Continental employees and their family members out there that would like to join, please have them email me at: [email protected]. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #2 December 7, 2005 QuoteI've received approval to start a Skydiving Club at Continental Airlines. If you are a Continental Airlines employee/family member or know any Continental employees and their family members out there that would like to join, please have them email me at: [email protected]. *** What kind of club is it?? ...and when do we get to jump the DC-3??? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrumpot 1 #3 December 7, 2005 How about WorldPerks Frequent Fliers Members? Congrats on actually getting an employer to authorize such a club/activity! Blues, -Grantcoitus non circum - Moab Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #4 December 7, 2005 Is Continental putting any money into the club?Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolinaBlue 0 #5 December 7, 2005 Hard question. It might be easier to answer what it won't be. I've never been one to be involved with "cliques" of any type, so I definately don't want that. Skydiving is not about that. I envision a group of people that join together for a common pursuit that is supported by our company. Maybe have 3-4 events/year that we could all meet up at. Maybe create a team. Great pics for the Continental Times. Get a discount program with a local DZ, etc. Continental already has a Scuba club, Trek club, Cycling club, Running club and I've heard a Harley club is almost off the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolinaBlue 0 #6 December 7, 2005 They don't let anyone touch the old Continental DC-3. It usually sits in the Texas museum, unless a special celebration is happening. However, never say never........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolinaBlue 0 #7 December 7, 2005 If I can get the club off the ground with enough interest, maybe I can somehow get you a honorary membership. BTW, thanks for your support. I wouldn't have a job, if it wasn't for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eule 0 #8 December 7, 2005 QuoteI've received approval to start a Skydiving Club at Continental Airlines. Finally, a low-fare business model that might beat Southwest! Leave: DEN 16:20 Seat: 16A Arrive: SEA FL180 18:37 Equip: B737-300 SNACK SERVICE Leave: SEA FL180 18:45 Seat: 1A Arrive: SEA 19:03 Equip: STATIC LINE NO FOOD SERVICE EulePLF does not stand for Please Land on Face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolinaBlue 0 #9 December 7, 2005 They haven't said anything about that yet. However, they are really good about supporting the other clubs that have already been established. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #10 December 7, 2005 QuoteThey don't let anyone touch the old Continental DC-3. It usually sits in the Texas museum, unless a special celebration is happening. However, never say never........ *** It was down at the Wings Ovewr Houston airshow... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #11 December 7, 2005 That's hysterical. :) As a Elite Plat, I can't tell you how many times, on my way home to EWR, we fly right over my apartment, and I'm always looking around frantically for a green light. :)_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolinaBlue 0 #12 December 7, 2005 No more waiting for the other 150 to get off before you, no standing around baggage claim, no more catching the shuttle to the parking lot. Maybe while we're at it, we can just drop you over your house. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #13 December 7, 2005 I put together Friends and Family week for Southwest. They come out and make tandem skydives. There are quite a few airline carrier employees that skydive on a regualr basis. I would be interested to see the proposal you submitted to Continental.Most large companies tend not to lend their names to skydiving clubs for liability reasons.. Do let us know how this works for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolinaBlue 0 #14 December 7, 2005 QuoteI put together Friends and Family week for Southwest. They come out and make tandem skydives. There are quite a few airline carrier employees that skydive on a regualr basis. I would be interested to see the proposal you submitted to Continental.Most large companies tend not to lend their names to skydiving clubs for liability reasons.. Do let us know how this works for you! I'm no literary genius. I just clicked the contact us link on the other club's websites and requested info on starting a club. 5 or 6 people responded back from several of the clubs including one of our Directors. She forwarded it to one of our VP's who said that they could support it if we have some other employees that are interested also. They will be putting out something in a day or two in the companywide daily email that directs interested folks to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #15 December 7, 2005 QuoteShe forwarded it to one of our VP's who said that they could support it if we have some other employees that are interested also. They will be putting out something in a day or two in the companywide daily email that directs interested folks to me. That is simply fabulous and good on you! Now all you Continental folks come on out to Skydive Arizona and jump! Oh and wind tunnel too We're located half way between PHX and TUC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #16 December 7, 2005 How about a JOB at Continental? Then I could join your club. Getting on with the maintnance dept there is a bitch.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolinaBlue 0 #17 December 7, 2005 QuoteHow about a JOB at Continental? Then I could join your club. Getting on with the maintnance dept there is a bitch. Oh, if only I was in charge....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeepDiver 0 #18 December 7, 2005 Damn, I guess my Crown Club membership card isn't going to help me out here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip 0 #19 December 8, 2005 I’m marrying the daughter of a 30 year Continental employee – does that get me in? Oh I’ve also applied for like thirteen hundred fifty two jobs at Continental so fuck I kind of almost work there. Hope it works out well for the club and the company. If I can be any part let me know. neilp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolinaBlue 0 #20 December 8, 2005 QuoteDamn, I guess my Crown Club membership card isn't going to help me out here. Nope, but I'll still jump with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolinaBlue 0 #21 December 8, 2005 QuoteI’m marrying the daughter of a 30 year Continental employee – does that get me in? Oh I’ve also applied for like thirteen hundred fifty two jobs at Continental so fuck I kind of almost work there. Hope it works out well for the club and the company. If I can be any part let me know. neilp Get mommy-in-law to join and then we can get you a family membership. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #22 December 8, 2005 Our JUMPSHIP! DOOR!!!!!!!!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolinaBlue 0 #23 December 8, 2005 QuoteOur JUMPSHIP! DOOR!!!!!!!!! Can't wait till the green light!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eule 0 #24 December 8, 2005 QuoteGetting on with the maintnance dept there is a bitch. I was talking with a fellow AFF student at the DZ this summer, who is a pilot for the regional carrier of a Big Airline(tm). We got on the subject of the financial conditions of the various airlines, and I said that even though that airline had to make a lot of cuts, they would probably make it through without going into bankruptcy. Then I went on, "I do have to tell you, though, that I am worried about the effect that the cuts are having on the maintenance department of your airline, though." (Horrified look) "What? Why? Did you see or hear something that's bothering you?" "Well, the pilots feel like they need to come to parachute school - you tell me!" I was assured that if they felt that they *needed* to bring a rig when reporting to work, that would be a good sign that it's time to consider other employment. EulePLF does not stand for Please Land on Face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #25 December 8, 2005 you don't want that as a jumpship, you want THIS as a jumpship!! http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=968980&WxsIERv=Obrvat%20777-224%2FRE&Wm=0&WdsYXMg=Pbagvaragny%20Nveyvarf&QtODMg=Orvwvat%20-%20Pncvgny%20%28CRX%20%2F%20MONN%29&ERDLTkt=Puvan&ktODMp=Bpgbore%2022%2C%202005&BP=1&WNEb25u=Lh%20Zvat&xsIERvdWdsY=A77014&MgTUQtODMgKE=Ivivq%20yvirel.&YXMgTUQtODMgKERD=2302&NEb25uZWxs=2005-12-01%2021%3A28%3A09&ODJ9dvCE=014&O89Dcjdg=29862%2F253&static=yes&width=1152&height=780&sok=JURER%20%20%28nveyvar%20YVXR%20%27Pbagvaragny%20Nveyvarf%25%27%29%20%20beqre%20ol%20cubgb_vq%20QRFP&photo_nr=33&prev_id=968986&next_id=968737&size=L I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
