clint 1 #1 June 20, 2005 you owned a small dz and your pilot just picked up his things and left with a 5am phone message. Leaving you with NO pilot in the meantime. What would you do? Besides hire a new pilot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #2 June 20, 2005 Hire another pilot... Good luckSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1shlips 2 #3 June 20, 2005 learn to fly-- drop zone (drop'zone) n. An incestuous sesspool of broken people. -- Attributed to a whuffo girlfriend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clint 1 #4 June 20, 2005 Just the comments I wanted to hear! Cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #5 June 20, 2005 Ok, I know it happens, but frankly I can't understand, especially at a small single Cessna DZ where the DZO isn't also a commercial pilot just to handle situations like this. It's not like being a commercial pilot is like being an astronaut or something and presumably the DZO has access to the aircraft so, why the heck not? If it's YOUR business, learn how all the jobs work!quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #6 June 20, 2005 Start looking for a new pilot as soon as the sun rises What else can you do. Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clint 1 #7 June 20, 2005 Ya right. In dream world I could fly this plane. >It's not like being a commercial pilot is like being an astronaut or something and presumably the DZO has access to the aircraft so, why the heck not? Because I have 0 hrs flying and the insurance requires 750 hours of flying. Do the math man, you have to be rich to get those 750hrs and not to mention the years of time. I will have my pilot's license in the future. Just not anytime soon. I agree that it would be great to be the pilot too for these circumstances. But in all reality, how many dzo's can fly the plane? That should be a poll. Quade, send me money to get those 750hrs and I'll fly the plane. But thanks for your .2 cents. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clint 1 #8 June 20, 2005 DONE and is working out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #9 June 20, 2005 I know I've met very few DZO's who weren't also pilots. The vast majority had their commercial ticket and also at least a Senior Rigger rating as well as several instructional ratings.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #10 June 20, 2005 QuoteDONE and is working out. Glad to hear, Clint! Nice to keep Skydive Moab flying."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifewithoutanet 0 #11 June 20, 2005 QuoteWhat would you do? Knowing where you live, Clint...? I'd check the winds and head into BLM land for the day. Sucks about your pilot, man. Sorry to hear that. -C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alw 0 #12 June 20, 2005 QuoteWhat would you do? Plan for the future . . . 1. Buy a good used refridgerator. 2. Hide it somewhere 3. Select one bottle from each beer dues cache 4. Stick "tax" bottle in hidden fridge 5. When pilot quits - drink beer in hidden fridge while telephoning prospects. 6. Repeat as necessary --------------------------------------------- Every day is a bonus - every night is an adventure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clint 1 #13 June 20, 2005 They probably had their pilot's licence before the dz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #14 June 20, 2005 If possible, keep more than one pilot in the stable...? And if it wasn't your fault, post a message in the classifieds telling every other DZ about the guy good ruck......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clint 1 #15 June 21, 2005 We live in the desert in Utah. We are not a busy dz so bringing in a pilot is super hard. We know, trust me. I already did put a post in the classifieds. I just can't name names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plowdirt 0 #16 June 21, 2005 wouldn't know if this was posted but, I 1) would fire him, just for good measure. and listen to where he's going to be next. 2) Call one of your DZ buddies who may possibly own a big DZ who may be able to help a brother out. 3) start working on that pilots license. good luck man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clint 1 #17 June 21, 2005 If I could find him, I would. I've put the word out to all the dz's. I plan on starting my pilot's license next year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madscape 0 #18 June 21, 2005 Quoteyou owned a small dz and your pilot just picked up his things and left with a 5am phone message. Leaving you with NO pilot in the meantime. What would you do? Besides hire a new pilot. Get a housecat. It keeps the hangar free of mice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #19 June 21, 2005 Aren't there a few pilots that live in Moab - I met a couple that fly regularly as sight seeing jobs over the years - talk to tracy down at canyonlands gas stop... She knows alot of the regulars in the area. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
