Rhonda66 0 #26 December 13, 2003 CASA all the way - or helicopters...Rhonda PP ASEL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msmithd8769 0 #27 December 14, 2003 QuoteI noticed all of the jump planes in the poll were turbines. My FAVORITE jump planes are DC-3's and Beech 18's. Yes I know they are slow and often scary to fly in, but they have more personality than most people I know. Yes, excellent choices. The 3 is a great jumpship!_____________________________ "And when the prophet shall arise who appeareth as a bird then the time of the Lord draweth nigh and the flock shall rule the earth." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murps2000 86 #28 December 14, 2003 You said king air, but you didn't say which king air. Mullens' RULES! Plus I can't wait to check out the one at Titusville in a few weeks. You can't jump Norcutt's king air 200, anymore, but that get's my vote. 20 jumpers to altitude in 10 minutes, 12 floaters at a time, and it was just so pretty to look at. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #29 December 14, 2003 Let 410, Dornier G-92, Cessna 182 ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bunge 0 #30 December 16, 2003 really couldn't tell ya why, i just love porters, maybe cause of the 2 doors to exit on 9way tracking dives BUNGE I don't hate them, I just like us better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 4 #31 December 16, 2003 I've got an aweful soft spot in my heart for the DC-3. Out of common modern aircraft I go with a Super Otter. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #32 December 16, 2003 QuoteCasa. Nice and roomy, large tailgate, plenty of room to strech out plus it holds 30 of my best friends each load. I love the atmosphere in the casa also! I do like the otter as well. Not as many friends but still a fun little ride to alti.Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faicon9493 114 #33 December 16, 2003 The Skyvan or Casa gets my vote. I do tandems and you can't beat a tailgate aircraft for comfort. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BethUK 0 #34 December 16, 2003 My 2 fave planes so far have been the LET 410 and the Porter at Gap in frnace! YAY!!! xx------------------------------------------------------------ "This isn't flying...it's falling with style!" Buzz Lightyear - Toystory 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyros1 0 #35 December 16, 2003 A Skyvan is always welcomed. When you are 6' 2" you need A LOT of room to move and feel comfortable. Also its a tailgate so ....... exits are always wonderful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weekendwonder 0 #36 December 16, 2003 Prolly already been said, but whatever is flying that day is my favorite jump plane. Blues, Bob Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZoneRat 0 #37 December 16, 2003 Here's my favorite, even if it isn't a turbine. Enough room you can actually stand up. Nice quiet ride. Easy for anyone check the spot at any time.“There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophies.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
algboy 0 #38 December 16, 2003 QuoteYou forgot CASA in your poll... OK--only 2 jumps from a CASA and 3 from a Skyvan, but I had a riot jumping from both. The one difference was that they left the rear door open on the CASA on takeoff. The whole load was cheering as we watched the runway drop away. It was cool to fly to altitude with the door open until about 4 grand. It's really splitting hairs, though, I just think rear exits are the BOMB!!!“Keep your elbow up!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bnacrazywoman 0 #39 December 17, 2003 For a Rhonda pass, nothing beats a Casa, Baby! BN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adriandavies 0 #40 December 17, 2003 QuoteQuoteHave you ever jumped a Beech 99? Yep. Lodi's Still like me a Caravan, or Otter better. Especialy in the hands of a new(er) pilot. Can't say I'd want to put 7 or 8 outside on a 99. Done it on a Caravan, and Otter. I guess it's all about what you like, and what you've gotten used to. I like the Door of an Otter better than Caravan, but when it comes to tandems, I like the benches in a Caravan FAR better than the benches in an Otter, or the (shudder) floor. The 99 out here has the same sort of benches as the Caravans at my old DZ. Benches...Caravan...Am I missing something here? The only Caravans I have jumped from don't have benches, just a nice floor littered with straps and restrainers which are a right pain after a 15 minute ride to altitude with another skydiver on your lap. As for my favourite plane I have got to say Otters, LET410 and Skyvans. Fast, roomy, nice doors and of course the tailgate on the Skyvan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airborne03 0 #41 December 17, 2003 well i voted for skyvan because it was the first jump I did and I love being able to do the rear exit...but when the DZ isnt busy...i love the Porter we have at deland. it is extremely fast and really fun to hang out on the strut of the plane! "Airborne all the way" EL Cantador Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradcurn 0 #42 December 17, 2003 Dude, I really wish I had your problems!! We have a Cessna 207T and at the worst times it can take us 40 minutes to get to 11 grand. God what I wouldn't give for 16 minutes! And btw the comment about smells being more pungent in the cramped confines of a small Cessna are definitely true. Bradley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #43 December 17, 2003 QuoteBenches...Caravan...Am I missing something here? Yep. The nicer ones configured for skydiving have 2 stradle benches usualy made out of carpet covered styrafoam (can be passed off as a flotation devioce to the local FSDO) which are wonderful for doing tandems. Sitting upright with both feet on the floor and your tandem student infront of you doing the same. Never have to have the student cryshing your thigh, or sitting on that one leg you have up on an Otter bench.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazzle 0 #44 December 17, 2003 AN72 but I cant persuade the DZO to buy one:-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #45 December 17, 2003 QuoteAN72 but I cant persuade the DZO to buy one:-( Cheap bastard....Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimp 1 #46 December 18, 2003 Tailgate exits from Mi8, Mi17 fer shure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanglesOZQld 0 #47 December 18, 2003 For what the population in Australia allows , definitely the LET 410 for standard or the Skyvan for the ol 'gate. The Let is cool though as we all have seats facing each side of the plane and can easily gear up Tandems and walk rather than scoot on our bums to the LARGE door to exit. Also nice and fast to height! -Mark. "A Scar is just a Tattoo with a story!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grega 0 #48 December 18, 2003 L-410 is my favorite plane too "George just lucky i guess!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #49 December 18, 2003 Porter. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #50 December 18, 2003 De Havilland DHC-6 .... as long as it isn't "packed" .....Best ,,,if we are able to "leisurely lounge around " in it........ next best,,, or else my favorite,,"once in a while " plane......Boeing 727.......... I had the opportunity to make 3 jumps from one,,,on the same day,,, at the WFFC... when it was at Quincy ( it was '94 ) ... First, I bought a solo ticket and joined some jumpers from S. Dakota,, then some friends from N. Y. asked me to be on their 10 way team...... and then.... near the end of the day,, we were dirt diving a 20 way which was to manifest for an Otter... when a Convention honcho,,, says to our Load Organizer,,,,, " Hey the jet is about to go, on the last load ,,,, and it's only half full " !!! "do you wanna put your group on it'???.. ...duh!!!!!! well our L. O. says,, "Sure,, but we won't have enough time to change our tickets", ,, and the honcho says,,,, "don't worry about THAT,, just get over there " !!!!,,,,, Deal..!!!!!.. ..so we all made it onto the 727,,, and with 16 dollars lift tickets besides,,,,!!!, what a deal,, what a day....!!!! MAGIC.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
