quade 3 #1 September 9, 2003 I was just doing a little browsing because of a recent incident and came across THIS page. Does anybody know if this is some sort of specially modified Twin Otter I've never heard about? quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #2 September 9, 2003 QuoteI was just doing a little browsing because of a recent incident and came across THIS page. Does anybody know if this is some sort of specially modified Twin Otter I've never heard about? Oh for the love of pete......Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #3 September 9, 2003 QuoteDoes anybody know if this is some sort of specially modified Twin Otter I've never heard about? BB chuckles...Um yeah it's called a Skyvan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #4 September 9, 2003 QuoteQuoteDoes anybody know if this is some sort of specially modified Twin Otter I've never heard about? BB chuckles...Um yeah it's called a Skyvan You mean "stall magnet"?Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #5 September 9, 2003 QuoteYou mean "stall magnet Now now Chris just cuz you don't have one in your fleet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #6 September 9, 2003 Looks like an otter that needs to go on a diet! A little chunky around the edgesIf you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #7 September 9, 2003 Quote BB chuckles...Um yeah it's called a Skyvan No. I'm almost certain they're correct and it's some new variant. On their web site they specifically say; Quote Our 24 passenger SUPER Twin Otter, pictured here, is the fastest climbing skydiving aircraft serving the Tri State area. quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #8 September 9, 2003 QuoteNo. I'm almost certain they're correct and it's some new variant. On their web site they specifically say; -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our 24 passenger SUPER Twin Otter, pictured here, is the fastest climbing skydiving aircraft serving the Tri State area. I stand corrected...silly me! That IS a super pregnant super twin otter! Why Quark...I don't think we're in Kansas anymore... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #9 September 9, 2003 And their directions must be wrong, they don't take you to TN, they take you somewhere near Atlanta, GA.......... Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #10 September 9, 2003 hahahaha,.. thats funnie! although they do run a turbine aircraft there 365 days a year... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlo 0 #11 September 9, 2003 Quote No. I'm almost certain they're correct and it's some new variant. On their web site they specifically say; Quote Our 24 passenger SUPER Twin Otter, pictured here, is the fastest climbing skydiving aircraft serving the Tri State area. you know, it's good to know that those SUPER OTTERS are professionally maintained making them safer. it's good to know those folks know what type of aircraft they work on, too. hey, isn't that place like 2 hours from here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #12 September 9, 2003 Must be why there isn't an address or map.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #13 September 9, 2003 I noticed that too. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #14 September 9, 2003 QuoteI noticed that too. Derek Oh for the love of pete..... .....I said that already didn't I?Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #15 September 9, 2003 Quoteyou know, it's good to know that those SUPER OTTERS are professionally maintained making them safer. Why not only safer...but the safest! My goodness I really do think I will change my geographical location. Oh but wait...Georgia or Tenessee? No matter as long as I get to jump that Super Twin Otter I'll be as happy as a pig in a holler! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlo 0 #16 September 9, 2003 QuoteMy goodness I really do think I will change my geographical location. no you don't b^2!!! I've got great news for you!!! it's only about 2 hours from wherever you are!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #17 September 9, 2003 Arlo must have access to an Aurora jumpship!quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #18 September 9, 2003 QuoteArlo must have access to an Aurora jumpship Gosh dang I think our arlo has been holding out on us... 2 hours from where ever I am. Humm well I dunno should I trade in the 30 second walk to the hangar? Somebody help me out here. Hey I know! Maybe we can lease that Super Twin Otter from them! Yeah thats the ticket! Arlo...I want a ride in your Aurora ship! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlo 0 #19 September 9, 2003 QuoteArlo must have access to an Aurora jumpship! i live in deland and i could've sworn that "TSC"s directions are 'blah blah blah approx 2 hrs from ' BWAHAHAHA!! hmmm. aurora jumpship. now THAT would be a cool little flight, but if i had one and told ya, i'd have to kill ya. hmm. you both said "aurora." nope. i won't even go there. edited to add: B^2, you can ride in jumpship anytime. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #20 September 9, 2003 QuoteNo. I'm almost certain they're correct and it's some new variant. On their web site they specifically say; Quote Our 24 passenger SUPER Twin Otter, pictured here, is the fastest climbing skydiving aircraft serving the Tri State area. The "SUPER" must be why they can safely put 24 jumpers in it instead of the usual 21-23. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sducoach 0 #21 September 9, 2003 What's the big deal??? Don't you recognize the aircraft?? That's N-OOOPS! You type rated in it!!!!!! Blues, J.E.James 4:8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #22 September 10, 2003 QuoteQuote Our 24 passenger SUPER Twin Otter, pictured here, is the fastest climbing skydiving aircraft serving the Tri State area. I think I'll give Mike and them a call and see if we can setup a race to altitude. I think Mike will give them a generous head start too... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #23 September 10, 2003 its funny to watch all you guys give them the free advertizing they want... hahahaha you know the owner who wrote that page is sitting at home laughing his ass off about that pic and calling it an otter.... this is too funny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #24 September 10, 2003 Yeah I agree it is pretty funny! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigM 2 #25 September 10, 2003 It's all because Tennesse Skydiving Center is ASC in Cedartown, GA... 45 minutes from EVERYWHERE! "When I die, I want to go like my grandmother, who died peacefully in her sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in her car." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites