WrongWay 0 #26 October 10, 2003 QuoteQuoteI would, but I might be to busy flirting with the poster. Why would you want to flirt with a poster? Doh! Um.........well.............. Can't.........talk.........must.........be...........cool........................EEEEEEAAAAAAAAHH................... Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dex 0 #27 October 10, 2003 Quote A guy spotted it in Anchorage back in 1997. that is N202EH SDNE's old otter it climbs well and comes with a great pilot, Chuck. Hopefully the one we get will have -34's to tke some of the pain from losing that plane away... Erik Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #28 October 10, 2003 Perfect timing. It'll go great with my....NEW INFINITYL.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chapsta 0 #29 October 10, 2003 I think my new mirage will like the otter as well! ChrisCarpe diem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #30 October 26, 2003 Rumor has it that the otter is not coming and SSM will be getting a grand caravan can anyone shed more light on this? The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #31 October 26, 2003 QuoteWe jump year round at Skydive San Marcos and the winter weather is probably the nicest time of year.hope to see a lot of fun jumpers out to keep this Otter here. Blue Skies Ahh! Stop it! You are making me so much more homesick for Texas! Its about to get COLD here in Tenn. I jupmped SSM's King Air back in June.. it was lovely.. sorry that its gone now (must not quit job and move back to Texas.. must not quit job and move back to Texas... ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmsmith 1 #32 October 26, 2003 Quote...and with the PAC 750 right down the line there might be a few more used Otters hitting the market. The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a proven track record in rugged environments from the tropics to the tundra, and the variety of spare part programs is second to none. While it may not offer the "tailgate exit", its high tail elevator, STOL flight characteristics, and the 12,500-gtow (part 91, solo pilot) make it the best skydiving aircraft available if you have enough skydivers to support it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssmi 0 #33 October 26, 2003 SSMI will be taking delivery of a grand Caravan in a couple of weeks, however its base of operation will be @ Houston Skydiving Center @ Wharton Regional Airport. SSMI will bringing there very own Super Otter to the San Marcos operation. Looking forward to seeing every body @ both places The Staff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikkey 0 #34 October 27, 2003 QuoteQuote...and with the PAC 750 right down the line there might be a few more used Otters hitting the market. The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a proven track record in rugged environments from the tropics to the tundra, and the variety of spare part programs is second to none. While it may not offer the "tailgate exit", its high tail elevator, STOL flight characteristics, and the 12,500-gtow (part 91, solo pilot) make it the best skydiving aircraft available if you have enough skydivers to support it. Just wait until the PAC 750 XL hits the US market. The purchase price, running cost and climbing ability (14 K turnaround is about 15 minutes). I think it will be huge competition for both Caravans and Otter's. Somebody told me that a Caravan here in OZ needs about 10-12 sports skydivers on a load to break even, the XL only needs 6.... I heard the order books are already full in NZ with lots of orders from both Europe and US. Rumor says the Kiwis have already increased the price due to large demand. I will be jumping from a brand new XL from early January. Will be posting pics and review then....--------------------------------------------------------- When people look like ants - pull. When ants look like people - pray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #35 October 27, 2003 The overhaul and fuel cost on a Twin Otter is twice that of a single engine plane like the PAC 750. Plus with the last of the Otters begin made in the 80's there is a lack of new parts out there. There are some companies that make the majority of the overhaul and common replacement parts but the Otter graveyard is getting raided all the time for hard to find parts. The PAC has great STOL and slow flight ability. With its Otter-sized door, ability to only need 6-7 to make money and a year of free maintence and free maintence training its a nice option for Otter sized DZ's to look at as their planes age. Important question for SSM will be is it getting a purple tail like the old one had? Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #36 October 27, 2003 Wow, This thread is Hotter than the Tittie Bar! (Better Pictures, at least ...... )=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INSANEDADDY 0 #37 October 27, 2003 Where is the Otter graveyard? You dont't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when.......You can only decide how you're going to live........NOW. -BASE 1605 Night BASE 227 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluskidave 0 #38 October 27, 2003 Nothing like hearing it straight from the horses mouth.Phil and Deb you guys rock.Look forward to the halloween party sat. night and your hot wings. Blue Skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #39 October 27, 2003 QuoteSSMI will bringing there very own Super Otter to the San Marcos operation Does this mean yall aren't getting the "New England" Otter anymore? (I guess I'm getting confused in this thread, which apparently is fairly common for me).--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssmi 0 #40 October 27, 2003 At this point the plan has been and is to purchase the New England Otter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #41 October 27, 2003 Ah, cool, thanks for shedding light on that.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #42 October 27, 2003 The PAC has great STOL and slow flight ability. With its Otter-sized door, ability to only need 6-7 to make money and a year of free maintence and free maintence training its a nice option for Otter sized DZ's to look at as their planes age. Awful hard doin' 20 ways out of them though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #43 October 27, 2003 >Awful hard doin' 20 ways out of them though! Yeah.. but 16 ways are no issue Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #44 October 27, 2003 Quote>Awful hard doin' 20 ways out of them though! Yeah.. but 16 ways are no issue 16way Texas Star just don't look right! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HRHSkyPrincess 0 #45 October 27, 2003 Uh, how would you know how fast a 'raped baboon' climbs? Hmm...maybe I don't want to know the answer to that one! All kidding aside, we are really panting for the S.O. to arrive at SSM!!***************** Attitude is everything! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HRHSkyPrincess 0 #46 October 27, 2003 MUST quit job and move back to Texas...MUST quit stoopid job and move back to Texas...MUST quit stoooooopid job and move back to Blue Skies over Fentress, Texas!!!!***************** Attitude is everything! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HRHSkyPrincess 0 #47 October 27, 2003 And maybe Phil will make some Not So Hot Wings for me! The Halloween Party at SSM is LEGENDARY--hell, I'm going to have to get likkered up just to don my costume!! (Which means I'll be drinking the entire (Airline size) bottle of Jack Daniels!)***************** Attitude is everything! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluskidave 0 #48 October 27, 2003 Skyprincess is that one of the small bottles the airlines sell you or the real thing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluskidave 0 #49 October 27, 2003 Re read your post and should have known better.Chaos kitty shared her recipe for crack margaritas so i'll blend some of those up as well.I wonder who is going to make the first load Sunday morning? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
