leroydb 0 #1 February 23, 2009 Well, so far everywhere I call is closed for the winter.... what the heck gives..? In raeford, NC we would jump when it was 30 degrees on the ground... heck its going to be 40- 50 degrees today I am jones'in for a skyflicky HELP!!!Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gato 0 #2 February 23, 2009 Where are you in Missouri?T.I.N.S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #3 February 23, 2009 FLW Middle of nowhere,. Mark twain national forestLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #4 February 23, 2009 go to FFE in mt vernon MO and theres a new dropzone in Rolla at vichy airport... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #5 February 23, 2009 rolla probably knew I was coming and know mynumber and dont answer.. lol JK but no answer and their message machine says closed for winter....Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gato 0 #6 February 24, 2009 My understanding is that Freefall Express has been shut down for a little while now, over issues with the city and recent incidents. Don't take my word for this, though - give them a call and see if they're flying this weekend. You might try Feisty at Skydive Missouri, in the same area. They were on the same airport. DISCLAIMER: I don't have any affiliation with either DZ, but I do know that our CRW team trained down at SD MO last summer, and Feisty runs a good operation.T.I.N.S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyh2omedic 0 #7 February 24, 2009 http://skydivemrvs.com http://www.skydivekansascity.com"You can't teach what you don't know and you can't lead where you won't go" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superfletch 1 #8 February 24, 2009 Freefall Express Skydiving in Mt. Vernon is open and always has been... weather permitting... it has been cold here lately and there were a few weekends the city didn't plow the runway. We got loads up last few weekends and are planning on this weekend also. It's supposed to be in the 40's and that's plenty warm for us. Come on out. And if you get here early... I live across the street from the dropzone and I'll have a cup of coffee waiting for you till I get off my lazy ass and go open up the hangar. :P I believe we are tentatively planning on opening at 9 a.m. maybe 10 a.m. if it's really stinking cold. HA! We don't close for the winter around here cause we love to skydive TOO much. :D Freefall Express maintains a very healthy relationship with the city of Mount Vernon and always has. Gary "Superfletch" Fletcher D-26145; USPA Coach, IAD/I, AFF/I Videographer/Photographer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #9 February 24, 2009 I concur with SuperFletch. Mt Vernon MO is one of my favorite Dropzones - it has a wonderful 'mom & pop' feel and are very welcome to new folks. Some of my best memories are from that DZ. Enjoy.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #10 February 25, 2009 What type of airport is it? Could I fly my PPG between loads?Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdiver1 0 #11 February 25, 2009 No tower.but i was told that a person who had a power parachut had to pay to take off.not to the airport.or city of mount vernon.but there is room . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superfletch 1 #12 February 25, 2009 Mount Vernon is a city owned airport and open to ALL public access for any and all aircraft that will fit on 3000 foot runway (or there abouts). It might be 3200 feet or something like that, I really don't know the particulars, cause I'm not a pilot. I know that we've operated a CASA there a few times if that helps. There are NO take off and landing charges. bdiver1, if someone told you they were charged to take off there, then they lied or they were duped by someone. There is no FBO and NO gas for sale however, Aurora and Monett both sell gas and are very close by if you need it. It's a very small quaint little airport. Gary "Superfletch" Fletcher D-26145; USPA Coach, IAD/I, AFF/I Videographer/Photographer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivekc 0 #13 February 25, 2009 Skydive Kansas City Inc located in Butler Mo is open Mid-March through Nov. We have decided that trying to stay operational in the winter is not cost effictive. Saftey Day is the start of our 2009 season and any and all are welcome to attend this on Sat. March 14th 9am. We operate 2 C-182's and cater to students as well as up-jumpers as best we can. The DZ also Manages the airport. Please contact us for further information at (816) 524-JUMP or www.skydivekc.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #14 February 26, 2009 Quote I know that we've operated a CASA there a few times if that helps. HAHA I remember those loads - watching the numbers and the end of the runway scream by the absolute second the pilot nudged the beast into the air. I think the CASA was pushing it.... =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superfletch 1 #15 February 26, 2009 Our DZO did also... that is why we don't bring it in anymore. Better to be safe then sorry. Gary "Superfletch" Fletcher D-26145; USPA Coach, IAD/I, AFF/I Videographer/Photographer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nimbus1 0 #16 February 26, 2009 Quotehttp://skydivemrvs.com http://www.skydivekansascity.com Both dzs owned and operated by complete assholes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
