PWScottIV 0 #1 July 16, 2011 Skydive Paso Robles Grand Opening Event- Saturday July 30th Visit our Facebook Event Page The Skydive Paso Robles Grand Opening Event will definitely be a weekend you won't forget. During the day we'll be jumping a Bell Jet Ranger Helicopter and the World's First N8779T Skydiving Jump Aircraft! In the evening we'll be having a barbecue with burgers, hotdogs, sausage, steak, and corn. After dark we'll be making NIGHT HELICOPTER JUMPS! If you've never done one, it's because most jumpers haven't. Our facilities include a covered packing area, restrooms, two large coolers to keep your drinks cold, free showers, and a free camping area. HIGHLIGHTS: Day and NIGHT HELICOPTER Jumps from Bell Jet Ranger Ultra-Low Ticket Prices World's First N8779T Skydiving Jump Aircraft Barbecue (Burgers, Hotdogs, Sausage, Steak, and Corn) PRICES (This Weekend ONLY, we are selling Jump Tickets AT COST): N8779T Skydiving Jump Aircraft (11,000ft): $14 Bell Jet Ranger Helicopter: One Ticket Prepaid via PayPal: $65 each Two or more Tickets Prepaid via PayPal: $60 each (We're paying the pilot $60/jumper) One Ticket Purchased at DZ on the 30th: $70 each Two or more Tickets Purchased at DZ on the 30th: $65 each Prepaid tickets MUST be purchased At LEAST 1-week in advance. Send us a Message if you want to purchase Prepaid Tickets. Tickets are not transferable to another jumper. ITINERARY - Saturday July 30th: 9am: Jump operations begin 11:00am: Bell Jet Ranger Helicopter Jumps Begin (We'll run for as long as we have loads to go up, but probably only for an hour during the day) 7:00pm: Barbecue Starts 8:21pm: Sunset 8:30pm: Helicopter Night Jump Briefing 9:00pm: Night Jumping Begins DAYLIGHT BELL JET RANGER HLICOPTER JUMPING DETAILS - Exit Altitude will be 5000’+ AGL Between 11:00-11:59am (Or longer if we have enough jumpers) Jumpers Must be “B” License Qualified Get to the Dropzone EARLY for Paperwork, Logbook, and Gear Checks Do NOT sign-up if you Do Not Plan to Attend - We WILL hunt you down like a dog. NIGHT-JUMP BELL JET RANGER JUMPING DETAILS – Exit Altitude will be 5000’+ AGL Briefing for Night Jumping is at 8:30-9:00pm Jumping Hours are 9:00-9:59pm (Or longer if we have enough jumpers) Jumpers Must be “B” License Qualified Jumpers Must have made At Least 1-Jump at Skydive Paso DZ during Daylight Hours Jumpers Must have At Least 1-no/low-airspeed Daylight Jump Prior to a Night No/Low Airspeed Jump Jumpers Must Attend the Night-Jump Briefing Mandatory Equipment for Night-jumpers: Strobe - (3-mile visibility) 2 Chemical Light Sticks - (3 is better) Flashlight - (To check open canopy) Cell Phone - (So you can call us… or we can call you if off-field landing) Whistle - (While descending under canopy and to help find you if off-field) Goggles with CLEAR lenses Lighted Altimeter - (Or ability to attach a chem-stick to the altimeter) One Daylight Helicopter Jump (11:00-11:59am on the 30th) Qualifies Jumper to Meet the Requirements of #5 and #6 above. Gravity Waits for No One. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 93 #2 July 16, 2011 QuoteN8779T Skydiving Jump Aircraft What is that?People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWScottIV 0 #3 July 16, 2011 QuoteQuoteN8779T Skydiving Jump Aircraft What is that? There's only one so far, but they're working on going into production on them. Two newspapers have done articles on it and our new dropzone recently and it's about to be shown in several aviation magazines and parachutist. Newspaper articles: http://medsparkllc.com/docs/PasoRoblesPress_7-8-11.pdf http://medsparkllc.com/docs/SkydivePasoRoblesArticle.pdfGravity Waits for No One. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #4 July 16, 2011 QuoteQuoteN8779T Skydiving Jump Aircraft What is that? According to the FAA it's a 1960 Cessna 182C.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWScottIV 0 #5 July 17, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuoteN8779T Skydiving Jump Aircraft What is that? According to the FAA it's a 1960 Cessna 182C. The Foxhole Aviation FX-950 N8779T Skydiving Jump Aircraft is built from the 182 airframe, but that's where the similarities end... There were over 40 modifications, some of which were major... Including a more powerful engine, different propeller, modifications to the airframe, windows at the floor to assist with spotting, a rigid non-roll-up door, etc, etc.Gravity Waits for No One. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWScottIV 0 #6 July 17, 2011 Here's the kicker... Our DZO, Pete Goulding, is focused much more on passing on the savings to the jumpers! You're right, he could make a killing with this machine... Only $14 for fun jumpers and, the unofficial price we've been discussing for tandems is $100. Which should do a pretty good job of sucking up much of the potential customers in the area. And to top it off, Pete's an awesome guy.Gravity Waits for No One. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWScottIV 0 #7 July 18, 2011 Thanks!Gravity Waits for No One. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWScottIV 0 #8 July 19, 2011 FYI, we've contacted 50, yes fifty, skydiving equipment companies and most of them have agreed to send things like 50% off coupons, gear, and lots of other stuff... So, if you like free stuff, then THIS is the place to be on the 30th!Gravity Waits for No One. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #9 July 19, 2011 QuoteThe Foxhole Aviation FX-950 N8779T Skydiving Jump Aircraft is built from the 182 airframe, but that's where the similarities end... There were over 40 modifications, some of which were major... Including a more powerful engine, different propeller, modifications to the airframe, windows at the floor to assist with spotting, a rigid non-roll-up door, etc, etc. I tried to google that aircraft, and Foxhole Aviation, and came up with nothing more than the news articles from the local papers. Any chance of gettng some real info on this bird, like engine/prop make and model, airframe mods, payload increases, performance specs, etc? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWScottIV 0 #10 July 19, 2011 QuoteQuoteThe Foxhole Aviation FX-950 N8779T Skydiving Jump Aircraft is built from the 182 airframe, but that's where the similarities end... There were over 40 modifications, some of which were major... Including a more powerful engine, different propeller, modifications to the airframe, windows at the floor to assist with spotting, a rigid non-roll-up door, etc, etc. I tried to google that aircraft, and Foxhole Aviation, and came up with nothing more than the news articles from the local papers. Sure thing. Visit the link in the first post in this thread and send a message to Pete Goulding. He'd love to tell you all about it. Any chance of gettng some real info on this bird, like engine/prop make and model, airframe mods, payload increases, performance specs, etc?Gravity Waits for No One. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWScottIV 0 #11 July 21, 2011 Who wants lots of FREE stuff??? We've contacted over 50 of the major skydiving equipment manufacturers to get lots of discount coupons, gear, clothing, and other SWAG for our grand opening. We have enough stuff coming that we can GUARANTEE that everyone coming to the event will get something. We'll be holding a raffle on the night of the 30th. The First Jumpers who Pre-Purchase tickets for the Helicopter will have First Priority in the Raffle. We'll publish a complete list of what we'll be giving away at the end of the week, but for now, the vendors we don't have a definitive answer from are remaining blank. This is our impressive list of swag so far: * Action Air Parachutes: Gift Certificates * Adrenaline Obsession: Several T-Shirts * Aerodyne Research: * Aero Store Corp: * Altico: 50% Off a Rig * BadDog Skydiving Gear: * Bev Suits: * Bionic Avionics Inc. (Fly Sight): Two 25% Off Discount Coupons * BIRDMAN, Inc: * Body Sport USA: 50% Off Crater Suit and 50% Off Competition Suit * Canopy Piloting.com: Gift Certificates * Chuting Star: Miscellaneous Swag * EG SUITS: * FliteSuit Company (Bomber Manufacturing Inc): Gift certificates * Fly Vertical: * Gravity Gear: T-Shirts and Gators Sun Glasses * Kurupee, Inc: * Larsen & Brusgaard ApS: Discount Coupons and Misc Swag * Liquid Eyewear: T-Shirts and Swag * Mirage Systems, Inc: * NZ Aerosports: * NZ Skydiving School: * Opening Shock: * Ouragan Inc (Jump Suits): $400 in Gift Certificates * Parachute Laboratories, Inc: 20% Off FireBolt, 20% Off AngelFire, and 30% Off Racer, Towels, T-Shirts * Parachute Shop - Pepperell Airport: Two Deluxe Gear Bags valued at $360 * Para-Gear Equipment Co. Inc.: * Para Service: Gear Bags * Parasport Italia: * Performance Designs, Inc: * Pier ltd: Two 20% off Liquid Sky Certificates and Swag * SkydiveStore.com: * Square One Parachute Sales & Service, Inc: * SSK Inc (Airtec Cypres AAD): Two $125 Off Certificates * Sun Path Products Inc. (Javalin): T-Shirts * Sunrise Manufacturing International Inc.: Gift Certificates * The National Skydiving Museum: * TonFly: * Tony Suits. Inc: * United Parachute Technologies (UPT Vector): 30% Off Certificates, T-Shirts, and Swag * Velocity Sports Equipment (Infinity): Certificates for % Off Infinity T-Shirts, and Swag * Vertical Suits: * Vigil USA LLC (AADs): Gift Certificates, T-Shirts, and Swag * Western Parachute Sales: Gravity Waits for No One. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWScottIV 0 #12 July 26, 2011 Here's an Updated List of the Free Items and Certificates that will be Given Away at the Saturday Night Raffle. We have so much stuff that we can guarantee everyone will win something. By Pre-Paying for your Helicopter Jumps You Are Automatically Locked-In to Select the Best Items Available at the Raffle! * Action Air Parachutes: Gift Certificates * Adrenaline Obsession: Several T-Shirts * Aerodyne Research: Gift Certificates and T-Shirts * Aero Store Corp: Two Free Gear Bags * Altico: 50% Off a Rig * Bev Suits: 50% off a Jump Suit * Bionic Avionics Inc. (Fly Sight): Two Certificates for 25% Off a Fly Sight * Body Sport USA: 50% Off Crater Suit and 50% Off Competition Suit * Canopy Piloting.com: Gift Certificates * Chuting Star: Miscellaneous Swag * EG SUITS: Certificate for % Off a Jump Suit * FliteSuit Company (Bomber Manufacturing Inc): Certificates for % Off Jump Suits * Gravity Gear: T-Shirts and Gators Sun Glasses * Kurupee, Inc: Certificate for % Off a Jump Suit * Larsen & Brusgaard ApS: Solo-II Audible Altimeter * Liquid Eyewear: T-Shirts * Mirage Systems, Inc: 30% off a Rig * Opening Shock: 3 Skydiving/Swooping DVDs, "Mirror Deco", "Skypin" Closing Pin Necklace", Several T-Shirts * Ouragan Inc (Jump Suits): $400 in Gift Certificates * Parachute Laboratories, Inc: 20% Off FireBolt, 20% Off AngelFire, and 30% Off Racer, Towels, T-Shirts * Parachute Shop - Pepperell Airport: Two Deluxe Gear Bags valued at $360 * Para-Gear Equipment Co. Inc.: Two $25 Off Gift Certificates * Para Service: Gear Bags * Performance Designs, Inc: T-Shirts * Pier ltd: Two 20% off Liquid Sky Certificates * SkydiveStore.com: Gift Certificates * SSK Inc (Airtec Cypres AAD): Two $125 Off Certificates * Sun Path Products Inc. (Javalin): T-Shirts * Sunrise Manufacturing International Inc.: Gift Certificates * Tony Suits. Inc: 50% Off a Jump Suit * United Parachute Technologies (UPT Vector): 30% Off Certificates, and T-Shirts * Velocity Sports Equipment (Infinity): Certificates for % Off Infinity Rig and T-Shirts * Vertical Suits: 25% Off Gift Certificate * Vigil USA LLC (AADs): Gift Certificates and T-ShirtsGravity Waits for No One. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWScottIV 0 #13 July 26, 2011 UPDATE: We just confirmed that we will also have a Cessna Twin 337 Skymaster available on Saturday and Sunday for jumping! Check out what this awesome aircraft looks like in our Facebook Pictures. This is the first time that skydivers have jumped out of this particular aircraft! HIGHLIGHTS: * Day and NIGHT HELICOPTER Jumps from Bell Jet Ranger Helicopter * Ultra-Low Ticket Prices (As low as $14 from 11k) * World's First N8779T Skydiving Jump Aircraft - Operating Dawn to Dusk * Cessna Twin 337 Skymaster - Operating Dawn to Dusk * Barbecue (Burgers, Hotdogs, Sausage, Steak, and Corn) * Free Camping and Showers * Free Gear and Gift Certificates Valued at Thousands of DollarsGravity Waits for No One. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
levy 0 #14 July 31, 2011 thanks for the invite. nice to hear your jumping in paso again. its been a long time coming. blue skies!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kcskydiver 0 #15 August 1, 2011 Quotethe World's First N8779T Skydiving Jump Aircraft! According to my logbook, I was jumping N8779T 20 years ago? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWScottIV 0 #16 August 1, 2011 The Foxhole Aviation FX-950 uses the N8779T airframe, but due to over 40 major modifications, including changes to the aerodynamics, engine, airframe, etc, the FAA considers it another type of aircraft.Gravity Waits for No One. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
