SkymonkeyONE 3 #1 August 11, 2008 We have layed on a very unique aircraft for Labor Day weekend here at Z-hills. It's a DeHaviland C-16 Caribou converted to turbine. I hear it's got dual -74 Pratts. I know that it's got over 1100 HP per side. If you do not know what a Caribou is, it's a high-wing transport that was the primary aircraft at the old Herd Boogie and was the prime mover for the demonstration teams on the Golden Knights for a very-long time. Anyway, we have this aircraft for the weekend and Randy Kern will be flying it. I think we are charging either $26 or $28 per slot, but it's got a huge tailgate and we can do some very nice flying out of it. If you are not otherwise-occupied, we would appreciate it here at Skydive City (and the Z-Flock) if you would show up and play with us that weekend. For you people not from the USA, Labor day is always the first monday in September. The airplane will be here the entire weekend prior and Monday, Labor Day. Come one and come all. Chuck Blue Z-Flock Wingsuit School Skydive City, FL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 0 #2 August 11, 2008 Sounds like a lot of fun Chuck. I can't make it that weekend but I hope to visit Zhills at least once this fall/winter. Post some pics after the boogie. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #3 August 15, 2008 It ought to be cool. I think Paul Meagher posted pics of the plane in the "Events and Gatherings" forum. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivinmartin 0 #5 August 27, 2008 Bit off topic, but any chance of that plane being at Christmas boogie this year? Martin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 615 #6 August 27, 2008 ask Paul Meagher - jdpml here on dizziedotcom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony-tonysuits 0 #7 August 27, 2008 QuoteI'll be there! me too, it looks like a fine aircraft, big tailgateLife is a series of wonderful opportunities, brilliantly disguised as impossible situations. tonysuits.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Droppedbomb 0 #8 August 27, 2008 I will be there on Saturday. I am new to the Tampa area and have not done too many WS flights at Z-hills (won't be my first though ;) but I would love to do some jumps with any other wing suiters out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #9 August 29, 2008 We are jumping the Turbine Caribou right now! Come on out. It's a fantastic plane. Me and Matt Wells just did the first wingsuit jump (ever) out of it. Case of beer! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #10 August 29, 2008 sure wish we could be there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stoney3434 0 #11 September 2, 2008 sounds like a fun plane to jump---- I remember the "camo" Caribou---- but I'm "old" !... All my J/M time was from a DC-3 ! I'll be running from Hurricanes til December....Life is what happens while we are making other plans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsane 0 #12 September 2, 2008 Hurricane Gustav pulled winds and rain over Florida most of the weekend (even though it was very far away) and we were only able to get a handful of jumps out of this magnificent airplane. Don't hesitate if you ever get the chance to jump this airplane! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites