amandaaviation

On a positive note, yes cms is still operating. And, yes there will be an additional skydiving business on the field. Hopefully, sooner than later. "took over".....not hardly.......I built the building 6 years ago, put 100K of my own money into it and simply want it back to use for myself....it IS My facility and the growth of my own FBO dictates I need additional space. CMS had it very good for many years. I originally built the facility to house an operation that was doing some 800/1000 jumps per year. The three aircraft they had involved bought a LOT of maintenance from me. Numbers are way down now and the indirect value of offering cheap rent is no longer there. Just sayin. My experience is 22 yeras of operating equipment in GA, 135 freight, pipe patrol and flight schools.......I am quite aware of the task ahead. There are many folks that try things in aviation that only last 2 to 3 years.....then there are the rest of us. I do NOT need to make any part of my living from the dz and will reinvest every dollar back into it. I simply want to build a dz that is both fun and stable long into the future. I will eventually complete my vision. Color will fill the sky, folks will smile and competion in the area will serve the customers well. At this point in my life, I simply want to have fun!! There are few FBOs that live and continue to grow for over 20 years straight. Why you would use the word "scam" is a bit concerning. "scam" would be the folks living off of their engine reserves and neglecting 100hr inspections on the aircraft.......and yes, that does bring some folks to mind. Safety, safety, safety....fun,fun,fun,.........thanks for the "good luck" Make it a GREAT DAY!!!!! Todd

.......I will definitely keep that in mind....these tandem guys are GOLD!....and just as hard to find. Good Luck to you Jason.

Bob, Scott is still operating. And yes, he is still having the Caravan come in.

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Thanks.....Mt.Pleasant, MI (MOP)......the airport is adjacent the town which is home to CMU.....a great place to grow this business.

Hi, My name is Todd Tarlton. I have owned and opereted Gateway Air Service, Inc. at MOP for about 20 years. Gateway Air has operated freight services with Beech-18's for many years. Currently we provide maintenance services up to Commander 840 and fly pipeline patrol. Through the last ten years of this time I have observed a local skydiving outfit change ownership and struggle to keep alive. I know this because I rent their facility to them and have provided sole maintenance for all these years. I have watched old ownership do upwards of a 1000 tandems in a years time. Recently I reaquired the facility and decided to start a DZ with my wife and daughter Amanda. (Amanda Aviation) My experience in general aviation is deep. I have a reputable FBO nand maintain a good working relationship with the city of Mt. Pleasant. Having raised 4 kids and with 3 of them married off now I am finally at a point in life to try some fun stuff. This DZ is part of that. I am looking for a tandem instructor that will work with my daughter to build a business. I offer a beautiful 182H,a GREAT facility, above standard pay and possible partenership considered. I will advertise and promote the heck out of this venture. The area can easily support a focused skydiving business. If I can offer more thoughts to a qualified individual, please call Gateway Air, Todd Tarllton 989-775-3515 Thanks