riggerrob 643 #1 August 24, 2014 A hypothetical courier company decides that it can turn a profit while hauling skydivers, so it buys up a bunch of DZs and starts making them operate more efficiently. What sort of changes do you anticipate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 August 24, 2014 I anticipate them going out of business fairly quickly. The only "courier company" involved with a drop zone was the basis for a couple of movies and did, in fact, make one hell of a drop zone with the profits, but other than running these very special types of "courier" operations (running "special" cargo) I do not see how the two businesses are in any way compatible. Besides which, what made the cargo "special" is now largely, legally available, so the profit motive might not be there any more.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #3 August 24, 2014 How about if the hypothetical courier company supplied a large market like Target retail or MacDonalds restaurant and just hauled skydivers as a side line? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 August 24, 2014 riggerrobHow about if the hypothetical courier company supplied a large market like Target retail or MacDonalds restaurant and just hauled skydivers as a side line? It doesn't make any freakin' sense. The two businesses are incompatible for a number of reasons. It's a bit like asking a question about NASA making chocolate chip cookies as a side business. Not quite as extreme as that example, but still ridiculous.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #5 August 24, 2014 Why would they leave a fleet of Caravans laying idle all weekend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #6 August 24, 2014 It's so hard to get skydivers to play, but, how about this.... We now have tracking numbers for each jump we make. We can paste "Fragile" stickers on our gear that nobody will read. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #7 August 24, 2014 Well, manifest would soon consist of barcode readers and conveyor belts. It would, however drive the pilots crazy. During the week, they'd fly all night and sleep all day. On the weekends, they'd fly all day and sleep all night. It would screw them up enough that sooner or later, they'd deliver a load of jumpers to Chicago (or somewhere) or go straight up to 14k and turn on the red & green lights, then wonder why all the boxes didn't jump out. And why are you doing all these "hypothetical" threads? "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #8 August 24, 2014 When I grow up, I want to become a science fiction writer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #9 August 24, 2014 riggerrobWhy would they leave a fleet of Caravans laying idle all weekend? They wouldn't. They'd still be flying cargo.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,486 #10 August 25, 2014 A better business model might be for a regional DZ to have a regional courier company.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #11 August 25, 2014 BIGUN A better business model might be for a regional DZ to have a regional courier company. Maybe Skyride can do something with that?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #12 August 26, 2014 turtlespeed ***A better business model might be for a regional DZ to have a regional courier company. Maybe Skyride can do something with that?Seriously? With their aircraft maintenance record? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,486 #13 August 26, 2014 turtlespeed ***A better business model might be for a regional DZ to have a regional courier company. Maybe Skyride can do something with that?I said "Courier Company," Not "Boiler Room Brokerage House." Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #14 August 26, 2014 riggerrobA hypothetical courier company decides that it can turn a profit while hauling skydivers, so it buys up a bunch of DZs and starts making them operate more efficiently. What sort of changes do you anticipate? The manifest chick would get a new team outfit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #15 August 26, 2014 QuoteIt's a bit like asking a question about NASA making chocolate chip cookies as a side business. That's actually not a bad idea. It works for the Girl Scouts. Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #16 August 27, 2014 Iago***How about if the hypothetical courier company supplied a large market like Target retail or MacDonalds restaurant and just hauled skydivers as a side line? There was a DZ or two that did that. The planes flew jumpers all day and local overnight air freight after sunset. Yes, yes, "air freight." (Didn't they make a movie about that starring Billy Baldwin?)quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #17 August 27, 2014 quade******How about if the hypothetical courier company supplied a large market like Target retail or MacDonalds restaurant and just hauled skydivers as a side line? There was a DZ or two that did that. The planes flew jumpers all day and local overnight air freight after sunset. Yes, yes, "air freight." (Didn't they make a movie about that starring Billy Baldwin?) ....................................................................................... Fresh herbs and vegetables Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
