ltdiver 3 #1 March 1, 2008 Imagine where we could skydive if our DZ had this addition to our Otters! http://www.airliners.net/photo/Harbour-Air/Harbour-Air/0352382/L/ Where would you choose to fly to if it did? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #2 March 1, 2008 Okay, I don't know where the heck this "Maldives" place is, but doesn't this photo make you want to just hijack all these Otters and do formation loads? http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=456222 I mean, they're just sitting there waiting for us! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #3 March 1, 2008 i like the floater steps... hahahaha.. and i guess they really DO float...!!!wow what a fleet..... j t Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzjunky77 0 #4 March 1, 2008 Looks like Southeastern Alaska to me!! Thats were I work and some hours in one of those float planes!! Fun.....Fun!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #5 March 1, 2008 Quote Okay, I don't know where the heck this "Maldives" place is, but doesn't this photo make you want to just hijack all these Otters and do formation loads? ltdiver off the coast of sri lanka awesome scuba diving thereYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #6 March 1, 2008 Quote Imagine where we could skydive if our DZ had this addition to our Otters! http://www.airliners.net/photo/Harbour-Air/Harbour-Air/0352382/L/ Where would you choose to fly to if it did? ltdiver Might not be quite as cool as your Otter, but I have jumped one of these:http://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled/Untitled/1303023&photo_nr=1&prev_id=&next_id=1062153---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #7 March 1, 2008 Quote Might not be quite as cool as your Otter, but I have jumped one of these:http://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled/Untitled/1303023&photo_nr=1&prev_id=&next_id=1062153 Sweet looking plane! Where'd you jump it at? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimp 1 #8 March 1, 2008 The caption to the photo gives the location - Vancouver Harbour (CYHC), British Columbia, Canada. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #9 March 1, 2008 Quote The caption to the photo gives the location - Vancouver Harbour (CYHC), British Columbia, Canada. You're referring to the first post. He's referring to the second (which btw, has a peculiar airport name--"Male International Airport". ) ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #10 March 1, 2008 Quote Quote Okay, I don't know where the heck this "Maldives" place is, but doesn't this photo make you want to just hijack all these Otters and do formation loads? off the coast of sri lanka awesome scuba diving there Cool. Thanks! Scuba, huh? Let's take the planes for a spin the first week, then scuba the second. Wouldn't that make a very fun boogie? Sri Lanka. What else are they famous for? (something we can build the boogie around). ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #11 March 2, 2008 The super otter my DZ used until a couple years ago is now flying on floats in the Maldives. They have huge fleets of them there (at least two airlines). They even have maintenance facilities that let them float the planes right in. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSBIRD 1 #12 March 2, 2008 Seaplane Otter, and a seaplane Twin Otter. Beav in the background. BASE359"Now I've settled down, in a quiet little town, and forgot about everything" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #13 March 2, 2008 QuoteThe super otter my DZ used until a couple years ago is now flying on floats in the Maldives. They have huge fleets of them there (at least two airlines). They even have maintenance facilities that let them float the planes right in. Dave Actually the Harbour Air Twotter in the Vancouver pic is owned by Ken Borak Air, the owner of the other fleet of Otters in The Maldives. Their other claim to fame is they were the ones who flew to the south pole in winter to rescue that doctor a few years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #14 March 2, 2008 QuoteTheir other claim to fame is they were the ones who flew to the south pole in winter to rescue that doctor a few years ago. Damn our planes are good... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #15 March 2, 2008 Quote What else are they famous for? (something we can build the boogie around). for being a muslim country, which have limited tolerance for alcohol. You can find alcohol in the resorts/hotels, but the costs are higher than in Norway (ask the BASE jumpers how much that would be). And importing your booze is not an option either... Full bagage screening on arrival, looking for bottles scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lurking 0 #16 March 3, 2008 I have been to the Maldives several times for scuba diving. There are currently 2 companies using twin-engined seaplanes to take tourists to the resort islands after landing at Male International. It´s quite an experience. Male international is a modern airport with a very long runway that accomodates everything up to a 777. It´s practically built into the ocean (see attached). If you want to avoid a long boat transfer to your resort you are then taken by bus across (!) the runway to the seaplane "airport". The bigger company alone has about 20 twin otters on floats. The flight si something special for every aviation enthusiast. Most pilots are from Canada. They traditionally fly barefoot. Off-season the planes are flown to Canade for major checks. Thomas Germany Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skydave103 0 #17 March 3, 2008 When I lived in South Fla, we saw an Otter landing on Lake Okeechobee. Our pilot radioed and got him to take us on a ride. (didn't get to jump it) It is owned by Wayne Hyzinga (sp). Owner of the Dolphins and Waste Management. They used it to fly to his private island in the Bahamas. (rough life) The pilot said it cost $750,000 to install the floats. and that was '00. Beautiful plane inside and out. Painted in Dolphins colors, -34's, white leather interior. Very enjoyable but short trip, we prob flew around for 30 min. LifeshouldNOTbeajourneytothegravewithawellpreservedbody,buttskidinsideways,cigarinone hand,martiniintheother,bodythoroughlyused upandscreaming:"WOO HOO!! What a ride!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #18 March 3, 2008 They use these to shuttle between the Caribbean islands as well. Took a few photos last year of them. Damn if they didn't just steal one of SDAZ's pilots too! All in all I know that Kris, Diana and Jet will love the adventure.Damn it makes me sad to see them go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #19 March 3, 2008 Quote They use these to shuttle between the Caribbean islands as well. Took a few photos last year of them. Damn if they didn't just steal one of SDAZ's pilots too! All in all I know that Kris, Diana and Jet will love the adventure.Damn it makes me sad to see them go. It's all about flying barefoot, isn't it? How ya doing, woman! Haven't seen you in ever so long...! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
