airtaxi 0 #1 November 13, 2006 I am selling my Saratoga Airplane I want to start my own Dropzone here in Northern California And Have a Big Boogie I am currently raizing money to buy a CASA 212-200 for my new Drop zone the Airport I will be Located aat will be Napa County Airport about 30 miles north of San Francisco this airport has a large area that would make a great boogie location I currently have $230,000 Saved for my CASA and when I sell my Airplane I shold have close to $500,000 almost half of what I need to buy the CASA 212-200 any one interested in helping me get a new drop zone going and any ideas on how I can raise the rest of the money I need to get the CASA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 November 13, 2006 How about a bake sale?"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #3 November 13, 2006 Skydivers don't like abrupt endings. Use punctuation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #4 November 13, 2006 And I want a pony, you dont see me posting pictures of one now do you ?Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #5 November 13, 2006 QuoteAnd I want a pony, you dont see me posting pictures of one now do you ? *** Everyone wants a pony, a dropzone on the other hand... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #6 November 13, 2006 Wtf is that? A pony/rabbit/aardvark? A Pabbvark? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #7 November 13, 2006 I rember looking in a magazine while flying Southwest where there was land for sale in Northern New Mexico. 2.5 acre plots and best of all this land came with a small airport for all people who bought property in this area.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #8 November 13, 2006 Barbeque! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 November 13, 2006 Quoteany one interested in helping me get a new drop zone going and any ideas on how I can raise the rest of the money I need to get the CASA So you're asking for donations? Sort of like spam in the forums? Seriously, though, have you run the numbers for using a CASA as a daily operations plane for a DZ? If you have I seriously doubt you would buy something like that for a new DZ. A solid 182 is a good plane to start a DZ with. A C-208B or a PAC-750 would be the choice if you had the money to buy a turbine for a beginning DZ. Unless you've got a significant amount of money to throw away on a monthly basis, starting a DZ with a turbine is hard to do. It'll take years to turn a profit.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrabGrass 0 #10 November 13, 2006 Why not run the Saratoga for a while? I've jumped them! ~ "Pack Fast, Pull Low... and Date Your Riggers WIFE!" ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #11 November 13, 2006 Best of luck to you. Although a Casa is a cool jump plane, is it the most cost effecient way to go? I'm thinking a Caravan is a good, economical way to start, depending on the competition in your market place. Where will this new DZ be located? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #12 November 13, 2006 Quote Unless you've got a significant amount of money to throw away on a monthly basis, starting a DZ with a turbine is hard to do. It'll take years to turn a profit. But he's picked the perfect market. There's not a lot of competition in the Northern California area. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angrypeppers 1 #13 November 13, 2006 My vote is to sell the Saratoga, buy a couple of C-182's and get jumping. If/when you have the bucks, then think turbine. I do like the bake sale idea though. And get some ponies so LMWB will show up. Burn the land and boil the sea, You can't take the sky from me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #14 November 13, 2006 Napa County Airport? http://www.napacountyairport.org/Site/7/0/9/VisitorsOccupants.aspx -Has a Control Tower -JAL pilot training center -CHIPs Air unit QuoteFrom the 1970s to the present, Napa Valley has grown into a highly desirable tourist destination. Events like the Napa Valley Wine Auction, and major events at the nearby Infineon Raceway, create a peak of arrivals and departures at the Napa Valley Airport. A number of corporate jets are now based at Napa Valley Airport and there is a lengthy waiting list for hangar space. Talk to the FBO and the USPA. The last airport I dropped on that had a control tower, called off our jump run when we were a half mile out. Apparently, the corporate jet that was on approach 50 miles out took priority. After circling for 10-15 minutes we were cleared for jumping. A few minutes after I landed the same corporate jet took off again. Point being, expect any jump operations conducted there to be something less than top priority. "Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #15 November 13, 2006 Just think of all the fun skydivers could have at a dz that has a CASA, baked goods, a pony, and a control tower. Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #16 November 13, 2006 Baked pony...! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 November 13, 2006 Quote Baked pony... That would be a change from the typical baked freefliers you see at DZs.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #18 November 13, 2006 QuoteBaked pony...! Seriously, I just spit wine all over my monitor when I read that! (guess I'm a bit light-headed too...it's my 4th tall glass). 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
airtwardo 7 #19 November 13, 2006 QuoteQuote Baked pony... That would be a change from the typical baked freefliers you see at DZs. Baked..or FRIED?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #20 November 13, 2006 Have a wine tasting tour! I bet it would be a GREAT hit! Invitation for a boogie, with a taste of Napa's finest. Now -that- would hold alot of skydiver's interest. 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
hjumper33 0 #21 November 13, 2006 Norcal has several popular DZs already also, a CASA would draw, but youve got to consider how many people are committed to a DZ already, and how many are close enough to pay whatever youll have to charge for CASA loads. (especially when Bill charges $13 to full altitude in a kingair/beech/otter) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #22 November 13, 2006 QuoteHave a wine tasting tour! I bet it would be a GREAT hit! Invitation for a boogie, with a taste of Napa's finest. Now -that- would hold alot of skydiver's interest. ltdiver And just what wine DO you recommend to go with Baked Pony?! Pony under Glass? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #23 November 13, 2006 QuoteQuoteHave a wine tasting tour! I bet it would be a GREAT hit! Invitation for a boogie, with a taste of Napa's finest. Now -that- would hold alot of skydiver's interest. ltdiver And just what wine DO you recommend to go with Baked Pony?! Pony under Glass? Is Pony red meat? Then here are a few choices for you. 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
airtwardo 7 #24 November 13, 2006 Is Pony red meat? *** No, I believe it's white! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #25 November 13, 2006 QuoteIs Pony red meat? *** No, I believe it's white! Talking to a vegetarian here, so what do I know? 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
