bhay1 0 #1 October 6, 2005 There is a well sourced but unsubstantiated rumor that a TX dropzone has signed a contract to build a hanger and operate a DZ at the Crawfordsville IN airport in 2006. Does anyone have any info that they can share? Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #2 October 6, 2005 I heard rumors of one in Smithville Tx about an hour east'ish' of Austin But thats just a rumor I heard The one in IN would be the one a former DZO of a major tandem operation in Texas would be bringing his twin otter too. But this is just a rumor also The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josheezammit 0 #3 October 6, 2005 yup i heard that from the rumor mill too..... Ahh, what a wonderful world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpShipGypsy 0 #4 October 7, 2005 Ha Ha, I know and im not going to tell you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluskidave 0 #5 October 7, 2005 Plan on jumping there next spring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhay1 0 #6 October 8, 2005 I won't believe it until the prop turns, but if it does I'll be hysterical with joy. This will make the third DZ in about 30 years at that airport. Needless to say, I live close by. I'll buy all you Texans a beer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #7 October 8, 2005 QuoteI'll buy all you Texans a beer. Um, there are a lot of Texans... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #8 October 9, 2005 QuoteI heard rumors of one in Smithville Tx about an hour east'ish' of Austin But thats just a rumor I heard __________________________________________ You heard correct!!! The last I heard is, they've poured the slab for the hangar. It's going to be primarily a 'tandem factory'! I personally, know both the owners. (edit to add) 2 - Cessna - 182s and 2 - brand, spankin new Strong Tandem rigs with Set-400s. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #9 October 9, 2005 So no Turbine? The market in IN in the past has been fairly crowded for the area. I hope the best for anyone thats opening up a DZ in the midwest. Opps, on reread see that you are talking about another DZ in TX.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #10 October 9, 2005 QuoteSo no Turbine? The market in IN in the past has been fairly crowded for the area. I hope the best for anyone thats opening up a DZ in the midwest. Opps, on reread see that you are talking about another DZ in TX. ________________________________________ That's O.K., Phree! You still, got what needed to be said, out there. I couldn't imagine anyone making it in your part of the country without a turbine... or two! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bmoney 0 #11 October 10, 2005 I have heard more than just a rumor. From a source in the know, there should be a twin otter there soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #12 October 10, 2005 QuoteIt's going to be primarily a 'tandem factory'! 2 - Cessna - 182s It's going to be an awfully slow assembly line in that factory with just two small Cessnas. More like a garage workshop... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #13 October 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteIt's going to be primarily a 'tandem factory'! 2 - Cessna - 182s It's going to be an awfully slow assembly line in that factory with just two small Cessnas. More like a garage workshop... __________________________________________ I'd have to agree. All they can see are big $$$ signs. Like you were saying, with 2 - Cessnas, that's only 2 - Tandems at a time. I don't understand why, they think they can do so good there, with Houston to the East and Austin to the west and both places have bigger and better aircraft. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #14 October 11, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteIt's going to be primarily a 'tandem factory'! 2 - Cessna - 182s It's going to be an awfully slow assembly line in that factory with just two small Cessnas. More like a garage workshop... __________________________________________ I'd have to agree. All they can see are big $$$ signs. Like you were saying, with 2 - Cessnas, that's only 2 - Tandems at a time. I don't understand why, they think they can do so good there, with Houston to the East and Austin to the west and both places have bigger and better aircraft. Chuck __________________________________________ Up-date: The hangar is just about complete and the exact location will be the airport at Smithville. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #15 October 12, 2005 Quotethe exact location will be the airport at Smithville. So, southeast of Skydive San Marcos about 30 miles? (The red star on the attached map.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites voodew1 0 #16 October 12, 2005 ????????? Smithville is northeast of your star -- pretty much on Hwy 71 southeast of Bastrop The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dperrotta 0 #17 October 13, 2005 That star has no relation to Skydive San Marcosin Fentress or to Smithville whatsoever. Smithville is 13 miles east south east from Bastrop on Hwy 71...like the VDoo says. That makes it about 35 miles east of Austin-Bergstrom Airport. The Smithville airport is known as Smithville-Crawford Airport. There is a new approximately 5,000 sq ft hangar under construction there. Reportedly two Cessnas will be housed there for the skydive ops. Dennis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivermom 0 #18 October 13, 2005 I will be moving to that area soon. Do you know if they are going to teach SL? Their set-up sounds a lot like the one in Beaumont where I jump now and I was just wondering if I could possibly continue my training there.Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #19 October 13, 2005 QuoteThat star has no relation to Smithville whatsoever. Mapquest says there are two Smithville's in Texas, both somewhat close to each other, and the original message here mentioning it didn't say which one. So I was trying to clarify. It looks like I picked the wrong one. Thanks for straightening things out. New map attached. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #20 October 17, 2005 QuoteQuotethe exact location will be the airport at Smithville. So, southeast of Skydive San Marcos about 30 miles? (The red star on the attached map.) _____________________________________ Sorry, I'm late getting back to you but, I've been out of town working cattle. Yes, sir! That's where it's going to be. The 'plan' is, to do 'MOSTLY', tandems. The hangar, is supposed to be close to completion at the Smithville-Crawford Airport. They 'may' do static-line jumps but, the emphasis will be tandem. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Broke 0 #21 October 17, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteIt's going to be primarily a 'tandem factory'! 2 - Cessna - 182s It's going to be an awfully slow assembly line in that factory with just two small Cessnas. More like a garage workshop... __________________________________________ I'd have to agree. All they can see are big $$$ signs. Like you were saying, with 2 - Cessnas, that's only 2 - Tandems at a time. I don't understand why, they think they can do so good there, with Houston to the East and Austin to the west and both places have bigger and better aircraft. Chuck Ahh but if one tandem wants to get pictures then only one tandem on that load with the camera guy.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #22 October 17, 2005 You and I know that. The one ol' boy who is in on the new DZ, has seen a lot of 10-12 tandem days. He's thinking that, the Smithville area will mean even more tandems. I'm in agreement with you. To really 'make' it, I think, they need something just a bit bigger than 182-Cessnas. Like , maybe an... Otter? Maybe later... Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shortyj 0 #23 October 17, 2005 That would be way closer for me. Are they going to have Aff as well?Playtime is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gemini 0 #24 October 17, 2005 Is that the same Crawford that the Prez flies in and out of a lot? Boy are you guys gona'e shut down.... Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #25 October 17, 2005 No, Sir. The Crawford, Texas where Pres. Bush's ranch is a little West of Waco. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. 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PhreeZone 20 #9 October 9, 2005 So no Turbine? The market in IN in the past has been fairly crowded for the area. I hope the best for anyone thats opening up a DZ in the midwest. Opps, on reread see that you are talking about another DZ in TX.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #10 October 9, 2005 QuoteSo no Turbine? The market in IN in the past has been fairly crowded for the area. I hope the best for anyone thats opening up a DZ in the midwest. Opps, on reread see that you are talking about another DZ in TX. ________________________________________ That's O.K., Phree! You still, got what needed to be said, out there. I couldn't imagine anyone making it in your part of the country without a turbine... or two! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmoney 0 #11 October 10, 2005 I have heard more than just a rumor. From a source in the know, there should be a twin otter there soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #12 October 10, 2005 QuoteIt's going to be primarily a 'tandem factory'! 2 - Cessna - 182s It's going to be an awfully slow assembly line in that factory with just two small Cessnas. More like a garage workshop... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #13 October 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteIt's going to be primarily a 'tandem factory'! 2 - Cessna - 182s It's going to be an awfully slow assembly line in that factory with just two small Cessnas. More like a garage workshop... __________________________________________ I'd have to agree. All they can see are big $$$ signs. Like you were saying, with 2 - Cessnas, that's only 2 - Tandems at a time. I don't understand why, they think they can do so good there, with Houston to the East and Austin to the west and both places have bigger and better aircraft. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #14 October 11, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteIt's going to be primarily a 'tandem factory'! 2 - Cessna - 182s It's going to be an awfully slow assembly line in that factory with just two small Cessnas. More like a garage workshop... __________________________________________ I'd have to agree. All they can see are big $$$ signs. Like you were saying, with 2 - Cessnas, that's only 2 - Tandems at a time. I don't understand why, they think they can do so good there, with Houston to the East and Austin to the west and both places have bigger and better aircraft. Chuck __________________________________________ Up-date: The hangar is just about complete and the exact location will be the airport at Smithville. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #15 October 12, 2005 Quotethe exact location will be the airport at Smithville. So, southeast of Skydive San Marcos about 30 miles? (The red star on the attached map.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #16 October 12, 2005 ????????? Smithville is northeast of your star -- pretty much on Hwy 71 southeast of Bastrop The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dperrotta 0 #17 October 13, 2005 That star has no relation to Skydive San Marcosin Fentress or to Smithville whatsoever. Smithville is 13 miles east south east from Bastrop on Hwy 71...like the VDoo says. That makes it about 35 miles east of Austin-Bergstrom Airport. The Smithville airport is known as Smithville-Crawford Airport. There is a new approximately 5,000 sq ft hangar under construction there. Reportedly two Cessnas will be housed there for the skydive ops. Dennis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #18 October 13, 2005 I will be moving to that area soon. Do you know if they are going to teach SL? Their set-up sounds a lot like the one in Beaumont where I jump now and I was just wondering if I could possibly continue my training there.Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #19 October 13, 2005 QuoteThat star has no relation to Smithville whatsoever. Mapquest says there are two Smithville's in Texas, both somewhat close to each other, and the original message here mentioning it didn't say which one. So I was trying to clarify. It looks like I picked the wrong one. Thanks for straightening things out. New map attached. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #20 October 17, 2005 QuoteQuotethe exact location will be the airport at Smithville. So, southeast of Skydive San Marcos about 30 miles? (The red star on the attached map.) _____________________________________ Sorry, I'm late getting back to you but, I've been out of town working cattle. Yes, sir! That's where it's going to be. The 'plan' is, to do 'MOSTLY', tandems. The hangar, is supposed to be close to completion at the Smithville-Crawford Airport. They 'may' do static-line jumps but, the emphasis will be tandem. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #21 October 17, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteIt's going to be primarily a 'tandem factory'! 2 - Cessna - 182s It's going to be an awfully slow assembly line in that factory with just two small Cessnas. More like a garage workshop... __________________________________________ I'd have to agree. All they can see are big $$$ signs. Like you were saying, with 2 - Cessnas, that's only 2 - Tandems at a time. I don't understand why, they think they can do so good there, with Houston to the East and Austin to the west and both places have bigger and better aircraft. Chuck Ahh but if one tandem wants to get pictures then only one tandem on that load with the camera guy.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #22 October 17, 2005 You and I know that. The one ol' boy who is in on the new DZ, has seen a lot of 10-12 tandem days. He's thinking that, the Smithville area will mean even more tandems. I'm in agreement with you. To really 'make' it, I think, they need something just a bit bigger than 182-Cessnas. Like , maybe an... Otter? Maybe later... Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortyj 0 #23 October 17, 2005 That would be way closer for me. Are they going to have Aff as well?Playtime is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #24 October 17, 2005 Is that the same Crawford that the Prez flies in and out of a lot? Boy are you guys gona'e shut down.... Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #25 October 17, 2005 No, Sir. The Crawford, Texas where Pres. Bush's ranch is a little West of Waco. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
