Deleted 0 #1 March 6, 2001 I wonder if anyone has an idea of what a small dropzone would cost in the US. Not counting the hangar which would be rented, one C-182 and approximately 18 student rigs. I am pondering the purchase of one sometime in the future and I don't believe a real estate agent would be of much help in giving advice in this matter. How would one go about deciding on a reasonable offer in such a case?(Sangiro, I know you can figure out who this is, but I'd appreciate it if you would not reveal my identity for now. At this time, and probably for another year or two, it's just a slim possibility. Thanks.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberskydive 0 #2 March 6, 2001 The insurance on the planes alone would drive me broke-LOLlook at about 20k maybe for a decent plane? (guessing)Say you want 18 rigs? Student or tandem?what about 4-5 grand per rig for a regular rig5-6 grand for a tandem rig?fuel at outrageous pricesStaff?Electricity bill?Petitioning the local airport committeewater billI'm sure I'm missing alot, I'm just guessingD.Chisolm C-28534webmaster@sunraydesigns.comhttp://www.sunraydesigns.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #3 March 6, 2001 QuoteI am pondering the purchase of one sometime in the future Why not purchase SKYDIVE DAYTONA BEACH??? It's in a perfect location (2 miles from the beach so lot's of beach jumpsMUCH LOVE AND BLUE SKIES!Carrie http://www.geocities.com/skydivegrl20/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #4 March 6, 2001 There were a couple articles in Parachutist a few months back about owning a DZ.A decent 182 will cost you at least $30k and possibly up to $60k depending on what is in it.Student rigs probably cost you $3-4k new, tandems about $10k new.A hangar is going to cost you. If you go to the right place you might be able to get a small hangar for a few hundred dollars a month.Of course, some things can be financed, but you might have to put up something else to get the loan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freaksister 0 #5 March 7, 2001 Yeah, those articles in Parachutist are pretty good. There are a series of four, aren't there? That would be a good first place to start. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #6 March 7, 2001 Get a decent 182.Find some little grass runway out in the middle of nowhere you can launch/land the plane from(store the plane there, or store it somewhere else and just run it there).Get a pilot.SL training is probably a cheaper student program to get going than AFF, especially with 182's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
