RMURRAY 1 #26 January 11, 2005 but that does not change the fact that at a smaller DZ a larger plane (like a Caravan or Twin Otter) sits on the ground at the beginning and end of the day or during "iffy" weather until you have X jumpers on the load. A smaller but still very fast plane will get things moving. With much fewer shut downs that must be a real plus. I thought buying an existing turbine 207 might be more affordable - where the person converting it has taken the "hit". Back to the subject - I thought Carvans were very expensive to run - it is a relatively new plane... rm Back the real subject - I thought Caravan's where expensive and expensive to run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #27 January 11, 2005 As far as I have heard they are very economical to run. It is the purchase price that gets you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #28 January 12, 2005 Big Al at Ramblers runs three Caravans for skydiving operations. I can't comment on cycle times as I've only jumped them during the recent Aussie nationals, where for 4-way RW they were only going to 11k. They're a friendly bunch and may well be able to help out with your numbers game. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
