SkyAnt 0 #1 August 25, 2003 What is your favorite jumpship and why? More so at your local DZ level but its open really. Comfort, performance, climb rate, turbine or no turbine, rear door or back door (no pun intended), prop, rotor or jet. Personally. I like the Skyvan. Just one look at her back door of a Sunday morning and I'm dying to jump her. Some say they don't like the way she wines, others don't like the way she looks. Either way you can hardly go past her for head room. "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #2 August 25, 2003 No GRAND CARAVAN? __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #3 August 25, 2003 Man... you could have made a slightly more complete list!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #4 August 25, 2003 hey where's the CASA? Ballons? Heli's?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyAnt 0 #5 August 25, 2003 Well it takes all types. I can't fit them all in. Perhaps the C-Caravan could go under huh? "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #6 August 25, 2003 Yeah...even this was omitted__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #7 August 25, 2003 where is my porter ??? the Herc ?? AN-72 ?? Turbolet should definitely add things to the list...---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyAnt 0 #8 August 25, 2003 Only Nazis and Communists are against surveys. "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #9 August 25, 2003 QuoteOnly Nazis and Communists are against surveys. Sig Hail!!! __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyAnt 0 #10 August 25, 2003 I was originally going to write. Do you prefer Otter or Skyvan? But decided to leave it open. Do I have to spoon feed you all. This is what this thread is for. Ok then. Name the top 3 jump turbines in the country? "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #11 August 25, 2003 Skyvan....hands down. Fast....Huge tailgate....comfy places to sit. It's the only way to go!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #12 August 25, 2003 QuoteIt's the only way to go!!! blah..... in the same category, the CASA is much more supremer. But yeah, AN-72 rocks!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #13 August 25, 2003 Depends on the type of jump. For the wingsuit I love the Skyvan; kick ass visuals. For RW I like the Otter (although pulling a chunk or diving off a tailgate is fun too). For freeflailing I like the Otter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #14 August 25, 2003 Quotein the same category, the CASA is much more supremer Hmmm ....let's see. Takes twice as long to get to alti and the sides of the aircraft curve in around the tailgate. I have had some tense moments after scraping my rig across there on the way out. The ONLY thing good about a Casa is the tail gate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #15 August 25, 2003 I cant vote. I dont see any Cessnas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #16 August 25, 2003 QuoteTakes twice as long to get to alti well, my experience with SV s and Casas is just the opposite! lol.... Still, gimme a AN 72 anyday! lolRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,093 #17 August 25, 2003 I rather like the USS Carl Vinson, CVN70.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiverRick 0 #18 August 25, 2003 What about Mullins King-Air? never pull low......unless you are Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #19 August 25, 2003 Was I the only one that thought CARRIER meant "long distance carrier" or "Internet provider" ?? Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #20 August 25, 2003 QuoteWas I the only one that thought CARRIER meant "long distance carrier" or "Internet provider" ?? i had something different in mind actually.... at first glance i though it said career... oops! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #21 August 25, 2003 QuoteSkyvan....hands down. Fast....Huge tailgate....comfy places to sit. It's the only way to go!!! Amen brother....Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #22 August 25, 2003 QuoteWhat about Mullins King-Air? I do have to agree here. I love Mike's King Air. I think I just like the way he stands you up at exit time. However, I like the Otter at Eloy too...but I hate the smell the people create in them...I have yet to jump out of the Skyvan, but will on AZ Days. The Porter I hate, too small and too slow...However I do think it is kewl to see the Porter outside the Otter's window on the way up, he always does some stupid trick to show off... Kathryn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #23 August 25, 2003 Quotethe CASA is much more supremer. not this one (posted before) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites txblondie 0 #24 August 25, 2003 I'm happy with the choices; then again, I only have 10 jumps, from only two carriers (Caravan and Otter), and I DEFINITELY prefer the Otter, although I'm a lot more comfortable with the Caravan than I was at first. ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumper03 0 #25 August 25, 2003 QuoteI'm happy with the choices; then again, I only have 10 jumps, from only two carriers (Caravan and Otter), and I DEFINITELY prefer the Otter, although I'm a lot more comfortable with the Caravan than I was at first. I will have to say the Otter we have is very comfortable. Sure as hell beats a Porter or Cessna. I still like the Sky Van though - you get a much better view of the groups leaving I think.Scars remind us that the past is real 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. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
txblondie 0 #24 August 25, 2003 I'm happy with the choices; then again, I only have 10 jumps, from only two carriers (Caravan and Otter), and I DEFINITELY prefer the Otter, although I'm a lot more comfortable with the Caravan than I was at first. ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #25 August 25, 2003 QuoteI'm happy with the choices; then again, I only have 10 jumps, from only two carriers (Caravan and Otter), and I DEFINITELY prefer the Otter, although I'm a lot more comfortable with the Caravan than I was at first. I will have to say the Otter we have is very comfortable. Sure as hell beats a Porter or Cessna. I still like the Sky Van though - you get a much better view of the groups leaving I think.Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
