japie67 0 #1 April 25, 2002 This is a request for anyone who can help us!http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/WesternCape/0,1113,2-7-830_1172124,00.htmlFor many people the night of the 22nd of April, was a lifelong dream turned into a nightmare. At about 3’o clock the morning, a fire raged through the hangars of Skydive Cape Town, a local parachuting club in South Africa. As you can imagine this devastating incident has caused heartbreak to Peter Mauchen, Ronel Horne and Anton Scalabrino, the three owners of the club who have invested their life savings into this operation, not to mention the fifteen others who rely on the club for their income.As you can see by the article below, all the equipment and two planes were destroyed in the fire making it impossible for them to continue running the business. Although there was insurance, this has proved insufficient to cover the replacement cost of all the equipment.What the have lost:11 Vector Tandem Rigs 12 Student Rigs Cessna 206 Cessna 182 Video Equipment A lot of privately owned rigs of members. The whole hangar I am sending this letter as an appeal to anyone out there who can help by donating either moneys, equipment or just lend a hand in the clean-up operation to help these unfortunate people to get back on their feet and help to rebuild the dream.Should you wish to contribute in any way, please contact either myself (japie.muller@engenoil.com) or Peter Mauchen (skydivecapetown@global.co.za.)Kind Regards,Japie Muller(member) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #2 April 25, 2002 Just wanted to bump this back to the top. I know this happened in South Africa and some of you might not care, but the thought of someone purposefully burning a DZs planes along with ALL the kit (as well as personal rigs) has really made me sick. I have heard that the rigs were piled up under one of the planes and that avgas was then poured over everything (this is yet to be verified). One skydiver (staff member) lost not only his rig but also ALL his skydiving possessions (ie his logbooks, camera equipment, all his videos, photos etc). Put yourself in his shoes for a second...I hope the arsonist gets caught and brought to justice!!!Will"Look before you jump, don't die until you're dead" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #3 April 25, 2002 QuoteOne skydiver (staff member) lost not only his rig but also ALL his skydiving possessions (ie his logbooks, camera equipment, all his videos, photos etc). Put yourself in his shoes for a second...Is it Paul D you are talking about??Every day above ground is a good day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skystorm 0 #4 April 25, 2002 Ek hoop regtig hulle stik in hulle eie kak.Hang onto Heaven, when hell is on your back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #5 April 25, 2002 Stil sussie, wag 'n rukkie, die naai sal draaiEvery day above ground is a good day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skystorm 0 #6 April 25, 2002 Ek hoop van harte so.What's going on over there? Is the insurance going to pay or what?Hang onto Heaven, when hell is on your back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
