propblast 0 #1 October 18, 2015 Looking to create a list worldwide. Who has additions.Propblast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 October 18, 2015 Have? or have one that's still flying? In the latter category: Skydive Arizona. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #3 October 18, 2015 We jumped out of a turbine DC-3 in Thailand, owned by the Royal Thai Air Force. Don't know if that really counts, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlanS 1 #4 October 18, 2015 NWFlyer Have? or have one that's still flying? In the latter category: Skydive Arizona. I was lucky enough to jump out of that DC-3 when I visited Skydive Arizona in this spring. Never saw so many skydivers packed into one plane. Wow... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
propblast 0 #5 October 18, 2015 NWFlyer Have? or have one that's still flying? In the latter category: Skydive Arizona. Yeah! That is currently the only one I am tracking. Are we really down to one?Propblast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmarshall234 14 #6 October 19, 2015 someone asked me the other day and I didn't have an answer....where is Mr. Douglas? Anybody know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #7 October 19, 2015 https://www.facebook.com/groups/640902279285591/ There are some jumpers trying to get Mr. Douglas back in the air. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmarshall234 14 #8 October 19, 2015 Sorry, I don't do Facebook so couldn't follow the link. But while you're here.... Best of luck with your next adventure! I've heard nothing but good things about your jump operation at Oceanside so I'm sure you'll do well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
propblast 0 #9 October 20, 2015 Sad to see we may be down to onePropblast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rickendiver 6 #10 October 21, 2015 Looks like Southern Cross is down in Texas with a flying air museum. http://www.ecommerce-group.com/douglasc47/index.html Lodi still has one, but is basically being used as a billboard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #11 October 21, 2015 Skydive Chicago posted on 10/15 on their FB page that theirs has been sold. https://www.facebook.com/SkydiveChicago"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,217 #12 October 21, 2015 There is a company in Oshkosh buying up 3s to convert them to turbine power. That's probably where it's going. Maybe someday we'll get a chance to jump the upgraded ship. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basler_BT-67Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
propblast 0 #13 October 21, 2015 I got to bounce around a BT-67 in Mississippi. It is an impressive and pretty tail dragger. I'd like to jump it as well.Propblast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #14 October 21, 2015 rmarshall234 someone asked me the other day and I didn't have an answer....where is Mr. Douglas? Anybody know? Mr Douglas is sitting on the tarmac at tullahoma. It's sad to see it sitting there rotting away. I.have a number of jumps from it. I was on the last load of jumpers it ever flew.i have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmarshall234 14 #15 October 22, 2015 >Mr Douglas is sitting on the tarmac at tullahoma. That's a bummer - sorry to hear that. We have two or three here in So Cal that used to fly occasionally but I'm not sure they do anymore. At Elsinore and at Hemet Airports. I'm sure it's expensive as hell to keep them airworthy and also the cost of operating them. To the OP -- here's one that is putting out jumpers on a regular basis. http://www.wwiiadt.org/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #16 October 22, 2015 rmarshall234 Sorry, I don't do Facebook so couldn't follow the link. But while you're here.... Best of luck with your next adventure! I've heard nothing but good things about your jump operation at Oceanside so I'm sure you'll do well. Thanks. It's back to running exotic boogies and helping some folks get drop zones opened around the globe. It's been nice to watch football all day on a sunday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammielu 3 #17 October 22, 2015 According to the two facebook links in this thread, both Mr.Douglas and Lady Luck (Skydive Chicago) are currently undergoing renovation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #18 October 22, 2015 I would find it hard to beleive that Basler would spend time and money to get it flying,,,they would take it apart and truck it home. They basically strip down to zero and redo it,,,,impressive final product,wish their was a jumping version out there...smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #19 October 22, 2015 AlanS ***Have? or have one that's still flying? In the latter category: Skydive Arizona. I was lucky enough to jump out of that DC-3 when I visited Skydive Arizona in this spring. Never saw so many skydivers packed into one plane. Wow... I jumped it nearly 10 years ago. Did it still take 30 min to get to altitude? Everyone, does it really climb that slow (full) or was that likely deliberate at the time since there were two tailing Otters? Even the old engines say it climbs 1100 ft/min, which is not slow for a jump plane (unless that was empty and is 400-500 when full). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,217 #20 October 22, 2015 jumpwallyI would find it hard to beleive that Basler would spend time and money to get it flying,,,they would take it apart and truck it home. They basically strip down to zero and redo it,,,,impressive final product,wish their was a jumping version out there... There is one available. The price must be pretty steep though... http://www.baslerturbo.com/mission-versatility.htmlAlways remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockSkyGirl 10 #21 October 22, 2015 I'll have to time it the next time I jump it, and since it usually makes an appearance during the fall/winter boogie season that should be sometime fairly soon; but from the several times I've taken that ride so far it doesn't seem to take any longer than the Skyvan to climb to 13k - just a lot more comfortable of a ride! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmarshall234 14 #22 October 23, 2015 >Everyone, does it really climb that slow Well, some might call it slow. Nirvana is the word I would use. When jumping from a DC3, it's not about the skydive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmarshall234 14 #23 October 23, 2015 >It's back to running exotic boogies and helping some folks get drop zones opened around the globe. Awesome! Good for you. (PM sent re: the second half of that sentence.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlanS 1 #24 October 23, 2015 rmarshall234>Everyone, does it really climb that slow Well, some might call it slow. Nirvana is the word I would use. When jumping from a DC3, it's not about the skydive. Agree, your in a DC-3 what's the rush? Enjoy the ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunsmokex 1 #25 October 23, 2015 Don't forget about Duggy! http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=6cb17b9e-dc14-461d-a6bd-c21a96617736 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
