Dutton 0 #1 September 19, 2015 Anyone know of an inflight door STC for later model 172's? The Skymotive STC is only approved 172, 172A, 172B and 172C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #2 September 19, 2015 No disrespect but, why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likestojump 3 #3 September 20, 2015 jonstark No disrespect but, why? Why would someone want to have an in-flight door in a 172 ? Because it may be a personal airplane that when operated by a properly rated pilot, with proper paperwork may be fun to have your friends bail out of. Because it may be used for other work that's best done with door open. Because it could be used as a hop-n-popper to off-load the main plane on a busy day. I am sure there are other reasons people may want one. so - how about some info on STC's for models newer than a C :) ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rover 11 #4 September 20, 2015 About 6000 jumps out of a 172 M. Door is certified in NZ. I can send photos if you PM your email address.2 wrongs don't make a right - but 3 lefts do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 September 20, 2015 Try Ray Ferrell at Skydance. He has an later model 172 jumpship. Might be an XP.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #6 September 20, 2015 DuttonAnyone know of an inflight door STC for later model 172's? The Skymotive STC is only approved 172, 172A, 172B and 172C. http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/7A08DC8924F5193E86257AE000599A68?OpenDocument&Highlight=door%20172 Or maybe http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/A953459A87BC7516862570D2006E80DF?OpenDocument&Highlight=door%20172 I have no experience with either of those, but it may be a place to start."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutton 0 #7 September 20, 2015 Very good! Thank you all for the input. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #8 September 21, 2015 diablopilotTry Ray Ferrell at Skydance. He has an later model 172 jumpship. Might be an XP. .............................................................................. Yes, As long as it has a larger engine (XP, Rheims Rocket or a variety of STCs) it will climb fast enough to work as a jump plane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #9 September 21, 2015 riggerrob***Try Ray Ferrell at Skydance. He has an later model 172 jumpship. Might be an XP. .............................................................................. Yes, As long as it has a larger engine (XP, Rheims Rocket or a variety of STCs) it will climb fast enough to work as a jump plane. At the DZ, it is referred to as the Super 172.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #10 September 21, 2015 riggerrob***Try Ray Ferrell at Skydance. He has an later model 172 jumpship. Might be an XP. .............................................................................. Yes, As long as it has a larger engine (XP, Rheims Rocket or a variety of STCs) it will climb fast enough to work as a jump plane. Still sucks to take a 220lb tandem out of. :-)---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
