skybytch 273 #26 March 26, 2013 QuoteGrand caravan with the 950hp motor... Yeah, so it can sit on the ground while you wait to get enough bodies to make the load pay for itself... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moggybean 0 #27 March 26, 2013 Shannon, what does your market research show that you could comfortably operate? Go with what is best for your business. If you can comfortably operate a 206 go with that. You should be able to give the customer value for money, but you also should to make a profit. Just my thoughts. Colin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdufokker 6 #28 March 26, 2013 Are you operating from grass, snow, asphalt? Will you be operating all year or possibly using it in the winter for supply operations? (multi use aircraft) Fuel cost is your biggest concern. How many of each fun jumpers are in the area to support you and what kind of draw do you have for tandems? What is your elevation? BSIrony: "the History and Trivia section hijacked by the D.B. Cooper thread" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
extremeshannon 0 #29 March 26, 2013 Thanks everyone, We can support a 206. For years we have operate a DZ up here with a 206. At one point we had 2 206 aircraft. Looks like I will be aiming for a 206 if I can find one. I have several options about a runway and have not nailed down the final locations. I am hoping for Paved if not I know of a gravel runway airport. I do not at this time plan to use aircraft for any thing other than jump operations 6 month out of the year. Thanks everyone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
