Fogh 0 #1 June 7, 2004 We are going to use a Piper PA 31 – 310 turbo Navajo for skydiving. I know that some DZ already use this kind of aircraft. It would save us a lot of time and money if we could get some information regarding the operation of this Navajo!! How many jumpers? How fast is it to 13500? (Turn around time) Fuel used for a load to 13500? “Trust setting” during climb and decent? All things that is nice to know when using this plane for skydiving! Any information is a big help! Thanks Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #2 June 7, 2004 Try these guys, I know they used to use one.... http://www.tts.net.nz/---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #3 June 7, 2004 I jumped one before,,it was no fun...smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flypunk 0 #4 June 8, 2004 I've jumped one before in a foreign dropzone, It carried 10 jumpers + 2 crew while confortable. The door is very small and the tail low, very low. The wing being so close to the door does not allow for a front float camera exit either, otherwise you'll end up sitting on the wing. Given a choice (Even if that meant driving a longer distance to another dz) I would not jump this plane again. ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #5 June 8, 2004 QuoteI've jumped one before in a foreign dropzone, It carried 10 jumpers + 2 crew while confortable. The door is very small and the tail low, very low. The wing being so close to the door does not allow for a front float camera exit either, otherwise you'll end up sitting on the wing. Given a choice (Even if that meant driving a longer distance to another dz) I would not jump this plane again. They use one at my DZ. I does carry 10 lighter jumpers or 9 bigg'uns climb to 13500 is about 17-20 mins. The door is very small and you can only take out a 3 way linked. You can have 2 rear floats and one forward float, (we have a andle near the wing for this). The tail plane is low but we have never had an issue with it. We usually refuel after every 2nd load, but I don't think they fill it each time. I would not buy one as a jump plane, but it serves a purpose.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #6 June 8, 2004 Ask the Aussies. Several Australian DZs jumped Navajos for several years before they upgraded to turbines. It is rumored that a couple of Canadian DZs are in the process of buying/leasing Navajos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fogh 0 #7 June 18, 2004 Thank you everyone! I am in contact with this DZ: www.paulsparachuting.com.au They are very helpful and friendly!! I think they are a visit worth if you are going to Australia! Thanks Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 0 #8 June 18, 2004 Maybe I have my aircraft types mixed up but doesn't the navajo have a low tail? Does anybody have a link to a photo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #9 June 18, 2004 QuoteMaybe I have my aircraft types mixed up but doesn't the navajo have a low tail? Does anybody have a link to a photo? Here http://frenchnavy.free.fr/aircraft/navajo/navajo.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #10 June 19, 2004 QuoteMaybe I have my aircraft types mixed up but doesn't the navajo have a low tail? Does anybody have a link to a photo? Yeah the tail is low but it's never been an issue at our DZ, the pilot dips he nose on exit and we DON"T jumps UP when we leave from the rear float position. I did 3 nice exits today and never came close to it.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talon2 0 #11 June 21, 2004 You can pull an 8 way from a Nav.Its not pretty but used to be done regularly in pre turbine Australia. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #12 June 22, 2004 QuoteYou can pull an 8 way from a Nav.Its not pretty but used to be done regularly in pre turbine Australia. Mike HOW? The COG in our Nav would not allow us to stack 8 people that far back?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talon2 0 #13 June 22, 2004 3 float 3diving making a diamond on middle f loat,2 others catted on tail of diamond.Hell of a ride for No8 on the end of that 3 way cat. Worked well out of Islanders too.Developed by Prometheus in the early 80s Mike. Camera slot was not an issue as it judged ground to air Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickMcMahon 0 #14 June 23, 2004 Yah tah hay ... oh, sorry, I thought you were asking how to say "skydiving" in the Navajo language. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
