WFFC 1 #1 May 12, 2004 The Collings Foundation will once again return to the skies over The World Free Fall Convetion when they return with their historic B-17, the 'Nine O Nine'. Jump tickets will be $400.00 and are fully deductible. All proceeds go towards helping defray maintenance and operations costs for the aircraft that have reached over $3100 per operating hour per aircraft in the Collings Foundation collection. More information on this as well as the ticket raffle will be online shortly at Freefall.com----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #2 May 13, 2004 Michael, Are they bringing the B24 also? I know we can't jump her any more (stupid FAA), but she is neat to tour. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #3 May 13, 2004 That I don't know...they generally tour together from what I've seen in the past. The tour schedule doesn't go out that far on Colling's website either so I can't be sure where the B24 will be... More when I know~----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottjaco 0 #4 May 13, 2004 Why is it $400 bucks? Is the plane falling apart? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beej 0 #5 May 13, 2004 Read all of the original post....it explains... ---------------------------------------------------- If the shit fits - wear it (blues brothers)-- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #6 May 14, 2004 QuoteWhy is it $400 bucks? Is the plane falling apart? owning, maintaining, insuring, operating a vinatge WW2 aircraft...especialy a 4 engine bomber of this size is why....it is VERY expensive to find spare parts. it's not like your ford or chevy where you can go down to the autopart store and buy a spare starter....it's just not that easy. these are meticulously maintained airplanes...and if I had the cash would not hesitate at the jump. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
