Well up here we only have a 182 and 206 at the moment, but the DZO had a few turbines on lease last season, and is looking to get one back again asap. If you still skydive my advice is come up and jump for a day and meet everyone and talk to the DZO that your a pilot. The DZO here really only wants guys with exp. flying jumpers, because there are alot of early mistakes you can make that can be deadly, and it is a very different type of flying. My advice is come up and jump for a day, meet everyone, including the DZO, if your not weird, and tell him you fly and give him your info, you may find yourself allowing me to finally take a few days off work!
Originally Posted by
BushwickBill
Thanks for all of the information. I have always wanted to fly jumpers, jump myself and eventually learn to use a wingsuit.
Currently I live in the Bay Area. Do you guys think there would be any opportunity to fly jumpers part time in the SAC area dzo's? I certainly don't want to take bread off the table of someone working for 25k a year. Please don't get me wrong. It would be nice to find a situation that worked out well for everyone.
I'd like to stay in turbine equipment but I am well aware that beggars can't be choosers in aviation. I'm not poo-pooing a 182 but I'd at least like to have the opportunity to move into turbine at some point. Mostly because I like the way they descend....