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This Blog is about my travels around the world as a Contract Jump Pilot. I fly skydivers up to altitude and throw them out, and they pay me! Life is good!
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This Blog is about my travels around the world as a Contract Jump Pilot. I fly skydivers up to altitude and throw them out, and they pay me! Life is good!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 191 )
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A Skydiving Aircraft Crashed in Belgium
As reported by Aviation Safety Network:A Cessna 208B Supervan 900 skydiving plane, belonging to Skydive Spa, crashed at Spa Airfield, Belgium. The pilot was... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2024 CAREER, TRAVEL -
Review - Cessna Caravan Fuel Condition Lever
By Chris RosenfeltA question that I receive fairly often is concerning the Fuel Condition Lever in the Cessna Caravan. People mainly want to know when they... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2024 TRAVEL -
Caravan Seaplane Goes Down Near Miami
A seaplane that departed West Palm Beach early Friday afternoon landed on its side in the water near Miami.CBS News Miami reports seven people were rescued... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2024 TRAVEL -
Jump Pilot Interview? Some Things to Askby Ed ScottIn The...
Jump Pilot Interview? Some Things to Askby Ed ScottIn the past couple of weeks, several DZs have indicated their need for Cessna 182 jump pilots. Read more
Posted on 22 January 2024 CAREER, TRAVEL -
Southern Airways Express Caravan Lands on Freeway
As reported by NBC WashingtonA roadway in Northern Virginia became an airplane’s runway during snowfall Friday. A small airplane with seven people on board... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2024 TRAVEL -
Surf Air Mobility Completes Acquisition of Southern Airways
Combination Creates the Largest Commuter Airline in the U.S.LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surf Air Mobility Inc. (“Surf Air Mobility” or “SAM”), a regional air... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2023 TRAVEL -
Tragic Caravan Crash at Skydive Warszawa
As reported by AP WARSAW, Poland -- Five people were killed and eight others were injured Monday when a Cessna 208 plane crashed into a hangar at a sky diving... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2023 TRAVEL -
Caravan Crash at Skydive Warszawa in Poland
As reported by AP WARSAW, Poland -- Five people were killed and eight others were injured Monday when a Cessna 208 plane crashed into a hangar at a sky diving... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2023 CAREER, TRAVEL -
How to Properly Fly Skydivers in the Cessna 182
by Chris RosenfeltIntroduced in 1956 and built in the U.S., France and Argentina, it is by far the most common jump plane in the world. It is the second most... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2023 CAREER, TRAVEL -
The 3,000th Cessna Caravan Delivered!
WICHITA, Kan. (January 13, 2023) – Textron Aviation today announced it has delivered a Cessna Grand Caravan EX to Brazilian aviation company Azul Conecta, a... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2023 TRAVEL -
Icing Encounter Tips for Cessna Caravan Pilots and Operators
Operating Tips for an Icing Encounter in the Cessna Caravan In the Northern Hemisphere Winter is right around the corner, and with it comes increased chances... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2022 TRAVEL -
Autonomous Caravan Gets Closer to Full Certification
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -BusinessWire- Reliable Robotics, a leader in autonomous aircraft systems, today announced that the certification basis of its advanced... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2022 TRAVEL -
USPA Saftey Day is March 12th
The United States Parachute Association (USPA) designates the second Saturday in March of every year to be its Safety Day and this year that happens to be on... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2022 CAREER, TRAVEL -
Flying The Mighty Caravan!
Flying the Mighty Cessna Caravan! By Scott Humphries The legendary Cessna Caravan (C208 for short) is arguably the most versatile plane ever built. Commuter... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2022 TRAVEL -
How to Properly Apply for a Pilot Job
By Steve AlsobrookThis was originally posted in our Jump Pilot group on Facebook. Occasionally I will post a statement or conversation from one of our social... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2021 CAREER, TRAVEL -
Surf Air Mobility Orders 150 Cessna Caravan EX to Electrify
TEXTRON AVIATION ANNOUNCES ORDER FOR UP TO 150 CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN EX AIRCRAFT TO AID SURF AIR MOBILITY IN ACCELERATING ELECTRIFIED COMMERCIAL TRAVELWICHITA,... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2021 TRAVEL -
Are Electric Airplanes the Destiny of Skydiving?
By Augusto Bartelle As reported on augustobartelle.comOver the years, there have been teams working to create electric powered airplanes. Eco-friendly... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2021 CAREER, TRAVEL -
Operating Tips for an Icing Encounter in the Cessna Caravan
In the Northern Hemisphere, there is still one more month of Winter remaining, one more month of increased chances that the Caravan that you fly will have an... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2021 TRAVEL -
The DC-9 at Skydive Perris Takes to the Skies!
As reported by Airways MagazinePerris, California is a small town just 71 miles from Los Angeles. Many residents of the metroplex move there for the additional... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2020 CAREER, TRAVEL -
New AD Proposal for Continental Engines
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. model GTSIO-520-C, GTSIO-520-D, GTSIO-520-H,... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2020 CAREER, TRAVEL