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• Site News: 10,000 Instagram Followers!

  

  A cool day here at SkyDiverDriver.com! Today the 10,000th person started following us (@jumppilot) on Instagram! I think that it's extra special that 95% of... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2016 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Skydive Airplane Crashes into House in Gilbert Arizona

  

  As first reported by ABC News - A pilot is being treated and four skydivers escaped uninjured after a small plane crashed into a Gilbert home Saturday night. Th... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2016 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Free Caravan Newsletter!

  

  CaravanPilot.com has recently added a Caravan Newsletter to our site! Get the latest Caravan News and Information delivered conveniently to your inbox!Sign Up... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2016 TRAVEL

• Jump Plane for Sale: 1997 Grand Caravan with Blackhawk Conversion

  

  Listed for sale is this Skydive ready 1997 Cessna Grand Caravan with Blackhawk Modifications engine conversion. View Spec sheet and pricing here or email Chris... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2016 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Hard Point Provisions Now Available for Grand Caravan EX

  

  As reported by Textron Aviation Inc., Cessna Aircraft Company has announced that it has recently received certification for and is now offering hard point... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2016 TRAVEL

• A Drop Zone Near Miami is Looking for a C182 Pilot

  Very busy Drop Zone in sunny Miami, FL is looking for a C-182 jump pilot for the summer season (July through November). Must be available to work 1-3 days per... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2016 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Mokulele Airlines Now Offering Flights in California

  

  Starting last month, Mokulele Airlines is now offering flights in Southern California.“We hope residents will take advantage of the introductory fare to... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2016 TRAVEL

• Review - Fuel Condition Lever

  

  A question that I receive fairly often is concerning the Fuel Condition Lever in the Caravan. They mainly want to know when or if they should ever use "High... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Skydive Paraclete XP (NC) is Looking for a CASA 212 Captain

  

  To have your Ad Placed here and linked to all of our Social Media outlets email [email protected] Skydive Paraclete XP is looking for an experienced CASA... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2016 CAREER, TRAVEL

• New Job Available: Paragon Skydive (AZ)

  

  To have your ad placed here and linked to all of our Social Media outlets email [email protected] 3/27/16 Paragon Skydive (AZ) is looking for an experience... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2016 CAREER, TRAVEL

• For Sale: 1998 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan

  

  Cessna Grand Caravan 208B - 1998- Newly off Part 135- Modified for skydiving- Completely refurbished and ready to work- Tail Number: N9634B- Serial number: S/N... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2016 CAREER, TRAVEL

• For Sale: 1998 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan

  

  Cessna Grand Caravan 208B - 1998Newly off Part 135Modified for skydivingCompletely refurbished and ready to workTail Number: N9634BSerial number: S/N... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2016 TRAVEL

• The USPA Safety Day is March 12th, Good Jump Pilots Speak at These Meetings.

  

  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 15 February 2016 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Caravan Initial Turbine Rating Conversion at Sheltam Aviation Port Elizabeth...

  

  Below you will find a story of a pilot getting his Initial Turbine Rating Conversion in a Caravan at Sheltam Aviation in Port Elizabeth South Africa. They also... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2016 TRAVEL

• Review - AIM 3-5-4 Parachute Jump Aircraft Operations

  

  A good Jump Pilot is always reviewing and never gets complacent. I've flown at drop zones that are located at public airports and at some that are located at... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2016 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Review (with Video) - Less Altitude, Less Options

  

  In the video below a fellow Jump Pilot on short final correctly executes a go-around after a skydiver lands on the runway. Humans landing right in front of us... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2016 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Stories from a Night Express Caravan Cargo Pilot - Romance by Bob Tilden

  

  Stories from a Night Express Caravan Cargo PilotRomanceby Bob TildenI walked through shallow puddles of water as I made my way to the airplane. Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2016 TRAVEL

• Morning's Glories, Evening's Worries by Bob Tilden

  

  Stories from a Night Express Caravan Cargo PilotMorning's Glories, Evening's WorriesBy Bob TildenEach morning as I climb away from Newark, I wonder what sort... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2015 TRAVEL

• Update: Wasaya Airways Grand Caravan Cargo Airplane Was Found

  

  Wasaya Airways has issued a statement at 9:21 am. that it has received information that Flight 27 was "overdue and no longer in radio contact."The airplane of... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2015 TRAVEL

• Caravan Flying for MAF by Jim Vanderburg

  

  Caravan Flying for MAFby Jim VanderburgMAF Caravan 9Q-CAU in Zaire (DR Congo) photo by Jim VanderburgIn the early 90’s I had the pleasure of flying a Cessna... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2015 TRAVEL