Cessna Caravan time-building

[sailing]

Originally Posted by OCTA

Standard ops to have both lights flashing on t/o = about 400 lbs total FOB more than enough for one load (0.4)
And agree with Hair of the dogma you won't get 22 in a small van i've had 20 and they can't fit anymore.
Yes sometimes they are dodgy but so are everyone its up to the PIC to decided if its worth the risk. Stand up for yourself and the world will be a better place and if you don't like it shut up and walk!

Ah, sorry if I've offended you, OCTA?
1. I stand corrected on the fuel situation.
2. I enjoyed the jump, I'm not complaining about anything, certainly not the PIC! When what was happening at the drop zone got out of my comfort zone I did walk (ie. quit jumping). Still used to enjoy flying the odd load in the 182, wasn't paid, never asked to be. Flew jumpers in my Tiger until I sold it.
3. That load was in the middle of a boogie, lots of hyped up jumpers having a good time just kept piling in. Only about 150 witnesses, bit of a talking point for a day or two, but maybe I'm just hallucinating.