Skydiving aircraft built to
your specifications.
We are presently in the process of buying good clean
early model U206's to build up as skydiving aircraft. The installation
of our engine conversion make these aircraft the worlds most cost
effective piston engine powered skydiving aircraft presently
available. The chart below shows the flight time per load for
the standard C-206 and the Skydive ST350HP 206.
C-206 vs. ST350HP Performance Comparison**
SL
To
12,000 ' MSL |
Climb,
jump run and descent |
Total
Minutes |
| Standard
C-206* |
|
40 |
| Skydive
ST350HP* |
|
20 |
The above figures were reported to
us by a drop zone operating the same early model U206 before and after
the engine conversion. The Skydive ST350HP
can do the same load in 1/2 the time. This means that the
standard C-206 will do 1.5 loads per flight hour and the Skydive
ST350HP 206 will do 3 loads per flight hour. Double the loads in the
same amount of time! More loads per flight
hour means less cost per load and more loads per day. This equates to a higher direct net
profit for your drop zone.
C-206 vs. ST350HP Hourly Operating
Cost Comparison
| Item |
Standard
C-206 |
Skydive
ST350HP* |
| Airframe |
$4.00 |
$4.00 |
| Engine |
$12.94 |
$16.66 |
| Propeller |
$2.00 |
$2.00 |
| Top
End Overhaul |
$8.23 |
$7.77 |
| Fuel |
$70.00 |
$105.00 |
| Maintenance |
$18.75 |
$22.50 |
| Repairs |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
| |
|
|
| Total
Costs |
$140.92 |
$182.93 |
C-206 vs. ST350HP Cost Per Load Comparison
| Item |
Standard
C-206 |
Skydive
ST350HP* |
| Time
Per Load |
40 |
20 |
| Loads
Per Hour |
1.5 |
3.0 |
| Cost
Per Load |
$93.94 |
$60.97 |
As you can see from these charts,
the ST350HP will save you $32.97 per load to operate. This is
equal to 35% LESS operating cost to do the same amount of work! This
cost savings alone could pay for the purchase of the aircraft and your
customers will love the quick ride up to altitude!
Another plus is that the ST350HP
will give you the option to do high altitude jumps, something that a
standard 206 just can't do.
For a breakdown of how we derived
these figures, go here.
| Standard Equipment |
Optional Equipment |
| 1966 or Later Airframe |
Airframe IRAN |
| STC Engine Conversion |
GPS |
| Gyro Panel |
Jump Door |
| 720 Comm. Radio |
Jump Handles |
| Transponder |
Door Deflector |
| Encoder |
Floor Seat Belts |
| Fresh 100hr/Annual |
Padded Floor Mat |
|
Cut-Away Knife |
|
Wing Extensions |
|
Droop Wing Tips |
|
STOL Kit |
|
Speed Brakes |
|
New Paint |
|
Cargo Liner Interior |
|
New Tires & Brakes |
|
Corrosion Proofing |
|
New Windshield & Glass |
|
Wheels & Brakes OHC |
|
Main Gearbox Inspection |
|
Nose Gear OHC |
*Skydive ST350HP equipped
with optional speed brakes.
**See performance disclaimer
|
