Life Raft

[guido411]

Don't take this the wrong way, but if you are worried about the shipping cost, you can't afford a raft, let alone an airplane. Seriously.

Don't take this the wrong way, but if you are running your operation without looking at the most cost-efficient ways of doing business than you had better be able to afford to lose your job. Seriously.

Trust me, the airplane can be afforded, it is paid off and used on a regular basis, not to mention adding a second within the last year. Part of my job is to control costs that can be controlled. This post was an information gathering attempt, one of many steps involved in making a sound business decision. I never said at any time in this thread that we couldn't afford it.

Now flame on, Flamer.

 

[ILOVEBEER]

I wasn't flaming you. Bravo to you for spending your off time finding ways to save a few bucks on shipping. Not many people would do that, myself included.

 

[caseyd]

Don't take this the wrong way, but if you are running your operation without looking at the most cost-efficient ways of doing business than you had better be able to afford to lose your job. Seriously.

Trust me, the airplane can be afforded, it is paid off and used on a regular basis, not to mention adding a second within the last year. Part of my job is to control costs that can be controlled. This post was an information gathering attempt, one of many steps involved in making a sound business decision. I never said at any time in this thread that we couldn't afford it.

Now flame on, Flamer.

My motto (stolen, I must admit): Spend it like it's your own. Seems to work.

caseyd

 

[gulfstream2345]

Rafts and regulations

Be careful if you are a 135 operator. For some unknown and probably little used FAR, rafts come in two different types. The Part 91 raft is listed as a 91/121 raft and that raft does not comply with 135. You have to get a specific 135 raft. I have no idea what the difference is and I was a FAA Inspector. Probably not too surprising to everyone but at least I admit I don't know the life raft difference.

 

[ultrarunner]

Yep, good catch on the 135 vs. 91 rafts. I can't remember the specifics either...as I recall I think it some of it is related to the "amount" of provisions and safety equipment that contained in the raft.

But in the end, you get the best raft money can buy, 'cause when you need it, you really need it!'...

Ultra

 

[pilot1704]

honestly if owner has aircraft and is too cheap to pay raft or vests????

hmmm....

title makes me think if I should work for this scummmmmba....g....g..

 

[guido411]

hmmm....

title makes me think if I should work for this scummmmmba....g....g..

As I said in previous post, not too cheap to rent or buy, not the case at all. Just doing some homework to see if there is an advantage (cost or otherwise) to owning vs. renting.

 

[ultrarunner]

As I said in previous post, not too cheap to rent or buy, not the case at all. Just doing some homework to see if there is an advantage (cost or otherwise) to owning vs. renting.

Guido411, it's all about company philosophy when you ask for the comparison.....

If you're solely looking to meet an equipment requirement for an occasional EOW ops, then yes, renting is the way to go...

But if you look at it from that standpoint of the raft as being an additional safety device in the airplane, there is NO question that you NEED your own raft.

Really is as simply as that.

 

[guido411]

Guido411, it's all about company philosophy when you ask for the comparison.....

If you're solely looking to meet an equipment requirement for an occasional EOW ops, then yes, renting is the way to go...

But if you look at it from that standpoint of the raft as being an additional safety device in the airplane, there is NO question that you NEED your own raft.

Really is as simply as that.

Well put. . .WITHOUT being condescending, thanks.