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I was excited to see the direction of this discussion thread...For the past year I have kicked around the idea of a resort airline in the rocky mountain west.

With a dedicated annual funding source of $2 million, our region would fund a fleet of four DC-3s and, together with ticket sales, cover the costs associated with commercial gates at major airports, respectable pay for pilots and flight crews, and good food on board. We would fly direct to our three largest ski markets: Denver, Phoenix, Dallas, and hope to add Chicago and West Coast locations within two years.

I have several business associates here interested in helping to create the service. We believe the romantic image invoked by the DC-3 adds the extra marketing touch we need to convice people to fly direct. I am looking for guys and gals familiar with the airframe for advice and, potentially, to become members of this unique in-service air museum.

Please contact me through Free Republic with your interest.