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12-26-2022, 01:37 PM
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Osprey Wings shutting down
For any of you that have a fly in cabin or plans to go to an outfitted camp in North Central Sask. here is some bad news.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saska...down-1.6664940
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12-26-2022, 02:35 PM
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That's bad news but with the cost of fuel I'm sure it's not going to be the last one
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12-27-2022, 10:09 AM
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If it’s profitable to own and operate then I suspect some pilots and staff will look to buy it.
Maybe some other businesses will invest.
If it was run like a hobby… then it will be harder.
If the government and outfitter companies and others will sign a longer term business deal with Osprey… the banks will use that when considering a loan.
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12-27-2022, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 35 whelen
That's bad news but with the cost of fuel I'm sure it's not going to be the last one
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They are closing due to their age, not fuel prices.
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12-27-2022, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Who Da Fisherman
They are closing due to their age, not fuel prices.
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They have it for sale no one's going to buy it if there's no profit in it
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12-27-2022, 12:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 35 whelen
They have it for sale no one's going to buy it if there's no profit in it
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There will be profit, price will reflect the price of fuel. Lots of boomers around that worked their lives to build a good nest egg, they are spending. They are pretty much pushing the economy now.
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12-27-2022, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 35 whelen
They have it for sale no one's going to buy it if there's no profit in it
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How do you know? Did you see there books?
If there is a need then people will pay.
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12-27-2022, 05:54 PM
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I think they did ok, pretty big outfit and always busy. Hopefully someone buys it otherwise you'll have to fly out of la ronge.
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12-27-2022, 06:32 PM
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Lloydminster ft macmurry Buffalo narrows all have float charters.....and they are usually pretty busy.
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12-27-2022, 06:48 PM
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Lloydminster ft macmurry Buffalo narrows all have float charters.....and they are usually pretty busy.
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Yes. Voyage air in Buffalo narrows seems to do alright, I've flown out of the there the past 15 years and know the owner.
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12-28-2022, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by kingrat
I think they did ok, pretty big outfit and always busy. Hopefully someone buys it otherwise you'll have to fly out of la ronge.
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Ya....fingers crossed.
I have flown with Osprey over 70 trips. Cost from La Ronge will be double what we paid from Missinipe which really sucks.
Pretty sure the business is viable but word is Gary and Bonnie's kids don't need the money and no longer want the headaches. To buy the business I have heard figures from 7 - 20 million so it certainly limits buyers.
The other bad thing is they were the largest float plane outfit in Sask. and the smaller companies from La Ronge and Buffalo Narrows are overwhelmed with flight requests already.
Oh well......wait and see......might not be a spring trip this year!
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Just had this pointed out to me from another thread... That's really too bad! 
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02-20-2023, 08:30 PM
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Very sad. Had a flight with Osprey out of Pelican Narrows a while back as they were covering for yet another charter company that went out of business. Hope somebody steps up to fill the void.
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03-04-2023, 03:02 PM
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Super good news for anyone this would have effected
Now we can finally plan the spring, summer and falls trips.....oh ya ....and buy a new baitcaster!!
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