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Dropzone Database: North America: United States: Kansas : Skydive Kansas : Reviews

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(Review ID:3478)

2 of 13 people found the following review helpful: Family DZ Rated by: Jumper519 on 2006-10-22 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Skydive Kansas   Pros: Normally 2 Aircraft, Great People, Good Student Program. Cons: Wind (it's Ks), narrow landing area but good outs.

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Just attended the Brian Germain Canopy Course @ Skydive Kansas. Like always a very professional atmosphere and fun people to jump with and be around. The Course was fantastic even though we got less than one day of jumping in due to rain and wind. Jumpers from this part of the country missed a great opportunity if they were not there. Thank you Jen and Jeremy.

Safety is always the priority. Some may complain that Jen's policies or rules are too strict, but it's her show. If you got less than 500 jumps and want to load your canopy over 1.5, I don't want to be around you either. Otherwise...check 'em out!

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(Review ID:3149)

2 of 14 people found the following review helpful: If yer in Kansas, check these guys out! Rated by: point_code on 2006-06-08 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Skydive Kansas   Pros: super friendly atmosphere Cons: small landing area, lot's of large outs though

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Very friendly and helpful staff. lot's of hospitality. I'll go back and visit for sure.

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(Review ID:3138)

4 of 21 people found the following review helpful: Don't go there if you have an A license and expect to jump Rated by: guitarchicadpie on 2006-06-05 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Skydive Kansas   Pros: Easy to find, and nice folks Cons: Discrimination

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My husband and I went there this past weekend. I have 100 jumps including several bigways, and a B license.
My husband has an A license but only 30 jumps. We drove an hour out of our way to find this place and when we got there, I felt like they discriminated against him, even though he's a licensed jumper. I understand being weary of a new jumper but I still feel like they should have let us do our 2way Belly.
My husband rented his gear from them and I offered to pack for him. They cited that for that reason they wouldn't let him jump because it showed he was too inexperienced!

They were nice folks, but my warning stands that if you're a new jumper DO NOT make your way there.

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(Review ID:1327)

7 of 15 people found the following review helpful: Opinion of another Drop Zone Owner Rated by: skydived19006 on 2005-11-17 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Skydive Kansas   Pros: Safety is number one! Cons: You may not be able to jump your canopy

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I’m DZO of Air Capital Drop Zone in Wichita Kansas, we consider Skydive Kansas our sister DZ and I think of Jen Sharp as my little sister (big sister when it comes to skydiving!).
There are a few things you should know before going to Skydive Kansas if you’re an experienced skydiver. They have wing loading requirements for main parachutes which you may not have seen at other drop zones, look at their web site for details. They will weigh you, if you are overloading the TSO on your reserve you will not jump that reserve at Skydive KS. Jen requires a digital Automatic Activation Device; you will not jump without one.
You will not find a safer student program than that of Skydive Kansas. Jen Sharp is the drop zone owner, chief instructor, and Safety & Training Advisor, I very often consult Jen first when I have a training, or safety related question at my drop zone. Skydive Kansas trains the Tandem Progression method; this allows Jen to personally oversee the instruction of every student.
In short, if you jump gear, or do things that are typically listed as causes of incidents in Parachutist magazine, you probably will not be allowed to jump at Skydive Kansas. Jen Sharp always puts safety as priority #1, regardless of the consequences to the ‘bottom line’. If you’re considering making a first skydive, you will not find a saver place or better people to entrust with your or a family members life!

Martin Myrtle
Drop Zone Owner
Air Capital Drop Zone
Wichita Kansas


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(Review ID:2534)

3 of 12 people found the following review helpful: If you want to feel at home - try the land of Ahhhs Rated by: alw on 2005-08-27 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Skydive Kansas   Pros: Friendly, easy to find, low air traffic, good landing area Cons: Hard to find any

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I'm no sky god and haven't been to 100's of DZ's, but I've got enough frequently flyer miles to get me most of the way to the sun. When I travel I appreciate things that uncomplicate my life and make me feel at home. This is a DZ that does just that. No hassles and an expectation of a "Safety First" attitude. Helpful locals that treat you like you've lived there all your life. Clean orderly equipment and enough lifting power to get me into the air as often as I cared to go.

It's not a big, high density DZ with turbine aircraft, but they know how to put up a 182 load and get the most out of the jump. The trip to altitude gives you great views of the area lakes and the rural Kansas countryside. My non-jumping family came with me and had a great time. Plenty of compfy couches and lawn chairs and a great view of old dad's jump and landing.

I gauge a business by it's service and product. SDK passes on both counts and delivers just what they promise. There aren't too many DZ's in this part of the country and I can really appreciate having one close to my wayward daughter so I have a place to jump when I visit.

If you're in the KC area and want to experience all the ambiance of a "Home Dropzone", give Skydive Kansas a try. Just stear clear of the Kansas Wind Tunnels (A.K.A. tornado) - they're for hard core Xtreme FF only.

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(Review ID:1714)

0 of 9 people found the following review helpful: Great place with great staff Rated by: Amfam on 2004-08-15 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Skydive Kansas   Pros: The professional staff Cons: none

Awesome place! Will go back for sure!

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(Review ID:604)

4 of 17 people found the following review helpful: Try'em Rated by: PeterPan74 on 2002-11-12 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Skydive Kansas   Pros: Great people that know their skydiving Cons: To expensive,too many rules, and closed frequently.

Jim and Jen are good people that know skydiving and aviation in general well. Be sure to call or email them before making the drive to ensure they are open and check for any unusual rules that maybe new. They have good pilots, coaches, and well maintained aircraft.

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(Review ID:206)

1 of 9 people found the following review helpful: Skydive Kansas Rated by: MudDonna on 2001-07-06 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Skydive Kansas

Skydive Kansas has two Cessna 182s. They rent equipment if you need it. The atmosphere is friendly. There is an indoor packing area which does get very hot in the summer time. There is even indoor plumbing. I would recommend this DZ to anyone going around the Topeka, KS, area.

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