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Dropzone Database: North America: United States: Pennsylvania : Chambersburg Skydiving Center : Reviews

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(Review ID:5227)

0 of 6 people found the following review helpful: Very friendly DZ Rated by: camgon on 2009-07-05 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Chambersburg Skydiving Center   Pros: Great group of people! Cons: No food on site

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I visited Chambersburg during their CASA boogie and had a great experience. I showed up to the boogie not knowing anyone, but had no problem meeting new people.

The fun jumpers were very friendly and welcoming, and the Instructors were professional. I noticed the Tandem Instructors were actually instructing their students (image that!) and not simply taking their students on a wild carnival ride.

The facilities were decent, and indoor packing a plus.

Right now their King Air is down, so on a normal weekend they are running only 182s. However, don't let that deter you, they are still well worth the visit.

Next time I'm in the area I will be sure to visit them again.

Blue Skies!

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(Review ID:5176)

4 of 9 people found the following review helpful: experienced jumpers -> you'll be lucky if you get one jump in here Rated by: ranger28 on 2009-06-14 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Chambersburg Skydiving Center   Pros: air conditioned packing; convenient location Cons: manifest; experienced jumpers wait long time between loads

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I recently tried Chambersburg since it is convenient to Northern Virginia, and had a great experience. However, my second trip was very disappointing. I manifested as soon as I arrived at the dropzone, and almost 3.5 hours later I finally boarded the aircraft. Unfortunately, the load was overbooked, and there was no room for the tandem's videographer. Bottom line - I was asked to bump to the next load, although no one was manifested and the fuel truck was dry, therefore requiring the plane to fly to a distant airport to take on fuel. I did the math, figured it would be at least another hour, and I wasn't willing to wait after already being 'manifested' for nearly 4 hours. I also knew that I was the first person to manifest for that load - but no one was willing to put a two-way with me (solo) on another aircraft so everyone could jump - the two-way wanted to be on the same load as the tandem and videographer, so they could ride to altitude together. So, I drove 4 hours roundtrip to sit at a dz for 4 hours. At least nobody got hurt.

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(Review ID:5173)

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful: This place ROCKS!! Rated by: ymadakota on 2009-06-12 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Chambersburg Skydiving Center   Pros: Everybody is very friendly Cons: None come to mind

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From the time you walk in the door you are treated like family! Everybody is so nice and helpful. Safety is number 1!!

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(Review ID:4956)

2 of 16 people found the following review helpful: Amazing Rated by: C_M_H_13 on 2009-01-26 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Chambersburg Skydiving Center   Pros: Everything Cons: None

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JR and the rest of the staff were amazing. Not only did they put my jump video to some great music, but I also got a whole roll of stills. Everyone there was in a great mood and very friendly. All of the instructors were patient and helpful. Safety was #1 hands down. Myself and 6 friends went in August and because of wind we were not able to jump. All we had to do was keep our receipts and come back at a later date. 100% recommended for your first or 1000th jump.

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(Review ID:4539)

0 of 10 people found the following review helpful: Great place to make your first jump! Rated by: jimsiny on 2008-05-28 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Chambersburg Skydiving Center   Pros: Friendly, Professional Instructors and Staff. Cons: None

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I recently had the pleasure to make my first jump (IAD) at Chambersburg Skydiving Center May 9 - May 10. I have to say the Sides family (J.R., Kathy and Jamie) really made me and my family feel comfortable and at home. My ground school instructor John and jump instructor "Doc" Larry were inspirations and extremely competent teachers. The folks at Chambersburg made my first jump an experience that I will never forget. I soon plan to return to Chambersburg for jump# 2.

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(Review ID:4192)

2 of 9 people found the following review helpful: Good times environment Rated by: TSmith on 2007-10-14 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Chambersburg Skydiving Center   Pros: Very friendly... Good people people :) Cons: Nothing that I can think of

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From the moment I walked in they were interested in getting me up in the air. A quick look at my gear and paperwork and a briefing had me on the load in under 40 min. Met some great people! Seems like they draw from many different DZ's. I enjoyed watching the upper experience level jumpers working with the lower numbers. That's so important and apreciated!!! Great place to spend your time. I only got two jumps today (didn't get there until late) but I had an awesome afternoon.

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(Review ID:4174)

3 of 9 people found the following review helpful: In the Pennsylvannia Farmlands Rated by: thesaint on 2007-10-06 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Chambersburg Skydiving Center   Pros: Nice friendly folks Cons: The Landing area is rolling

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I was at the Pelt Head Boogie in PA. The DZ had a CASA that day so that was cool. I think there normal jump ship is a King Air. They are nice and friendly folks there. The pacers are good and FAST. I kinda landed into a mound (small rise) it was hard to detect from the air but the fact that on a busy day no one else was landing there should have been a hint. I'll definitely go back.

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(Review ID:4138)

0 of 8 people found the following review helpful: You Have to jump this DZ! If you don't you'll never know how cool this place is! Rated by: LPhoenix98 on 2007-09-17 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Chambersburg Skydiving Center   Pros: King Air Baby!! Great atmosphere and lots of coaches and instructors. Cons: I there are any I couldn't find em'.

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I came to this DZ with 26 jumps. I am getting close to my A licence but I didn't have much USPA book training. They immediately got me the 4 page card sat down with me and my log book and started filling it out. The weather didn't permit a jump that day but on Sunday I got five jumps in and was invited to participate in a two-way and three-way group skydive. Ya'll please come see these folks. They are OUTSTANDING! And if you like altitude the King Air will get you to 14,000 sometimes 14,500 all day long. Air Conditioned carpeted Pack Room folks!!! This is a nice facility, please, check it out!

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(Review ID:3967)

0 of 12 people found the following review helpful: Check this Drop Zone Out! Rated by: gadenton on 2007-07-02 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Chambersburg Skydiving Center   Pros: Great Drop Zone, Awsome people. Cons: Wait between Loads

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This is a small to medium drop zone and has a ton of instructors & coaches. There are three to four packers at a time. The King Air got us to 14K all day long. Sweet! Airport name was changed to Franklin County Airport. Very light air traffic except for this King Air that's going up and down all day. Hmmmm. ;-)

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(Review ID:3024)

0 of 9 people found the following review helpful: great job Rated by: wnsons on 2006-05-01 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Chambersburg Skydiving Center   Pros: Professional, Experianced, Friendly Cons: none

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I have yet to encounter any diver attitude. I am very new to the sport with a total of 4 aff jumps at this time, 3 of which have been with the owner. Even as a new person I have seen why so many people come so far this DZ. They made me feel comfortable at eas and relaxed with this whole sport and because of this I plan to finish the aff course with them. keep up the good work.

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