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Dropzone Database: North America: United States: Illinois : CSC : Reviews

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(Review ID:5864)

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Amazing AFF experience Rated by: sydneyowen on 2010-07-28 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: CSC   Pros: staff, equipment, AFF, facilities Cons: wish I lived closer

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I'm probably the biggest cheerleader for CSC that I can think of. This DZ is unlike any other I've jumped at in that I can (and have) hang out there regardless of whether or not I'm jumping.

As I was going through AFF, there were a lot of days where I was grounded thanks to Mother Nature, and I learned just as much (if not more) on the ground as I did in the air.

The fun jumpers here are incredibly friendly, as is the staff. My AFF instructors were fantastic and by the time I had made it through level 3, I felt like a part of a big family.

Definitely happy to call CSC my home DZ.

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(Review ID:5844)

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful: Incredible dropzone for students and fun jumpers Rated by: ashleymead on 2010-07-19 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: CSC   Pros: staff, packing area, fun jumper scene, organization Cons: I live too far away

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Speaking as an experienced jumper this is by far one of my favorite dropzones.

We were immediately welcomed with open arms while visiting this dropzone. The north hangar is great, with pro shop and plenty of packing room for experienced jumpers. It's even got A/C which came in very handy on the hot summer weekend we spent there. Doug, the DZO made us feel right at home, he even organized a couple freefly jumps for us!

The landing area is a little small, but if you stick to a pattern and are aware of the swoopers it's totally doable. Definitely plan to go back in the near future!

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(Review ID:5795)

0 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 18,000 ft first tandem jump Rated by: MB119 on 2010-06-26 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: CSC   Pros: Great atmosphere...cool people Cons: Nada

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The jump was great-I dont like heights, but I wasn't as afraid as I would be standing on the ledge of a 9 story building (which I've done before). The coach, Paul, was a awesome and from my town and the camera guy, Kelsey, did a phenomenal job of capturing the entire event with plenty of action and scenery. I posted both pics & vid on Facebook and my friends loved it. I'll be back later this summer when my son gets home from Iraq and again in October for my daughter's 18th. Thanks again guys!

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(Review ID:5780)

0 of 7 people found the following review helpful: awsome arial view Rated by: swinkunas on 2010-06-18 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: CSC   Pros: Everything you can ask for in a drop zone Cons: nothing

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Thanks again for your instructions and your knowledge of skydiving. It's something I will remember forever. I appreciate your patience and look forward to jumping again soon. CSC has a lot of great instructors, I'm proud to call CSC my dropzone.

Mike Swinkunas


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(Review ID:5711)

4 of 17 people found the following review helpful: Staff from a WI. DZ. required to go To CSC for TI crossover training Rated by: skygypsie on 2010-05-16 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: CSC   Pros: Excellant Staff, one of the finest DZ set ups I've seen, very friendly environment Cons: didn't notice any !

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It was my 1st time to CSC...my boyfriend & I are Staff at a DZ in WI. He had to have cross over training for a TI rating. The examiner; Matt Yount, at CSC, was exceptional...as was the entire Staff, the 2 days we were there. I / we, also jumped while we were there, & both look forward to returning, soon ! Absolutely, would recommend anyone looking to do a 1st jump, progression jumping, or experienced jumpers to CSC. The DZ has an excellent set up, & the professionalism, hospitality, & facilities they have, are 2nd to none ! Great people...I was glad to have met some more good, good people..since I've become involved in the life & times of Skydiving ! Thank you CSC ~ Blessings n' BlueSkies ~ to you ALL !

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(Review ID:5696)

8 of 16 people found the following review helpful: Great DZ for a visitor Rated by: ihazkittehz on 2010-05-11 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: CSC   Pros: Friendly vibe, easy outs, great load organizing Cons: Small landing area

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I was in Chicago for a weekend, and I wanted to try out a dropzone in the area. Since I was only there for one day, and I'm still a very new jumper I didn't expect people to really include me, but that couldn't have been further from the truth. Andy, the load organizer, sought me out and put me on some great dives that were just at the edge of my comfort level. After each one he gave me a couple pointers - it was great to have him investing some time in me, even though I was just visiting. The Otter was in for repair, so we were in the PAC (my first time in that plane) - the ride to altitude was super quick. The landing area is small, but it is surrounded by open fields, and there is a separate swoop lane.

I left with a really good impression of the dropzone, and would recommend it to anyone in the Chicago area.

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(Review ID:5688)

0 of 12 people found the following review helpful: Great staff they make it fun! Rated by: shoppegrl on 2010-05-07 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: CSC   Pros: Fast pace. you check in, have a short training and then hit the sky Cons: Hope the weather holds

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It was a great day, the staff made it a blast. I felt very safe and had a wonderful ride. I will be back~

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(Review ID:5684)

3 of 11 people found the following review helpful: A great dropzone friendly people and great looking girls in the manifest. Rated by: Komarr on 2010-04-30 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: CSC   Pros: Fun place to skydive great friendly staff. Cons: none

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The DZ is has great feel it's like you belong there. It's not one of those big DZ's where it take hours for some one to say hello or ask you if you want to jump. It's only a bit over an hour to get thre from Chicago.

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(Review ID:5675)

4 of 9 people found the following review helpful: I am RECOMMENDING!!! Chicagoland Skydiving Center. Rated by: Crybabies on 2010-04-24 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: CSC   Pros: Great Fun Place. Staff Cons: None

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We have jumped at Chicagoland few weeks ago and it's a awsome dropzone. Staff is great and fun to talk to. Jumps were great lots of fun, will most likely come back. As for the post below I don't see how all it's true since everyone was wearing seatbelts when we were there. Looks like somone has a grudge against the dropzone.

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(Review ID:5673)

11 of 36 people found the following review helpful: I would not recommend this DZ to anyone concerned with thier safety Rated by: bencrooch on 2010-04-21 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: CSC   Pros: There are three other DZs within an hour of CSC. Cons: The owner only cares about cashflow from Tandems. No respect for fun jumpers or thier safety.

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I was kicked off this DZ for expressing my feelings on safety issues to the DZO. Teams training there were not wearing their helmets or seatbelts for takeoff on a plane with 15 other jumpers on it. I was told to "Get the f*%k off my dropzone" by the DZO for voicing my opinion about the safety issues. I would not recommend this DZ to anyone concerned with their safety, despite CSC's claim of their untrue "perfect safety record".

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