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(Review ID:4043)

8 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

Great people,facilities, and staff.

Rated by: Mike111 on 2007-07-29 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: RAFSPA - Weston on the Green
Pros: Everything
Cons: none

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Went to Weston 28th July- amazed. Great customer service from Stece Scott CCI, and a real good safety briefing - this DZ is very heads up no safety which si great.

17 loads in 6 hours - never seen that before, can do easily 7 or mroe jumps a day here. Manifest is really efficient, the crowds and the vibe regardless of age is awesome. The facilities are huge ,although apparently the packing area can get quite congested when a billion members turn up.

The G92 is f*ing quick, and real comfy aswell.

10/10 - great DZ - great staff great people huge landing area etc etc.

Real worth a visit!

Cheers.

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(Review ID:3750)

3 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

Well worth a visit

Rated by: mikemcclelland on 2007-03-19 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: RAFSPA - Weston on the Green
Pros: Massive landing area, Great aircraft
Cons: Could do with another aircraft

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I started my RAPS training there two years ago and found the instructers friendly and encouraging. Due to the good old weather I ended up doing AFF in spain. Since then I have spread my jump weekends either at Langar or Weston.

I drive for two hours to get to Weston but I have personaly found that every mile is worth it. The faciities have vastly improved over the last two years with the new bar / cafe. OK it doesnt have a bunkhouse but whats wrong with pitching a tent???

I have read reviews saying that this is a tandem factory. All I can say is thats a load of crap. I have never been bumped off a lift and dont know anyone that has, in favour of a tandem or student.

The only thing that does let this DZ down is the fact that it realy does need another aircraft to cope with busy weekends. But dont let this put you off this DZ ROCKS!!!!

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(Review ID:2628)

4 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

RAFSPA Weston-On-The-Green

Rated by: Markie on 2005-09-29 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: RAFSPA - Weston on the Green
Pros: no. of lifts, great photographic view points, great bar, friendly
Cons: mmmm . . . can't think of any

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Weston has proved to be an amazing inspiration. My wife did her first Tandem there... it was amazing for her, they are so welcoming and friendly. We stayed on after and were invited to the bar in the evening, how great is that...
This all led to me being involved in the sport and running a website for RAFSPA cameraman Malc Knox. Located at www.malcknox.co.uk the site has loads of pics from Weston that may be of interest.

All in all . . . Weston delivers, no doubt... fab!

Markie

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(Review ID:2578)

2 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

great DZ that could be even better

Rated by: fedykin on 2005-09-12 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: RAFSPA - Weston on the Green
Pros: great location
Cons: altitude

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i think this DZ has got the most practical location in the UK
easist to get to and from london

you can do more or less as many lift as you can expect to in the UK(5-7 is my upper limit there)

the altitude isnt great
wherever i go abroad the jumpers from weston are always friendly and energetic

it would just take i bit more freefly LO etc.. to make it an awesome DZ and maybe some accomodation and better altitude

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(Review ID:2394)

7 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

Personally, drive 30 minutes North and go to Hinton

Rated by: james88 on 2005-07-04 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: RAFSPA - Weston on the Green
Pros: You can skydive here
Cons: Quite a few

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Unfortunately I wasn't too impressed with this DZ. For me, the enjoyment of skydiving is not just about jumping, its just as much about the vibe and how welcoming the place feels. Having visited around 5 DZs in the UK now, I found Weston to be the most unfriendly welcome by far. I arrived and was greated by someone who seemed 'put out' by the fact that I'd like to jump there. I was then directed to find someone who was tall, stocky and with short hair to check in with which on a RAF based setup didn't really narrow down who I was looking for. Cutting a short story even shorter, we had a cup of tea and left 15 minutes later for Hinton where we had a fantastic day. The best thing about this drop zone was that my Nephew (2yrs old) enjoyed watching the gliders and we had a good cup of tea. We'll be going to Hinton from now on should we be in the area.

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(Review ID:2185)

6 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

Probably the best DZ in the country

Rated by: jashe on 2005-04-01 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: RAFSPA - Weston on the Green
Pros: Great atmosphere, great planes, huge landing zone, huge packing hangar, great bar prices, great coaching facilities
Cons: Subject to RAF rules, comlaints from locals curbing the weekend hours, no public jumping during the week

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If it wasn't for the RAF running the whole show and being very strict about operating hours and procedures, there wouldn't be a DZ in the country that could match Weston. If you want expert coaching in every discipline, great planes, great facilities, great atmosphere and plenty of space to pitch up, Weston's for you.
If you want to jump during the week, it's not.

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(Review ID:2180)

3 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

Great DZ with alot of great people and experienced Skydivers

Rated by: nigelh on 2005-03-31 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: RAFSPA - Weston on the Green
Pros: Only DZ in the south of England to have the G92 used in the Nationals, Best Club Kit i've ever seen, Fantastic DZ
Cons: Okay i agree, no bunkhouse does suck a bit

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I've been jumping at Weston since I did a RAPS course in March 1997.
There have been a few changes over the year but things are great in 2005!
The bar is open Friday to Sunday with the cheapest drinks I've ever seen,
Jumps are now �18 to 12k, occasionally going that bit higher,
the G92 in a fantastic aircraft, it is in one of the flattest parts of the country so the weather is usually pretty good, and its located minutes from junc 9 of the M40.
Andy Ford is the rigger,
We also several BPA members, we have Paul 'Apples' Applegate who's the Chairman of the riggers, Andy Scott who's the FS rep, and me, I'm the Artistics Rep,
Also we have team members from medal winning teams offering coaching in Freefly, Formation, Skysurf, wingsuit etc.

Come along and try us out!
The compulsory AAD rule is untrue and you do not have to be military to jump there

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(Review ID:1272)

4 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

Weston on the Green

Rated by: dalee on 2004-01-03 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: RAFSPA - Weston on the Green
Pros: Dornier G92 and Turbine Islander as well as C206, Enormous covered and carpeted packing area, bar
Cons: DZ is very spread out, perhaps a little daunting for new students being a military DZ

RAFSPA Weston on the Green (Weston) is an awesome DZ. I've been jumping there for just over a year now and I recommend it to anyone who can get there. Its normally easy to get on a load as they run two turbines simultaneously. The landing area is HUGE as is the indoor packing hangar. There is a bar and a kit store, as well as all the usual creeper areas etc. They allow camping. The only downside is that is is a military base so some rules are slightly stricter and mid week jumping is sometimes difficult but you can phone ahead to check.

Highly recommended. *****

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