kuwait_is_hell 0 #1 December 4, 2003 Hi all, Fairly new to skydiving. I learnt in sunny South Africa and got my A-license in August last year. Promptly bust my arm two weeks later. But I got back into it. I'm now holed up in Kuwait and as soon as I get my residency I can travel. Nearest DZ is in the Arab Emirates at Umm al Quwain so I will be heading over there asap. If anyone has been there, would like to know what it's like. I spend my free time otherwise between the UK and South Africa (Witbank - friendly DZ). Blue skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #2 December 4, 2003 Welcome to the fourms! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuwait_is_hell 0 #3 December 4, 2003 Thanks for the encouragement! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevino 0 #4 December 5, 2003 Hi Newbie, Umm al Quwain is a cool DZ and is definitely worth the visit. They don't hassle too much about filling the loads and will happily take 8 skydivers to 12,000 in their LET 410. Go for it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuwait_is_hell 0 #5 December 5, 2003 Thanks a lot for the info - will definitely head off there soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyRatt 0 #6 December 5, 2003 Welcome to the forums! After you jump there let us know how it went - I'd love to hear about it! Steve - May you have blue skys, Safe jumps and soft landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuwait_is_hell 0 #7 December 5, 2003 Hi Steve, I hope to jump there some time in February. It is the only DZ in this region - apart from Israel. Will let you know what it is like. Cheers, Alan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fergs 0 #8 December 19, 2003 QuoteHi Steve, I hope to jump there some time in February. It is the only DZ in this region - apart from Israel. Will let you know what it is like. Cheers, Alan Alan, Until recently UAQ had been my home DZ - well at least for the past 6 years or so - I was living in Saudi. They have a Grand Caravan and a new KingAir just arrived. The jumpers are an international band of folks who jump as much as they can. The last 3 or 4 years had me driving za totaal of 2200 kms for a weekend's jumping. PM me and I'll get you in to their email-dump communication list/. That way you'll get weekly jump news and make contacts before you get there. There's a 2 star hotel at the end of the runway, making UAQ an easy place to jump and stay at. If you fly in to Dubai, you just need to pick up a rental car at the airport and drive to the DZ - only 45 minutes. Anyhow, we'll sort out all via email after you PM me. Your email address is important so I can arrange to drop it into their lists. Blue Skies, fergs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal100 0 #9 December 19, 2003 I may be going there in March, as a girlie can anyone tell me if there are special rules I should be aware of in Dubai? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fergs 0 #10 December 19, 2003 QuoteI may be going there in March, as a girlie can anyone tell me if there are special rules I should be aware of in Dubai? Not really - Dubai is pretty moderate - but just dress a little conservatively, you won't have a problem. Will you be jumping? fergs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal100 0 #11 December 20, 2003 'will you be jumping' Oh yes! depending whats going on probably head up stuff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fergs 0 #12 December 22, 2003 Quote'will you be jumping' Oh yes! depending whats going on probably head up stuff G'day, Here's a few events coming up at UAQ: There will be a group of skydivers there from the 10th of Jan for approx. 10 days and then a 2 week record attempt and training camp will take place from the 19 to 28 of April. Their new KingAir should be ready for jumping any time now. Blue Skies, fergs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshKat 0 #13 December 22, 2003 I finally got over there this weekend! It was awesome, great DZ - go there if you can I had so much fun Hoping to return in a few weeks. Send me a message or email if u want to hear more about it. Kat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #14 January 13, 2004 HI! ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuwait_is_hell 0 #15 January 15, 2004 Hey, how's it going! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiadog 0 #16 January 15, 2004 I know between the 11 march an the 20 march theres a AN 12 going to 14000 ft for around £14 that would be a cool time to go ...Have fun.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smit705 0 #17 January 16, 2004 Welcome to the forums and skydiving. Thanks for your service over there. I spent seven months in Abu Dhabi. A very nice city, very scenic right on the Gulf. Never Made to Umm al Quwain. The Pubs in the hotels were great watering holes! Good luck and enjoy. Dave Smith In Christ Dave Smith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrelr 0 #18 August 5, 2004 Hi Alan Looked through your posts after reading your review of Skydive Xtreme (my home DZ). Pity about your rough experience there. I've had some really good times there and rate the DZ highly. I've recently relocated to Saudi and have jumped at UAQ a few times. Also a nice DZ, but a bit quiet now in summer. Are you still in Kuwait? How did you find UAQ? Cheers Andre le Roux Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
