daniel_owen_uk 0 #1 April 27, 2005 Just thought I would say hello. Did my AFF level 1 for charity in January and have just booked a holiday to complete the course out in Florida :) Although not going till November :( Going to Skydive city, any advice you guys could give me would be much appreciated.__________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #2 April 27, 2005 Welcome to the forums mate. Anything you want to know about the sport you'll find in here Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #3 April 27, 2005 WelcomeWhat a great idea to book your training at one of the top DZs in Florida. What made you decide on Skydive City? Are there a group of you going, or are you heading out there alone? Either way, you'll have a great time.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_owen_uk 0 #4 April 27, 2005 QuoteWelcomeWhat a great idea to book your training at one of the top DZs in Florida. What made you decide on Skydive City? Are there a group of you going, or are you heading out there alone? Either way, you'll have a great time. After much hard consideration and debating the many many I looked into, it was the first one I saw :) But seriously nice website, quick friendly responce to emails, and nicely priced. I am going out there with a friend, she hasn't done much jumping either (1 tandem). We are both looking forward to it like crazy though.__________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #5 April 29, 2005 You picked a good one! Say hello to TK for me... Advice? Listen to your instructor! Run any advice you receive through him/her before you act.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_owen_uk 0 #6 May 1, 2005 Anyone know how far from St Pete's beach the DZ is? Friend who I am going with booked the hotel so hoping it ain't too far, think its about an hours drive (I drive quick :)).__________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_owen_uk 0 #7 October 3, 2005 5 weeks to go, damn what do you guys do to stave the excitement when your not jumping it seems like its been forever. Going to bedford for some tunnel time next week so hopefully that should help __________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divegoddess 0 #8 October 3, 2005 I hear you.... well I hope it gets better cause right now I feel like I have a crack habit! I only have three jumps and I think about skydiving all the time. I even dream about it sometimes. All week everytime I looke at the sky, I want to be in it. I'm always thinking of ways to come up with the money for my next AFF as soon as possible (which is why it's really starting to feel like a drug habit) Once I get licensed and finally have my own rig, I know I will still spend the same amount of money on the sport. I just hope that the fact that I am able to get more jumps in will tide me over until the next time I'm at the dropzone. IT's really sad the way this consumes me. Good luck to you and blue skies ~Amanda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_owen_uk 0 #9 October 12, 2005 Gutted, bodyflight is broke for this weekend so having to reshedule __________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #10 October 12, 2005 SD city is awesome. If you see Laurie tell her Jason from New York sas hello, and I'll see her in feburary. I am not sure who your instructors are going to be, but if it is Laurie buy her an Ice House that's her beer, and if you get any pictures taken try to get Tony. his pics are awesome, Bob is good too Bob Drinks Budwiser. Ask to watch the bad aff video in the bar.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_owen_uk 0 #11 October 13, 2005 Pretty sure its gonna be TK Hayes as thats the guy who I have been talking to over email (plus their website has him down for teaching AFF on the relevant dates). Presume with your jump numbers you did some AFF there? What can you tell me about the place, equipment used planes flown etc etc.__________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #12 October 13, 2005 Well done mate. Wheres your local UK DZ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #13 October 13, 2005 Ok if it is TK buy him a Killians ;) I have a picture of TK's butt. I think it is the obligatory skydiving butt shot. Every roll of film has one lol. TK makes funny faces in freefall. They Have 2 Twin Otters. It is a really cool vibe down there. They have camping. I don't rember who it is, but there is a guy who rents trailers for like 25 bucks a night. The hard dock cafe's breakfast sandwiches will repeat on you quite a bit. The student rigs are wings containers, and I am not sure but probibly a PD main canopy. They have a good gear shop on site. A rigging shop. A free fly coach. You can arrange tunnel time there through Sally Hathaway they'll even provide transport to Orlando. The bar is good 2 bucks a bottle 3 for a guiness or a boddingtons. They have a swoop pond. a huge packing tent. I am still probibly selling this place short. In feburary I am heading back to finish up my aff if that is any indication of how chill this place is.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_owen_uk 0 #14 October 14, 2005 LOL @ Killians, always good to know. And thanks for the info on kit/planes. Don't really have a regular UK dz at the moment as I only have one jump at present, although that was at Hib, probably become a regular there, although I have a friend in newcastle thats doing AFF with me so probably be split between hib and her local one.__________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artistcalledian 0 #15 October 14, 2005 hi ya i've just completed my AFF at Langar, try and get down there if you can for a few jumps... its really friendly and all the instructors have loads of time to chat about anything you want... they told me the only stupid question is the one you don't ask !!!________________________________________ drive it like you stole it and f*ck the police Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_owen_uk 0 #16 October 15, 2005 QuoteGutted, bodyflight is broke for this weekend so having to reshedule Rescheduled for next Sunday, the guys (and gals) at bodyflight bedford have been awesome, very friendly and helpful.__________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike111 0 #17 October 15, 2005 Good luck! Im in bedford that sat nite before you!!! The staff are wicked innit, and good luck with youre course. You should get very good weather there, rather than in grey old crappy england weather! mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_owen_uk 0 #18 October 23, 2005 For those of you that don't read the wind tunnel forum, just got back from bedford, and it was amazing. Soooo much fun, and have progressed hugely with my flying. Stable, on heading, turns, fall fall rate etc Sure it has helped hugely for AFF :)__________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
