MikeFB2764 0 #1 November 1, 2007 Some time ago I posted a link to a DZ Map project that I was working on (http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2150435). Now that mapping technology, specifically satellite imagery, has improved, I have revisted this project. You can check out the revised DZ Map at: http://aerialdynamics.com/dzmap/ . I have switched mapping providers from Google Maps to Virtual Earth. While the mapping functionality between the two is similar, Virtual Earth seems to have better satellite imagery. Granted, I havent confirmed this with all of the DZs, but the few that I have, it was the case. Disclaimer: The data that I am using is old and incomplete. This project is more of a proof of concept and will be improved on. I look forward to your feedback. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildfan75 1 #2 November 1, 2007 Skydive Wissota is in Chippewa Falls, WI, not near LaCrosse, WI. Skydive Hutchinson (MN) is closed and Skydive Waseca (MN) is missing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #3 November 1, 2007 FL looks pretty good. Did you mean to have Z-hills on there twice though?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
turtlespeed 212 #4 November 1, 2007 Could you highlight which DZ's are accepting Skyride Certificates? THAT would be helpful.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeFB2764 0 #5 November 1, 2007 Might be a typo. Where are the two? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #6 November 1, 2007 They're kinda right on top of each other. Now that I look at it again, one of them should probably be Skydive Tampa Bay.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
freefallfreak 0 #7 November 1, 2007 QuoteCould you highlight which DZ's are accepting Skyride Certificates? THAT would be helpful. Great idea, turtle. TripleF "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #8 November 1, 2007 I'm not sure where you are getting your dropzone information from but Waynesville Sport Parachute Center in Ohio hasn't been around for a few years at least (if not longer...) Although they might still do soaring at that airport...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeFB2764 0 #9 November 1, 2007 I could see payment options for the DZ being listed, sure. I need to figure out the scope of data that would be listed and more importantly, who would maintain it. QuoteQuoteCould you highlight which DZ's are accepting Skyride Certificates? THAT would be helpful. Great idea, turtle. TripleF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 620 #10 November 1, 2007 Aren't they links to 2 different pictures? one in front of manifest and one in front of city hall? and you said that like we didn't deserve to be listed twice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeFB2764 0 #11 November 1, 2007 You're right. Like I mentioned, this data is not accurate. I used a listing that I came across about 2 years ago (from the first cut of this map). This data is by no means a comprehensive source of DZ information. It is just a means of putting together a proof of concept. When and if, this project gets off the ground, a more comprehensive source of data will be put together. Thanks, Mike QuoteI'm not sure where you are getting your dropzone information from but Waynesville Sport Parachute Center in Ohio hasn't been around for a few years at least (if not longer...) Although they might still do soaring at that airport... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #12 November 1, 2007 Quote Aren't they links to 2 different pictures? one in front of manifest and one in front of city hall? I just hovered over the marks and saw the words, I didn't open any pictures. Quote and you said that like we didn't deserve to be listed twice! He can list it a hundred times, doesn't make a difference to me. 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
MikeFB2764 0 #13 November 1, 2007 Normiss, Skymama, What browsers are you using. I am not seeing the same results. I see one listing for Z-hills and one for Skydive Tampa. Thanks, Mike Quote Aren't they links to 2 different pictures? one in front of manifest and one in front of city hall? and you said that like we didn't deserve to be listed twice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #14 November 1, 2007 QuoteYou're right. Like I mentioned, this data is not accurate. Well.. darnnit it should be accurate... seriously man... j/k. I understand... actually I think its pretty cool... and the virtual earth system is really nice (it seems to be much more current then the google earth images in my area... and I really like the "birds eye" view...)Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
