orribolollie 0 #1 February 18, 2007 Just spent the weekend at Sydive Swansea (it's in Wales, UK for those who dont know!) Basically had a great expereince down there; got any questions let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #2 February 18, 2007 What? Life exists outside the USA? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orribolollie 0 #3 February 18, 2007 No....it doesnt; dont panic!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #4 February 18, 2007 Oh, there's nice isn't it? So, worth a visit then? I'll take your word for it and head on over one weekend, if the sun ever comes out again. Ta. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orribolollie 0 #5 February 18, 2007 Theres nice and then theres £15 pound to 15 grand bet your gonna pop over quick sharp now! Admittedly it wouldnt have been on my list (it being a long way to watch rain fall), but we got a plane ride from South Cerney. Its located right on the Gower (summer surfing) coast so great views....was peachy and clear down there Sunday morning and I think it will be a cracking spot in the summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #6 February 18, 2007 I'll hire a car one weekend (not leaving mine unattanded!!) and get over there...... There's the makings of a plan formining in my Vodka soaked head. CYA (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orribolollie 0 #7 February 18, 2007 Cool...let me know when you decide to head down....car should be fine down there....its not like that at all. Probably not safe to leave flossy lying around though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #8 February 18, 2007 Sweet... I'll leave my sheep at home then. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazelos 0 #9 February 18, 2007 Quote and then theres £15 pound to 15 grand What? Damn! That's cheap!He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orribolollie 0 #10 February 18, 2007 It begins! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveJack 1 #11 February 19, 2007 Does Dave H. still run the DZ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBile 0 #12 February 19, 2007 When did this DZ start up ? Is it run by the same group that moved from Wales to the Army Barracks just across the Severn Bridge ? What training programs (if any) do they offer ?Gerb I stir feelings in others they themselves don't understand. KA'CHOW ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #13 February 19, 2007 Quotebut we got a plane ride from South Cerney. You know if that's likley to happen often? I heard they're having the Let in the afternoons... but when will it fly back; close of play? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orribolollie 0 #14 February 19, 2007 Ownership; I think the whole gig (belongs) to the guy who owns the planes. Carl Williams is involved as CCI etc. (Belonging in the sense that the dropzone is part of an existing active airfield, complete with decent cafe and usual facilities). The TurboLET owners name escapes me sorry even though we flew back with him (big mad guy with glasses owns planes and used to skydive)! Basically he owns both the Let's, one of which youll have seen flying at South Cerney. Curently he only has one pilot and one in training, so Cerney and Swansea are sharing a plane until the other has his hours. So in short, your looking at another month I think, of potential flights to Swansea from Cerney. Currently, the plane is active at Cerney Saturday morning, then it leaves about 1pm for Swansea. Swansea jumpers get to jump Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning....I got 5 jumps at Swansea during that time. Sensibly, the plane is staying in one place if the other has shit weather. So potentially you could end up having to get a train back from Swansea, or catching a lift. On the plus side, it means you could get a sweet 40 minute flight to clear skies for the whole weekend like we did! Re. How long will it last? Well we put the same question to the LET owner. He seems up for using a plane as a taxi from Cerney even after the other plane gets underway. Not a great deal for Cerney, but as they are both his planes theyd not have much choice! As far as he is concerned; you guys fill the plane, I will pick you up and drop you after the weekend. So, potentially it will continue all season. I certainly hope so, it was way cool to have our own private turbine to the DZ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites orribolollie 0 #15 February 19, 2007 What training programs (if any) do they offer ? Quote Certainly AFF is on offer. Im sure as it gets busy youll see coaching for experienced jumpers. The DZ is featured in next months BPA Skydive Mag, so youll get more details then. Just to clarify, I dont work for them or nowt; just letting others know theres currently a good deal to be had there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
orribolollie 0 #15 February 19, 2007 What training programs (if any) do they offer ? Quote Certainly AFF is on offer. Im sure as it gets busy youll see coaching for experienced jumpers. The DZ is featured in next months BPA Skydive Mag, so youll get more details then. Just to clarify, I dont work for them or nowt; just letting others know theres currently a good deal to be had there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
