Airhead 0 #1 October 26, 2002 I'm changing my AFP training to a new-to-me DZ tomorrow. It's farther to dirve to than my 1st DZ- which was 90 miles one way. How far do you usually drive to jump? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #2 October 26, 2002 It is about 90-100 miles each way. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #3 October 26, 2002 I used to live 250 miles from my home dz.....now I live over a 1000. but I am only 40 miles from the local dz....I am in the midst of changing my address HAHAH!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMFin 0 #4 October 26, 2002 At the moment about 3 miles away. 9 minute car ride Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airhead 0 #5 October 26, 2002 Where do you live? It'd be nice to have somewhere closer, but I guess lots of us gotta go quite a ways to get to a DZ, huh? I think most of the DZs here in MIchigan are all "down-state" and I live "up north"! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkvapor 0 #6 October 26, 2002 65 miles one way. Driving in an SUV eats up gas fast.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #7 October 26, 2002 2 hour drive or 45 minute flight. Under class B airspace here, so need to get pretty far out to find skydiving. All in all driving is quicker when you count the drive to the airport, planning, preflight, taxiing, and tieing down at the DZ, but its a hell of a lot funner. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #8 October 26, 2002 45 minutes for a Cessna DZ that charges 18 for 10k 2 hours for a Ultra-Super-Mega Otter DZ that charges 15 for 14k -- Hook high, flare on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMFin 0 #9 October 26, 2002 Quote 65 miles one way. Driving in an SUV eats up gas fast.. Stop whining Here in Finland we have to pay about almost 4 dollars for a gallon.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #10 October 26, 2002 Its pretty close for me. Only 15 miles away7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airhead 0 #11 October 26, 2002 YIKES! IF THAT WERE THE CASE, I'D BE GETTING A MOTORBIKE ASAP WITH A SIDE-CAR! WHICH BY THE WAY, i AM SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING DOING NEXT YEAR ANYWAYS- AND GAS IN THE US IS AROUND $1.50 US A GALLON, RIGHT NOW COMPARED TO WHATEVER IT IS YOU PAY THERE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #12 October 26, 2002 About 1200 miles to home. But only 40 or so to Deland. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMFin 0 #13 October 26, 2002 QuoteYIKES! IF THAT WERE THE CASE, I'D BE GETTING A MOTORBIKE ASAP WITH A SIDE-CAR! WHICH BY THE WAY, i AM SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING DOING NEXT YEAR ANYWAYS- AND GAS IN THE US IS AROUND $1.50 US A GALLON, RIGHT NOW COMPARED TO WHATEVER IT IS YOU PAY THERE. Well ... motrorbikes and cars cost TWICE as much here than in U.S... Thats all becouse of the taxes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #14 October 26, 2002 Quote About 1200 miles to home. So when are you coming home again? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #15 October 26, 2002 5 minutes I can watch jumprun from my front yard. Doesn't matter though. It's closed now. To add insult to injury, I had to turn down a trip to Pitt because of other commitments. No, I'm not impressed. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattwhoo 0 #16 October 26, 2002 I'm exactly 85 Miles form doorstep to doorstep. The part that really sucks is out of that 85 miles 80 of them are highway and I don't have cruise control. Matt Providing ingenious solutions to all of your nonexistent problems! (For a fee) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bps 0 #17 October 26, 2002 I'm only a 15 minute drive to one of my home DZs...but it's also my office job during the week. (I work full-time at this place) My other home DZ, the one I go to for fun on my days off, is 52 miles one-way. (a 50 minute drive) As we all would do, I've driven hours upon hours each weekend for a little altitude. Isn't it funny what we'll do for a jump? Blue Skies, Bryan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoby 0 #18 October 26, 2002 There are five dropzones that are just about an hour and a half from me (Perris, Elsinore, AAW, Taft, California City), but none that are any closer. It's kinda weak, but at least there's a selection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #19 October 26, 2002 Quote I'm exactly 85 Miles form doorstep to doorstep. The part that really sucks is out of that 85 miles 80 of them are highway and I don't have cruise control. Try a brick, good way to get the adrenaline flowing before even getting to the DZ... -- Hook high, flare on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #20 October 26, 2002 78.2 miles one way... i make the drive at least once a week..some times up to 4 times a week. 21000 miles on the car this year directly skydiving related.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpy 0 #21 October 26, 2002 About 50km one way....an hours drive..sometimes a little less. And a pretty fun hour it is..my dad just got a new car and he insists on taking the racers line on every corner Record is about a minute to the pizza place bout a kilometer away Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #22 October 26, 2002 27.5 miles Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpHog 0 #23 October 26, 2002 2 miles (or about a 4 minute drive). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #24 October 26, 2002 90 miles for me...HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #25 October 26, 2002 90 miles for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
