Vance 0 #1 August 17, 2002 The Air Force has decided to send me to Abilene/Dyess AFB. I'll get there in about three weeks. From what I've seen on the web, it looks like the closest DZ's are in Dallas or Midland. Anybody have any recommendations on where to jump. Regardless, I plan on checking out all the DZ's that are within a days drive. Are there any skydivers in Abilene? Thanks for any input, see y'all at a Texas DZ soon! Vance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #2 August 17, 2002 There are several DZs in the Dallas area. I'd suggest SD Dallas or if you want a 182 DZ theres Eagle Flight. I did my first jump there and the DZO is pretty nice. Haven't heard much about the ones out in west TX though.I'm at Skydive Aggieland down in Bryan,but that'd be a long drive for you.I'm about the same distance away from Aggieland as from the Dallas DZs so its not too bad. I've been to Dyess AFB..its a nice place except its out in the middle of no where. Have fun! "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #3 August 18, 2002 sorry to hear that ya got sent there......it could be worse...they coulda sent ya to cannon...lol....i'd try skydive dallas if i was you...maybe skydive texas (near decatur(a little north of dallas)) i get to pcs soon....maybe the skydiving gods will look apon me with good will and send me to luke...... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #4 August 18, 2002 QuoteThe Air Force has decided to send me to Abilene/Dyess AFB My condolences...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vance 0 #5 August 18, 2002 Geez, thanks for the support guys! I haven't heard too much bad about the place yet. The biggest thing I can see that it lacks is the ocean and a DZ. I've spent alot of time in San Antonio and could deal with being stationed there, we'll see how the Abilene thing turns out though (fingers crossed). Wingnut, good luck on getting Luke, that'd be a great assignment. Vance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #6 August 18, 2002 Dyess. Y-U-C-K! good luck but like they said could be worse...could be Korea. while you were in sheppard did you get a chance to go to Decatur? its the closest one to the base 75 miles south. I liked it there. cool jumps cool ppl and my FIRST grass runway!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vance 0 #7 August 18, 2002 Korea...been there, done that Spent most of my time on various TDY's at Lackland. Been to Sheppard TDY for about 2 weeks, a long time ago and in the life before skydiving. Most of what I'm seeing on the web makes SD Dallas and SD Texas look the most appealing for this part of the state. Vance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #8 August 18, 2002 Try both SD Dallas and SD Texas. I have jumped at both and found I liked SD Dallas best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #9 August 18, 2002 QuoteI liked SD Dallas best You were staring at April all day weren't you...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 14 #10 August 18, 2002 I've still got money on account at SDD.... Hmmm... anyone else think its road trip time?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vance 0 #11 August 20, 2002 Just wanted to bump this back up since I'm sure all you Texas skydivers were jumping this weekend when I posted this. Thanks for any inputs! Vance Vance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEB6363 0 #12 August 20, 2002 Be nice to these guys you TEXANS!!! They are a way cool couple and we want them back in one piece!!! Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #13 August 20, 2002 Uh yeah they are real nice but since Tom was one of their instructors you all probably need to re-train them on how to jump outa a plane correctly <---J/k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEB6363 0 #14 August 21, 2002 Hey, YOU gradiated thum.!!! You could have caught my mistakes months ago I thought they did pretty well. Hell, after I open my eyes about 1/2 way into the jump, they look just fine. Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vance 0 #15 August 21, 2002 That's messed up guys!! Vance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
