jtval 0 #1 April 15, 2001 hey guys/girlsi was at skydive atlanta today. i was trying to find someone who might be a .com-er. were any of you there?blue skiesJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #2 April 16, 2001 I would have been there, except I was in Michigan for my oldest brother's wedding. Was going to jump with him, but had problems with the flight up there so I landed too late to jump.I'll be in Ireland next weekend, but hope to be back at Skydvive Atanta the following weekend.If you ran into Marcus, Lisa, or Faye they are all .com-ers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
propblast 0 #3 April 16, 2001 Hey,Is there a DZ close to columbus,ga?-ePropblast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #4 April 16, 2001 Yes, I have heard that there is a small, Cessna only DZ there. Some of the normal jumpers at Skydive Atlanta in Thomaston jump there on occassion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aufreefly 0 #5 April 16, 2001 If anyone lives near atlanta come on out to thomaston.Skydive atlanta has some of the best vibes of any dropzone out there. We have an awesome group of freeflyers. Oh yeah, the RW guys are good too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #6 April 17, 2001 QuoteIf anyone lives near atlanta come on out to thomaston.Skydive atlanta has some of the best vibes of any dropzone out there. We have an awesome group of freeflyers. Oh yeah, the RW guys are good too.Even if you don't live near Atlanta, it is still a great place I know people who drive from Southern GA, South Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee to Skydive Atlanta in Thomaston. That is one of the things I like about it, you get folks from Macon, Columbus, Atlanta, and all around.I haven't ever seen such a large group of freeflyers anywhere else, not even in Perris Valley when I was there. We've got some seriously talented RW guys too. You know, guys like Doug Glover with 24 years and 7000 jumps into the sport.Did you make the Easter Boogie? I was out of town. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #7 April 18, 2001 To the person asking about a DZ near Columbus, GA: Yes, there is a DZ within 35 minutes of Columbus called Skydive Opelika. It is a two-Cessna 182 DZ located right off of I-85 between Auburn and Montgomery (actually in Tuskeegee on Moton Field). You would cross the river on 280 into Alabama, then turn left on Highway 80 and follow it straight for about 30 miles. The website is www.skydiveopelika.com . Jumps are $12 to 10,500 and the crowd is very laid back. There are also two righteous natural swoop-canals there. Check out the pics of me swooping them in the photo gallery on this (Dropzone.com) website. If you don't like Cessna DZ's, then the next closest DZ to you is Thomaston (about an hour and a half drive). Last year they had an Otter and a Queen Air. I went to a GSL meet there last year and had a pretty good time. Not much farther away is Skydive Monroe (I recommend it). Also pretty close is Cedartown. Chuck BlueD-12501Atair Factory Pilot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #8 April 18, 2001 Quotef you don't like Cessna DZ's, then the next closest DZ to you is Thomaston (about an hour and a half drive). Last yearthey had an Otter and a Queen Air. I went to a GSL meet there last year and had a pretty good time. Not much fartheraway is Skydive Monroe (I recommend it). Also pretty close is Cedartown. How are you driving to get these drive times? Columbus to Thomaston is only 45 miles. This is a 45 minute drive for my friends who live there and jump in Thomaston. It is 100 miles (by air) to Monroe, and 110 miles (also by air) to Cedartown (which I won't go to even though it's only 30 miles from me). BTW, some time within the next couple weeks Skydive Atlanta is getting a Super Otter. Mike sold the Queen Air, because it was just sitting in the hangar unused. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #9 April 18, 2001 Dutchboy,Will you kindly get your little ass back to Thomaston?? I need to say something and you need to be there to hear it...Let me know when ya' get back...Most of my friends jump there (including you, you just don't realise who I am) so I'll come down to tell ya' in person cause it's pretty hard to do this on a keyboard...FFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #10 April 18, 2001 QuoteWill you kindly get your little ass back to Thomaston?? I need to say something and you need to be there to hear it...Letme know when ya' get back...Most of my friends jump there (including you, you just don't realise who I am) so I'll comedown to tell ya' in person cause it's pretty hard to do this on a keyboard...OK, Skeeter, now I'm going to be curious my whole time in Ireland (leaving in 30 minutes). I may be there on the 28th, if I'm not giving little kiddies plane rides up in Rome that day. Otherwise, I probably won't be there till the 5th of May.BTW, Rachel V. says "Hey". She works at my company now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #11 April 18, 2001 As you were; I was speaking in relation to Opelika. It took an hour and a half to drive to Thomaston from my dad's place down there. I live in Fayetteville, NC and jump at Raeford, but my dad (Buddy Blue) owns Skydive Opelika. From his place, all the "other" places I mentioned are about equidistant, especially by air in one of our planes. Glad Mike is getting a Super Otter. That blue one from Alaska or wherever for the GSL meet last year was a DOG. Chuck BlueD-12501 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #12 April 18, 2001 Dutchie,I'll be screwed blue...I didn't think you would know me here...tee-hee...and tell Rachel I said "hi" and give her all my love...see ya' on the 28th...FFFPS. sorry for the secrecy...it's just hard to type this so I'd rather do it in person...later, dude, and have fun in Ireland...FFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberskydive 0 #13 April 19, 2001 Umm secrecy.....something important......dont want to tell you here?? Do we even wanna know? LOL_ Boy Howdy, what do you boys do down there in Thomaston-LOL D.Chisolm C-28534[email protected]http://www.sunraydesigns.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #14 April 19, 2001 Cyber,Any truth to the rumor about the sheep getting loose down by the power lines and having unprotected sex with a certain webmaster for Bill?? Just wondered...tee-heeFFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #15 April 19, 2001 FFF - BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!! You crack me up man!Cyber - Wanna' borrow my apron? LOL"Peace & Blu Skyzz!"Merrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberskydive 0 #16 April 19, 2001 Umm- must have been the webmaster(s) before-LOL- or unless it was just a strange coincidence that all the sheep started following you from the landing area last time you were here- :)who are you and when was the last time you were out BTW-LOLD.Chisolm C-28534[email protected]http://www.sunraydesigns.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #17 April 19, 2001 Cyber,The last time I was in Monroe was last summer when ya'll were doing the AFF certification thingy... and Bill hadn't supplied the webmasters with sheep yet...but he was talking about it then...hehehe...he just couldn't figure out whether to hide them in the king air at night or take a chance and let 'em roam free to play in the hangar...FFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aufreefly 0 #18 April 20, 2001 yeah I made it to the boogie but it rained on sunday. I am looking forward to this weekend, it is supposed to be really nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #19 April 23, 2001 Well I'm back from Ireland. Managed to make a jump at the IPC, and also got two more in at Thomaston after I landed this afternoon. I figure Hartsfield is midway between my house and the DZ, so why pass up the opportunity.I'll tell y'all more about it when it isn't 4am in the time zone I just left. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #20 April 23, 2001 Dutchie,So where ya' gonna' be this weekend?? Rome or S/A?? At 2.5 miles per gallon and gas at $1.59 I can't go both places... FFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #21 April 23, 2001 QuoteSo where ya' gonna' be this weekend?? Rome or S/A?? At 2.5 miles per gallon and gas at $1.59 I can't go both placesAn interesting question. I really did want to fly some kiddies this weekend, but then again, I can do all of that after I finish my plane for only 10% of the cost. Doug is having another skills camp at Skydive Atlanta on Saturday, so I'm going to have to go with b) Skydive Atlanta. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #22 April 24, 2001 See ya there...FFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
