kingbunky 3 #26 April 20, 2006 i can't comment on florida dz's since i've never been there, but between perris and sdc, i'd choose perris for hard-core training and the tunnel, but if i was looking for a place to learn and have fun, it would be chicago all the way. the whole facility was built to be a dropzone, not a normal airport shared with general aviation. tons of outs, huge landing area, awesome facilities, great people, fun vibe. "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #27 April 20, 2006 I'm a So Cal local and Perris and Elsinore are my two favorite dropzones. There will be NO rain in July/August. But be warned, the temps can often go above 100 degrees and we can get some pretty fierce wind devils. Add in higher field elevations of 1400 or so ft MSL and summertime jumping could challenge your canopy landing skills. But the locals keep at it all summer. Those are just some conditions you should be aware of, but by all means come on out and have some big fun ! Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,396 #28 April 20, 2006 >be warned, the temps can often go above 100 degrees and we >can get some pretty fierce wind devils . . . On days like that, Otay is a good choice. Never gets above 85, winds are always off the ocean and the weather is always good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #29 April 20, 2006 Quote>be warned, the temps can often go above 100 degrees and we >can get some pretty fierce wind devils . . . On days like that, Otay is a good choice. Never gets above 85, winds are always off the ocean and the weather is always good. That's what I like to hear...but I suppose Otay is San Diego...which is way far away from me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexadecimal 0 #30 April 20, 2006 QuoteSDC has the most beautiful facilities you will see at any dropzone. Yep. We're spoiled Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #31 April 20, 2006 Weather in the midwest during July / Aug is pretty decent. In your shoes, I'd probably go to SDC and maybe look into road tripping with some people from that area to the WFFC in August. It's not that far from there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #32 April 21, 2006 Noone's checking the date on this thread, are they? It was posted in 2005... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #33 April 21, 2006 QuoteNoone's checking the date on this thread, are they? It was posted in 2005... What? We're supposed to read threads before replying to them? Screw that dude, waaay too much work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #34 April 21, 2006 I had forgotten about that. I remember seeing some funky landings while standing on the dz at times during my stay but then again, it's all about knowing when to say: "that's it, winds are too squirrely for me right now, i'm gonna take myself off this load". Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
