D22369 0 #1 November 22, 2003 Hey all, four of us from the northwest in our quest to find some warm weather will be in Arizona January 8th - 11th. both of these dz's will be an easy drive. If you have experience with these dz's I would appreciate your input. Thanks; RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #2 November 22, 2003 ELOY HANDS DOWN Been there MANY times over many years.www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #3 November 22, 2003 I used to live in Eloy and drive to work (AFF) at Buckeye. Buckeye is a small dz and Eloy is the largest. It really depends on what you are looking for. I say, stop at Buckeye on your way down and make a jump or two. It's closer to Phoenix than Eloy, but Eloy is a party in itself. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
174fps 1 #4 November 22, 2003 Jan 8th is the start of the Canadian/Alaskan Invasion at Eloy, head over to the alternate landing area and check it out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #5 November 22, 2003 Buckeye: Small, Cessna, family atmosphere. Eloy: Large, Otter, world champions train there. Take your pick. They're as different as night and day, but both will guarantee your fun. I know someone who'd NEVER jumped from a Cessna until he went to Buckeye. He's admittedly an Otter-snob. It was funny as hell to see him 'fear' falling off the step/strut! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #6 November 22, 2003 i'd never jumped from a cessna till i moved north to Kapowsin... yea i'm a turbine baby..yea!____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airgord 1 #7 November 22, 2003 We now have 3, count em 3 Skyvans!! They just got in last night from Indonesia, with 2 more on the way soon. They are earmarked for military business the dz has just recently picked up, but after they are converted I'm sure we'll be jumping from them occasionally. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #8 November 22, 2003 Both DZ are great! If you are looking at a casual jump pace then Bukeye is fab with a friendly atmosphere. Eloy has a different flavor, and a faster pace. Just depends on what you are looking for. My suggestion is that you try bothYes we have 2 additional skyvans currently resting in front of the hangars. Once they have been checked out completly by our aeor specialists....they will be retrofitted and be painted in the Skydive Arizona colors. I am hoping to have them in the fleet for the Holiday Boogie.....we will just have to see Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #9 November 23, 2003 Don't forget Coolidge. Real close to Eloy but real layed back. Good group of people too ! Otter or Porter . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfanie 0 #10 November 23, 2003 QuoteDon't forget Coolidge. Real close to Eloy but real layed back. Good group of people too ! Otter or Porter . I was going to mention Coolidge as well...And don't forget that occasionally they do run the cessna (although today the otter was back). usually it's the otter or porter..but occasionally the cessna. -------------------------------------------- Elfanie My Skydiving Page Fly Safe - Soft Landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #11 November 23, 2003 QuoteWe now have 3, count em 3 Skyvans so one of them will actuay be able to be flown at most times??? seems like every timei have ben to eloy (wopping 4 times) the one has always been broke for atleast half a day...lol...... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airgord 1 #12 November 23, 2003 Yeah, they are getting 4 new ones so at least 1 will be running (usually) for Wingnut. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #13 November 24, 2003 LOL...one of Skydive New Mexico's former pilots flew one of those skyvans over from Indonesia. Just imagine flying a skyvan all the way over the Pacific! ugh. Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #14 November 25, 2003 QuoteLOL...one of Skydive New Mexico's former pilots flew one of those skyvans over from Indonesia. Just imagine flying a skyvan all the way over the Pacific! ugh. I don't think it would be that bad. Just have to bring plenty of food and water, some sanitation facilities, a couple of mattresses and plenty of blankets and pillows, earplugs, etc.. Sort of like camping out. I mean, there's room in the back for all that, right? -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #15 November 25, 2003 QuoteI mean, there's room in the back for all that, right? I'm guessing not with the giant fuel bladder they probably had to shove in there....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #16 November 27, 2003 I've been to two out of the three in the general area (Eloy, Buckeye and Coolidge) I'll get to Coolidge one of these days. Hands down Eloy gets my vote! ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #17 November 27, 2003 Coolidge no longer has use of our Porter. We send them an Otter when we can. BB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
