Iceburner 0 #1 March 27, 2008 So, i'm about to be moving for the 4th time in a year (love the military ) and i'm gonna be heading out to Camp Lejeune, NC....for the next 3-4 years....so i'm just looking for a DZ near there (i have heard raeford is really good)...even better would be a dz that needs a little help with videos or instructor stuff, as i hope to get my affi and/or tandem this summer and have been doing tandem vids for quite awhile. But yea, if anyone is in NC, let me know about the dropzones i have to choose from Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyNerd87 0 #2 March 27, 2008 Okay lets see, you've got the aforementioned Raeford Parachute Center outside of Fayetteville about two hours east, then there's Tradewinds Sky Sports in Washington an hour and a half north, and Skydive Coastal Carolina two hours to the south near Oak Island. There's also Carolina Sky Sports, Adrenaline Air Sports, and Skydive Carolina but I'm sticking to what's in your vicinity. Raeford is my home DZ and I love it for the people, plane, and parties (not to mention nearby wind tunnel), but Tradewinds is my current jumpspot and if your looking for a place in need of instructors this is it. I've never been to Coastal though so i'll let someone else expound on that.aka Wag-Tail, ChangoEnLosPantalones Rodriguez, Sonic Skyjew "Just remember... don't fuck up." Shake 'n Bake! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iceburner 0 #3 March 28, 2008 thanks for the info, do you have anyone i can contact from any of the dz's....when i moved from virginia to texas i was able to contact a dzo in texas prior to getting there, which helped me out a bit in gettin a job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
druvaughn 0 #4 March 28, 2008 I'm sure others can offer the same, but I jump with several Marines from Lejune at Coastal Carolinas. A bit of a drive, but there isn't a prettier DZ in Carolina. Of course, with only 1 182, there are several other DZs with better planes. The website might be your best option for a phone number. Welcome to the area. Best, Dru- - "Baseball is 90% mental. The other half is physical." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #5 March 28, 2008 Raeford Parachute Center (Raeford): Tony Thacker (TonyT). http://www.jumpraeford.com Tradewinds Sky Sports ("Little" Washington): John Hayes (ncjumpjunkie). http://www.tradewindskysports.com/ Skydive Coastal Carolinas (Southport): Brian Strong. http://www.skydivecoastalcarolinas.com/Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iceburner 0 #6 March 28, 2008 thanks for the information, i'm lookin forward to jumping at a lot of these dz's in the near future. Semper Fi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSBDeath 2 #7 March 28, 2008 DO NOT GO TO RAEFORD!!!!!! You will have too much fun, meet too many great jumpers, want to give them all your money, and then stay at the DZ bar and drink all night!!!! This where the EVIL that is our great sport lives, friends, fun, and far-from-sober!!! Have fun and stay safe!!! ArvelBSBD...........Its all about Respect, USPA#-7062, FB-2197, Outlaw 499 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iceburner 0 #8 March 30, 2008 all that drinking eh? sounds like i'll be at home Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
