Balloon Jump east coast

[dakotakid23 0]

I have recently acquired my B license and I am itching to do a balloon jump, does anyone know of anywhere on the east coast that does balloon jumps? I am in NC, but would be willing to travel to do this!

[skymama 35]

There's usually a balloon to jump out of at the Fitzgerald (GA) Boogie. Next year's dates are March 19-22. It's worth going to even if you get to jump out of a balloon before then.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[dakotakid23 0]

Great I'm looking forward to it, thanks!

[dclabounty 0]

Where in NC are you at? I jump at East Carolina Skydiving in Williamston and they're working getting a balloon out sometime soon if there's enough interest.

[dakotakid23 0]

I am in Winston Salem and I jump at Carolina Skydiving in Jonesville. There are several jumpers there that are also interested in doing a balloon jump. I'm confident that I could get a group to make the trip if y'all get something together. If you want a head count let me know when you're think of doing it, and I'll ask around.

[jimmytavino 16]

make an effort to get MANY friends together..... as Balloon pilots generally like to have Multiple loads manifested... First load goes, and then follow up loads "get on the road" and chase the "aircraft ". After load one has exited, and the Balloon descends, Load 2 Meets it,,,,, and it relaunches , as it continues to move downwind, across the terrain.
Carry cell phones, arrange for "pick Up vehicles" and friends to retrieve you....consider having pull-up cords with you, so that you can repack, while waiting to be "retrieved" ( easier than lugging your Unpacked gear )
Pay attention to drift and plan the exits soas to allow for sensible landing areas... Watch out for "wires alongside roads " , fences in fields, and YES real LIVE Livestock... which WILL be spooked.... If ya' swoop 'em !!
and if you don't SEE them..... it could get even More interesting!!! IF you DO see them..... be sure to watch your step..... as you walk Out of THEIR field
have fun.

[dclabounty 0]

I'll ask about it this weekend and let you know what the current plan is and if they need a head count.

[AlanS 1]

jimmytavino

... and YES real LIVE Livestock... which WILL be spooked.... it could get even More interesting!!! ...

Hmm... maybe also a good idea not to bring the red canopy incase you have to walk across a field with a bull in it.

[CCGV19 0]

Any update? I am near Charlotte and normally jump at Skydive Carolina down in Chester, SC. We have a group of people that would make balloon jumps.

Any upcoming boogies that have balloon jumps?

[dakotakid23 0]

Any updates? I've got several people that will travel for a balloon jump, and it sounds like there would be more from Chester.

[dclabounty 0]

Sorry all, work was ridiculous this month. Right now they're looking at early spring. If that changes or more definitive info comes down, I'll post here.