Looking for Student Training - 270 lb Student

[Zymurdoo 0]

Hello all,

I have a friend who is currently stationed in Afghanistan and is coming home soon. He has a residence in the Philippines but will be visiting the Western US for an extended stay in spring/summer.

He has done a few S/L jumps in Ohio, prior to military training, when he was 230-250. The aging process has provided another 20 lbs since then. He would like to get licensed while he is in the States.

I have done a bit of searching and read every post I can find dealing with heavy students, etc. I am, however, having difficulty locating a DZ which can accommodate larger students.

Can anyone point me in the right direction? DZs, phone numbers, etc.

Thanks and Blue Skies in advance,
Rick

Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings!
CWR #23
(It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

[jackwallace 3]

Check with Deland. A few years ago they taught a guy that was over 300.

U only make 2 jumps: the first one for some weird reason and the last one that you lived through. The rest are just filler.
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[Zymurdoo 0]

Thanks to you and for all of the PMs. I will post a followup after making some calls.

Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings!
CWR #23
(It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!)

[holie 0]

... found that one already?
http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4109874;search_string=heavy%20student;#4109874

[grimmie 173]

We took a fireman friend of mine about 7 years ago AFF at Perris. They were the only DZ with a student rig for a 6'6" 255lb person.

[scottd818 0]

skydive taft does up to 275 im 250 and in the process of doin my AFF there. Everybody is awesome there. i cant recommend it enough.