I'm an adrenaline junkie by nature and a tandem free fall was one of the big items on my bucket list. I drove approx 4 hours from Cleveland down to the airport between Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio. I was greeted by cheerful and happy people from the start. I was introduced to my Instructor /Tandem jumper Gila who's enthusiasm and energy, and huge smile were evident from the first instant we met. My videographer, Kyle also had that same enthusiasm, smile, and great personality that complimented and enhanced that of Gila. Gila was patient, clear, and reassuring while getting me geared up and made the entire process easy to understand. He repeated the main steps several times until the actual jump from the plane in the same confident, fun cadence that could only me feel confident, reassured, and ready to have the best fun of my life. The actual jump was awesome... Gila's comment to me approx 10 seconds after leaving the plane was: "So how do you like my office?" .. My only reply was: "Where Can I sign up for one of these?!" Kyle was there every step of the way taking stills and video.. adding his infectious smiles to that of Gila's. I have started and operated my own businesses and been involved in World Class Quality organizations throughout my 36 year career. All I have to say is that these folks have got nailed down... My first tandem free fall this past March 10, 2012 was everything and more than I expected. They not only met but exceeded my expectations, which are very high to begin with. Their friendliness and kindness did not end with the landing. They went out of their way to chat and make the entire morning and the entire trip (4 hour drive down and back to Cleveland) seem like a few minutes. If you ever had any reservations about doing your first tandem free-fall... then don't! You will NEVER forget it and you, like me, will be asking "Where Can I sign up for a view like this!" - Go ahead...go for it... the memories and the videos & pics are well worth it... You've got to see the view!
