Due to a natural interest, I started to investigate the Para jumping possibilities in Belgium. As an outsider I didn’t know much? (still don’t : ) I compared factors, such as cost of AFF, cost solo jumps, distance, jumpmasters available, jumping in week-ends only and safety. My first big step was the day I decided to go and have a look. There I got my first impression. The reception was fine, and I realized very rapidly I was dealing with a very small and tight group. This i found favorable for my starting days. On the first training day, remarkable to me was the international character of the event: 4 genuine Spaniards and a few Australian jumpers were visiting. The teaching was good and the guiding excellent. The jumpmasters were very professional and instilled confidence, but besides that they were also a lot of fun. I realized my calculations were in vain, because one thing you can’t plan is the people you are going to meet on the spot. I suppose I made a lucky choice by going to Hoevenen, for I was able to complete the AFF-course in minimum time in good comfort. One remark might be that it’s a rather small plane, but the site you get from looking out of it is without any doubt the most versatile in Belgium (the harbor, the city…) In short maybe: A small club with a Grand view. Thx to all JM And special thanks to ILS van de Weygaert and Marc.
