I was visiting south Florida on business recently and found myself having the weekend off… unexpectedly. I’m from a small and friendly dropzone so I decided to drive out to Air Adventures in Clewiston instead of heading up to one of the big, commercial dropzones.
Immediately, I was one of the family. I was introduced to some very friendly up-jumpers who were gracious enough to jump with me. Also, being a tandem instructor, the staff were nice enough to let me do some tandems to earn a few extra bucks.
I didn’t have any gear with me because I wasn’t expecting to have time off, so everyone stepped up and loaned me gear. A jumpsuit and goggles from the student room, a helmet from a video guy, an altimeter from the owner, and a couple of personal rigs from the staff!
They have a PAC 750XL right now, but are getting a super Otter for the winter. The landing area is huge and soft.
I cannot begin to tell you how friendly these people are. On Sunday evening we enjoyed some beer and then they invited me out to dinner with them. Lisa and Rick, the owners, even offered up their home to stay in when I come back.
So, to all my new friends at Air Adventures, thank you so much for taking me in and treating me like one of your own. I think I found my new home away from home. I’ll see you in a few months.
Skydive Spaceland Clewiston
in Florida
Immediately, I was one of the family. I was introduced to some very friendly up-jumpers who were gracious enough to jump with me. Also, being a tandem instructor, the staff were nice enough to let me do some tandems to earn a few extra bucks.
I didn’t have any gear with me because I wasn’t expecting to have time off, so everyone stepped up and loaned me gear. A jumpsuit and goggles from the student room, a helmet from a video guy, an altimeter from the owner, and a couple of personal rigs from the staff!
They have a PAC 750XL right now, but are getting a super Otter for the winter. The landing area is huge and soft.
I cannot begin to tell you how friendly these people are. On Sunday evening we enjoyed some beer and then they invited me out to dinner with them. Lisa and Rick, the owners, even offered up their home to stay in when I come back.
So, to all my new friends at Air Adventures, thank you so much for taking me in and treating me like one of your own. I think I found my new home away from home. I’ll see you in a few months.
-Dave