FLJB

I had the opportunity to visit Chicagoland while in the area earlier this month. I was unsure how I would be treated as a low-time non-local, experienced jumper. Turns out, I had nothing to fear. Everyone I met from the staff to experienced jumpers to the teams practicing there treated me well and made me feel welcome.

The planes are awesome and there was never a shortage of loads. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It appeared to me that everyone there liked what they were doing and wanted to make sure everyone had a safe and enjoyable visit.

Whenever I am in the area again, i will make it a point to jump there again and I recommend this DZ to anyone.

Thanks Chicagoland!

The Jumping Place is a really cool DZ. Packing Cathy goes out of her way for the jumpers, and makes sure everyone gets to jump and have a good time. All the jumpers are very friendly and go out of their way to have good jumps with everyone who comes out for a day of jumping. Every weekend there are FJC students, lots of coaching available, and visiting jumpers who stop in to check the place out. I learn something (sometimes many somethings) every time I am out there and enjoy getting to jump with many different jumpers.

While the current plane is small, it is actually quite quick and many times loads turn ensuring lots of jumps for all. The DZ has a couple of Huge landing areas and the proximity to the beach makes for nice views on the ride to altitude. Also, with fewer jumpers in the air at one time, there are fewer people to worry about at landing time.

Overall this is a great DZ, if you are in the area, come on out and jump.