AndrewStaich

I'm writing a thesis on the economic effects of 9/11 and skydiving. In Parachutist Nov 2001 "One Silent Weekend' there is a mention of seven drop zones that were closed because they were too close to the new enhanced B airspace. Does anybody know which DZs those were? I think bay area skydiving was one. too close to a nuclear power grid. Please let me know. If you have anything further to add please fire me away.

I'm writing a thesis on the economic effects of 9/11 and skydiving. In Parachutist Nov 2001 "One Silent Weekend' there is a mention of seven drop zones that were closed because they were too close to the new enhanced B airspace. Does anybody know which DZs those were? I think bay area skydiving was one. too close to a nuclear power grid. Please let me know. If you have anything further to add please fire me away.

My experience last weekend at Skydive Cancun will be one of the most memorable times of my 4000+ jumps. I met two jumpers in the lobby of my hotel in Cancun, Mason and Adam. Adam was fluent in spanish and spoke to Vincent from the DZ. We were told that tandems were a priority. You show me a DZ where that isn't the case and I will show you midget playing in the NBA. We decided to take our chances and boy were we rewarded. The town of Playa de Carmen was the "real Mexico" beautifull. On the way to the plane we past ruins that were thousands of years old. Sunset load at 10k ft over the most beautiful blue ocean with white puffy clouds out of a comfortable c-182, really it was, Priceless. I absolutely love the wrestling matt inside the plane. We bought the load for $120 US. best $40 bucks I spent on the trip. Landed on the softest beach in front of a large bar to the applause of the patrons. We were picked up in a spacious van back to the shop. While we packed Michel grabbed us some beers. Walked next door to Senor Frogs for dinner. Awesome. I recommend this dz. You are going to take your chances with the tandems but hell, we take our chances with weather. If you can't stand waiting for a weather hold to clear you shouldn't be skydiving. thousands of miles for one jump like we had was a blessing from God. The more skydivers you bring the better chance to send the plane. Invite some travel companions or the girl you meet at the bar the night before. Be Sure to call first,be polite, and tip well. Thanks to boyz of Skydive Cancun. They haven't seen the last of me. I am still buzzing from the experience. Peace and Love.

Does anybody have any information about Big Mike from SKydive Elsinore? The last I heard he was living in Phuket or Bangkok. All of his Elsinore family is concerned about his well being. Mike is an experienced mountain climber and has worked in the past in the east coast. Any information would be much appreciated. Please put him and the million victims in your prayers.