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Haha, it's not the most popular topic I guess. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

One thing you can be sure of: eventually every student quits. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

Not a major bug, but clicking on the reviewer's name in DZ reviews opens a page with errors. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

That bandwagon in nothing new. In the fifties, Alfred Hitchcock, much against his will, was forced to film in 3-D for one of his movies. Using fifties technology, it was a huge pain in the rear. Can't recall which movie it was. Dial M for Murder. Wasn't shown in 3D much at the time though due to tech. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

This makes perfect sense. To borrow a parallel from another sport I'm involved in (martial arts), I know perhaps half a dozen very talented practitioners. Most of them are also gifted instructors. So they assume that they too can open a studio and it will succeed. They quickly learn the lesson that business experience (or savvy) is non-negotiable. Regardless of what service you offer, the basic elements of entrepreneurship stay the same. If you can't manage revenue cycles, market efficiently, retain good people, etc. all the talent in world in your particular service isn't going to keep your business afloat. In specific to dzs, I did a fair bit of research recently looking for where to do my AFF. (Evidently, I'm still new, so correct me if I'm wrong.) The two constantly recurring themes in customers' reviews concerned staff and "vibe." It's hard to concretize how to improve the vibe of anyplace, but staff selection seems fairly straightforward. There is a distinct difference between an experienced skydiver who happens to coach/tandem and a professional. And it's obvious to customers. Everything from general courtesy to how you explain the procedures is in play. A quick example: In one of the reviews I read, the reviewer had gone on a tandem and experienced a partial malfunction which required a cutaway. He observed that the TM was calm and in control; he felt comfortable. Some of this is probably the man himself, but undeniably a portion of it is due to how the instructor handled the situation. Anyway, to cut off my rambling, good people are magnets for business in any service industry. Even factors like price and distance are on the table when staff is considered. Just what I've seen so far. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

I've completed one tandem and several levels of AFF here, and I highly recommend it. The facilities are clean and large, the staff are informed and fun, and the pricing is competitive. The landing area is very large which I like as a new student. Aircraft is a Twin Otter. In general, the vibe is great and I always want to head back soon.

That's a great idea actually. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

I feel fine generally speaking. Mouth's still a bit sore, but I can run, jump, etc. My only real concern is for the clot. Probably should just check with the surgeon. Wouldn't want to start bleeding on the way down. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

Thanks. Makes sense. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

Got a newb question: After I'm off of student status, how are logged jumps recorded/verified? Obviously, at present, my instructors complete the log and sign it. How does this work after I complete my A requirements? Thanks I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

Definitely one of the better summer movies, especially considering others like Knight and Day... Keeps you on your toes too. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

So I had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted last Tuesday; all impacted. I'm wondering when it's safe to go skydiving again. The FAA would probably prefer me to wait until I stop taking narcotics ( ), but is there much danger of the clot breaking down/etc? What with the high altitude, adrenaline, and low barometric pressure, I'm not sure regular post-op instructions cover this. Gratzi. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

I agree with the previous posters. It's a lot to take in on that first jump. I did a tandem a while ago, and I'm glad I did it first. Even knowing what freefall felt like, on the first AFF everything was mechanical. (Testament to good instruction, but also evidence that it's overwhelming.) Every one of my AFFs so far seems to fly by. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j7FhKV57r0 I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

Haha. Dumb, but fun. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

Now that's laziness. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

if you make it up there saturday, get andy to introduce you to me. my name is mitch. blue skies Will do. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

I'll be up there either Saturday or Sunday. Try to knock out those last two AFF jumps. Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

Hey all, just wanted to introduce myself. I'm just getting into skydiving. I'm currently in the AFF program at Skydive the Farm in Georgia, and signed up for the A-license program as well. Definitely got bit by the skydiving bug! Looking forward to learning from everyone here! I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.