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I was interested to become a licensed skydiver and was looking for a dropzone that would be extremely student-friendly. My friend and I have started at another dropzone in Long Island and quite soon we have become disappointed with the organization of the process there. The dropzone and stuff there were extremely cool, but the whole drop zone seemed to be more tandem-oriented. We have decided to check Skydive the Ranch as it was a recommendation of many people on the forum and seemed to be a logical choice. We have called the Ranch regarding Theory class availability and we were able to start our AFF course there pretty much on the following day. Everything went perfect - at this point we are allowed to do solo jumps. Sometimes the wind wouldn't allow us to jump or sometimes we would fail a level, but skydiving wouldn't be so exciting if we didn't have to overcome certain difficulties on the way to our license. The stuff there is more than great - every time I leave the drop zone I miss them. Also, we have brought some people there to make tandem jumps - they were extremely happy about the jump and also think that this is a perfect place. Of course, I am planning to travel and jump in all possible locations, but I will always refer to Skydive the Ranch as my home drop zone - the place where I started making my first steps in flying and continue making jumps whenever the weather permits.

thank you guys we will keep the bus in mind as our reserve option "If your an attractive young lady who likes middle age married men, call me. I will give you a ride. There is no room for your friend, unless she is attractive too. Then its not a problem" No, im a dude. But if I ever meet an attractive young lady who likes middle aged married men and needs a ride to a Skydive the Ranch - I will definitely make a referral to you. I just need to know the parameters how you determine whether the girl is attractive or not. Do not want to give you a bad lead.

guys, thank you so much for your replies I have found a person to skydive with and complete the course with me we have made three tandem jumps at Skydive Long Island (Great place, great people) However, the spots in their theory class are reserved for the next 2-3 weeks. Since we would wish to complete our training asap we are considering doing that on Skydive the Ranch this Sunday (theory + several jumps)+ next weekend the only issue is that our car is undergoing maintenance and we will not have it this Sunday If someone will be going there this Sunday and has two seats available - please kindly let us know Otherwise we will try to make it by bus!

Thank you for your response I have previously read that it takes 25 jumps to become licensed This school seem to offer 13 levels, which i hope, include same 25 jumps Also, first three jumps are required to be in a tandem There are schools that charge a similar price, but first 2-3 jumps will be completed solo with an instructor flying near you.. i dont know which is better..i'va made couple solo jumps in the past and not to happy about an idea to be tied to someone I live in the city. Do you plan to drive to dropzone? How often do you plan to make jumps? Thanks in advance for your reply.

Good afternoon, I am planning to attend a skydiving school in June of 2011 and become a licensed skydiver. I am looking for a person who would do it with me as together we would share all travel expenses. I have money and time to accomplish this. Looking for someone decisive. I have done a research about skydiving schools near New York, but still have not made a decision which would be the best option. Any advise of a knowledgeable person would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!