RupertHolmes 0 #1 September 30, 2014 I've been a lurker for some time. Off and on since doing my first tandem quite some time ago and am finally planning on pulling the trigger on my AFF license. I've read a ton of the forums in regards to the 2 DZ's I'm considering based off of my location on Amelia Island which is just north of Jacksonville, FL. The 2 are Deland and Skydive Palatka. I guess I'm just looking for a little more direct input from anyone that has taken their AFF at either location and maybe what really would make them recommend it to someone in my shoes. Palatka is a shorter drive which is a plus but of course I will drive to a further DZ if it's more recommended. Im planning for either the latter part of Nov. Or early Dec. Thanks in advance for info or direction. I really do appreciate it. I think these forums are insanely creditable and helpful for anyone at any stage in the sport from everything I've read thus far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 September 30, 2014 Welcome to the forums! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RupertHolmes 0 #3 September 30, 2014 skymama Welcome to the forums! Great idea! I trust your opinion already from all of your posts I've read over the past few months and honestly was hoping you would have a reply to mine HA. Thanks Skymama for the input. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #4 October 1, 2014 Plan on being in Palatka over Halloween weekend for the "Hog Flop" boogie. It's a fun time!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorehambeach 9 #5 October 2, 2014 Rupert I flew from the UK to do my AFF at Deland just over 2 years ago. Its difficult to know what to look for in a DZ when entering the sport but Deland has everything from a tunnel (in Orlando), student landing area, good student kit, nice mock up (pretend plane door to practice on) great restaurant and bar and friendly locals I've been back 4 times :-D Blue Skies and enjoy! Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RupertHolmes 0 #6 October 8, 2014 shorehambeach Rupert I flew from the UK to do my AFF at Deland just over 2 years ago. Its difficult to know what to look for in a DZ when entering the sport but Deland has everything from a tunnel (in Orlando), student landing area, good student kit, nice mock up (pretend plane door to practice on) great restaurant and bar and friendly locals I've been back 4 times :-D Blue Skies and enjoy! Steve Steve, I appreciate the input. It definitely sounds like Deland treated you right. Especially traveling all the way from the UK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyB007 0 #7 October 12, 2014 I will be completing my level 7 jump at deland on Monday. The whole AFF course has been awesome! Lots of instruction and from 3-4 different instructors which IMO it's better to learn from many people. I live in jacksonville so it is a little further away but I don't mind. After I get my A license I will check out other DZs around Florida and south GA. Like others have said great DZ, gear shop, food, vibe. Jumping out of the skyvan is a huge plus too. Good luck and blue sky's! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
