PLFXpert 0 #1 May 9, 2001 Hey guys,I saw an ad for Handgliding in the back of Parachutist. The ad was for a place in Georgia which is relatively close to me and I was wondering if anyone has gone before and what the costs might be and if it's really worth the money to check out. I've always wanted to try it so I probably will but I'm just curious who has done it before and what their experience was like.Much love and blue skies,Carrie http://www.geocities.com/skydivegrl20/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #2 May 9, 2001 in georgia, rerlatively close to you? then is gotta be real close to me!! i just lend my parachutist to a friend. ill hafta look into it. lemme know some info if you can....JT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyChi 0 #3 May 9, 2001 You can check them out @ www.hanglide.com. They are the best training facility-site around.Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #4 May 9, 2001 Hey PLF, long time no see.Unfortunately I live in the south part of FL, so there are ZERO places near me to handglide(nothing but swamp swamp swamp around here). So just go for me, because that's something I've always wanted to try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #5 May 9, 2001 Hey Carrie --I think the place you're discussing is at Stone Mountain, Ga.But be careful -- I've read two different reports stating that hangliding is statistically more dangerous than skydiving...(did I REALLY just tell a SKYDIVER to be CAREFUL ?!!??! What was I thinking ???)The PLF Magistrateps Just to verify -- you ARE talking about "hangliding", NOT "handgliding", right ? (that would be a completely different experience, and probably exclusive to the men here--after all, we didn't have to buy our equipment !) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #6 May 9, 2001 Carrie,This place is in North Georgia and is a considerable distance from my house NW of Atlanta. This would be one heck of a drive for you from FL.Hanggliding is MUCH more dangerous than skydiving. I have some friends that used to do it, but none that still do. Now they all skydiving instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #7 May 9, 2001 Okay, correction, the ad says it's called *Hang Gliding*.Ha ha ha. Two words. Sorry. It says it is on Lookout Mountain Flight Park in Rising Fawn, Georgia; about 20 minutes from Chattanooga, TN. From Jacksonville, Florida, I imagine it would still be a drive but I'm down for road trips. I love them. I am definitely interested and am going to call and find out prices, ext. If it is not too expensive, then I'll be planning a trip shortly. Dangerous you say??? Ha ha ha...I laugh at dangerAnyways, I've always wanted to try hang gliding and can't wait to. If any of you have before and would like to share your experience, please do so. I'd love to hear about it. Thanks for your input guys!!!Much love and blue skies,Carrie http://www.geocities.com/skydivegrl20/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #8 May 9, 2001 QuoteOkay, correction, the ad says it's called *Hang Gliding*.Ha ha ha. Two words. Sorry. It says it is on Lookout Mountain Flight Park in Rising Fawn, Georgia; about 20 minutesfrom Chattanooga, TN. From Jacksonville, Florida, I imagine it would still be a drive but I'm down for road trips. I lovethem. I am definitely interested and am going to call and find out prices, ext. If it is not too expensive, then I'll beplanning a trip shortly. Let me know when you make the trip. You must stop at Skydive Atlanta on your way. It is off of I-75 South of Atlanta, and wouldn't be much out of your way. There is another DZ (Atlanta Air Sportz) North of Atlanta off I-75 that you might also stop at. Somebody bought a DZ just West of Chattanooga that they are using for a freefly school as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 25 #9 May 9, 2001 QuoteOther than that, nothing scares me.Come to Africa. Safe swoopsSangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #10 May 9, 2001 QuoteTo me, there is absolutely nothing scary about skydiving.That's what my last WARP coach said before taking me out to learn RW... Poor guy, they reckon pretty soon he can take the cork off his fork when he eats./s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PalmettoTiger 1 #11 May 9, 2001 Hey, if this turns into a DZ.com group outing count me in!! Blues, squares,PTiger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #12 May 10, 2001 Wow, I'm glad you guys seem interested. I called today and left a message for some brochures to be mailed. I'm going to call again tomorrow to try to talk to someone and find out pricing. I will let you know what dates exactly my boyfriend and I will be going. We will probably get a cheap hotel for the night before or something. It would be cool if any of you could come as well.Sangrio, I would LOVE to come to Africa. I wanted to join the Peace Corps and be sent there but decided to go to college first. I still would love to. When I said nothing scares me....I didn't mean people. People DO scare me sometimes. I can't stand to watch some of the brutality that goes on in this world and the lack of compassion or heart. I have always wanted to go to Africa for a million reasons: One would be just to go on a safari and see the wildlife and camp out and rough it. Another would be to go on a mission to help stop the poaching that goes on there. Another would be to help the hungry and lend services and a helping hand for a while. There are so many reasons. Is that where you are living now??? I plan on visiting there at some point in my life. Who knows how soon. Much love and blue skies,Carrie http://www.geocities.com/skydivegrl20/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #13 May 10, 2001 Boss Man,Bwaaaahahahaha!!!Quote Other than that, nothing scares me. Quote Come to Africa. Tee-hee...I don't think she would mind being eaten, but I don't think she had LIONS in mind...tee-heeFFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #14 May 10, 2001 QuoteTee-hee...I don't think she would mind being eaten, but I don't think she had LIONS in mind...tee-heeFFF, now you behave or you'll have to change your nickname to DOM (dirty old man). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pammi 0 #15 May 10, 2001 QuoteCome to Africa.Now that WOULD be scary! I read this morning that some people (a lot!) were killed in a stampede at a soccer game...the FOURTH time this sort of thing has happened just since early April!? You guys from Africa are way into your sports aren't you?! Wow. "The question is not whether we will die, but how we will live." http://trak.to/skydivechick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFXpert 0 #16 May 10, 2001 Pammi,I saw that too on the Today show, although I didn't see where it happened. They said tear gas was thrown into the stands which caused the stampede. Ouch!FFF, I have my own animal at home (my boyfriend.) No need for Lions, they wouldn't stand a chance.Much love and blue skies,Carrie http://www.geocities.com/skydivegrl20/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freefallfreak 0 #17 May 11, 2001 PLFXpert,Quote No need for Lions, they wouldn't stand a chance. Tee-hee... does this mean you are afraid to go to Africa??FFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFXpert 0 #18 May 15, 2001 Okay, I got the prices:It is similar to skydiving in that you can either pay so much for a tandem or a shitload to get certified if you want to fly by yourself.Costs: $129 tandem to 2,000 feet(700 feet above the mountain)$199 tandem to 4,000 feet$14500 to get certified to go soloI think I'll be doing a tandem and save the rest of my dough for SKYDIVING!!! I'll keep you guys posted when we decide to go.Much love and blue skies,Carrie http://www.geocities.com/skydivegrl20/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MarkM 0 #19 May 15, 2001 Quote$14500 to get certified to go solo$14,500???And I thought skydiving was an expensive sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Dutchboy 0 #20 May 15, 2001 QuoteIt is similar to skydiving in that you can either pay so much for a tandem or a shitload to get certified if you want to fly by yourself.Costs: $129 tandem to 2,000 feet(700 feet above the mountain)$199 tandem to 4,000 feet$14500 to get certified to go soloI think you meant $1495 on the last one. That is the cost for their VIP package.BTW, if you decide to do this let me know. I'm only 2.3 miles off of I-75 North of Atlanta.PhilThe Dutchboyhttp://www.geocities.com/ppolstra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFXpert 0 #21 May 15, 2001 Yup, I meant $1450 on that last one. It's all good, I'm notorious for knowing what I mean but posting the wrong thing. That's still more than it cost to go through AFF.Much love and blue skies,Carrie http://www.geocities.com/skydivegrl20/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Pammi 0 #15 May 10, 2001 QuoteCome to Africa.Now that WOULD be scary! I read this morning that some people (a lot!) were killed in a stampede at a soccer game...the FOURTH time this sort of thing has happened just since early April!? You guys from Africa are way into your sports aren't you?! Wow. "The question is not whether we will die, but how we will live." http://trak.to/skydivechick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #16 May 10, 2001 Pammi,I saw that too on the Today show, although I didn't see where it happened. They said tear gas was thrown into the stands which caused the stampede. Ouch!FFF, I have my own animal at home (my boyfriend.) No need for Lions, they wouldn't stand a chance.Much love and blue skies,Carrie http://www.geocities.com/skydivegrl20/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #17 May 11, 2001 PLFXpert,Quote No need for Lions, they wouldn't stand a chance. Tee-hee... does this mean you are afraid to go to Africa??FFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #18 May 15, 2001 Okay, I got the prices:It is similar to skydiving in that you can either pay so much for a tandem or a shitload to get certified if you want to fly by yourself.Costs: $129 tandem to 2,000 feet(700 feet above the mountain)$199 tandem to 4,000 feet$14500 to get certified to go soloI think I'll be doing a tandem and save the rest of my dough for SKYDIVING!!! I'll keep you guys posted when we decide to go.Much love and blue skies,Carrie http://www.geocities.com/skydivegrl20/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #19 May 15, 2001 Quote$14500 to get certified to go solo$14,500???And I thought skydiving was an expensive sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #20 May 15, 2001 QuoteIt is similar to skydiving in that you can either pay so much for a tandem or a shitload to get certified if you want to fly by yourself.Costs: $129 tandem to 2,000 feet(700 feet above the mountain)$199 tandem to 4,000 feet$14500 to get certified to go soloI think you meant $1495 on the last one. That is the cost for their VIP package.BTW, if you decide to do this let me know. I'm only 2.3 miles off of I-75 North of Atlanta.PhilThe Dutchboyhttp://www.geocities.com/ppolstra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #21 May 15, 2001 Yup, I meant $1450 on that last one. It's all good, I'm notorious for knowing what I mean but posting the wrong thing. That's still more than it cost to go through AFF.Much love and blue skies,Carrie http://www.geocities.com/skydivegrl20/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
