Hovergirl 0 #1 February 19, 2013 I have to pick up a helicopter in Orlando, and am thinking about making a stop on the way back and making a couple of jumps at Deland. What can anyone tell me about jumping there? Thank you in advance, Kandace P.S. "B" license 119 jumps. 7 this year after a very long layoff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundtested 0 #2 February 19, 2013 Deland is open 7 days a week so you shouldn't have any problems getting some jumps in there. I think Flight-1 is having a canopy course there this coming weekend if you need to brush up on your canopy piloting skills. I've only got 50 something jumps but I'll jump w/ you if you don't want to go solo. I got laid off of work recently so have a lot of free time on my hands. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
excuse 0 #3 February 19, 2013 DeLand is not my 'Home' DZ, but I do try to get down there once a month to jump. As long as your not a super shy or a timid person, you'll be fine. The girls in Manifest are awesome and will answer any questions. Even during weekdays you will see all skill levels from teams, to AFF. They have 2 landing areas so plenty of space even when the load is full. Hope this helps some! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #4 February 19, 2013 Just let the staff know in Manifest that you are looking for someone to jump with, and they might be able to hook you up. There's a full service restaurant and bar, so plan on hanging out too!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
normiss 798 #5 February 19, 2013 Don't say bar so early in the morning woman! tease Deland is awesome! You should have no issues finding someone to jump with! Have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #6 February 19, 2013 What kind of Helicopter...?smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #8 February 19, 2013 Quote Seriously? If you show up with a helecopter, you won't have any trouble making friends. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #9 February 19, 2013 But she wont be likely to get to jump without everyone saying "So, you have a helicopter here?""I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hovergirl 0 #10 February 19, 2013 It is an R44 that needs to get home to WI. Unfortunately it is not mine, so no jumpy jumpy :-( Mention helicopter and skydivers eyes light up :-) Thanks for the Deland info. Kandace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #11 February 20, 2013 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4442069;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread Some people wouldn't bother asking if they could jump it. "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisD 0 #12 February 20, 2013 "and am thinking about making a stop," Well,?? are you all going to drop in? And the resteraunt really is worth mentioning twice! CBut what do I know, "I only have one tandem jump." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloudi 0 #13 February 26, 2013 When will you be in DeLand? We look forward to meeting you! Kim Watch as I attempt, with no slight of hand, to apply logic and reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hovergirl 0 #14 February 26, 2013 I will be there all day on March 2nd. I'll be at SkydiveU, I thought I may as well get some coaching while I'm there. Kandace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronEddie42 0 #15 February 27, 2013 It's my home DZ as well, and I'm a SkydiveU coach, so if you need someone to jump with, keep an eye out for the guy with the red/black jumpsuit, jumping a Mirage, with a sticker-covered Bonehead helmet - I'll be around all day long. -Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisD 0 #16 February 27, 2013 Youl'll know the exact Mirage because the reserve cover flap has a slight bend to it...Send me the bill... I will say: Hovergirl, you can't go wrong looking him up, he has a tenacity and persistance that will serve you well, plus he's a great guy that knows everyone and the DZ like the back of his hand!!! CBut what do I know, "I only have one tandem jump." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hovergirl 0 #17 March 1, 2013 I'm in Orlando! I will be at the DZ in Saturday! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hovergirl 0 #18 March 2, 2013 QuoteWhen will you be in DeLand? We look forward to meeting you! I will be there on Saturday the 2nd! I am 5'4" very curly brown shoulder length hair a fuscia glasses. Please find me, would love to meet up as well. Kandace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,354 #19 March 2, 2013 Hi hover, Quote Please find me The line will begin forming at 10:00 AM just to the east of the packing area. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hovergirl 0 #20 March 2, 2013 I'm at Deland, cannot jump it is really windy! 25mph or so:-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanFYF 0 #21 March 2, 2013 QuoteI'm at Deland, cannot jump it is really windy! 25mph or so:-( I was gonna try this afternoon but I heard the wind will be worse. I'm hoping to get out there early tomorrow morning and atleast get my feet off the ground once before the wind starts up again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hovergirl 0 #22 March 4, 2013 Sad I did not get to jump while in Deland. On Saturday it was very windy! Then we flew in on Sunday morning in the helicopter and the ceiling was 2500ft and the temp was 38 So I bought a t-shirt and headed back to Wisconsin. On the upside I now have a jump credit at Deland (have to go back now)! and I spent 8 minutes in the tunnel in Orlando. The flight back in the heli was awesome and we made it in a day. Met some really nice people and got to put faces to names. Good trip. Kandace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #23 March 5, 2013 Quote Sad I did not get to jump while in Deland. On Saturday it was very windy! Then we flew in on Sunday morning in the helicopter and the ceiling was 2500ft and the temp was 38 So I bought a t-shirt and headed back to Wisconsin. On the upside I now have a jump credit at Deland (have to go back now)! and I spent 8 minutes in the tunnel in Orlando. The flight back in the heli was awesome and we made it in a day. Met some really nice people and got to put faces to names. Good trip. Kandace You made it all the way from Deland to Wisconsin in one day, in a freaking helicopter?? How fast were you moving?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hovergirl 0 #24 March 5, 2013 Quote You made it all the way from Deland to Wisconsin in one day, in a freaking helicopter?? How fast were you moving? Yes in one day! Average airspeed 110kts average groundspeed 98kts headwind all the way. Kandace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #25 March 6, 2013 Quote Quote You made it all the way from Deland to Wisconsin in one day, in a freaking helicopter?? How fast were you moving? Yes in one day! Average airspeed 110kts average groundspeed 98kts headwind all the way. Kandace Wow! Can I be your new BFF? Well, except for the WI part in the winter and FL in the summer. eta: FL in the winter and WI in the summer works for me! lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
