Gators1240 9 #1 August 20, 2010 So I will be getting my license at skydive deland starting in about a week/2 weeks and had a few questions. Has anyone been there and have any stories about the dz? And I will only be in town for about 3 weeks before I move to cali. Should I try to geet it all done during that time or wait till California and get it out there? The money isn't an issue and I will have nothing but free time while I am in orlando Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #2 August 20, 2010 QuoteThe money isn't an issue and I will have nothing but free time while I am in orlando My standard reccomendation to any jumper is that if you have the time, the money, and the weather, go to the DZ and jump. There's no sense in waiting until a later time, when you might find yourself without the time, money, or weather. Deland is a class operation, and you'll be learning from some of the top guys in the business. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim_32766 0 #3 August 20, 2010 I did my AFF training at Deland and have nothing but positive things to say about the instructors and the whole experience. You should be able to get a feel for the place and the people by visiting the DZ. Hope to see you there. The meaning of life . . . is to make life have meaning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #4 August 20, 2010 Quote I did my AFF training at Deland and have nothing but positive things to say about the instructors and the whole experience. You should be able to get a feel for the place and the people by visiting the DZ. Hope to see you there. yeah dude i also did my training in deland, and LOVE it there, youd be making a big mistake to pass up the opportunity to jump with the awsome instructors there. Bob is one of the coolest pilots out there as well plus how could you pass up the chance to meet skymama at her home DZ! (who ive still never met, despite hanging out there alot, i think she hates me ) and if money is no option, supplement your jumps with some tunnel time as well.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gators1240 9 #5 August 20, 2010 Yeah everything sounds like it will be great! I was already planning on getting some tunnel time but right now I'm debating on getting it before I start aff completely or should I wait till I'm a little further through aff? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoothflyin 0 #6 August 20, 2010 Great operation at deland, did my AFF there as well....Snarl Carl and the guys will get you squared away :):) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michalm21 2 #7 August 20, 2010 Did my AFF there too :) Awesome place! Nikki still teaching? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #8 August 21, 2010 QuoteDid my AFF there too :) Awesome place! Nikki still teaching? yea nikki wamy instructor. Carl is hilarious. And frazier is as well. Pretty much everyone at deland is top notch. If i were you id do like 10 mins in the tunnel. Since you have the money to spare it wont hurt. :).Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gators1240 9 #9 August 21, 2010 Funny you should mention that because I literally just got off the phone with sky venture Orlando reserving a time for next thursday. And hopefully will be starting aff the following Monday! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #10 August 21, 2010 W not go friday?? Haha. How much time dis you book for the tunnel? Make sure you stretch well because any length of time will wear on you. Ohh and if you get te chance try to get adam( i think thats his name) from skyventure to be your coach. That dude is an AMAZING teacher.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gators1240 9 #11 August 21, 2010 I may start Friday but it depends on how things go. I am waiting in a check to hit my account if it is there by Friday I will go but if not it will definitely be there by Monday lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #12 August 21, 2010 Well either way good luck mate. Im 100% positive youll love it. Deland is such an awsome place. Oh, ask carl about LENNY, if you see him. ;)Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpah 0 #13 August 23, 2010 Deland is a good place to go...don't wait until you go to California. You'll get world-class instruction there. However, once you get to California, be sure to be humble and take time to learn any differences between the two DZs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gators1240 9 #14 August 24, 2010 Are they really that different from each other? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #15 August 24, 2010 there may be a few things done differently, for instance in deland you follow the first person downs landing pattern, some places may have a set pattern no matter what the winds are, such as its ALWAYS a left hand pattern. . . stuff like that, is what you need to make sure you know.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
