jumpwally 0 #1 July 1, 2009 Un- related to any thread, the USPA Member Dropzone, wording got me thinking....How many non USPA dropzones are there ? Something i've never given a thought about..anyone know ? is it 10 ? is it 50 ? No reason just curious..........thankssmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlucus 0 #2 July 1, 2009 I know of at least one in Oregon... never been there and couldn't tell you if it is still open. I'm thinking there was 2 of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topdocker 0 #3 July 1, 2009 Parachute Center in Lodi, CA topJump more, post less! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tetra316 0 #4 July 1, 2009 QuoteI know of at least one in Oregon... never been there and couldn't tell you if it is still open. I'm thinking there was 2 of them. Two 182 dzs. Ralph's place and Central Oregon Skysports. Although I wouldn't be surprised if both closed soon. Their owners are both older and I think wanting to get out of the dz business (at least that's the unofficial vibe). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #5 July 2, 2009 Mullins - National director, not a group member. What does that tell you about the group member program? "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #6 July 2, 2009 That is odd isn't it....i'm still trying to get an overall feel for how many.....smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brucet7 0 #7 July 2, 2009 QuoteQuoteI know of at least one in Oregon... never been there and couldn't tell you if it is still open. I'm thinking there was 2 of them. Two 182 dzs. Ralph's place and Central Oregon Skysports. Although I wouldn't be surprised if both closed soon. Their owners are both older and I think wanting to get out of the dz business (at least that's the unofficial vibe). Both are still alive and well.POPS #10623; SOS #1672 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #8 July 2, 2009 Isn't WST and MTS listed on the USPA web site as Group Members? MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peek 21 #9 July 2, 2009 Quote Mullins - National director, not a group member. What does that tell you about the group member program? For many years they were not, and your question is well put. However they now are: http://www.uspa.org/FindaDZ/GroupMemberListbyState/Tennessee/tabid/398/Default.aspx#827 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlucus 0 #10 July 2, 2009 QuoteQuoteQuoteI know of at least one in Oregon... never been there and couldn't tell you if it is still open. I'm thinking there was 2 of them. Two 182 dzs. Ralph's place and Central Oregon Skysports. Although I wouldn't be surprised if both closed soon. Their owners are both older and I think wanting to get out of the dz business (at least that's the unofficial vibe). Both are still alive and well. That's good. I'd hate for them to close before I get a chance to visit them. Any word if Eugene Skydivers is allowing fun jumpers again (they told me no in March). My parents live about 10 minutes from there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tetra316 0 #11 July 2, 2009 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI know of at least one in Oregon... never been there and couldn't tell you if it is still open. I'm thinking there was 2 of them. Two 182 dzs. Ralph's place and Central Oregon Skysports. Although I wouldn't be surprised if both closed soon. Their owners are both older and I think wanting to get out of the dz business (at least that's the unofficial vibe). Both are still alive and well. That's good. I'd hate for them to close before I get a chance to visit them. Any word if Eugene Skydivers is allowing fun jumpers again (they told me no in March). My parents live about 10 minutes from there. I don't think so. At least that's the rumor mill. Give them a call. I have heard some encouraging news on the airport access though. Hopefully they will be back on sooner rather than later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlucus 0 #12 July 2, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote I know of at least one in Oregon... never been there and couldn't tell you if it is still open. I'm thinking there was 2 of them. Two 182 dzs. Ralph's place and Central Oregon Skysports. Although I wouldn't be surprised if both closed soon. Their owners are both older and I think wanting to get out of the dz business (at least that's the unofficial vibe). Both are still alive and well. That's good. I'd hate for them to close before I get a chance to visit them. Any word if Eugene Skydivers is allowing fun jumpers again (they told me no in March). My parents live about 10 minutes from there. I don't think so. At least that's the rumor mill. Give them a call. I have heard some encouraging news on the airport access though. Hopefully they will be back on sooner rather than later. I have heard about the progress on getting the LZ at the airport back. I live 3000 miles away... but when I do visit I do call them. Both times I've been by Skydive Oregon the weather hasn't cooperated (go figure Oregon in the early spring ) [/threadjack] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #13 July 6, 2009 I stand corrected. I did not know he had joined up - wonder why? "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captain_stan 0 #14 July 6, 2009 QuoteHow many non USPA dropzones are there ?An estimation would be: the number of DZs listed on this website minus the number of DZs listed on USPA's website or magazine. Of course DZ.com's data may not be as current if DZs don't update their info. Since USPA only lists paid members, their data should be very current. BTW, one reason for buying a group membership has been that a DZ may then host an unlimited number of USPA certification courses without paying an additional fee for each one--someone please correct me if this has recently changed. Group member fees and course fees do change over the years, but in a relatively recect case, the cost for our non-member, Cessna DZ to host one course was equal to an annual group membership fee. We got a group membership, hosted two courses, and came out money ahead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwieder 0 #15 July 6, 2009 There's a lot of SkyDives happening right here in Texas being made at private airstrips, that's all i'm willing to divuldge.-Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #16 July 6, 2009 QuoteThere's a lot of SkyDives happening right here in Texas being made at private airstrips, that's all i'm willing to divuldge. Why would you hesitate to divulge those sites - there is nothing illegal or unethical about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #17 July 7, 2009 I wasn't looking for private or bandit type activities. I merely asked if anyone knew how many Non-USPA DZ exsisted, thats all. Obviously its not a number someone has handy. no biggie. I'm done..........smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hungry 0 #18 July 9, 2009 QuoteThere's a lot of SkyDives happening right here in Texas being made at private airstrips, that's all i'm willing to divuldge. And they are some of the best/most fun I've ever hadLiquor in the front, Poker in the rear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
