tonyhathaway 0 #1 May 4, 2004 Hello. What DZ's on the East side of the country have nice scenery for photos? Something like Sebastian. Something other than just an airport, or fields. What other DZs from here to Maine are on the water, or near or in the mountains??? Any help would be nice. I'm trying to find out where to go on my trips this summer. Anywhere like the attached photo of Sebastian? Thanks very much-TonyMy O.C.D. has me chasing a dream my A.D.D. won't let me catch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #2 May 4, 2004 QuoteI'm trying to find out where to go on my trips this summer. Goshen Tony, Goshen!! Have fun w/ your travels. Take cool pictures! The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #3 May 4, 2004 Well, its not the summer.... but Jumptown under canopy in October (mid to late) is ABSOLUTELY a sight to see! Newport, RI (right on the water) is georgeous too! But the crowds in the summer suck. Don't know what their regs are regarding experienced jumpers though... Best of luck! JenniferArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #4 May 4, 2004 I always thought The Ranch was real purdy... but I'm in the midwest, so any place that has trees and hills is a place I'll like... _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skynole 0 #5 May 4, 2004 I don't think they do much jumping here anymore, but Seminole Skydiving on the Florida panhandle has some of the prettiest scenery I've seen. Poke around their site and take a look at the different pics. http://www.seminoleskydiving.com I've attached one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #6 May 4, 2004 From XKeys you can see Phili, then Atlantic City, then Phili, then Atlantic City, then.... Well Tony, you get the point. You should stop in if you're driving near us anyway. We've got a kick-ass DZ!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conquest150 0 #7 May 4, 2004 skydive coastal carolinas in southport, nc has a great view. we are about a mile from the beach and if you have your C license you can jump the beach. right now we are relocated at wallace, nc, but we should be going back to southport within the next couple weekends. so if your heading up this way check us out. www.skydivecoastalcarolinas.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bskyz 0 #8 May 4, 2004 At Skydive New England in Lebanon, ME you can see the snow-capped White Mountains, Lake Winepesake below you, and the ocean beaches all from altitude. It's beautiful during the summer, but breathtaking in the fall as the leaves begin to change! Blue ones Dave My site... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildWilly 0 #9 May 4, 2004 If you don't mind coming to the great white north there is a DZ on the north shore of lake Erie near Port Colbourne (1 hr from Buffalo), Skydive Burnaby where the beach is 1 km away and when the wind is from the south you are in free fall over the lake. With a twin otter it is a rocking good time with some of the most beautiful scenery. Blue Skies, Willygrowing old is inevitable, growing up is optional. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #10 May 4, 2004 QuoteWell, its not the summer.... but Jumptown under canopy in October (mid to late) is ABSOLUTELY a sight to see! Dang straight!! First time to altitude at J-town when the leaves were turning was amazing. And I'd never thought I'd say this, but J-town from the air with snow on the ground looks pretty good too. Hell, J-town from the air looks pretty good ANYTIME!! JumpScars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #11 May 4, 2004 When I went to Gulf Coast Skydivers for the Mardi Gras boogie I was astounded by the beautiful view from the air. All the swirly, curvey rivers and the gulf reflecting the sun. Just beautiful. And being the home of the Pink Mafia the view on the ground is pretty nice too. Fall in dove. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luna 0 #12 May 4, 2004 Check out Skydive The Point in West Point, VA. One of the most scenic in Virginia, right near a river, lots of forest, etc. Check around www.skydivewestpoint.com to find some pics. We'd love to see you out! I'm walking a marathon to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Click Here for more information! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #13 May 4, 2004 QuoteWhen I went to Gulf Coast Skydivers for the Mardi Gras boogie I was astounded by the beautiful view from the air. All the swirly, curvey rivers and the gulf reflecting the sun Those are bayous dahrlin.... but remember Swamp Thing lives out there somewhere with all his little reptile buddies....well at least that what was in my mind when I was considering chopping my Main after a steering line was gone.. on the sunset load... Sure was purty but the thought of sloggin thru the bayou.. with Swamp Thing... in the dark..... well I reconsidered and rear risered my canopy into the landing area in no wind.. The Sunset beach jump the next day was spectacular...right onto Biloxi Beach... and I was out of the airplane right over the barracks at Keesler AFB that I so successfully avoided for the 8 years I was in the USAF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #14 May 5, 2004 Empuria is on the east coast, and by far has the best scenery around. Oh. You mean the US east coast. Never mind, carry on (I have a strange feeling I made the exact same joke at the same question 2 years ago... man I need new material!) Atmosphair in Quebec city is nice from what I hear, if you'd venture up north to the barbarians'Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PapaSmurf 1 #15 May 5, 2004 Hi Tony, Skydive New England in Lebanon, Maine for great views, people, and Super Otter. Plum Island in Massachusetts is right on the ocean but only open occasionally. Newport, RI is also beautiful but mostly Tandem out of a Cessna. E-mail me for more details. I have a trailer and fireplace at Skydive New England, you can stay at anytime! Blueskys!!! Josh "papa smurf" Wolfe jwolfe@theworld.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsein 0 #16 May 5, 2004 CrossKeys has one of the most beautiful sceneries in the world. From 1,000 feet you can see a Twin Otter, SkyVan, 3 caravans, Porter, Biplane, Chopper and a few cessnas!!! HISPA #5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NightJumper 0 #17 May 5, 2004 QuoteThe Sunset beach jump the next day was spectacular That was because of who you were jumping with! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #18 May 5, 2004 RoamingDZ.com will be having an event in the North Georgia mountains in the fall.I hope Jamie and Kim will make it.Maybe you can get your better half there. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #19 May 5, 2004 QuoteThat was because of who you were jumping with Yeah.. we need to race.... I wonder how fast I can go in the high alti at LP.. WOO HOO.. New Rig....this one built for speed.. I feel the NEED.. the NEED for SPEEEEEEED Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #20 May 5, 2004 skydive space center in titusville has a kick ass view check it out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #21 May 5, 2004 EVERY dropzone is beautiful from 14,000 feet. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4455 0 #22 May 5, 2004 Emerald Coast has some great beach jumps. Boogie on memorial day. How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #23 May 5, 2004 travel more east, and come to Switzerland...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyke 0 #24 May 5, 2004 Let's see...since i've only jumped a few dz's in and around GA....let me give you my take: GA: Skydive Monroe - Very nice, medium sized dz. From altitude you can see as far north as Athens, and UGA (listen closely - you can hear REM over the K.A.'s engines). To the West you can see Stone Mountain (a.k.a. "THE BIGGEST F**ING PIECE OF GRANITE IN THE WORLD), and on a clear day - you can just make out the ATL skyline. Skydive Atlanta (Thomaston) - Very fun, young, medium dz. From altitude you can see...well...hundreds of acres of GA farmland...and lots of GREEN. It reminds me of where I learned how to jump in NZ, so it holds special meaning. Not to mention, the Super "disco" K.A.!! Cool. ASC (Cedartown) - Who cares...wouldn't jump there again if the jumps were free, a chick blew me on the ride to altitude, and all the packers were naked. All I remember from jumping there...TREES, both in and around the ENTIRE DZ!! But don't let that stop you from them taking your money. Skydive the Farm - Haven't been yet, but I hear Hans has a great place, and lots of amenities. Can't wait to check you out, the Farm!! NC: Raeford - Very cool, medium dropzone in NC. T&K Thacker run a very well organized, safe, friendly dz. Possibly the best part of the dz is Aviators after hours, but the people who jump there make it worth the entire trip. Miss ya, and will see you again soon, Raeford! FL: Z-Hills - Spent all day last Sat there. Very well laid out, fun, enjoyable dz. Would go back in a second for another fun day/weekend/boogie - anytime. Thanks to all who showed the two GA jumpers a good time, and lots of fun. There's plenty more to choose from...but whomever said it earlier was most accurate... QuoteANY dropzone is good from 14,000 feet!! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #25 May 5, 2004 In GA you left out Georgia Skydiving Center in Rome - The most "Scenic" of all the Atlanta DZ`s in my opinion. Fantastic Views of the North Georgia Mountains. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
