andygrom 0 #1 November 25, 2004 this summer will be third international season on our DZ and we already had many improvments on our visitors requests. But, probably - we don't know some of them :) So, what you will need - facilities, information, help - if you will go to foregn DZ and plan to stay there for a week/month/year/whole life?-- Andygrom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grega 0 #2 November 26, 2004 hi andrew, -well you could have hot showers, but they re probably already built. -and besides that some comfortable bunkhouses, with some 2 bed rooms, so you don't have to listen snoring orchester... - you could also put something softer in the packing area like some sort of carpet... and then also few things that are not so "mandatory": - restaurant with GOOD and BIG meals - swooping pond, - swiming pool - organized transport (some van) from the international airport to your dz, instead of adrenaline driving taxi... - bar with a lot of drinks open almost all night, or some sort of "organized" gathering point, for skydivers to party after jumps, instead of everyone going on their own (well almost...) or in the town... ... hope to se you again next year "George just lucky i guess!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plummets 0 #3 November 26, 2004 Quotewell you could have hot showers, but they re probably already built I was there at the end of august and they were finished and very good ! The bunkhouse could do with a bit of modernising, brightening up and not sure an 80 Amp ceramic fuse should be "protecting" all lights and sockets with 2mm2 wire, a fire waiting to happen. Food in downstairs restaurant is OK but a clue as to what you are eating in english would be nice. Oh and why was I given a dried fish every time I ordered a beer? Must say though thought it was a great place and will definitely be back there, hopefully next summer. As a tip don't go drinking with the Antanov mechanic, just take it from me he'll be able to drink more vodka than you . It was quiet when we were there and it was dificult to find out about where to go for a bit of nightlife (or more importantly, where not to go), bit of information in english on bars, clubs, places to eat would be good. Aircraft - superb packers - fantastic prices - unbelievable value DZ - very good facilities Food - basic bunkhouse - basic "Life is a bowl of deadly nightshade, stay way way out on the rim brother" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #4 November 26, 2004 - bar with a lot of drinks open almost all night, or some sort of "organized" gathering point, for skydivers to party after jumps, instead of everyone going on their own (well almost...) or in the town... ... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A smart DZO would own the bar, as that might be the most profitable part. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #5 November 30, 2004 Hi Andrew... i'm sure you remember the group of 30 israelies from last august although i was a little concerned at first (none of us speaks russian) the Kolomna team helped us a lot with rides, hotels and other stuff. i must say that i was pretty happy with what we've found there but i think its great that you're looking for more input on how to make our stay there even better... - a carpet in the packing area would be nice. - using the magnetic cards is great but paying for the jumps at the end took a lot of time (i think there were problems with the international credit cards) - a cold baltika No7 is better than a warm one and we need cases of it... - keep the Mi8 flying but really, all in all, it was great and there is a good chance you'll see many of us again next year... O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andygrom 0 #6 January 25, 2005 Why everyone asks about carpet in packing area? :) In fact - definetley - there will be no carpet in packing hall, because it will be dirty in 15 minutes after cleaning :( But we have new hangar for packing and more (e.g. inet-cafe, personal boxes for suits and more) And we plan to build absolutley new bunkhouses till May and big refrigerator for Baltika No7 But, please, explain me - what for we need carpet???? :)))-- Andygrom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #7 January 25, 2005 just to take better care of the container. the one you had (or still have), tend to scratch the material which is not that healthy. how about small carpets only in the area where you place the container? oh, and since you're here, it would be a good time to tell you that we've started to organize this year's group to kolomna not sure if it will be late june or later in the summer, but get ready, we're comming O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andygrom 0 #8 January 25, 2005 Quote- bar with a lot of drinks open almost all night, or some sort of "organized" gathering point, for skydivers to party after jumps, instead of everyone going on their own (well almost...) or in the town... Ok, written down - "disco all the night every day" :) Quote A smart DZO would own the bar, as that might be the most profitable part. Yes - restaurant business is much more profitable, than DZ - I know :) But, unfortunatley - we have DZ :))) We plan to build new bar this summer with big covered verand for skydive sightseeing.-- Andygrom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andygrom 0 #9 January 25, 2005 Quote-well you could have hot showers, but they re probably already built. It's ready. Quote -and besides that some comfortable bunkhouses, with some 2 bed rooms, so you don't have to listen snoring orchester... Will be before May. Quote you could also put something softer in the packing area like some sort of carpet... Oooooh, no! Not again about carpet! :))) There will be enouth personal carpets in the shop next season :) Quote- restaurant with GOOD and BIG meals We do our best to build it before summer... Quoteswooping pond, Will be in June. Quoteswiming pool Hmmmm.... May be build swoop pond a little deeper and use it for swimming and diving? :))) Quoteorganized transport (some van) from the international airport to your dz, instead of adrenaline driving taxi... Will be. Hope to see you next year :)-- Andygrom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andygrom 0 #10 January 25, 2005 Quotehow about small carpets only in the area where you place the container? We will think about personal carpets for rigs. May be in shop, may be for free... Quoteoh, and since you're here, it would be a good time to tell you that we've started to organize this year's group to kolomna Excellent!!! If you need some help - ask me by e-mail - we can do everything :)))-- Andygrom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
