Falko 0 #1 November 19, 2005 hey all, I'll be visiting my sister in Atlanta to see my new-born niece Have been looking out for DZ's in the area and read some reviews here on DZ.com. The following are on my list: The Farm Skydive Atlanta Georgia Skydiving Center I'm more of a belly flyer (4-way) although my sitfly is very controlled. I think I will have to choose which helmet (Z1 or Rawa ) to take before I leave germany, there's only so much skydiving equipment I can carry. Are there any more DZ's in the area that I should give a call? Everything up to 100miles around Atlanta is fine for me. Feel free to PM Thanks a lot, blue skies Falko PS: I left out ASC for a reason, so don't even try. I despise the way Skyride hurts honest DZ operations in the US... it will affect everyone of us in the end, even Europe. I'd even go as far as avoiding DZ's who honor their certs. I'm just a visitor and it might not be much but I'll take my business elsewhere. Ich betrachte die Religion als Krankheit, als Quelle unnennbaren Elends für die menschliche Rasse. (Bertrand Russell, engl. Philosoph, 1872-1970) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #2 November 19, 2005 Id say without a doubt the farm....and if you are lucky your time here will be during one of Hans all you can jump boogies. One weekend a month, we get all we can jump for 129, and usually are fed. The people are great, theres a swoop pond, and a blue oompa loompa as well as nice new bunks. Anyways if you have the time visit more then one cause SDA is pretty awesome to, and I hear Monroe is also.... Good luck and have funSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #3 November 19, 2005 Georgia Skydiving Center is closed right now, and I *think* that Monroe will be temporarily closed in a couple of weeks. That leaves The Farm, and Skydive Atlanta. Both great DZ's. The Farm has a porter and a caravan, and Skydive Atlanta has a Super King Air. Belly fliers and Freefliers at both DZ's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #4 November 19, 2005 Yep.............Thomaston and Skydive the Farm are where you want to go. Feb isn't the best time of year but being from Germany maybe you aren't allergic to the cold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falko 0 #5 November 20, 2005 Thanks everyone for their answers I must have overlooked Skydive Monroe in the DZ database. So that makes 3 DZ's I will have to visit, The Farm in the west, Skydive Atlanta in the south and Skydive Monroe in the east. I'll give this thread a bump in February to see if any belly flying dz.commers will be out there at the time. Ich betrachte die Religion als Krankheit, als Quelle unnennbaren Elends für die menschliche Rasse. (Bertrand Russell, engl. Philosoph, 1872-1970) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #6 November 20, 2005 Farm is a big belly\\\9me\0.lol \dz \\\\\\\\\\SDA is very freefly friendly both \dz's are great. \i believe we may also have a grand caravan in february at the farmhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #7 November 20, 2005 Skydive Monroe is a very friendly DZ and is mostly a belly-flying DZ with a small contingent of freeflyers. http://www.skydivemonroe.com/ You would be more than welcome and it's impossible to not be invited on a load...you won't be standing around looking for someone to jump with. Monroe flies a Beech99. The Farm is also good for belly flyers and freeflyers - about even on numbers of jumpers in each discipline. They fly a Porter and sometimes a Caravan. Skydive Atlanta in Thomaston is mainly freeflyers but they do have a small contingent of bellyflyers, too. They fly a nice KingAir. Either place you choose would be fun - why not try them all while you are here? These are the only DZs in the area that I would recommend (in agreement with your PS). Blue Skies and welcome to Atlanta! Wherabouts will be be staying in Atlanta?My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #8 November 20, 2005 Oh damn...........I can't believe no one mentioned Wednesday nights. You have to check to make sure who's playing (Just make a post in Bonfire) but there is normally a decent group of skydivers that show up to Neighbor's pub each week. It's a great little place with excellent food and beer that you, being German and all, would even find acceptable. You just wouldn't get the proper Atlanta Skydiver experience without a Wednesday night at Neighbor's! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites panzwami 0 #9 November 20, 2005 Yeah I'd definitely say Skydive Monroe, especially if you're a belly flier. You can keep up with the hangar situation on their website (www.skydivemonroe.com). Check the message board for updated info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Falko 0 #10 November 20, 2005 Thanks for the info QuoteEither place you choose would be fun - why not try them all while you are here? I'll try! QuoteWherabouts will be be staying in Atlanta? At my sisters family in Sandy Springs. That's +/- 50 miles to the Farm or to Monroe. Will see if I can also make it to Thomaston since I'm only staying 2 weeks. Thanks everyone, see "y'all" in February Ich betrachte die Religion als Krankheit, als Quelle unnennbaren Elends für die menschliche Rasse. (Bertrand Russell, engl. Philosoph, 1872-1970) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Falko 0 #11 November 20, 2005 QuoteOh damn...........I can't believe no one mentioned Wednesday nights. You have to check to make sure who's playing (Just make a post in Bonfire) but there is normally a decent group of skydivers that show up to Neighbor's pub each week. Where's that located?? QuoteIt's a great little place with excellent food and beer that you, being German and all, would even find acceptable. You just wouldn't get the proper Atlanta Skydiver experience without a Wednesday night at Neighbor's! You wouldn't believe me if I told you that I never drink beer, even though I'm a skydiver AND a german I just don't like the taste. But I want to be there anyway. Ich betrachte die Religion als Krankheit, als Quelle unnennbaren Elends für die menschliche Rasse. (Bertrand Russell, engl. Philosoph, 1872-1970) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dbattman 0 #12 November 20, 2005 Yahoo! map to Neighbor's. The Humus rocks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #13 November 21, 2005 Quote You wouldn't believe me if I told you that I never drink beer, even though I'm a skydiver AND a german I just don't like the taste. But I want to be there anyway. Sure we would I don't drink beer either and I'm a skydiver... (of course I'm only half german...) For belly flying I'd recommend either Monroe (there's a great crowd there.) or The Farm especially if its an all you can jump weekend... I believe hans posts the weekends up on the farm's website... Have fun in ATL.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #14 November 21, 2005 Quote....You wouldn't believe me if I told you that I never drink beer, even though I'm a skydiver AND a german .... You're right, we don't. Now it becomes clear why you are coming to the U.S....they've declared you a national disgrace, ja? Bring some real wiener schnitzel with you....My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Falko 0 #15 November 21, 2005 QuoteYou're right, we don't. Now it becomes clear why you are coming to the U.S....they've declared you a national disgrace, ja? Bwahaaha Yes they did... but that's because I'm half dutch (see last name) and that's a No-No in Germany. You know we love the netherlands because they're friendly, open minded, have coffee shops etc but they're so easy to tease. QuoteBring some real wiener schnitzel with you.... I am dutch/german and I'd rather be 100% dutch than be AUSTRIAN. Thanks everyone for their helpful replies, I feel very welcomed. Hope we can pull a few nice winter bigways out of the Caravan. Ich betrachte die Religion als Krankheit, als Quelle unnennbaren Elends für die menschliche Rasse. (Bertrand Russell, engl. Philosoph, 1872-1970) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites betsi 0 #16 November 22, 2005 Such a pitty you are not coming to Eloy; would have been nice to do some jumps with you! I never have been at the farm but know people there and looks like it s very nice...should change you from Spa anyway!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Falko 0 #17 November 22, 2005 Isabelle, is that you? What happened to your other username? You might want to fill out your profile. How are things in Eloy? Ich betrachte die Religion als Krankheit, als Quelle unnennbaren Elends für die menschliche Rasse. (Bertrand Russell, engl. Philosoph, 1872-1970) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
panzwami 0 #9 November 20, 2005 Yeah I'd definitely say Skydive Monroe, especially if you're a belly flier. You can keep up with the hangar situation on their website (www.skydivemonroe.com). Check the message board for updated info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falko 0 #10 November 20, 2005 Thanks for the info QuoteEither place you choose would be fun - why not try them all while you are here? I'll try! QuoteWherabouts will be be staying in Atlanta? At my sisters family in Sandy Springs. That's +/- 50 miles to the Farm or to Monroe. Will see if I can also make it to Thomaston since I'm only staying 2 weeks. Thanks everyone, see "y'all" in February Ich betrachte die Religion als Krankheit, als Quelle unnennbaren Elends für die menschliche Rasse. (Bertrand Russell, engl. Philosoph, 1872-1970) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falko 0 #11 November 20, 2005 QuoteOh damn...........I can't believe no one mentioned Wednesday nights. You have to check to make sure who's playing (Just make a post in Bonfire) but there is normally a decent group of skydivers that show up to Neighbor's pub each week. Where's that located?? QuoteIt's a great little place with excellent food and beer that you, being German and all, would even find acceptable. You just wouldn't get the proper Atlanta Skydiver experience without a Wednesday night at Neighbor's! You wouldn't believe me if I told you that I never drink beer, even though I'm a skydiver AND a german I just don't like the taste. But I want to be there anyway. Ich betrachte die Religion als Krankheit, als Quelle unnennbaren Elends für die menschliche Rasse. (Bertrand Russell, engl. Philosoph, 1872-1970) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbattman 0 #12 November 20, 2005 Yahoo! map to Neighbor's. The Humus rocks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #13 November 21, 2005 Quote You wouldn't believe me if I told you that I never drink beer, even though I'm a skydiver AND a german I just don't like the taste. But I want to be there anyway. Sure we would I don't drink beer either and I'm a skydiver... (of course I'm only half german...) For belly flying I'd recommend either Monroe (there's a great crowd there.) or The Farm especially if its an all you can jump weekend... I believe hans posts the weekends up on the farm's website... Have fun in ATL.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #14 November 21, 2005 Quote....You wouldn't believe me if I told you that I never drink beer, even though I'm a skydiver AND a german .... You're right, we don't. Now it becomes clear why you are coming to the U.S....they've declared you a national disgrace, ja? Bring some real wiener schnitzel with you....My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falko 0 #15 November 21, 2005 QuoteYou're right, we don't. Now it becomes clear why you are coming to the U.S....they've declared you a national disgrace, ja? Bwahaaha Yes they did... but that's because I'm half dutch (see last name) and that's a No-No in Germany. You know we love the netherlands because they're friendly, open minded, have coffee shops etc but they're so easy to tease. QuoteBring some real wiener schnitzel with you.... I am dutch/german and I'd rather be 100% dutch than be AUSTRIAN. Thanks everyone for their helpful replies, I feel very welcomed. Hope we can pull a few nice winter bigways out of the Caravan. Ich betrachte die Religion als Krankheit, als Quelle unnennbaren Elends für die menschliche Rasse. (Bertrand Russell, engl. Philosoph, 1872-1970) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betsi 0 #16 November 22, 2005 Such a pitty you are not coming to Eloy; would have been nice to do some jumps with you! I never have been at the farm but know people there and looks like it s very nice...should change you from Spa anyway!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falko 0 #17 November 22, 2005 Isabelle, is that you? What happened to your other username? You might want to fill out your profile. How are things in Eloy? Ich betrachte die Religion als Krankheit, als Quelle unnennbaren Elends für die menschliche Rasse. (Bertrand Russell, engl. Philosoph, 1872-1970) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
