smitty200280 0 #1 August 20, 2007 On 18 Aug 07, I completed my first jump and now I am ADDICTED. I will be going up again in two weeks. I would go up again next weekend but taking the fiance on a hot air balloon ride. Just wondering if there were any other Skydivers from Indiana in these forums and if so, where is your DZ? Gods Speed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #2 August 20, 2007 QuoteJust wondering if there were any other Skydivers from Indiana in these forums There's a few. Quote and if so, where is your DZ? www.skydiverichmond.comyou can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smitty200280 0 #3 August 20, 2007 Thanks I appreciate it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #4 August 20, 2007 Welcome to the sky and to DZ.com You will see a few Indiana jumpers on here, gearless chris, cameramonkey, JRprater, and some others too. As a new person who is digging the sport, I would like to invite you to visit Richmond Indiana over labor day weekend, Aug.31 to Sept. 3 during those days you will see "what it is really all about"you will meet many jumpers from not only your local area, but from all over the world and you'll really have a blast too. You can find out more here-http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2904675;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread or on the website I linked to you. See ya there. you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan_d_sucks 0 #5 August 20, 2007 Hey there- I am not from Indiana, but I live there now. I'm at school at IU in Bloomington. I don't know where in the state you reside, but if you are anywhere close to me, meeting up and getting some jumps done would be awesome. What DZ did you jump at? Stick with it, as far as I can tell it only gets better. Ryan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smitty200280 0 #6 August 20, 2007 Thanks for the invite and will definately be checking this out. Hopefully I see you there. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smitty200280 0 #7 August 20, 2007 Hey Ryan Welcome to IN, hope you enjoy IU. I am located in Ft Wayne which in NE Indiana. The current DZ is Angola, IN, which is up my Michigan. Great crew up here. Are you going to Richmond over Labor Day weekend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpin_junkee 0 #8 August 20, 2007 When did you jump at Angola? I work there from time to time. It is a great bunch of folks up there. The lakes are beautiful too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smitty200280 0 #9 August 20, 2007 I jumped this past Saturday. i called today and talked with AJ, I really wanted to get my 2nd and 3rd jump in around Labor Day weekend but they are closed for a special event. I agree, it is a really good crew up there. My Air Instructor was Ryan and the Ground Instructor was Todd, both were really great. I agree the view with St James and Crooked Lake were amazing. I couldnt imagine how peaceful it is. I am a Student Pilot also out of Smithfield but Skydiving is so much more fun!!! I am so excited to jump again! Take Care Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #10 August 20, 2007 I jump at Angola on Fridays and special occasions, and Indiana Skydiving Academy in Goshen on weekends. Angola 's at lot prettier, but both are good. If you fly at Smithfield you might know Russ, he was one of our jump pilots for a while, and one of my favorites."If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #11 August 20, 2007 Quote i called today and talked with AJ, I really wanted to get my 2nd and 3rd jump in around Labor Day weekend but they are closed for a special event. That is because AJ and his hoodlums are going to be in Richmond @ Richmond "the" Boogie and this is why I invited you to attend, if you call AJ and ask real nice he might let you attend with his crew. Regardless if you get your hind quarters down here you can make your 2nd and 3rd tandems from a big turbine AC from 13.5 or 14.5.p.s. your welcome to fly in too.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpin_junkee 0 #12 August 20, 2007 My money says that he is an IAD not a Tandem. Am I right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #13 August 20, 2007 Could be, but I know a Big Ugly Redheaded Guy who would take a person for slots and pack jobs, if treated right.....LOL! Or we can toss him out Friday afternoon IAD. you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smitty200280 0 #14 August 20, 2007 Jumpin Junkee is right I am IAD not tandem. I will see you in Richmond though, I want to see what the Boogie is all about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #15 August 20, 2007 Bring your jump boots and party shoes. Check in @ the Richmond Local Tent, you'll find lots of locals, ask AJ where it is, it you don't understand the attachment. you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #16 August 21, 2007 Check out my high quality map of where most people set up camp. There may be others that have regular spots but I don't know them."If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #17 August 21, 2007 Quote Check out my high quality map of where most people set up camp. What map, did ya forget something there Chris? That's ok it's easy to find the Ft. Wayne crew, just follow the smell! you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpin_junkee 0 #18 August 21, 2007 Hey I recognize that magnificent looking fellow flying that SET 400.........LMAO Man any girl that hasnt had that is missing out!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #19 August 21, 2007 There's also usually a lot of beer cans. And Spiderman will be back for target practice."If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smitty200280 0 #20 August 21, 2007 Thank you for the maps and layouts, I can't wait to get down there in two weeks. Does it cost anything to get into the Boogie? I wish I could get two more jumps in by then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #21 August 21, 2007 Quote Does it cost anything to get into the Boogie? Yes, I think 45.00 there many be a daily rate? You should find all the info on the website or call 1-888-234-jump and get the low down. QuoteI wish I could get two more jumps in by then. We can try to get you in the air under your current program, in fact if you can work it out with AJ and his crew, to use their rig and they have someone on radio with you, that makes it easier to get you up, we have a 182 to use. The first day is best for any student ops. Your second chance is to be nice to some of the guys doing tandems there and help them by carrying in the rigs and stuff, brink them a cold drink and sandwich, you could get a few tandems for slots. I know a few who have done that in the past for those who earn it or are friends of the rig owner, if you check in @ THE RICHMOND LOCALS TENT, I will be happy to try to hook you up with those who I know that MIGHT do that for you.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smitty200280 0 #22 August 21, 2007 Thanks for the info and the suggestions. See you there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
