ger 0 #1 June 29, 2008 Hi all, does anybody know whats going on at Aerograd Kolomna - have they been closed down ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mik 2 #2 June 30, 2008 I called them today - language was a bit of an issue but it seems that there is not jumping at the moment and I was told to call back on Friday. Someone sent me a PM suggesting there is an issue with dropzones in the Moscow area that has been ongoing for a week or so and that has stopped jumping. If anyone has any more information, please share it - some groups are due to visit from the UK and Denmark in 2 weeks. *********************************************** I'm NOT totally useless... I can be used as a bad example Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mik 2 #3 July 1, 2008 Latest information I have is that the Defence Ministry have required that all sports aircraft (including skydiving planes, planes used for acrobatics) are grounded. I have no idea when this will be resolved. *********************************************** I'm NOT totally useless... I can be used as a bad example Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GordonH 0 #4 July 3, 2008 Still closed as at end of day Thu 3 July, still no firm date for re-opening Blue skies! Gordon Beware of advice from those with more posts than jumps ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SitFlyGirl 0 #5 July 4, 2008 Hi, We are heading for Kolomna in August. I talked to a local Aerograd skydiver yesterday. This is very unofficial information, but he said that Defence Minister is expected to make his decision by July 14th. (when it's Russia & politics - I have no idea what to expect and whether making a decision will be good or bad for us skydivers) Let's keep our fingers crossed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinshirts.com 0 #6 July 4, 2008 fyi From: Aerograd Reception [mailto:reception@aerograd.ru] > Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 8:04 AM > To: > Subject: DZ > > Dear friends! > > As you probaably know - russian skydiving community was > experiencing difficulty in organizing of jumps and flights > during last week. The main obstacle is Defense Minister, who > personaly supress flight of all sport planes - like > skydiving, aerobatics and so on. At this moment we can't > definiteley know the exact day we will start to jump again. > Maybe - it will be tommorow, maybe in a week or maybe in a > couple of weeks. > We will keep you in touch with details to make your decision > to come to our DZ or not easier. If you have any questions - > fill free to ask me or Andrew Gromozdin > (andygrom@aerograd.ru) - we will be glad to answer you. > We are very sorry about this sad news but looking forward optimistic. > We hope to see you on our DZ very soon and have a great skydive! > We wait your answer about visiting our DZ. > Aerograd Kolomna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GordonH 0 #7 July 4, 2008 Friends on the ground at Kolomna say they've been told by the DZ the restriction is lifted, but still awaiting paperwork They expect to be jumping later today (4th) or tomorrow. Blue skies! Gordon Beware of advice from those with more posts than jumps ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingdings 0 #8 July 4, 2008 Gordy, F***ing great news, Keep us posted pleeeaaaase!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingdings 0 #9 July 4, 2008 Great stuff guys, please keep us posted..... allbeing well can't wait to come & see you out there Blues! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
padraigbrowne 0 #10 July 5, 2008 Just got a text from Gordy , who arrived in Kolomna last night , the first load has just gone up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mik 2 #11 July 5, 2008 Quote Just got a text from Gordy , who arrived in Kolomna last night , the first load has just gone up And he did several loads today - sounds as though it is back to normal... :) *********************************************** I'm NOT totally useless... I can be used as a bad example Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinshirts.com 0 #12 July 7, 2008 From: Aerograd Reception [mailto:reception@aerograd.ru] > Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 12:48 PM > To: > Subject: We start flying Aerograd Kolomna > > Dear friends, > Today is the happiest day > We start jumping > Wait you and hope to see you in any time Best regards, Olga Druzhinina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustymurray 0 #13 July 7, 2008 I am in Aerograd now looking out at blue skies and jumping has stopped again.I'm here nearly 5 days and have got a total of 4 jumps due to shit weather and the ban on skydiving,nobody seems to know if or when we will get in the sky again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GordonH 0 #14 July 7, 2008 Prior to Sat 5th - grounded for about 2 weeks We jumped Sat 5th - fast turnarounds everyone happy. Our group did 8 jumps in half a day Sun 6th - 2 loads up, then crap weather for rest of day. Mon 7th - Great weather, but DZ grounded again, no lifts, no info from dz. At 18.00 we were told we'll be jumping again tomorrow (8th). Very frustrating with lack of info coming from DZ, but at least the Skyventure Moscow windtunnel (12ft recirculator trading as "Freezone") has cheap rates at nighttime and we've been in there every night - :-) Fingers crossed for jumping tomorrow. For those thinking of travelling, you need to decide for yourselves. The DZ is mega efficient when they get going and you could realistically do 10+lifts a day very easily with briefs/debriefs, but then again you could just sit around like we've had to . Blue skies! Gordon Beware of advice from those with more posts than jumps ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinshirts.com 0 #15 July 7, 2008 Hi Gordon, i could imagine it, so once more very thanks for your great realtime information about the local situation! We plan a trip in the next week (27th), so please keep us up to date - hopefully in a short break beetween your jumps 5 and 6 tomorrow in the morning! Jürgen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinshirts.com 0 #16 July 8, 2008 fyi ----------- It is true, During weekends we jumped, Today we are waiting an official document As soon as it comes we will start to work We hope that it will happen today Best regards, Olga ----------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinshirts.com 0 #17 July 8, 2008 fyi ----------- Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:48:09 +0400 Aerograd Reception Hi, This is Olga We start to jump today ----------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinshirts.com 0 #18 July 8, 2008 ---------- > From: Aerograd Reception [mailto:reception@aerograd.ru] > Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:07 AM > Subject: Re: We start flying Aerograd Kolomna There is no more ban on skydiving ---------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andygrom 0 #19 July 28, 2008 We works now at the normal way - up to 90 loads per day on weekend. You can check our today flights anytime on this page - http://www.aerograd.ru/loads.html Coulmns are: Loads number, aircraft, apprx takeoff time, number of avail slots and status.-- Andygrom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
