ntrprnr 0 #1 January 4, 2013 Hey guys... I have the chance to go to Dubai for a week in Feb to give a speech, and was hoping to finally jump the famous Palm dropzone - Just noticed, however, that it's a D license restriction due to some kind of construction project... Any idea as to when it might go back to a B license only so I could actually get a jump or two in? I don't mind going to the desert drop zone, but to be in Dubai and not get video of that amazing Palm... Well, that seems unfair. :) Thanks, guys... -Peter_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocPop 1 #2 January 4, 2013 When I was there rumour was that it would be reverting to B soon in the new year. But it was just a rumor."The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #3 January 4, 2013 Worst case scenario, I assume its fun to jump in the desert, as well?_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocPop 1 #4 January 4, 2013 Oh for sure! It is REAL desert - not like that scrub they have in AZ! They have to chase the camels off the landing area. It's a great experience with super-talented skydivers and very welcoming."The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #5 January 4, 2013 Great news - Thank you. :) One last question - Can someone from the US rent a car and drive to the DZ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #6 January 4, 2013 You probably can, but a taxi is surprisingly cheap. It's been a while, but I think we might have paid $30 one-way from the Palm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #7 January 4, 2013 A competitor from the world meet told me that they shut down the Palm right after the competition was over, even though they had hundreds of people there who would have liked to have kept jumping there. So, maybe they don't even allow it that often?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpt.sirucek 0 #8 January 8, 2013 Hi! I just left skydive Dubai two days ago. The idea is that this week the palm will be moved to a C license, but those with a C license will have to do a planned landing within so many feet of the target they pick. It was still up in the air how they would work it, though. Skydive Dubai Desert campus (SD2) also called Margum (by the local taxis and people) was great. They are building a 24 foot diameter wind tunnel out there, and we jumped from pilatus porters, twin otters, and two Bell helicopters. Facebook search Skydive Dubai Desert Campus and send them a message would be your best bet. Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mchamp 1 #9 January 14, 2013 Just to correct the figures.... They are actually building a 16.5 ft wind tunnel out at SD2 (desert DZ) which is still the world's largest, but by only 0.5ft and a planned opening in March. The NEXT wind tunnel that they plan on building will be located at the palm DZ, which from what I've heard will be 22ft in diameter. Also, despite the fact that even their previous boogie requirement being a minimum of 500 jumps AND D license there were still about 5 or 6 people that landed in the ocean during their winter fest boogie. So yea, they are slightly hesitant to drop it to anything below a C-license. Indyz....spot on $30 USD or 110 Dirham from the palm depending upon the route they choose to take.For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FrancoR 0 #10 January 14, 2013 Quote Also, despite the fact that even their previous boogie requirement being a minimum of 500 jumps AND D license there were still about 5 or 6 people that landed in the ocean during their winter fest boogie. So yea, they are slightly hesitant to drop it to anything below a C-license. I don't get that. 500+ jumps, a landing are that is 220x150 meters at least, an ocean that should make you pay attention to a bit of accuracy and 5-6 people land out?If it does not cost anything you are the product. 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
mchamp 1 #9 January 14, 2013 Just to correct the figures.... They are actually building a 16.5 ft wind tunnel out at SD2 (desert DZ) which is still the world's largest, but by only 0.5ft and a planned opening in March. The NEXT wind tunnel that they plan on building will be located at the palm DZ, which from what I've heard will be 22ft in diameter. Also, despite the fact that even their previous boogie requirement being a minimum of 500 jumps AND D license there were still about 5 or 6 people that landed in the ocean during their winter fest boogie. So yea, they are slightly hesitant to drop it to anything below a C-license. Indyz....spot on $30 USD or 110 Dirham from the palm depending upon the route they choose to take.For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrancoR 0 #10 January 14, 2013 Quote Also, despite the fact that even their previous boogie requirement being a minimum of 500 jumps AND D license there were still about 5 or 6 people that landed in the ocean during their winter fest boogie. So yea, they are slightly hesitant to drop it to anything below a C-license. I don't get that. 500+ jumps, a landing are that is 220x150 meters at least, an ocean that should make you pay attention to a bit of accuracy and 5-6 people land out?If it does not cost anything you are the product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
