Paul_sri150 0 #1 September 7, 2013 Hi all I got my A licence back in July and I am loving being a skydiver! I am going on holiday to the USA next month and would love to jump whilst I am over there. I am staying in Florida and have been researching DZ's to jump, I have seen the 'skydive space centre' advertising 18k drops over Kennedy space centre!! And I am a little bit of a geek so this would be amazing for me! Anyway....has anyone jumped there and if so what is your feedback? I would need to rent a rig/helmet/goggles/alti also as I don't want up be lugging my gear to the states If you haven't jumped there, could you recommend a DZ in Florida? Close to I-Drive? Thanks for any feedback Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cstaylor71 0 #2 September 7, 2013 Check out skydive deland. Great facility and wonderful staff/atmosphere.The mind is like a parachute - it only works when it is open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 September 7, 2013 Word on the street is that it's kind of a tandem factory. You might get more jumps at DeLand or Sebastian and I'm pretty sure you could rent all the gear you need at both.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
normiss 800 #4 September 7, 2013 Fuck them, they suck. They don't like fun jumpers and you won't find other fun jumpers to play with. Go to Deland! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 September 8, 2013 I did find out today that you don't get oxygen on the plane when you go to 18,000 in Titusville. I believe the USPA recommendation is that you should have oxygen above 15,000. I confirmed with the DeLand operations manager that you can rent all of the gear that you requested and they said, "we WILL get you in the air" during the week. I think an average day is about 10 Pac loads on the slow days during the week. As far as being close to I-Drive, Lake Wales is technically the closest dropzone but I don't know how often their loads go up.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
980 0 #6 September 8, 2013 skymamaI did find out today that you don't get oxygen on the plane when you go to 18,000 in Titusville. FYI their KingAir takes 9 minutes from wheels up to exit at 18000ft with a full load. 7 Minutes for 150000ft. I did hundreds of jumps there and never felt or seen anything remotely resembling hypoxia during them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #7 September 8, 2013 980 ***I did find out today that you don't get oxygen on the plane when you go to 18,000 in Titusville. FYI their KingAir takes 9 minutes from wheels up to exit at 18000ft with a full load. 7 Minutes for 150000ft. I did hundreds of jumps there and never felt or seen anything remotely resembling hypoxia during them. Nice..... ( I guess) But what FUN is it..... IF ya' wind up doing a SOLO skydive for a minute and a half ???? KAs are Ok... but i'd rather take an otter or a skyvan ANYday.... ps/// I don't NEED to get to altitude in 9 minutes......I'll take a 15 minute trip, happily.jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #8 September 8, 2013 QuoteFYI their KingAir takes 9 minutes from wheels up to exit at 18000ft with a full load. 7 Minutes for 150000ft. I did hundreds of jumps there and never felt or seen anything remotely resembling hypoxia during them. That's good to know!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
diablopilot 2 #9 September 8, 2013 980***I did find out today that you don't get oxygen on the plane when you go to 18,000 in Titusville. FYI their KingAir takes 9 minutes from wheels up to exit at 18000ft with a full load. 7 Minutes for 150000ft. I did hundreds of jumps there and never felt or seen anything remotely resembling hypoxia during them. That's nice, however the FAR's state that it must be provided.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
980 0 #10 September 8, 2013 uhm yeah i had one to many 0 in there, should be 15 000ft Did they remove the functionality to edit your own posts or just move it somewhere I am not finding it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_sri150 0 #11 September 8, 2013 Thanks for all the replys guys!! Deland was on my hit list :) But I am concerned about no O2 above 15k...... Ill have to see where my vacation takes me I really would love to jump a skyvan, only jumped a grand caravan and a dornier! Thanks again for all replys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #12 September 9, 2013 QuoteIf you haven't jumped there, could you recommend a DZ in Florida? Close to I-Drive? From Orlando you have plenty of options. All my *opinion*. Space Center.... Uh, last I heard it was mainly a tandem mill and they do not really take care of fun jumpers. that may have changed, but I have lived in FL most of my life and been jumping for 20 years and I keep forgetting that place exists.... That, IMO, should tell you something about it. DeLand. Great place, but it can be lonely if you do not know anyone. They fly a BUNCH and have some massively skilled jumpers there... BUT they are mostly on teams or jumping with each other. If you are a local, you can get in on some great skydives.... But I have seen visitors have to do solos or jump with other visitors. I have done many team jumps there. GREAT for teams. Zhills. Used to have the best vibe for 'Fun' in FL (IMO). I moved there in 1996 because of the vibe. Still a fun place, still have organizers on most loads. This will be the easiest place to get on group jumps. Lake Wales. Eh, I'd go somewhere else."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #13 September 9, 2013 What about Sebastian?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
Ron 10 #14 September 9, 2013 QuoteWhat about Sebastian? I thought he mentioned something about being close to I drive? I don't remember it being that close. Space Center < 1hr Deland < 1hr Zhills ~ 1hr LW ~ 1hr Sebastian 1:30 Now that's provided I4 is not locked up around Fantasy of Flight (but then again I took the back roads)."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #15 September 9, 2013 If you are working on your air skills Skydive Sebastain has a jump in club. We help low time jumpers develop air skills for rw vrw and crw.. send me a note about when you be around I am sure the guys and gals would be glad to have you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
