Due to a natural interest, I started to investigate the Para jumping possibilities in Belgium.
As an outsider I didn’t know much? (still don’t : )
I compared factors, such as cost of AFF, cost solo jumps, distance, jumpmasters available, jumping in week-ends only and safety.
My first big step was the day I decided to go and have a look.
There I got my first impression. The reception was fine, and I realized very rapidly I was dealing with a very small and tight group. This i found favorable for my starting days.
On the first training day, remarkable to me was the international character of the event: 4 genuine Spaniards and a few Australian jumpers were visiting.
The teaching was good and the guiding excellent.
The jumpmasters were very professional and instilled confidence, but besides that they were also a lot of fun.
I realized my calculations were in vain, because one thing you can’t plan is the people you are going to meet on the spot.
I suppose I made a lucky choice by going to Hoevenen, for I was able to complete the AFF-course in minimum time in good comfort.
One remark might be that it’s a rather small plane, but the site you get from looking out of it is without any doubt the most versatile in Belgium (the harbor, the city…)
In short maybe: A small club with a Grand view.
Thx to all JM
And special thanks to ILS van de Weygaert and Marc.