SloStenRacing 0 #1 February 11, 2006 http://www.ivpc.org/index.htm This is the site for the closest DZ I could find to Pekin Illinois. My buddy went there last year and said it was like $100 the first time and you sat through 4-6 hours of class and then did a radio-controlled 3500 foot solo jump. $25 each time after that. Looks reputable but that price seems a little low for comfort. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolie 0 #2 February 11, 2006 Yup, heard of them, but never jumped there. PM Sunshine for details--she spends a bit of time there, and I think it was where she started jumping. Not sure on the going rate for a static line jump, but I would expect it to be a bit cheaper than a tandem jump (which is usually between $150 and $180). Also not sure about the $25 jumps--I'm guessing those are after you've completed all your student jumps (which could be around 20 or so). I could be wrong, though. Quote...radio-controlled 3500 foot solo jump... It was definitely not "radio-controlled." You may wear a radio with your jumpmaster telling you to make turns and brake ("flare") your canopy when necessary. But YOU are in control! I would recommend posting any questions in the "Events & Places to Jump" forum if you are wanting to find out about the dropzone, or "Safety & Training" if you want to find out about different training programs. Remember to do a search first--practically every topic has come up before (especially the training program question). Honestly, your best bet would be to call up the dz and ask them any questions you have. -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #3 February 11, 2006 Isn't this where the world famous Sunshine did her first jump? She still jumps there, too -- her name is on the website as a coach and rigger. Send a PM to Sunshine and ask her about it. I think Stewie jumps there on occassion as well. Or you could just come up to Skydive Chicago with all the cool kids...Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolie 0 #4 February 11, 2006 QuoteIsn't this where the world famous Sunshine did her first jump? She still jumps there, too -- her name is on the website as a coach and rigger. Send a PM to Sunshine and ask her about it. Is there an echo in here? I swear, you never listen to me anymore. (Hey Doug, can you bring all my stuff over when you come tonight? Including my phone? And the chocolate on the table? Thanks. -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #5 February 12, 2006 Sorry, what? Were you saying something?Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SloStenRacing 0 #6 February 12, 2006 QuoteIt was definitely not "radio-controlled." You may wear a radio with your jumpmaster telling you to make turns and brake ("flare") your canopy when necessary. But YOU are in control! Yep you are right I think, this is what the site says "The course length is approximately 4-6 hours. Afterwards, you will make a solo static-line jump from an altitude of 3,500 feet. Upon exiting the plane, your parachute will open automatically, then you will experience a radio-assisted parachute ride of approximately 5 minutes." But it also says they can only go up to 225 pounds.....is that just this dropzone or what? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #7 February 12, 2006 QuoteAlso not sure about the $25 jumps--I'm guessing those are after you've completed all your student jumps (which could be around 20 or so). I could be wrong, though. SL jumps at my DZ are $40, but student freefalls are $25/each with gear rental, so that could be correct.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #8 February 12, 2006 Quote But it also says they can only go up to 225 pounds.....is that just this dropzone or what? That's roughly standard, but many dropzones will make exceptions for the right reason. Most dropzones, in my limited experience, are more likely to let an athlete in that weight range jump than a couch potato, the presumed logic being that a muscular, in-shape 230lb hockey player is going to be able to deal with a potentially brisk landing better than than a 5'1" 230lb land manatee would probably would.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #9 February 12, 2006 QuotePM Sunshine for details--she spends a bit of time there, and I think it was where she started jumping. Tank you for sending him my way. I didn't even see this thread til he PMed me. Dougie ~ I'm world famous? Cool!! BTW, a few other dzcommers have indeed jumped at my little 182 dz: Vallerina Andyman Wildblue Hisgoofyness Stewie Skymedic visited, but didn't get to jump there It's a fun DZ, eveyone should check it out sometime. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
