E150 0 #1 January 30, 2002 Whats the closest DZ to Key West in Florida? (Just in case you missed it the first time) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 January 30, 2002 What about the one IN Key West?AndreaThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E150 0 #3 January 30, 2002 Would be much appreciated if someone could let me know. Thanks :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E150 0 #4 January 30, 2002 Oh! Whats it called, do you know? Do they have a website? Am I being lazy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 January 30, 2002 yes, you're being lazy! I've seen it on the web before. Try ground-rush.com, or even the USPA website. I've heard the landing area is really small though, and you might need a "C" license, but I'm not entirely sure on that.AndreaThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E150 0 #6 January 30, 2002 Ok - thanks. I will. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #7 January 30, 2002 You will need a D licence and Water Gear. Its almost as small as a Demo area. Plus if you only want 10k... Since you are in FL, visit a place with 13k and BIG planes and lots of landing area.I want to touch the sky, I want to fly so high ~ Sonique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #8 January 30, 2002 Actually...here is what you need to jump there:D license500 jumpscanopy with a wing loading of UNDER 1.2:1no fun jumps Jan - June (tandem factory)If/when you can jump, it is $35 to 10,000' in a C-182.I emailed them because Laura and I will be in Key West for 4 days this Feb. Too bad you can't jump there. Good luck!JumpinDuo.com...come and sign the guestbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMarshMan1 0 #9 January 30, 2002 Im too lazy to look, but isnt there a DZ in Marathon? Or am I imagining things again? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMarshMan1 0 #10 January 30, 2002 oops, nevermind. I just checked...looks like I am imagining things again...lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #11 January 30, 2002 there was a write up in Parachutist about Sebastain doing a boogie there, but I don't think it's there all the time.AndreaThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMarshMan1 0 #12 January 30, 2002 OK, so maybe I'm not crazy. I read the article, that must be what I was thinking of...thanks Andrea! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nws01 0 #13 January 30, 2002 I jumped in Marathon last week with the group from Homestead. The airport let them jump. AerOhio owners brought there twin otter down and it was awesome. We jumped Tuesday and Wednesday and there was probably only 8 people there on Wednesday and the Aerohio owners went up anyway. The landing area is small and really rocky and there was tons of turbulence from the concrete and trees. Power lines about four stories high are right by the landing area and there is a major road with lots of traffic there too. You have to have a C license / 100 jumps to do it and you must rent flotation gear. The group from Aerohio talked about doing it again in March. I would definetly contact them to have them e-mail you if they do. You jump out over the ocean and all you can see is water all around with a little piece of land down below to land on. Sunset load we did hop and pops from 14k and it was one of the most amazing things I have ever done. 14 K every load for only $20 jump tickets.Nathan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mountainman 0 #14 January 31, 2002 Holy cow!! Keep me updated on this. Thanks!! JumpinDuo.com...come and sign the guestbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ojf1982 0 #15 January 31, 2002 Skydive Key West is a tandem factory and doesnt like expierence jumpers but theyll like you if you pay the $35 ticket to 10k.Skydive Miami is the closest dropzone from Key West. Its about 2.5 hours away located in Homestead about 25 miles south of Miami. At the moment for the winter, the Super Otter from AerOhio is down here. $19 to 14,999 ft in 12 minutes.Omar B-24801 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mountainman 0 #16 January 31, 2002 Awesome! I didn't know there was a DZ by Miami. How far out of the way is it from Key West to Miami? Laura and I would like to make a couple hops between Key West and the Nassau cruise.Sounds cool!!JumpinDuo.com...come and sign the guestbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites E150 0 #17 January 31, 2002 Blimey, well thanks for the info everyone. I was finding out for somone else. He has his A licence, so I doubt he will be jumping there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jumperpaula 0 #18 January 31, 2002 Quote Skydive Key West is a tandem factory and doesnt like expierence jumpers but theyll like you if you pay the $35 ticket to 10k. I went to Key West in July. After not answering my emails at Marathon FOREVER...I finally got someone on the phone that told me "no fun jumpers". I did stop by there and look at the place, closed. small runway, one cessna, lot's of obsticles. Then I read the piece about the boogie in Marathon. NOW THAT I WOULD LOVE TO GO TO. I almost Parasailed, just to get a fix and the sight from under canopy....but It looked too dangerous Something about a BOAT pulling me under canopy just didn't sit right. Fly Your Slot ! 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
nws01 0 #13 January 30, 2002 I jumped in Marathon last week with the group from Homestead. The airport let them jump. AerOhio owners brought there twin otter down and it was awesome. We jumped Tuesday and Wednesday and there was probably only 8 people there on Wednesday and the Aerohio owners went up anyway. The landing area is small and really rocky and there was tons of turbulence from the concrete and trees. Power lines about four stories high are right by the landing area and there is a major road with lots of traffic there too. You have to have a C license / 100 jumps to do it and you must rent flotation gear. The group from Aerohio talked about doing it again in March. I would definetly contact them to have them e-mail you if they do. You jump out over the ocean and all you can see is water all around with a little piece of land down below to land on. Sunset load we did hop and pops from 14k and it was one of the most amazing things I have ever done. 14 K every load for only $20 jump tickets.Nathan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #14 January 31, 2002 Holy cow!! Keep me updated on this. Thanks!! JumpinDuo.com...come and sign the guestbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ojf1982 0 #15 January 31, 2002 Skydive Key West is a tandem factory and doesnt like expierence jumpers but theyll like you if you pay the $35 ticket to 10k.Skydive Miami is the closest dropzone from Key West. Its about 2.5 hours away located in Homestead about 25 miles south of Miami. At the moment for the winter, the Super Otter from AerOhio is down here. $19 to 14,999 ft in 12 minutes.Omar B-24801 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #16 January 31, 2002 Awesome! I didn't know there was a DZ by Miami. How far out of the way is it from Key West to Miami? Laura and I would like to make a couple hops between Key West and the Nassau cruise.Sounds cool!!JumpinDuo.com...come and sign the guestbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E150 0 #17 January 31, 2002 Blimey, well thanks for the info everyone. I was finding out for somone else. He has his A licence, so I doubt he will be jumping there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumperpaula 0 #18 January 31, 2002 Quote Skydive Key West is a tandem factory and doesnt like expierence jumpers but theyll like you if you pay the $35 ticket to 10k. I went to Key West in July. After not answering my emails at Marathon FOREVER...I finally got someone on the phone that told me "no fun jumpers". I did stop by there and look at the place, closed. small runway, one cessna, lot's of obsticles. Then I read the piece about the boogie in Marathon. NOW THAT I WOULD LOVE TO GO TO. I almost Parasailed, just to get a fix and the sight from under canopy....but It looked too dangerous Something about a BOAT pulling me under canopy just didn't sit right. Fly Your Slot ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
