Closest DZ to Fort Walton Beach FL

[dkearns 0]

Hey anyone whats the closest DZ FWB.
Thanks

[dkearns 0]

OK igive up. What is the closest DZ to FWB.

[freeflir29 0]

There are several "in the area" depending on how far you want to drive but the closest is in a little town about 30 minutes north. It's called Crestview skydiving center and there's a link on the USPA web site. A lot of military folk jump out there from Hurby Fld and Eglin.
"This conversation ends right here Captain! You can talk to the ALO when he gets back."-Me
Clay

[dkearns 0]

I should have put in there that crest view was not an option. That DZ has been un available for the last few months... I'MMCOMING HOME and want some hotties to meet/me\at the air port. i have been living in kuwait for the last year and am ready for a party....I'll be in SC at Blue Skies the first of november.
As my first in sdouth carolina i will pay for all the firsts when im at home. i have 30 somthingdays unill holliday and the party. I want to see DZdotCOMERS at this party. In the mean time bring it on whos gonna be in SC in November.

[SkymonkeyONE 4]

OK here are your options; Crestview is shut down:
Elberta, AL is the closest Turbine. The DZ is called Emerald Coast Skydiving and M.D. Evans owns it now. Very cool.
Skydive Headland is right north of Dothan, AL. Some of the Crestview guys go there now. It is a cessna DZ owned and operated by a couple of guys that used to work for my dad at Skydive Opelika.
A tad farther west and on the otherside of Mobile Bay is Skydive Gold Coast in Moss Point, Mississippi. Another very nice turbine DZ.
South and east will get you to all the big Florida DZ's, but they are still a good drive away.
Chuck

[freeflir29 0]

Then I think your next best bet is Emerald Coast which is near Pensacola or the School of Human flight near Tallahassee.
"This conversation ends right here Captain! You can talk to the ALO when he gets back."-Me
Clay

[wingnut 0]

hey i didn't ask the question but thanks for the info guys!!! i'm gona be at hurlbert field/fort walton beach in jan for 4 months of "fun" schooling and was looking for a place to jump!!!!.. i just hope i get my bike shipped outa here in time to pick it up before my class starts.......

"up my noooossseee"- wingnut, at first euro dz.com boogie

[freeflir29 0]

Just be careful Wingy....the last thing in the world you wanna do is get put on med hold or even twist an ankle down there. It tends to make carrying a 60-70 lb ruck a little tougher.......
"This conversation ends right here Captain! You can talk to the ALO when he gets back."-Me
Clay

[prost 0]

You are right. Crestview is no more. Brigeta (I butchered that spelling) is flying somewhere in Alaska, and Bob Holler jumps at Emerald Coast. I jumped at Emerald Coast for a couple years but now I jump at Gold Coast. Emerald Coast has a twin Otter and a grass runway. It has an indoor packing area. Moss Point has a Beech 99(sort of a big king air with the door of an otter) and a 8000 foot runway. Moss Point is busier but will be a longer drive. If you need directions send me a private message.
William Brightwell