Dutchboy 0 #1 March 20, 2001 I'm stuck traveling to San Diego on business next week and I was hoping to get in a few jumps while I'm on the other coast. Any recommendations on a DZ that is close to San Diego AND is open during the week? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #2 March 20, 2001 Philip,I was in San Diego last November and decided to get a few jumps in. I went to Air Adventures Skydiving at Brown Field Airport. It was only about 15-20 minutes away and I had a great time. Very nice people - and no sky gods! Wish I could have stayed longer. One odd thing for me though, you boarded the plane near manifest and then landed out in a desert-like area and a bus took us back. Not bad, just different. And a beautiful view of the shore from altitude. Enjoy yourself! Cheers!Elisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grasshopper 0 #3 March 21, 2001 I personally wouldn't go to brown field only because they require a cypres. I have heard nice things about the place, but I feel mandatory cypres is infringing on my freedom (even though I have a cypres). elsinore and perris are about 60 miles from SD and both have nice facilities.pull low, it's higher than you think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #4 March 21, 2001 QuoteI personally wouldn't go to brown field only because they require a cypres.Now you've done it..... Better put on a Nomex suit cuz the Brownie's are gonna start throwing flames! Especially the one they call the Mantis, the one that preys on Grasshoppers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TripleF 0 #5 March 21, 2001 INCOMING!!!!Triple F Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Aviatrr 0 #6 March 21, 2001 Quote I went to Air Adventures Skydiving at Brown Field Airport. It was only about 15-20 minutes away and I had a great time. Very nice people - and no sky gods! Wish I could have stayed longer. One odd thing for me though, you boarded the plane near manifest and then landed out in a desert-like area and a bus took us back. I would assume they do that based on the proximity of Brown Field to the border.. If you were landing on the DZ, and landed 1/2 mile south, you'd be in Mexico.. If you landed at the airport about a mile south of Brown Field - which has an East/West runway just like Brown Field - you would be at Tiajuana International.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BarrettJ99 0 #7 March 21, 2001 OK,I'll be the one to break the news to everybody. I jump in San Diego so here goes. Grasshopper, no more DZ bashing or else I'll have to come up to El-Snore and beat you. Just kidding... But I digress... The DZ has finally moved out to Otay, just to the east side of the lake. You now take off and land in the same area and have no need to take a bus ride back to manifest. If you have any questions drop me a note and I'll be glad to help you out. The DZ is also supposed to be getting a super otter beginning in April. Hope this helps you out.Blue skies-T1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BarrettJ99 0 #8 March 21, 2001 Sorry, I forgot to add that they are open all week with the exception of Tuesdays. 12 till sunset on weekdays and 8 till sunset on the weekends. Another option would be either Lake Elsinore or Perris Valley which are only 1 hour north on the 15.Blue skies-T1 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
TripleF 0 #5 March 21, 2001 INCOMING!!!!Triple F Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #6 March 21, 2001 Quote I went to Air Adventures Skydiving at Brown Field Airport. It was only about 15-20 minutes away and I had a great time. Very nice people - and no sky gods! Wish I could have stayed longer. One odd thing for me though, you boarded the plane near manifest and then landed out in a desert-like area and a bus took us back. I would assume they do that based on the proximity of Brown Field to the border.. If you were landing on the DZ, and landed 1/2 mile south, you'd be in Mexico.. If you landed at the airport about a mile south of Brown Field - which has an East/West runway just like Brown Field - you would be at Tiajuana International.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarrettJ99 0 #7 March 21, 2001 OK,I'll be the one to break the news to everybody. I jump in San Diego so here goes. Grasshopper, no more DZ bashing or else I'll have to come up to El-Snore and beat you. Just kidding... But I digress... The DZ has finally moved out to Otay, just to the east side of the lake. You now take off and land in the same area and have no need to take a bus ride back to manifest. If you have any questions drop me a note and I'll be glad to help you out. The DZ is also supposed to be getting a super otter beginning in April. Hope this helps you out.Blue skies-T1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarrettJ99 0 #8 March 21, 2001 Sorry, I forgot to add that they are open all week with the exception of Tuesdays. 12 till sunset on weekdays and 8 till sunset on the weekends. Another option would be either Lake Elsinore or Perris Valley which are only 1 hour north on the 15.Blue skies-T1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
