Lake Wales DZ

[EDYDO 0]

It appears Paul Fayard (CSS) has bought the Lake Wales DZ from Betty Hill. Most if not all employees will remain and Betty has agreed to stay for a lengthy period to aid in the transition.

[MWGemini 0]

I'm hesitant to comment on this, as I have no knowledge of the validity of your statement. However, I have jumped at Carolina Sky Sports, owned and operated by Paul Fayard, for about a year and a half, and it's a really great DZ. Great people, great facilities, great aircraft.

I've never jumped at Lake Wales, but I'm sure that it will remain/become a great DZ, judging from the things I've seen at CSS.

Mike

[Tink1717 2]

Lake Wales was one if the finest DZ facilities I have ever jumped. Their physical facilities (hangar, LZ's, etc..) were second to none. They took a HUGE hit from the hurricanes this summer. It will be interesting to see to what degree this affects their recovery.

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[matthewcline 0]

Paul and Betty have been partnersfor a while now and you can expect nothing buut greatness from the Florida Skydiving Center in the future.

Matt

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So, start being safe, first!!!

[cocheese 0]

I jumped there last week and had a good time. Glad to see it still running while rebuilding. It will be better than ever soon.

[PhreeZone 20]

This is going to be a great thing for Lake Wales. Congrats on the full purchace Paul!

Looking forward to the rebuilt Lake Wales.

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[SkydiveNFlorida 0]

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Looking forward to the rebuilt Lake Wales.

Will you be out next month? They are doing a swoop comp there in January.

I heard something about them having a swoop pond now, can anyone confirm this? I love that DZ, it sure sux it got hit so hard. Next month will be my first time back in a long while.

Good luck to them!
-A

[bbarnhouse 0]

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heard something about them having a swoop pond now, can anyone confirm this?

It was well underway when I was there in July.

[SkydiveNFlorida 0]

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heard something about them having a swoop pond now, can anyone confirm this?

It was well underway when I was there in July.

Sweeeet!! I love watching the pond swoopers! :D

-A

[jumpnrandy 0]

I heard something about them having a swoop pond now, can anyone confirm this?

Yes, the pond is complete. Its Great! Being that it is now a long walk from the new landing area, they always have someone out there in a vehicle to bring you back.

These guys/girls have done a hell of a lot of work to get things going again. Be sure you visit them if you are in the area.

Randy

[PhreeZone 20]

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I heard something about them having a swoop pond now, can anyone confirm this?

I hear its an EXTREMELY nice pond, probally the nicest in FL. I know that a lot of people are'nt staying dry since they are keeping a friend of mine busy repacking them

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And tomorrow is a mystery

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[SkydiveNFlorida 0]

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I heard something about them having a swoop pond now, can anyone confirm this?

I hear its an EXTREMELY nice pond, probally the nicest in FL. I know that a lot of people are'nt staying dry since they are keeping a friend of mine busy repacking them

You know, i'm actually beginning to consider keeping my old Javelin for pond swooping... then I can just change out my main and not worry about getting my nice white Voodoo all wet, or, worse, my cypres

I might do that.

-A