Skydiving weather in South Africa in May

[RandomLemming 0]

Hi all,

I'm trying to plan a visit home next year. What is the weather like for Skydiving around Pretoria and Witbank in May?

Also, what DZs should I be aiming to visit while I'm out there? I know about wonderboom, but is there anything near Witbank? Any other good DZs within about a 2 hour drive of those areas ?

Thanks in advance :)

[mik 2]

Jo'burg skydiving club (based at Carletonville) is very well organised and worth a look. I have been there a few times and the organisers are great at getting visitors onto loads with the minimum of fuss. I can't remember what the weather is like in May though.. - I am sure someone from JSC will provide you with the informaiton you need.

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[Orange1 0]

There is a DZ in Witbank, see www.dropzone.co.za

You really should try come down to CT to get the most magnificent views though

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[RandomLemming 0]

What's cape town like that time of year ?

I've got some family commitments so it's unlikely, but hey, I like road trips :)

[Peej 0]

Well South Africa gets most of its rainfall in our summer but thankfully May is kind of on the edge of Winter so you might be ok. Even if it does storm it's mostly late afternoon stuff that clears up.

There are now three turbine DZ's up in JHB at the moment.

JSC - The Johannesburg Skydiving Club in Carletoneville www.jsc.co.za - Pilatus Porter

PSC - Pretoria Skydiving Club at Wonderboom - King Air

Skydive Extreme - Nylstroom _ PAC 750 XL

There is also a dz at Witbank, not sure what they are called or what they jump.

Also, check out this link from the "Dropzones" button at the yop of the page:

http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/Africa/South_Africa/index.html


If there's any other help you need just PM me.

Cheers

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[Orange1 0]

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What's cape town like that time of year ?

I've got some family commitments so it's unlikely, but hey, I like road trips :)

Has a reputation for being nasty but in my short time in the sport May has been good!! and who needs road trips when you have a bunch of low cost airlines in a price war??!!

btw Peej, Gauteng is not South Africa - there are large parts that are winter rainfall!

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