FlyingBlueJay 0 #1 March 31, 2008 I've heard rumors of a dropzone being set up just outside of Baltimore, but haven't found much helpful information anywhere. Anyone know anything about this?There is an art, or rather a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss. Pick a nice day, and try it. - Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpsteve 0 #2 March 31, 2008 There is a thread in the events and places to jump forum: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3072491;search_string=Flora;#3072491 DZO's Brent Kluge & Flora Uragallo (of TonySuits) are pleased to announce the opening of a new dropzone, Skydive Baltimore!! We will be located just north of the city off of I95 in Churchville MD @ Harford County Airpark (aka Wright/Simmons Airfield). Although we are limited with the startup aircraft we will have( Cessna 182/206 fulltime) we hope to get an Otter by the middle of this season, but that will be dictated by the interest and how quickly we grow our local DZ. Our intention is not to build a tandem factory. Our belief in the future of skydiving is in fostering new interest and in welcoming new students into the sport. We will have all necessary facilities when the doors open in the spring, Office, Hanger for all skydivers w/ seating & video, snack shack, gear shop, shower/bath facilities, camping area (electric soon coming), and many other new developments. Although we will not have a bar or swoop pond, we will have one very soon. We do not have dates yet but will also have a couple dates you may be interested in. First will be an opening boogie! We will have an Otter for the weekend and hope to introduce everyone to real Maryland Skydiving. This site is amazing with incredible views of the upper Chesapeake and Susquehanna River. Just one hour south of Philly, 30 mins north of Baltimore and one hour north of Washington DC., we will have a great pool of skydivers to really have a showing. Its up to us to make a dropzone with a great vibe and a fun, safe environment. Please sign up to our Myspace page for latest news and developments: http://www.myspace.com/skydivebaltimore We will have our website up and running by the end of this month, so please feel free to check back there as well: www.skydivebaltimore.com One last point of interest, we are currently interviewing people for staffing. If you believe you are qualified, have a friendly smile and professional attitude, please contact us! We would like to talk to you. Blue Skies in Maryland! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpsteve 0 #3 March 31, 2008 From their MySpace page: Skydive Baltimore will be opening its doors in the Spring of 2008 at Harford County Airport in Churchville Maryland. We have approvals now from Airport ownership and are currently working on facilities. We are currently developing the contracts for securing our aircraft for our opening season. We will have a Cessna 182 for sure full time and ready to go on a moments notice, however, we have worked out agreements to get Twin Otter coverage for "Planned" larger dive weekends this season. DZO's Brent Kluge and Flora Uragallo will be staffing up for the season in the next month or so. If you are interested, please let us know. Our vision is to have a fully functional and fun DZ centered around promoting the sport of sport parachuting. If you are licensed jumper, a student, want a tandem ride or just want to come out and see what the hub-bub is all about, please join our friends and we will keep you in the loop for developments in the near future. Our website will be operational soon and I will send out an announcment when we are off the ground. So, Please help us to spread the word about bringing skydiving to beautiful state of Maryland. Thank you and can't wait to see everyone in the Spring, Brent & Flora Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #4 March 31, 2008 How far out of Baltimore is the DZ going to be?Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudderow 2 #5 April 1, 2008 about 30 minutes north of Baltimore. Right off rt. 95. PMS #165 Swooo #613 CSA #687 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites