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There are always special events on the drop zones world wide. We'll try to figure them out for you and post them here. We also like to publish your stories and impressions of events, you just have to write them down and send them to us. Check back often, we'll update this page whenever we get the news. | [Updated: February 12, 2001] For more events see pages [1] [2]
| Tandem Certification Course in Texas Skydive Houston will host a Tandem Certification Course on March 17-18 and
other weekends as necessary to complete the course requirements. The course will be a Relative Workshop Vector Tandem course and the USPA Tandem I course.
Requirements: 500 square jumps minimum, 3 years in the sport, USPA D license,
and an FAA Class 1, 2, or 3 Medical Certificate (to carry jumpers, you must
have the medical certificate in hand!)
This course usually takes at least two weekends to complete all course
jumps after which you will be able to do jumps which can help you earn back
your course expenses. But that means that participants spend around $900 before they start earning money because they pay for at least 10 jumps of their own, 9 of which require a second slot, their gear rental (1/2 price gear rental for the course), and the course fee of $250. An FAA medical can be had for anywhere between $45- $75 depending upon the FAA medical examiner that you hook up with. For more information, feel free to e-mail Mike Turoff at miketjumps@aol.com.
Tandem Instructor Certification Courses at Z-Hills, Florida
A BIC will be held at Skydive City in Zephyr Hills, Florida is hosting several Tandem Instructor Certification Courses this season. The dates are February 28-March 2, March 16-18, April 4-6 and April 16-18.
There are several prerequisites to take the program. You must obtain the course package from Strong Enterprises prior to enrolling in the program and confirm your registration through them.
To enroll, contact Strong Enterprises directly at 11236 Satellite Blvd., Orlando, FL 32837, (407) 859-9317, fax (407) 850-6978. Get your Strong Package prior to your arrival and be here on the date specified for you course by 8.00 a.m. Cost is $250 plus $100 for the Education Package, minimum three per class. Prerequisites at http://www.strongparachutes.com
Northern California Skydiver's Banquet This years Northern California Skydiver's Banquet will be held March 10 at "Michael's at Shoreline" in Mountain View, CA. Slots are $50 per person which includes pretty much all but the kitchen sink! 50 slots have already sold out and there are only 200 total available so reserve now! This is the only black-tie event of the year for NorCal, however the black-tie dress (although stressed) is optional for those preferring something less formal to wear. For more details and reservation check out http://ncsb2001.hopto.org or send an email to NCSB committee at mjrobins@ix.netcom.com
AFF Certification Course West Tennessee Skydiving will be hosting an AFF Certification Course May 19-27, 2001. The course is limited to 25 candidates so register early with USPA. West Tennessee Skydiving is a modern dropzone where you can stay overnight. All AFF candidates are more than welcome to live at the DZ during the course.
Their aircraft will be the Dave Paschall "Super" Cessna 195 (aka "The Chuck Wagon") and The Mike Mullins "Super" KingAir. They have three air conditioned and heated classrooms, scale aircraft mock-ups located inside the hanger, 3600 sq.ft. indoor packing, lots of creeper space inside the hanger, and video equipment.
For more information on the DZ check out www.jumpelvis.com or e-mail Chris Welker at Christopher_Welker@hotmail.com.
For more events see pages [1] [2] |
For Events in Europe see the German edition of "skyXtreme"
or the worldwide calendar on Skydive World.
| Events in America - February / March 2001 |
| Date |
Event |
Club/Drop Zone |
Homepage |
| 10.02. - 11.02. |
Basic Instructional Course |
Skydive City
Zephyrhills, Florida, USA |
 |
| 15.02. - 19.02. |
The Search II |
Skydive Sebastian
Florida, USA |
|
| 14.02. - 18.02. |
Big-Way Skills Camp |
Skydive America
Pahokee, Florida, USA |
|
| 16.02. - 18.02. |
Jim Wallace Demo School #5 |
Perris Valley Skydiving
California, USA |
|
| 17.02. - 18.02. |
Basic Instructional Course |
Jumptown Orange
Orange, Massachusetts, USA |
|
| 17.02. - 18.02. |
Heli Practice Accuracy Jumps
for the Para-Ski Meet |
The Ranch Parachute Club
Gardiner, New York, USA |
|
| 17.02. - 18.02. |
Basic Instructional Course |
Skydive Oregon
Mollalla, Oregon, USA |
|
| 17.02. - 25.02. |
AFF Certification Course
hosted by USPA |
Skydive City
Zephyrhills, Florida, USA |
|
| 18.02. - 21.02. |
Strong Tandem Instructional Course |
Skydive Lake Wales
Lake Wales, Florida, USA |
|
| 21.02. - 25.02. |
XL Skills Camp |
Skydive Sebastian
Florida, USA |
|
| 23.02. - 24.02. |
Basic Instructional Course |
Skydive Illinois
Morris, Illinois, USA |
|
| 23.02. - 02.03. |
Senior Riggers Course |
Skydive Chicago
Ottawa, Illinois, USA |
|
| 24.02. - 25.02. |
Basic Instructional Course |
Skydive Carolina
Chester, South Carolina, USA |
|
| 24.02. - 25.02. |
Elsinore Matrix
4-Way Skills Camp |
Skydive Elsinore
Elsinore, California, USA |
|
| 24.02. - 25.02. |
Basic Instructor Course |
AerOhio Skydiving Center
Rittman, Ohio, USA |
|
| 24.02. - 25.02. |
Basic Instructional Course |
Skydive San Marcos
Texas, USA |
|
| 24.02. - 25.02. |
Basic Instructional Course |
Skydiving Center
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA |
|
| 24.02. - 25.02. |
Basic Instructional Course |
Cleveland Parachute Center
Garrettsville, Ohio, USA |
|
| 24.02. - 25.02. |
Basic Instructional Course |
Skydive Virginia
Louisa, Virginia, USA |
|
| 24.02. - 04.03. |
Airspeed Skills Camp |
Skydive Arizona
Eloy, Arizona, USA |
|
| 01.03. - 02.03. |
BIC Training |
Skydive Chicago
Ottawa, Illinois, USA |
|
| 01.03. - 04.03. |
Airspeed Skills Camp |
Skydive Arizona
Eloy, Arizona, USA |
|
| 02.03. - 04.03. |
2nd Annual Winter Expo |
Skydive Chicago
Ottawa, Illinois, USA |
|
| 03.03. - 03.03. |
Basic Instructional Course |
Skydive Indiana
Frankfort, Indiana, USA |
|
| 03.03. - 11.03. |
AFF Certification Course |
Blue Sky Adventures
St. George, South Carolina, USA |
|
| 10.03. - 10.03. |
Safety/Survival Day |
Skydive Chicago
Ottawa, Illinois, USA |
|
| 10.03. - 11.03. |
Safety Day |
AerOhio Skydiving Center
Rittman, Ohio, USA |
|
| 10.03. - 11.03. |
USPA Coaches Course |
Skydive Delmarva
Laurel, Delaware, USA |
|
| 10.03. - 11.03. |
Jumpmaster & Instructor
Certification Course |
Skydive Indiana
Frankfort, Indiana, USA |
|
| 14.05. - 15.03. |
Jumpmaser & Instructor
Certification Course |
Cleveland Parachute Center
Garrettsville, Ohio, USA |
|
| 17.03. - 18.03. |
Tandem Certification Course |
Skydive Houston
Waller, Texas, USA |
|
| 23.03. - 25.03. |
USPA Coaches Course |
AerOhio Skydiving Center
Rittman, Ohio, USA |
|
| 24.03. - 25.03. |
Basic Instructional Course |
Skydive Dallas
Whitewright, Texas, USA |
|
| 24.03. - 31.03. |
AFF Certification Course |
Skydive Elsinore
Elsinore, California, USA |
|
| 24.03. - 25.03. |
Basic Instructor Course |
Skydive Lake Wales
Lake Wales, Florida, USA |
|
| 26.03. - 30.03. |
AFF Training Camp |
Skydive Lake Wales
Lake Wales, Florida, USA |
|
| 29.03. - 31.03. |
Airspeed Tunnel Camp |
SkyVenture Freefall
Simulator
Orlando, Florida, USA |
|
| 29.03. - 01.04. |
Skydive University Couches Course |
Skydive Dallas
Whitewright, Texas, USA |
|
| 29.03. - 01.04. |
Airspeed Tunnel Camp
Advanced |
SkyVenture Freefall
Simulator
Orlando, Florida, USA |
|
| 30.03. - 31.03. |
Basic Instructional Course |
Skydive Delmarva
Laurel, Delaware, USA |
|
| 31.03. - 08.04 |
AFF Certification Course |
Skydive Lake Wales
Lake Wales, Florida, USA |
|
| Courses Worldwide - February / March 2001 |
| 08.02. - 11.02. |
Instructor "B" & Level 2 Accreditation Course |
Ripcord Skydivers
Gatton SQ, Australia |
|
| 01.03. - 08.03. |
Instructor "D" & "B"
Course, AFF, S/L and Tandem |
Ripcord Skydivers
Gatton SQ, Australia |
|
For Events in Europe see the German edition of "skyXtreme"
or the worldwide calendar on Skydive World. |
