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Skydive The Farm: Tandem & AFF Skydiving and Optional Camping (Saturday) | ||||||||||||
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Event Type: | Adventure | |||||||||||
Event Location: | Skydive The Farm | |||||||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Aug 8 2009 7:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am *log in for location*) | |||||||||||
Registration Opens: | Wed, Jun 10 2009 9:00 pm | |||||||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Sat, Jul 25 2009 6:00 pm | |||||||||||
Event Duration: | 1 day | |||||||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D4: Moderate to Difficult | |||||||||||
Trip Leader(s): | EB Jason Kotz Email Trip Leader(s) You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | |||||||||||
Member Cost: | $175.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below) | |||||||||||
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Who's Invited: | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | |||||||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 20 | |||||||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 2 | |||||||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 20 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | Yes | |||||||||||
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The first few times were such an incredible experience ( AOC May 4th Skydive Event) that we're jumping again! Join us and other AOC skydivers for the thrill of a lifetime! Everyone that is tandem skydiving will meet us at the carpool (7:00) on Saturday morning for the ride to Skydive the Farm in Rockmart. Be prepared to wait around before and after your jump. You'll have a lot of fun just hanging out, as this is a very laid-back group of people who couldn't be nicer. Wear sunscreen and any other sun protection you need; the day will likely be sunny and hot. Bring your camp chair, and a cooler with snacks and drinks. They do have a small snack bar, be sure to have cash. Bring your camp chair and a frisbee to toss around on the grass, and your well-socialized dog to add to the menagerie. The Drop Zone is a great place to hang out and enjoy your day. They even have a pool table to hone your skills. Camping: They have 55 acres of private farmland, so several of us will probably be bringing car camping equipment and camping out Saturday night after our jumps. There is no extra cost for this but we may do a group meal depending on the participation. Please contact Elizabeth (hummingbee@gmail.com) to let us know if you're interested in camping. AFF (Accelerated Free Fall - Solo): There is the option to go to Skydive the Farm on Friday night to camp out and start 6 hours of AFF classes on Saturday morning. This is more expensive than tandem and requires more time commitment. Anyone that would like to try AFF jumping please contact Jason (jskotz@yahoo.com) for details. The cost for AFF Level 1 is $275.00, or $270.00 if you pay by check. Tandem Skydiving Jumps Information "Jumping as a tandem is the safest way a person can be introduced to all the thrills of parachuting. Tandem-masters are highly skilled skydivers with hundreds of jumps in experience behind them. With a rookie skydiver there is a possibility of panic attack, disorientation and passing out. If this happens in tandem skydiving, the tandem-master can safely return both skydivers to earth on his own. Besides being the safest way for a novice parachutist to skydive, it is also the fastest way to skydive. If a person decides they want to skydive Monday morning they can have their first skydive by Monday afternoon through tandem skydiving." Tandem Skydiving Expectations "If you are wishing to skydive and choose tandem-skydiving for your first jump this is what you can expect. You will go to the airport, meet your tandem-master and sign release forms. After this, your tandem-master will explain basic aircraft exit techniques, free-fall, and landing procedures and positions. You will watch a video of two people tandem-skydiving. Then you are ready to go. You will take everything out of your pockets, put on a jumpsuit, helmet and goggles and head toward the plane. After about 15 minutes or so of climbing, depending on how high you are going to jump, the aircraft door will be opened. You will be met with a strong rush of wind. Then you and the tandem master will get into a crouching position and both of you will simply roll out of the airplane. After 30 seconds or so of freefall, again depending on how high you are jumping, the canopy will open and you will slide to earth with the tandem-master. If you do decide to go tandem skydiving, it will be a thrill you will never forget." The Ins and Outs of The Tandem Parachute Jump "Possibly the most tried and true way for beginners to learn how to skydive is the tandem parachute jump. It is the most popular way, in fact, for beginners to take their first parachute jump and makes skydiving attractive for a whole bunch people who would otherwise be frightened off by the extreme sport. Tandem jump skydiving involves training of an hour or less, usually just an average of 30 minutes. In total, students may only spend at most a half of a day with their tandem skydiving specialists. That’s another attractive quality of a tandem parachute jump, the short time commitment."
Please note: Due to a cancelled event in May, some folks will be signed up before the event opens. | ||||||||||||
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Event Directions: | Skydive The Farm 1195 Grady Road, Rockmart, GA 30153 (404)295-5000
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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 105Mile(s) | |||||||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 7:15 am | |||||||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | |||||||||||
Carpool Directions: | Log in for directions | |||||||||||
Carpool Cost: | Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $42.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances. | |||||||||||
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Will this event occur rain or shine? NO Videos cost $89, but they will give us the group price of $85 Your jump masters and videographers help to make your experience memorable. It is common practice to bring $$ to tip them, but this is at your discretion. Questions or concerns about this particular event, then please email your event leader(s) Important information for paid events in which payment is managed through the AOC: - Payment must be received by the payment due date and prior to participation in the event. - Some paid events require a minimum number of registered participants. If that number is not met, the event will be canceled and refunds will be issued to those who have already paid. - Third-party vendors often require damage deposits. Each registrant agrees to be liable for and required to reimburse the Atlanta Outdoor Club for any withheld deposits due to the actions of or damages caused by that registrant. - No partial payments. All registrants must pay the posted Member Cost regardless of any agreement you may have with any party involved in the event. - Read the event description carefully for additional information, and contact the trip leader(s) with any questions. * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | ||||||||||||
Cost & Payment: | ||||||||||||
Member Cost: | $175.00/Person | |||||||||||
Non-Member Cost: | $185.00/Person | |||||||||||
Cost Includes: | 14,000 ft Tandem Skydive | |||||||||||
Payment Cut Off: | Payment must be received by the AOC on Sat, Jul 25 2009. | |||||||||||
Make a Payment: | Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW. | |||||||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. *Note: |