🚀 go-pugleaf

> 
> 	I've recently gotten interested in Skydiving, and am considering
> taking it up as a hobby, but need some information on a couple of
> things: 
> 
> 1) I'm fairly heavy: 6' 1", 270 lb.  Is this going to cause any major 
> problems as far a equipment, etc?? I'm in good health, an my Doctor says
> I'm really 'only' about 40 lbs overweight, due to my bone and muscle
> structure.  He says there are no medical reasons I couldn't jump (he
> should know, he used to jump himself), but I'm concerned about
> equipment.  
> 
> 2)  I live in Frederick, Md.  45 miles from Baltimore and Washington,
> does anybody have any suggestions as to locations?? The only one I know
> of is up in Pennsylvania, about 80 miles away....
> 
> Thanks in advance!

there's a place in Rigley, Md called "Parachutes are Fun" and the other one I
know about is Hartwood Aviation.  Of the two, the one in Md is personally
perferred since they train beginner's on squares which is God's blessing to
skydivers.

				-eli
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