Denis Thornton, an esc-Royal Navy Sea Harris Pilot, is the coordinator for all administrative matters outside of your dedicated Free Fall Instruction Course in Florida. You will be met at Orlando or Sanford International Airport, according to your flight arrangements, and be transported to your accommodations in DeLeon Springs.

DeLeon Springs is a small village an easy 5 miles drive from the drop zone in DeLand. It is conveniently situated for travel to the world famous Daytona Beach and the many renowned theme park attractions in the Orlando / Disney area.

You will be accommodated with the other members of your course in one of three houses situated on our 16 acre horse ranch. The accommodations are very comfortable including air conditioning and 100 channel satellite TV. Bed linens and towels are also provided. Here you will meet many other skydivers from all parts of the world. Their experiences vary from 4 and 8 way championship teams to less seasoned jumpers like yourself. You will benefit from the many discussions and conversations that take place over the barbeque grill and during other events and activities that take place here.

Here you can relax in the heated swimming pool, exercise on the weight machines, trampoline or hike in the large wooded grounds - home to a great variety of birds, squirrels, opossums and brightly colored butterflies; but no alligators. Alligators may be viewed close up on one of the optional pontoon boat guided wildlife tours to beautiful local springs and nature preserves in the nearby State Park and St. Johns River.

The thousands of acres in the preserves are home to a spectacular array of birds ranging from Bald Eagles and Ospreys to the elusive Bitterns and Black Crowned Night Herons. Endangered Manatees can often be observed at the nearby Blue Spring State Park along.  Alligators can be seen basking on the banks of the local secluded creeks and tributaries. This is a veritable birdwatcher and nature lover's paradise.

A specialized flats fishing boat is also available for those of you who might like to try your hand at catching Largemouth Bass, Speckled Trout or Bluegills. For those of you who might enjoy more vagarious activities during your days off, we have a Yamaha jet-ski for use on Lake Diaz, just five minutes from the ranch. A sailing dinghy is also available for use on the lake and a Hobie Cat will be included soon. Expert sailing instruction is available for beginners. We also have water ski facilities and again expert instruction can be given.

Alternatively you may wish to learn Scuba Diving in the clear spring waters of DeLeon Springs State Park at the end of our road. Here the natural spring has been walled in to create a large swimming lake set amongst the 600 year old oaks and colorful azalea bushes. The Old Spanish Sugar Mill Restaurant at the State Park is famous for its pancake breakfast that you cook yourself at your table / griddle. This is but one of many fine restaurants in the local area - many of which offer "all-you-can-eat" for ridiculously low prices!

In addition to the abovementioned optional activities you may wish to go horse riding! After all, you are staying on a horse ranch! Dennis' wife, Jean, is a very experienced and professional rider who specializes in dressage training. Along with our trained schooling horses we also have the number 1 Hippizzan Stallion in the whole of the U.S.A; but for those of you who may not be up to "airs above the ground", in addition to your skydiving, we do have many unspoiled backwoods trails around the property.

And last, but not least, we can arrange optional flying lessons, air boating, powered parasailing, golfing or just simply lazing around on one of the many beautiful beaches with your Pinم Colada while Reggae music play in the distance. In summary, the DeLeon Springs / DeLand area is the place to experience everything Florida is famous for - it's wonderful climate, beautiful beaches, theme parks and great hospitality; and in addition to this, it is after all the

MECCA OF SKYDIVING!

Accommodations can also be arranged for your family or friends, even if they don't wish to experience the "ultimate thrill" of skydiving! Indeed perhaps they might when they are here or maybe just do a tundra jump while you are training (We'll take good care of them).

Ya'll come jump with us now... ya hear?