Summerfest 2017 – Skydive Chicago (Ottawa, IL)

Skydiving

Here are a very few pictures of the jumpers at “Summerfest 2017”

Summerfest is 9 days of jumping at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa Il. and brings  jumpers from all over the world together.  As always, there were be plenty of aircraft to choose from ( 3 Twin Otters, 1 SkyVan, 1 Helicopter),  world class organizers for all levels and disciplines wingsuiters {WS}, freefly {FF} and Belly flyers {RW} , industry leading vendors, and mega parties to keep you moving all day and night.

Its 230-acre complex boasts a large 15,000 square foot, shaded hangar that adjoins an additional 22,500 square feet of classrooms, common areas with satellite feed, recreation centers with pool tables and video games, a pro shop, video department and deli—Eat Up! Cafe— that serves food and alcoholic beverages.

Just to the East is a full hook-up campground featuring a large pond surrounded by sprawling decks and highlighted by a serene island. The north shore boasts a white sand beach adjoining a large pavilion with showers, laundry facilities, volleyball court and a private disc golf course. At night, enjoy movies or a club-type party at our Tiki Hut or SkyLounge Bar.

The whole complex is surrounded by acres of pastures that gently roll to the banks of the Fox River where you can walk/hike/bike/camp. Horseback Riding is also available around the corner.  So even if you do not jump you can keep plenty busy day or night.

Twin Otter – Primary Jump Plane

 

 

 

 

 

 

Or you can jump a helo.
Ground view of several belly fliers doing relative work (RW).
He makes it look so easy 🙂
As you can see its a beautiful day for skydiving.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After the jump: She is gathering her gear for the long walk back to the hanger to repack.