August 3 – “Summerfest” at Skydive Chicago

Skydiving

Summerfest at SkyDive Chicago – July 30 to August 3, 2016:  I spent 5 days at Skydive Chicago’s 15th annual “Summerfest” which continues to grow with each passing year bringing jumpers from all over the world together and is set to pave the way for the future of all that is boogie awesomeness.

Skydive Chicago HQ
Skydive Chicago HQ       
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My Sleeping Quarters during the visit.
Skyvan full of jumpers on jump run
Skyvan full of jumpers on jump run (at 13,000 feet)

 

I was last out saying good by to the empty skyvan

I was last out saying good by to the empty Skyvan

Skyvan seemingly to float away
Skyvan seemingly to float away

Cotton fields in the sky above Ottawa , Il.  Cotton fields in the sky above Ottawa , Il.

Landing near the peas

Landing near the pea pit.

Nice Day, Nice Jump..

Nice Day, Nice Jump..