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April 2004 - AFF Course Lake Elsinore
"As a recent graduate of the Phd Skydiving AFF course I would like to thank Martin Williams for his hard work in providing me with an unforgettable experience. For anyone considering doing something similar I would most certainly recommend Phd skydiving. I found it well worth the extra cost;

Martin's unparalleled professionalism combined with the small and concentrated group numbers meant that I was able to proceed through the entire eighteen jump course without any re-takes whatsoever. The kit used is of the highest standard - a huge piece of mind to the safety conscious - and the fine weather at Elsinore meant that my progression was practically unhindered.

As a training aid, I cannot rate the wind tunnel that has been built in nearby Perris highly enough. Now an integral part of the AFF course, I found it to be a rapid accelerator of skydiving ability that enhanced what was already a very steep learning curve! Such was its value that in addition to the 15 minutes on the AFF course, I found myself doing an additional two sessions over the next seven days - clocking up 45 minutes of 'freefall' time in the tunnel alone.

The value of the AFF course was still apparent long after it had finished too, with a unique and very helpful 'introduction to UK jumping' service upon my return. The daunting process of finding a UK drop zone, getting yourself introduced and gaining membership to a local DZ is made an easy and enjoyable experience with many Team Pumpkin members (all of whom have been through it before) more than happy to help.

My addiction to the sport has recently compelled me into purchasing my own kit which I am expecting to arrive within the next few weeks. Fortunately this too was made a remarkably simple and gratifying experience with Martin's expert on site help and guidance. There are many products available out there and an awful lot of pitfalls! I wouldn't advise any new and inexperienced jumper to make such an investment without this kind of advice to hand

Thanks to all at Phd Skydiving and Team Pumpkin."
KJ Bull, age 24

Easter 1999 ~ Ph.D Skydiving AFF Course in Lake Elsinore
"An excellent introduction to freefall parachuting. The instruction was first class, and there is certainly no time wasted in getting out and jumping. I would recommend the course to anyone prepared to parachute!"
David Wright, age 22

"I had nothing to do with skydiving before my trip to California with Martin and his team of instructors. Aside from being an extremely exciting sport, the instructors created a safe environment to qualify myself in an activity which has proved to be one of the most memorable events of my life, I urge you to go ahead and qualify yourself, not many people know what it feels like to fall thousands of feet !"
Robin Threapleton

April 1999 ~ Ph.D Skydiving Progression Course in the UK
"After completing AFF and solo jumping around the world, 1999 was my year to get FS1/CAT #10, Martin Williams coached me using the Skydive University method and with the minimum number of jumps I've now attained my FS1 rating and have completed 12 points on a 4 way skydive! - Highly recommended !"
Mike Lewis

Mid to end of 1999 ~ Ph.D Skydiving AFF & Progression Course in Lake Elsinore, CA
"There were two things that struck me about my AFF Instructor, Martin Williams of Ph.D Skydiving, his infectious enthusiasm and dedication to the sport of Skydiving. He also possesses the natural ability to impart to his students his vast experience and knowledge, gathered over 15 years of skydiving both in a military and civilian capacity. Martins favorite saying to me was, 'Skydiving is about having fun and staying safe', you cannot have one without the other and for Martin, safety and the welfare of his students is paramount. This is reflected in all aspects of his operation from his thoroughness as a teacher through to the integrity and quality of the parachute equipment that he supplies to each student.

After successfully completing my AFF course with Ph.D Skydiving at Lake Elsinore, a Drop Zone just outside Los Angeles, CA blessed with almost year round sunshine, I decided to go back there again with Martin as my instructor. In less than two weeks I had qualified as a Formation Skydiver (FS1 / Cat 10) as well. With Martin Williams / Ph.D Skydiving you couldn't be in safer hands.
Frank Gollner, News Camera Operator

December 2000 ~ Ph.D Skydiving AFF Course in Lake Elsinore, CA
"Fantastic training. The steady progression was ideal. The laid back atmosphere was perfect. The weather was great. I had the most brilliant time and would urge ANYONE to do this course."
Jo Brookbanks age 24

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