Drop zone Information & Drop zone Links at HealthHaven.com

This article is about the parachuting dropzone. For other uses, see Drop zone (disambiguation).

Drop zone in Empuriabrava, Catalonia

Drop zone in Pepperell, MA (USA) seen from the air

In parachuting, a drop zone or DZ is the area above and around a location where a parachutist jumps and expects to land. It is usually situated beside a small airport, often sharing the facility with other general aviation activities.

There is generally a landing area designated specifically for parachute landings. Drop zone staff include the DZO (drop zone operator or owner), manifestors, pilots, instructors, coaches, cameramen, packers, riggers and other general staff.

[edit] External links

Drop Zones at the Open Directory Project

This military aviation article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

This air sports-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.