SKYDIVE PEPPERELL

Instructional Programs

First time jumpers can make a Tandem skydive. The tandem is designed to introduce you to the sport of skydiving. You can even get video and photos of your jump. Once you have made a tandem jump or if you have some other type of jump experience you can move onto our advanced program. Our Accelerated Free Fall Program is designed to qualify you for a USPA "A" license. Skydive Pepperell offers the most comprehensive training methods available - we have the highest graduation rate in New England. We make close to 2,000 student jumps per year. Our graduates and jumpers have gone on to participate in world records, National and International skydiving competitions, and Hollywood stunts.

Equipment

Strong Enterprises Tandem Parachute Containers and Canopies
Javelin Student Parachute Containers
Aerodyne Research Skymaster Student Canopies
Cypres automatic activation device
Regular Aircraft: Cessna Grand Caravan - 18-passenger turboprop; Cessna 182 and 206 - 4 and 6 passenger single
Visiting aircraft: Twin turboprop Aviocar Super Casa; Twin turboprop Super Skyvan, Turbine Helicopter, PC-6 Pilatus Turbo Porter, Boeing B-17 Bomber

On-site Facilities

Indoor classrooms, Video debriefing rooms, Gear and gift shop, Parachute Rigging loft,Outdoor Cafe, Picnic area, Fishing area

Hours

April 1st - November 15: Monday - Friday: 9am to sunset; Saturday and Sunday: 8am to sunset

November 15 - March 31st: weekends only weather permitting.

Directions

165 Nashua Road
Pepperell, MA 01463
Mapquest

From Boston: From Route 128 take exit 32 to Route 3N (in Burlington). Follow Route 3N to Nashua, New Hampshire exit 5 and then 5W (Route 111W). The airport is 5 miles on the left. OR From Route 128 take exit 37 to Route 93N then take 495S to Route 3N to Nashua, New Hampshire, exit 5 then exit 5W (Route 111W). The airport is 5 miles on the left.

From Logan Airport, Boston: Take the Callahan tunnel north on I-93. Follow to Route 128 South. Take exit 32, Route 3 North. Follow Route 3N to Nashua, New Hampshire exit 5 and then 5W (Route 111W). The airport is 5 miles on the left.

From Lowell, Worcester and Central Massachusetts: Take 495 to Route 3N to Nashua, New Hampshire, exit 5 then exit 5W (Route 111W). The airport is 5 miles on the left.

From Maine: From Interstate 95S take Route 495S to Route 3N (in Lowell) to Nashua, New Hampshire exit 5 then exit 5W (Route 111W). The airport is 5 miles on the left.

From Manchester, NH: From Route 3S go to Nashua, New Hampshire and take exit 5 (Route 111W). The airport is 5 miles on the left.

Travel, Lodging and Restaurants

Camping and RV's: Pepperell allows overnight camping right on the airport for its customers. RV's maybe be brought in for the weekend or overnight and for special events. Bathroom and shower facilities are available. RVs and overnight guests must be registered with the office per town of Pepperell regulations.

Hotels

Crowne Plaza: 603-886-1200 - 8 miles - indoor pool , 2 restaurants, bar.
Comfort Inn: 603-883-7700 - 8 miles - pool, restuarant, bar
Holiday Inn: 603-888-1551 - 6 miles - pool, bar, restaurant
Motel 6: 603-889-4151 - 5 miles - outdoor pool

Restaurants

Top Picks

Michael Timothy's - Gourmet/Variety - Downtown Nashua - 603-595-9334 - reservations usually required - great food, excellent wine list, jazz bar, save room for dessert! If you want to go to the best restaurant in the area this is it! Ask for AFF instructor and videographer, Carolyn at the bar.

Surf - You guessed it - seafod. Michael Timothy's sister restaurant located just acrossed the street.

The Rest of the Best

Giant of Siam - Thai - Downtown Nashua - 603-595-2222 - for all you Thai food lover's this is the best - always great service.
Martha's Brewpub - Variety - Downtown Nashua - 603-883-8781 - everything under the sun and beer too - bar and music li>Smokey Bones - Ribs - Mall area South Nashua - sports bar and the best ribs in town
Shorty's - Mexican - Nashua Mall - Exit 6 - 603-882-4070 - margaritas, margaritas, margaritas... oh yeah they have food too.
Villa Blanca - Italian - Downtown Nashua - 603-598-0500 - save room you'll need it, a wide variety of italian dishes to choose from - jazz on Fridays and a strolling violinist on Saturdays.
Midori - Sushi - 131 Rt. 101-A, Amherst - 603-889-6899 - If you love Sushi then you already love this place..

Airlines and Transportation

Boston's Logan Airport 1 hour
New Hampshire's Manchester Airport - 25 minutes - rental car agencies on-site: Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National, Thrifty

Public Transportation from Boston
Take a bus from South Station in Boston to Nashua, NH. Call 978-433-9222 to be picked up from the bus station once you arrive. The airport is 10 minutes away.

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