TheMichigan Daily' Frid6f, June 5, 1981 - P6e 13 Daily Photo by PAUL ENGSTROM CROSSING A BRIDGE at Gallup Park, a group of cyclists enjoy a nice day outdoors. SOME PREFER TO STA Y IN PLANE Skydive from soaring heights (Continued from Page 4) WHILE THERE are few physical requirements for jumpers (one cham- pionship group consists of amputees), it's considered helpful for jumpers to weigh between 100 and 200 pounds. Old age is not necessarily a limiting factor. Last year a 72-year-old former physician jumped in Tecumseh. About 40-45 percent of first time jumpers are female, said Lang. Many first time jumpers seem to be exhilarated by their experience. "It was tough getting out of the plane, but it was great once I did," said one jumper, a University student. "It changes your perspective." THE JUMP SITE is about 30 minutes from Ann Arbor in Tecumseh, Michigan. Cost of the first jump, in- cluding instruction and equipment, is $50 for those affiliated with the Univer- sity. Rides to the site are often available through club members. it's almost that time The Staff at the eowish yu a great BREAK! Some people, while enjoying flying, do not skydive. As Dick Cupka, main- tenance director at the Ann Arbor air- port, said: "I prefer to stay in the air- plane." The Michigan Flyers also have a program for beginners. After the stan- dard pre-flight inspection and a sum- mary of the basic points of flying, the "Discovery Flight" begins. The in- structor and student fly a club-owned, Cessna 152, two-seat trainer. THE FLIGHT lasts about 30 minutes. The student does most of the flying, in- cluding takeoff and landing with the help of the instructor. "There's a couple more things to keep track of, but it's not much more taxing than driving a car,' said Paul Hendricks, a University student, after his introductory flight. Hendricks plans to continue his flight training. After about 10 to 15 hours of instruc- tion, students begin solo flights. Legally, 40 hours of instruction is required for a pilot's license. But 60 hours is recommended because of today's more advanced planes. The process to obtain a license typically takes between two months and a year. Instructors for the Discovery Flight usually take their students over Ann Arbor, often for a glimpse of where the students live. The flights are offered year round, by appointment, at the Ann Arbor airport. The cost for those af- filiated with the University is $20. Summer bicycling in nearby areas (Continued from Page 4) The growing popularity of bicycles has set off a rash of bicycle thefts in the Ann Arbor area, according to Wright. As a result, most bicycle commuters prefer to ride inexpensive one or three- speed bikes, while reserving the more ex- pensive ten-speeds for recreational use, when they are less likely to be parked outside for long periods of time and ex- posed to the possibility of theft, Wright said. HE STRONGLY suggests the pur- chase of one of the newer, stronger bike locks, even though they may be more expensive than conventional locks by about ten dollars. He claims they are "virtually theft-proof", but for some reason people are reluctant to spend just $10 more after they have just spent $200 on a bike. Two 'spots in the area to rent bicycles are Gallup Park Bicycle Rental and the Student Bike Shop. Gallup leases both single seats and tandem bikes. The Student Bike shop rents bikes by the hour, week, or month. Typical prices are about $2 an hour, with prices declining with the length of duration. From the Gallup Park rental area are some good bike paths where you can ride by the banks of the Huron. Both bike rentals require a security deposit. More information on officially designated bike paths is available from the Ann Arbor Bicycle Office. " a nonprofit organization " Japanese system, men, women, children " member of SKA CENTRAL CAMPUS Tues 6:30-8:00 Thurs 5:00-6:30 CCRB for information call 973-2440 or 426-8895 H/ey, North Campus! The Michigan Daily can be delivered directly to you* by 8 a.m. 764-0558 Keep up with what's happening Read the Dal! *Northwood l,11,111,IV Baits I and 11 Bursley 0 9 a 00 0 r DONT E LEFT IN THE DARK!