Opposite page, top: Skydive Chicago is a premier skydiving facility northeast of Ottawa. Opposite page, bottom: Instructor Tim Koeppen checks the parachute fitting on Danielle Flannigan prior to her first jump. Left: Danielle Flannigan, along with instructor Tim Koeppen, descends from the sky while completing her first jump. Above: Sean Fitzgerald descends to the ground during his skydive. He praised his tandem instructor for being both professional and fun. Below: Even if you don’t plan on skydiving, watching those that do can be entertaining.
14 | Summer 2021 • Starved Rock Country
