Skydive Spaceland Tandem Instructors - Skydive Spaceland Atlanta

Kevin Purdy

Position: Operations Manager, Ratings Examiner

Jumps: 16,000

First Jump: 1991

License, Ratings, Accomplishments: Accelerated Freefall/Static Line/Tandem Instructor, Tandem/Instructor-Assisted Deployment Instructor Examiner, Coach examiner, FAA Senior Parachute Rigger

Fun Fact: Learning to skydive was not easy for me to do, but I loved the exhilaration and excitement that came with the experience.

Spacelander Since: 2014

David Rose

Jumps: 1,600+

Skydiving: Favorite Part: Skydiving gets me in the zone, especially when I'm pushing my comfort zone to learn and experience more. And there's always going to be more to learn and experience, and share and teach.

Spacelander Since: 2015

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Elliot Rueb

Jumps: 700+

License, Ratings, Accomplishments: D-35006, Coach Rating, Tandem Instructor

Fun Fact: Outside of Skydiving: During the week I spend my time as a Project Business Manager for Kiewit Infrastructure, working large construction projects. When I’m not skydiving on the weekends I enjoy my time in the outdoors whether it be hunting, fishing, hiking or boating. I also travel around the U.S. doing Elite Spartan Races throughout the year, and spending some time in the mountains snowboarding in the winter.

Skydiving: Favorite Part: The camaraderie of the sport, I’ve had the opportunity to jump at a lot of dropzones and I continue to meet great people and amazing skydivers. It’s also awesome to help introduce people to skydiving, and get them as excited about the sport as I am.

Spacelander Since: 2015

Nigel Kohring

Position: Tandem instructor, coach, videographer, social media king!

Fun Fact: Nigel is also a professional mountain bike trials cyclist. Thanks to his titles, professionalism, style and ability to interact with people Nigel is one of the biggest names in the bike trials scene. Nigel has been at the cutting edge of his sport for more than fifteen years. He is always proactive in promoting his sponsors and his sport as well. The last couple of years Nigel has been traveling extensively and has performed shows all over the USA.

Spacelander Since: 2016

Cray Adamson