1. What is the age limit?
We require our jumpers to meet the age requirement of 18 years old. [top]
2. Is there a weight limit?
Yes. Because you will be doing a tandem skydive, you will be required to weigh less than 200lbs. in order to make your first jump. [top]
3. How long does it take?
Plan on being at the dropzone for half a day. You will need to complete paperwork and get trained before you go up in the plane. [top]
4. How long does the skydive last?
Your ride to jumping altitude will take between 10 to 20 minutes depending on various factors (i.e. the type of aircraft, how high you are acsending, wind conditions, number of people on the plane). Once you exit the aircraft, you will freefall for approximately one minute. After your parachute opens, you will fly for between 5-7 minutes before you land. [top]
5. Do I have to be physically fit?
To some degree. On the plane, you may be seated with several others which may require you to keep your knees bent for the ride to altitude. When you land, you will be required to lift your legs up so that your instructor can land the canopy for you. Due to the nature of skydiving, it is recommended that if you have a serious heart condition, epillepsy, or if you are pregnant, that you refrain from this activity. [top]
6. Do I need to bring equipment?
No. Just bring your smile. The dropzone will provide any equipment that you may need. [top]
7. Do I have to wear special clothing?
Yes. Dress comfortably. Don't wear your favorite clothing. Be sure to wear sneakers, no flip flops or sandals. If you have long hair, we suggest that you put it in a ponytail or braid. [top]
8. What is a tandem skydive?
Tandem Skydiving is the most common type of skydiving when making your first skydive. It takes a minimal amount of instruction and allows you to make your initial skydive with an instructor harnessed to you for the entire skydiving experience. [top]
9. What will skydiving feel like?
Many think that a skydive will feel like a rollercoaster, but this is not the case. It feels more like flying than falling. Finally, after all these years, you get to fly like a bird. [top]
10. How high do I go?
You will acsend to 10,500. [top]
11. How fast do I fall?
Terminal velocity is 120mph. Due to various factors, you may fall a bit slower or faster than this. [top]
12. What is the landing like?
Most times, your instructor will softly touch the ground. It is important that you keep your legs up in order for the jump master to land properly. [top]
13. What if the parachute doesn’t open?
No worries. This is very rare. But just in case, there is a reserve parachute that your instructor will deploy in the event of a malfunction. [top]
14. Can I get it videoed?
Weoffer a video package to our tandem students. We highly recommend you take advantage of this. Your first skydive is a once in a lifetime event. There is an extra charge associated with it, but it is well worth the money that is charged. [top]
15. Can I bring a camera?
You may bring a camera with you to the dropzone to take ground pictures, but you will not be allowed to take it on the skydive. [top]
16. Can I do more than one skydive?
Absolutely. As long as the dropzone has a slot available, you may jump more than once. If you think that you may want to do so, then we recommend that you reserve for more than one slot in advance to ensure that there is room for you. [top]
17. Can I bring spectators?
Yes. People frequently have family and friends come to view the event. [top]
18. Can I jump with my friend?
Yes and no. You may fly to altitude with your friend; however, it is not possible to actually jump at the same time. There will be a delay between your jump and your friend's jump for safety reasons. [top]
19. What if I want to learn how to skydive?
If you love your tandem skydive and want to learn how to jump without the assistance of a tandem master, we do have student programs available. For more information about learning how to skydive, click here.
20. How do I make a reservation?
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