Frequently
Asked Questions
Reservations
Do I need a reservation to skydive?
How far in advance should I schedule my skydive?
How do I make a reservation to skydive?
How long will I have to wait once I arrive at the airport before
I can jump?
What time can I skydive?
First
Time Skydivers
What do I need to do to skydive?
I’ve never skydived before, do I have to do a tandem jump?
What do I need to do to become a certified skydiver?
How much does it cost to get certified?
Can I do a tandem jump at night or in a competition?
Safety
How
safe is it to skydive?
Groups
How big of a group can you accommodate?
Do you have group rates?
How many people can jump at one time / I want to jump with my friend
– can we both be on the same plane?
Will I be able to see my friend in freefall?
Video
and Stills Package
Can my friend and I be on the same video?
Can I buy just the still photos or just the video?
Weather
What if it rains on the day I’m scheduled to jump?
The weather wasn’t good on the day I was supposed to make
my skydive. What do I do now?
Cancellations,
Refunds & Rescheduling
What is your refund policy?
What is your cancellation policy?
Miscellaneous
Is their a weight requirement or limitations?
How old do I have to be to skydive?
Can I drink alcoholic beverages at any time on the drop zone?
Reservations
Do
I need a reservation to skydive?
While you might be able to “walk-in” to a location and
skydive, it is not recommended. Reservations, even if made the same
day, reserve your spot in a training class and assure you that you
will jump that day (of course, weather permitting). Summer is here
and will soon be over and many of the locations sell out, especially
on the weekends. So call 1-800-SKYDIVE to reserve your tandem skydive
today!
How far in advance should I schedule my skydive?
We recommend scheduling a few days in advance, especially for the
weekend, so call 1-800-SKYDIVE for availability.
How do I make a reservation to skydive?
Just call us at 1-800-SKYDIVE! We will take a non-refundable deposit
for each jumper and put you into one of the regularly scheduled
classes.
How long will I have to wait once I arrive at the airport before
I can jump?
Plan on spending a minimum of ½ day at the drop zone on the
day of your scheduled appointment. Once you arrive you will be asked
to fill out some paperwork and watch an instructional video. Next
you will participate in your training class. Then you are ready
to jump. You must take into consideration that you may not be first
in line to jump, other customers might have been their waiting before
you. Since the plane ride to altitude is approximately 25 minutes,
you will also be waiting on your ride. Skydiving is a weather dependent
sport. Weather can be a factor in delays. It can be a beautiful
blue skied day but if the winds are too strong, we may be forced
to go on a wind hold for safety’s sake but your instructors
and manifest staff will keep you updated if this were to occur.
What time can I skydive?
Classes are scheduled every day of the week at varying times. Please
call 1-800-SKYDIVE for details.
First
Time Skydivers
What do I need to do to skydive?
It’s as easy as making a phone call! Call us at 1-800-SKYDIVE
and we will take your name, address, phone number and a small non-refundable
deposit. On the day of your jump, bring your ID, comfortable clothes
(a jumpsuit will be provided), shoes (not sandals or boots) and
some extra cash for food, video, tips for your instructors, t-shirts,
etc.
I’ve never skydived before, do I have to do a tandem
jump?
It is recommended that you do a tandem jump your first time. However,
you may do an Accelerated Freefall jump course and jump solo your
first time.
What do I need to do to become a certified skydiver?
To become a skydiver certified by the United States Parachute Association
(USPA), you need to go through the AFF student program, and have
a minimum of 20 freefall skydives.
How much does it cost to get certified?
You will first need to go through our AFF program and complete a
minimum of 20 freefall jumps. The total cost is about the same as
one college course. After you are certified, you can jump anywhere
in the world for only $15-21!
Can I do a tandem jump at night or in a competition?
No, you must be a certified skydiver to participate in night jumps
or competitions.
Safety
How
safe is it to skydive?
Your safety is our top priority. All of our student parachutes are
equipped with a computerized AAD (Automatic Activation Device),
called a CYPRES (Cybernetic Parachute Release System). Although
it is the skydiver's responsibility to deploy their parachute, the
AAD is designed to activate the parachute automatically should the
skydiver be incapable to do so. All of our skydiving instructors
have undergone rigorous training and national USPA certification.
We are proud to be a United States
Parachute Association (USPA) enhanced group member drop zone;
we strictly adhere to all FAA and USPA guidelines on safety. The
United States Parachute Association (USPA) keeps detailed safety
records and is a great resource to check out if you are concerned
about the safety of skydiving -- http://www.uspa.org/about/page2/relative_safety.htm
Groups
How
big of a group can you accommodate?
Groups of up to 60 people can jump in a day! For large groups (10
or more jumpers) please call at least 1 week ahead of the day you
would like to jump so that we are able to hold your spots in class.
Do you have group rates?
Yes, each of our drop zones offer group discounts. Call 1-800-SKYDIVE
for current prices and group rates.
How many people can jump at one time / I want to jump with my friend
– can we both be on the same plane?
One to 5 tandems will be on each plane and while we cannot guarantee
that any group will be able to get on the same plane we always do
our very best to keep groups together.
Will I be able to see my friend in freefall?
No you will not be able to see other tandems in freefall. To ensure
everyone’s safety, instructors will only exit the plane after
the previous skydiver is a safe distance away. Under canopy, however,
you will be able to see other skydivers under their parachutes and
you can even hear them clearly.
Video
and Stills Package
Can
my friend and I be on the same video?
One person's freefall will be on each video. However, footage and stills can usually be taken of groups or couples on the ground, in the plane and after your jump. Just ask your videographer.
Can
I buy just the still photos or just the video?
The videographer who will jump with you has both a stills camera
and a video camera attached to his or her helmet, so it is a package.
Weather
What
if it rains on the day I’m scheduled to jump?
If the weather does not permit safe jumping, your confirmation letter acts as a rain check (so hold on to your letter until your jump is completed). You will still need to contact the drop zone to reschedule your skydive. If your reservation is made 1 day prior to your jump through 1-800-SKYDIVE call the drop zone where you are scheduled and a rain check from directly from them.
The
weather wasn’t good on the day I was supposed to make my skydive.
What do I do now?
Call the drop zone where you are scheduled to jump and they will reschedule your skydive for a time that is convenient for you.
Cancellations,
Refunds & Rescheduling
What
is your refund policy?
There are no refunds for any reason. However, all deposits are good for 1 year from date of purchase and are transferable. In other words, if you cannot jump for any reason, you can transfer your deposit to anybody else who can jump.
What
is your cancellation policy?
You must contact 1-800-SKYDIVE three days prior to your scheduled jump to cancel a reservation completely. If you meet these requirements we will give you a full refund. Please remember that your deposit is good for 1 year from the date of purchase and is good at any of our locations. If you need to reschedule your confirmed jump for any reason we ask that you call the location where you are scheduled to jump. At the time of your reservation we provide you with all of the information you will need regarding the location in which you wish to jump.
Miscellaneous
Is
their a weight requirement or limitations?
While there is no weight requirement, depending on the location where you choose to jump the weight limit ranges from 220 lbs to 250lbs. Please call 1-800-SKYDIVE for details.
How
old do I have to be to skydive?
You must be at least 18 years old. Parents cannot sign for jumpers under 18 years of age under any circumstances. There is no upper age limit - you are never too old to experience the thrill of skydiving! An 80th birthday is as good of a reason to skydive as an 18th birthday is!
Can
I drink alcoholic beverages at any time on the drop zone?
No. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at any location on the drop zone by anyone while skydiving is taking place, even if you are not jumping. After the last load of the day has left the ground, you are welcome to enjoy any frosty beverage of your choice, providing you are over the legal drinking age.
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