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Frequently
Asked Questions
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How long will it take to make my first jump?
Plan for a 1/2 day, but be prepared to spend the whole day in the event
of bad weather.
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How old do I have to be?
You must be at least 18 years of age with a current photo ID. There are
no exceptions to this rule.
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What do I need to wear?
Comfortable clothing for temperatures and sneakers.
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Can my friend and I be on the same
video?
No, one person's freefall is on each video. It is impossible
for one videographer to exit the aircraft with one student and then
fly back up to capture the next student exiting. You would
each individually have your own videographer.
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What will the skydive feel like?
The sensation of freefall is more like flying than falling. The parachute
flight is quiet and inspiring.
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Is there a weight limit?
If you are over 200 lbs please contact our staff for further
information.
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What happens if the parachute doesn’t open?
You get your money back. Only kidding... in the very unlikely event
that the main parachute doesn’t open properly, there is a reserve
parachute in the top of the container which has been inspected and packed
by an FAA certified parachute rigger. All of our reserve parachutes are
equipped with the most reliable and modern computerized AADs (Automatic
Activation Device) available.
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How long does the skydive last?
1 minute of freefall and 5 to 7 minutes under the parachute.
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Isn’t the landing like jumping off a two-story
building?
No! If that were the case, there would be no skydiving, because everyone
would have broken legs! In the early days of sport parachuting, landings
were sometimes quite hard. The new "ram-air" parachutes of today
allow landings that feel equivalent to hopping off a step stool.
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Will I be Scared?
Maybe, or perhaps maybe not. It’s human nature to be frightened of
the unknown. You will definitely feel a surge of excitement and anticipation
before the jump….this is a normal part of the experience. During
the jump itself, you’ll probably feel a thrill that you’ve never
experienced before - enjoy it!
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What
if it rains the day I'm scheduled to jump?
If the weather does not permit safe jumping, you will have the
option to reschedule or cancel. We don't know until the day of
your jump if we will get weathered out, so if it looks questionable
it's a good idea to call us prior to driving out.
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Can we bring along our own camera?
Your cell phone, camera or GoPro must stay on the ground.
However, prior to boarding the aircraft we encourage you to take as
many photos as possible.
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