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Description
Skydiving with state of the art equipment and professional
instructors, working to maintain a perfect safety record, insure
you will have a fun and enjoyable experience without having
to worry.
No experience is necessary! We'll provide approximately 45 minutes
of instruction and you are ready to "take the plunge!".
Safety is always our #1 concern just like flying an airplane,
before the pilot takes off he has a checklist and systems check,
we do the same. The tandem master is highly trained and ready
to deal with any situation.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tandem Jumping?
This adventure is great for your first jump. You are directly
attached to the instructor and parachute system. You free fall
with your instructor, you pull the ripcord and your instructor
helps you guide the parachute down to a safe landing.
What is the USPA?
United States Parachute Association is the nations self private
regulatory body for skydiving. They work together with the FAA
to set standards and give us rules and regulations. Your staff
are all rated instructors and members of the USPA. We exceed
the normal industry standard.
What does it feel like?
It is hard to describe what it feels like. There is no feeling
of falling as you might get on a roller coaster. A feeling of
weightlessness is how most describe it.
How long is the jump?
After a 20 minute ground course and some paperwork you gear
up and go. The airplane ride is about 30 minutes all the way
up to 8,500 to 13,500ft MSL, we go the highest in Las Vegas.
You free fall for about 40 seconds at 120 mph. You pull the
parachute ripcord or your instructor will do it for you. The
parachute ride is 4-5 minutes and you can help on the landing.
What type of airplane and how high?
We operate two Cessna 206's. All are maintained by FAA Aircraft
Mechanics and flown by FAA Commercial pilots. We follow all
FAA Regulations for maintenance and safety protocols.
What type of equipment do you use?
All parachute rigs are equipped with a state of the art glider
ram air parachute and a Computerized Automatic Emergency Opener.
All reserve parachutes are repacked every 120 days by a FAA
certified parachute rigger.
What if the parachute does not open?
It is extremely rare that the main parachute does not work,
but if it happens your instructor will just use the reserve
parachute, that's it. Its like flying an airplane, before the
pilot takes off he has a checklist and systems check, we do
the same. The tandem master is highly trained and ready to deal
with any issues.
What should I wear?
Tennis shoes or athletic shoes with no hooks, T-shirt, jeans
or shorts, bring a sweater in winter time. We will provide you
with a jumpsuit, goggles, ear plugs and gloves. If you don't
have shoes we can also provide those to you at no additional
cost.
What if I don't want to jump?
You're the boss, if you don't want to jump you don't have to,
your instructor will ride the plane down with you if you want.
If it comforts you, the instructor would rather jump. Most skydivers
feel more safe jumping then landing with the airplane.
Passengers with a Disability
Our tandem instructors can accommodate passengers with a disability.
Please notify us in the "special requests" box on
the booking page when making your reservation.
What if the weather is bad?
It's very unusual that we have to cancel because of bad weather.
The weather is sometimes different on the Las Vegas strip, so
call ahead to find out.
Comfort & Safety
All skydivers must be at least 18 years old with valid
picture ID, weigh less than 240 lbs (108 kg), must be height/weight
proportionate (some restrictions may apply) and in good physical
health. We can also usually accommodate people with some disabilities
but please call for information.
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