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How fast will I fall?
After exiting the aircraft, you freefall face to earth at 120 m.p.h. for around 50 seconds. The main parachute billows open at 4500'.
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Are there any age, height, or weight restrictions?
To make a Tandem Jump you must be at least 18 years old and weigh no more than 230 lbs. There are no height restrictions.
A great thing about tandem skydiving is that almost everyone can do it, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities are welcome to jump with us.
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How hard is the landing?
Most landings are quite soft, with many people doing nice stand-up landings. Sometimes, especially on calm days, the forward speed of the parachute will provide you with a "sliding" landing through the grass.
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Can I tandem jump if I weigh more than 220 pounds?
Yes, but you must weigh no more than 230 lbs.
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How long will it take?
The Tandem jump can be completed in as little as 4 hours, but allow extra time for inclement weather or other variables.
For AFF I jumps, plan on being at the drop zone all day.
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What should I wear?
Your Tandem Jump is made in street clothes and tennis shoes, we supply a jumpsuit and goggles. Dress comfortably, shorts and T-shirts in the summer and sweats in the winter.
Bring snug fitting gloves in the winter, if you have them. While it is colder in freefall than on the ground, most people don't notice, because they are having so much fun skydiving.
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Do you offer static line jumps?
Yes, the cost is $125.
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What if my parachute doesn't open?
As per FAA regulations, "All persons intending to exit an aircraft in flight must be equipped with two parachutes..." If you are doing a tandem jump, your instructor will use the second parachute. If you are doing AFF, you will use the second parachute. The possibility of your second parachute not opening is only slightly higher than the likelihood of your steering wheel falling into your lap while driving to the drop zone.
We maintain state-of-the-art tandem and student gear equipped with AAD's (Automatic Activation Device) which activates your reserve if you are still in freefall at a certain altitude.
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Can I go solo my first jump?
No. Putting somebody out solo is dangerous. Tandem jumps are highly encouraged as a first-jump option.
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How hard is the landing?
Most landings are quite soft, with many people doing nice stand-up landings. Sometimes, especially on calm days, the forward speed of the parachute will provide you with a "sliding" landing through the grass.
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Can my group be on the same plane together?
Yes, in most cases. Please contact us in advance so we can arrange your group skydiving experience.
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How do I make an appointment to skydive?
You may make an reservation by either sending us an E-mail ( Contact us ) or calling 1-888-741-5867.
The information we will need is name, number in your party, contact phone number, the date and time you desire as well as a credit card number to hold your reservation.
You can make an reservation for any date that we are open ,weekends from 8:00 am to sunset and only by reservation during the week.
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How long does it take to learn how to skydive?
For a tandem skydive, there is very little instruction because you will be connected to an expert instructor who will perform most of the actions for your jump. A tandem jump can take up to four hours.
Accelerated Freefall classes last 6 to 8 hours so plan on being at the drop zone all day. Most AFF students jump the same day.
To become a licensed skydiver takes a minimum of 25 jumps, which is usually accomplished in 10 to 14 days of jumping.
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Do I need to make reservations to skydive?
Reservations are necessary. We require a $35 non-refundable deposit per person, either an Arizona check or money order, or a Visa or MasterCard over the phone.
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Do you offer any discounts?
We offer a $10 per-jump discount for students (current student ID required or military ID) and for groups of 5 or more for Tandem I skydives.
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