How can I skydive on my own?

Complete all requirements laid out by the USPA A License Proficiency Card. Complete a minimum of 25 freefall skydives (including tandems) Make five skydives with one or more other people. Pass the USPA written and oral exams.

Can you skydive by yourself?

The short answer is no. Skydiving alone requires a license, and it's also a crucial part of becoming a skydiving instructor. If you're not licensed — especially if you're jumping for the first time — you'll have to jump as part of a tandem skydive with an instructor.

How many skydives do you need to Solo?

After you've logged 25 jumps and shown the required skills, you'll be eligible to apply and test for your USPA 'A' license. This means you are a qualified skydiver and are clear to jump solo without supervision.

Can you skydive without a partner?

Your A-license is the ID which allows you to make solo skydives at any dropzone, all over the world, without instructor supervision. It's the first of four in a sequence of licenses from A to D, signifying skill advancement. It's a challenge! There's no doubt about that.

How long does it take to learn to skydive on your own?

On your first AFF Level, you will receive 6 hours of ground training and learn to skydive solo. You will jump utilizing your own equipment and jumping with two USPA certified instructors. Under normal conditions you will jump the same day as you complete the ground training.

This is what happens when you learn to SKYDIVE - it's unbelievable how fast you fall!

Is there a weight limit for solo skydiving?

(Note that we do apply a surcharge of $35 for every 10 lbs over 220 lbs.) Those wishing to enroll in our Accelerated Free Fall program to learn how to skydive solo cannot weigh more than 225 lbs, including clothing and shoes.

Can a private pilot fly skydivers?

If the pilot and skydivers maintain true integrity and aren't actually exchanging money or favors, then yes, it is legal.

How do I prepare for my first skydive?

Can you skydive anywhere you want?

Upon completion of the Skydiver Training Program, you will have completed the objectives required to get a skydiving license from the United States Parachute Association (USPA). You'll be able to skydive with your friends anywhere in the world!

Can you skydive without a parachute?

Skydiver Luke Aikins (pictured) lands safely after jumping 25,000 feet from an airplane without a parachute or wing suit as part of 'Stride Gum Presets Heaven Sent' on 30 July 2016 in Simi Valley, California.

How safe is skydiving?

Real Statistics

Tandem skydiving has the strongest safety statistics of any type of jump, with only 0.003 fatalities per thousand jumps over the past 10 years. You're more likely to be struck by lightning or win the lottery than to die on a tandem skydive.

How much weight do you need to skydive?

Most skydiving centers will say their weight limit for a tandem passenger is approximately 200-220 pounds for women and 230-250 pounds for men. There is typically no minimum weight, only a minimum age (18 years old in the US). But there's more to it than the number on the scale.

What do you need to skydive?

How old do you need to be to skydive?

The minimum age for tandem skydiving is 16 years old. If you're aged between 16 and 18, you'll need the signed consent of a parent or legal guardian. There is no maximum age to go skydiving.

Can I take my phone skydiving?

You can take as many pictures as you want on the ground before and after your jump. However, you may not bring a camera, phone, GoPro, Selfie Stick, etc. for your skydive. There is too much risk associated with you bringing your own; it's best left to the pros.

How do you breathe when skydiving?

It's often believed that you can't breathe during a skydive, but this isn't true. You can breathe while skydiving. The key is to relax, breathe through your nose, and out through your mouth. It's that simple!

What should you not do while skydiving?

Do skydive pilots have to wear parachutes?

includes the weight of each occupant and his or her associated gear - parachute, jumpsuit, helmet, etc. taxi. All equipment should be secured or restrained. parachutes is necessary when taxiing and taking off.

Can you skydive out of a Cessna?

Although there are a two models of the Cessna, they are both awesome skydiving planes! There are also a number of upgrades that can be done to the engines, making the jump plane more powerful and faster climb to altitude. Depending on the model and modifications the Cessna Caravans can carry 15-21 skydivers.

Can you parachute out of a Cessna 172?

(The handle to deploy the parachute in a 172 is located on the floor between the pilot and copilot seats.) The system will shoot the parachute canister out through the back window of your 172. The chute will deploy, and the airplane—and you—will float down at approximately 21 feet per second.

How often does the main parachute fail?

Parachutes Properly Deploy 99.9% of the Time. Even when skydiving equipment is frequently assessed and replaced, the unexpected can happen. Even seemingly properly packed parachutes can fail, with one in every 1,000 parachutes not always operating at 100% efficiency.

How scary is skydiving?

Simply put, the actual skydive (the free fall) doesn't feel scary because you don't feel out of control. Unlike a rollercoaster where you're being rocked and jostled, the free fall is smooth. There aren't sensations of plummeting to earth uncontrollably and you don't get ground rush.

What's the highest skydive you can do?

The highest verified altitude you can skydive from in the United States is 30,000 feet. For context, this is in the range of standard cruising altitude for a commercial airline and about 7 miles up. In other words, much higher than your average skydive at 10,000 feet or nearly 2 miles up!

Can you pee while skydiving?

Involuntary urination during skydiving is rare. The vast majority of tandem instructors will tell you that they have never experienced this issue with their students before. You will probably only have to worry about peeing your pants if you have a history of urinary incontinence or if you have a weakened pelvic floor.