Frequently Asked Questions

First time jumpers are securely harnessed to a certified USPA Tandem Skydive Instructor.

We provide everything from pre-jump instruction, all needed equipment and skydive goggles.Tandem Skydiving allows most people to experience terminal velocity and the sensation of flight under a high performance parachute. To freefall over a mile securely tethered to a USPA-certified instructor is the safest way to experience skydiving today.

Please no boots or sandals. Eat lightly, drink plenty of water. Dramamine is great for motion sickness.

Skydiving is an extreme sport that requires many factors to be in place to be safe.

It is not uncommon to make more than one attempt at scheduling your jump. Many factors can delay or cancel jumps for the day including weather, airport delays, aircraft maintenance, instructor availability and other factors have delayed skydive operations. Skydiving is an extreme sport, be patient, plan ahead.

225 lbs. max weight*.

Certain body types less than the max. weight still may not fit safely into the skydive equipment. If you weigh over 200 lbs. you must be at 68 inches  tall. If you have concerns please speak with customer service for more information.

*fees may apply, see price page for details.

We fly 2 Tandem passengers at a time in the aircraft.

The two of you and your skydive instructors will fly to altitude in about 15-20 minutes. The Arizona desert is a skydiver’s dream. Enjoy the view and relax.

The door opens above 12,000′ – Relax!

Your instructor will give you simple instructions and jump with you out the door. Freefall will last about 35-45 seconds at speeds over 125 miles per hour.

You feel the wind stop and peacefully float down from 5000′. Your parachute ride lasts about 5-7 minutes. Groups will be able to view and photograph their friends and family from the skydive spectator area.