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Tandem Skydiving
Rochelle, IL
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Item #: AIR-CHI-0002
Experience the thrill of skydiving in Chicago at one of the most experienced skydiving centers in the country!
- All instructors are certified by the United States Parachute Association
- World-class skydiving training center with a perfect student safety record
- The multiple turbine aircraft has room for up to 23 jumpers per planeload
- Before you climb aboard the plane, you will watch an orientation video, have a briefing with your instructor and get geared up with a jumpsuit, harness, altimeter, and goggles
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Experience the thrill of skydiving in Chicago at one of the most experienced skydiving centers in the country!
- All instructors are certified by the United States Parachute Association
- World-class skydiving training center with a perfect student safety record
- The multiple turbine aircraft has room for up to 23 jumpers per planeload
- Before you climb aboard the plane, you will watch an orientation video, have a briefing with your instructor and get geared up with a jumpsuit, harness, altimeter, and goggles
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As your Super Twin Otter reaches an altitude of over 9,000 or 14,000 feet your instructor tells you its time. Your heart starts pounding from the adrenaline and excitement as you inch closer to the open aircraft door.
You peer over the edge and then, in a split second, you are on the most exciting thrill ride of your life with an expert instructor at your side. Experience a 30-second freefall with the 9,000 feet jump or a 60-second freefall with the 14,000 feet jump. As you fly through clouds, you feel a complete and total sense of freedom not found anywhere else in the world.
Once the canopy opens, and your parachute deploys, you can take in views of the famous Chicago area as you glide smoothly towards the ground.
All tandem jumpmasters have earned USPA's highest rating and have thousands of jumps to their credit. In a 30 year history, your skydive operator has introduced over 100,000 people to skydiving.
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Essential Information
- Participants must be at least 18 years of age and weigh no more than 240 pounds
- There is a generous spectator area for family and friends to hang out with a bar & grill and free Wifi
- Dropzone is a member of the US Parachute Association
Duration
Plan to be at the skydive center for 4-6 hours. You will experience an approximately 30-second freefall with the 9,000 feet jump or a 60-second freefall with the 14,000 feet jump.Experience Provider Info
Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.Maximum Participants
One per jump.Spectators
Spectators are encouraged to come and hang out in the spectator area while their friends and family members jump.Weather Dependent
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.What To Wear
Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions and closed toed shoes, sneakers are recommended. A jump suit will be provided as well as goggles, an altimeter and gloves if needed.Booking Information
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 5 days in advance.Rescheduling & Cancellations
Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no refunds will be given. Rescheduling is allowed up to 5 days prior to your experience, failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule at least 5 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event your experience is canceled due to inclement weather you will receive a rain check valid for 1 year and can reschedule your experience directly with the experience provider.Free Exchanges
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Is it safe?
Like any other extreme sport, there is inherent risk in skydiving. The experience provider is a United States Parachute Association Group Member Parachute Center as well as a certified training center. This means that all FAA rules are followed and only properly rated instructors, approved methods of training, properly maintained aircraft and parachute equipment will be used. No gear is older than three years old and all equipment is maintained by an FAA Master Rigger. They have trained over 100,000 first jump students since opening in 1960 and have a perfect student safety record.
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How old do you have to be to skydive?
In the US, jumpers must be 18 years or older to skydive.
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How much experience do skydiving instructors have?
To become a skydiving instructor, a jumper must meet qualifications for a number of completed jumps, a number of years in the sport and go through an instructor training program. Tandem instructors must earn ratings from both the United States Parachute Association as well as the manufacturer of the gear they will be using to complete tandem jumps.
The experience provider does not hire anyone who simply meets the minimum qualifications. Their staff has years of experience, and must have a proven track record of safety and skill. Skydivers training to earn instructional ratings are mentored by their current staff long before they begin the process of becoming an instructor. They have many loyal staff members who return year after year. It speaks to their safety standards and professional business practices. They are able to recruit some of the best jumpers in the world. Their instructors have made thousands of jumps and received extensive training. Some members of their staff have made well over 15,000 skydives.
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Availability:
April through Mid-November:
Monday through Friday - 12:00, 3:00 & 6:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday - 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Monday through Friday - 12:00, 3:00 & 6:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday - 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Booking Information
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 5 days in advance.
Rochelle, IL
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