What is the agenda for the activity?  What can participants expect?
Your Las Vegas Tandem Jump experience will begin with a free shuttle from a central location on the Las Vegas "Strip" to the dropzone, just 25 minutes away.  Van pick up is generally at 8:00AM with a return of about 1:00PM everyday.  The Tandem Skydive will include about 25 minutes of ground school that will explain skydiving equipment, maneuvers and safety instruction.  Then you’ll board a Cessna Caravan for a 15 minute flight to altitude.  Once at altitude, your tandem dive master will be latched to you and together you’ll jump into freefall.  You will feel the sensation of flight (straight down!) at over 120mph or 200 feet per second.  The freefall will last up to 60 seconds before your parachute is deployed at approximately 5,500 feet.  Then you and your tandem dive master will enjoy a gentle ride down to the dropzone.  If you’re up to it, you will be able to steer the canopy on the way down.

Please note:  we will not be able to accommodate spectators on the pick-up shuttle.  Spectators are will at the dropzone but must make their own way there.

What should the participants bring or wear?  Is all equipment included?
Parachute, harness, goggles, jumpsuit and all other equipment is included with your skydiving experience, however, please wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes.  Pictures, video cassettes and DVD’s of your skydive can be purchased on location for additional cost.
 
How long should the participants allow for the activity from start to finish?
Please allow 2 to 4 hours for the Tandem Jump to allow for check-in, ground school and pre-flight safety checks.  Van pick-up from a central location on the Strip is at 8:00AM and will return you to the same location around 1:00PM everyday.

When and Where does the activity take place?
Your skydiving experience will take place in Boulder City, Nevada, approximately 25 minutes from downtown Las Vegas.  From 13,000 feet in the air, Las Vegas skydivers will be able to see the Hoover Dam, Lake Meade, Red Rock Canyon, and the infamous Las Vegas "Strip."

Are there any restrictions (age, weight, health, etc.)?
Members must be in reasonably good health to skydive with height and weight being proportionate, and at least 18 years of age.  The Tandem Jump weight limit is 240 pounds.

Can spectators be accommodated?
Spectators are welcome and encouraged, but must follow facility guidelines as some areas of the dropzone are restricted to skydivers.  Please note:  we will not be able to accommodate spectators on the pick-up shuttle.  Spectators are will at the dropzone but must make their own way there.

Can minors participate?
Skydivers must be at least 18 years of age to participate in this experience.

Can persons with disabilities be accommodated?
All skydivers must be in reasonably good health to participate in this experience, however, special cases are reviewed by the Chief Jumpmaster and Instructor and accommodations may be made depending on each situation.  In some cases, a physicians’ approval may be required.
 
Can large groups or corporate events be accommodated?
Large groups and corporate events are welcome.  The skydiving staff, facilities, aircraft and jumpmasters’ experience allow for large groups and a variety of special requests to be accommodated.

Are there any availability or timing restrictions?
Skydives will not take place during bad weather (e.g. overcasts, raining, high winds, etc.).  Scheduled jumps cancelled due to bad weather will be re-scheduled for a later date.

Tandem Jumps can be scheduled any day of the week (including Sunday) with shuttle pick-up at 8:00AM everyday.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Although we strive to provide you with everything you need to know about our activities and experiences in these webpages, we realize that you may have additional questions.  If such is the case, please feel free to call us at 818-988-9428, and a knowledgeable Customer Care professional will answer any additional questions you may have.