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“I hate jumping out of a perfectly good airplane”, said the paratrooper. He still did it and helped America win the Second World War. Today skydiving has become one of the premier extreme sports and anyone can play. Former President George Bush (the Senior), celebrated a recent birthday with a skydive. How do you get ready for the same exhilaration that thousands of others have felt from seeing the sky and earth without sitting in an airliner’s cramped, knee-crushing seat ?

Finding the best provider is the first step. Check their references and qualifications. Safety comes first, obviously since this is an extreme sport. Ask questions, they understand. Make sure they comply with all regulations and that they check Air Traffic Control for updates and traffic patterns. Most offer tandem jumps. In this type of jump you are connected to a professional who works the parachute controls and guides you down, this makes for a great introduction to the sport.

After the first time, most people want to keep going. There are schools and clubs. Aviation costs have increased because of fuel prices, clubs can save money and keep everyone flying. Weather is optional, winds and wind shear affect aviation and there will be times when flying is not optional. That’s
when the social hour becomes important. Learning from fellow enthusiasts and pilots will keep enthusiasm at its highest. There’s nothing like jumping from a perfectly good airplane for excitement.