Skydiving Science: Flying or falling?
What goes up must come down. Pretty much sums it up, right? End of the story. But, when it comes to skydiving, not really…
Posted by Doug
What goes up must come down. Pretty much sums it up, right? End of the story. But, when it comes to skydiving, not really…
Posted by Ryan
I recently sat down with our pilot, Dave, to better understand what the pilots are expecting of us, and to get some tips and things you can do to make everyone’s life a little safer and a little easier.
Posted by Haley
Becoming a skydiving instructor… The thought alone has so many different meanings, emotions, reasons. The list can go on and on.
Posted by Haley
You’re standing in front of an open hangar that comfortably fits three Cessna Caravan jump planes, looking out across vast lands of corn and soybean, the skies are big and blue with towering clouds the size of skyscrapers. To your left there’s a quaint RV park with a community garden, to your right a bustling restaurant and a sand volleyball court and you find your foot tapping away to catchy music playing out of the speakers. You’re in Rochelle, Illinois where the population count is barely surpassing 9,000 and you’re thinking to yourself: How did I get here? (Cue The Talking Heads)
Posted by Doug
There are many reasons why you might be considering traveling to jump at a new DZ. Perhaps like us, you’re dealing with winter weather in a spot that just isn’t all that conducive to jumping out of an airplane. A nice cool breeze is great, but being able to feel your hands on deployment is always a big plus, right? So perhaps you’ve decided you’re up for a destination kind of experience. Or, maybe you’re searching for new avenues to pursue in the sport and the best coaches have yet to reach your DZ. Regardless of why you’re looking to expand the skies you fly, there are a few things to think about before heading off.
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