Chicagoland Skydiving Center is a world-class skydive skydive resort and training center with a perfect student safety record. Our aircraft, instructors, equipment, and procedures are the best in the business. We have the awards to prove it. We focus on professionalism, customer service, and taking the fear of the unknown and turning it into excitement. Read advice for first time skydivers, from people who have already done it.
Whether you want to jump from a perfectly good airplane, take an observation ride or simply take the scenery in from Flight Deck Bar & Grill - we have something for everyone to enjoy!
Seats in one of our Skydive Shuttles are reserved on a first come, first served basis. Our standard Elburn Metra Station pick-up/drop-off point is available by filling out the the request form at least 48 hours in advance. Minimum 3 people.
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In the US, jumpers must be 18 years or older - NO EXCEPTIONS!
Minimum age requirements are due to the fact that minors are not able to sign legal documents and parents and/or legal guardians are not allowed by law to sign the rights of a minor away. You will be asked to provide ID with your date of birth when you check in for your reservation.
TIP: Be cautious of skydiving centers that allow minors to skydive, even with parental consent.
Tandem skydiving is the safest method for first-time jumpers to participate in the sport.
Like any other extreme activity, there is an inherent risk in participation in skydiving. But, statistically speaking, the most dangerous part of your day is the time you spend driving your car. We are proud of our perfect student safety record and take every precaution before, during and after your skydive to keep you out of harm's way.
Chicagoland Skydiving Center only uses modern gear and chooses to purchase the best skydiving equipment available on the market. All of the equipment used at CSC is serviced and maintained by FAA certified riggers of the highest ratings. The parachutes are packed by professionals who inspect the gear before every jump. Your instructor will also visually inspect the gear before your jump. Every 25 jumps, the rigs are inspected thoroughly by our FAA master parachute rigger. Every 180 days, the reserve parachute gets inspected and repacked whether it gets used or not.
CSC maintains high standards for inspections, maintenance and repairs to our aircraft. Our pilots, instructors and videographers all hold the proper licenses and ratings for the services they provide our guests. Our staff participates in ongoing skill building and training. We have a zero tolerance policy for reckless behavior on our dropzone.
No. You will be securely attached to a tandem instructor during the jump. That person is there every step of the way to guide you through the process and introduce you to the sport with hands-on professional guidance.
Not really. The feeling of leaving the plane is similar to when you've just jumped on a trampoline and you're in mid air, starting to descend back down. It only takes a few seconds after leaving the plane for you body to reach terminal velocity. After that, it feels more like moving down a cushion of air. You can feel the pressure of the wind on your body.
Next time you're riding in a car, stick your hand out the window. You can feel some pressure of the wind hitting your hand. If the car moves faster, there's more pressure. The same concept applies during a skydive.
