Frequently Asked Questions
Arranging Your Skydive
What is your refund policy?
Do I need a reservation?
What are your business hours?
Restrictions
Is there a minimum/maximum age limit?
Is there a weight limit?
Can I jump with my special health condition or physical challenge?
Pricing, etc...
How much does it cost?
How much does it cost to get certified?
How much does it cost after I'm certified?
Do you have group rates?
What if I decide to back out of making a skydive?
Do you sell gift certificates?
The day of your jump
How long will it take?
What if it rains?
What should I wear?
What time should I arrive?
Can I bring a cooler, Frisbee, pet?
Your first Jump
How high do you go?
How many people jump at once?
Can I jump with my friends?
Do I have to do a tandem first?
How hard is the landing?
What if I wear glasses or contact lenses?
What if I get sick?
Should I get Video?
Can I split the Video with someone else?
How long is the jump?
Safety and Equipment
What kind of plane do you fly?
What if the parachute doesn't open?
Is skydiving safe?
What is your refund policy?
If you cancel before 48 hours prior to your scheduled skydive you are not charged anything. If it’s after this time you will be charged $50.00 per person. For groups of 8 or more you need to cancel 7 days prior to your skydive. If you cancel after this time, you will be charged $50.00 per person. Top
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are strongly recommended. Everyone with a reservation will have priority. We will do everything possible to accommodate everyone wanting to skydive. Top
What are your business hours?
Open 7 days a week starting April 1st through October 31st, November 1st through March open weekends, weekdays by appointment. Monday – Friday 10am until sunset. Saturday and Sunday 8.30am until Sunset. Top
Is there a minimum/maximum age limit?
You must be at least 18 yrs of age to skydive. We require a valid Photo ID. There is no predefined maximum age. If you are in good health, it is likely that you can skydive. Tandem skydives have been safely made by people in their 90`s! Top
Is there a weight limit?
Tandem students can jump weighing up to 225 lbs with no additional charge. If your weight is between 226 lbs and 245 lbs, there is an additional charge of $20.00. Top
Can I jump with my special health condition or physical challenge?
Skydiving is possible for more people than you might imagine. We`ve made successful jumps with many people that have special needs. Each situation is evaluated on a case by case basis, and you should always seek your doctor`s advice. Call us and we will be happy to discuss your special needs or concerns. Top
How much does it cost?
Please refer to our current price list. Top
How much does it cost to get certified?
During the 8 jump certification course, Jumps get less expensive as you progress. You pay for each jump individually, to ease the burden or pay the full course up front to receive a discount. (Please call (570) 420-1011). The final cost is approximately $1,500 but the total will vary depending on how many jumps you need to repeat, and how often you jump. Top
How much does it cost after I'm certified?
Prices vary slightly between drop zones, but you can count on spending $19.50-23.00 per jump if you have your own equipment. Gear rentals run from around $20.00 per jump. Top
Do you have group rates?
Yes. Group rates begin with 5 students. On the
week days $179.00 and on the weekends $185.00, groups of 20 or more, the
organizer can jump free. We can accommodate groups up to 90 people or
more. Please call us at 1-800-335-JUMP to discuss booking your group. Top
What if I decide to back out of making a skydive?
If you cancel at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled Jump you will not be charged anything. However, if you cancel within 48 hours of your scheduled jump there will be a $50.00 per person cancellation fee. For groups of 8 or more the cancellation period is 7 days. Top
Do you sell gift certificates?
Yes we do. Gift certificates are transferable but non-refundable. They also expire one year from the date of purchase. Extensions are available. Additional fees apply. Top
How long will it take?
We get most students in the air in half a day or less. Please plan to be with us for the entire day, since weather and other factors beyond our control can delay your jump. Top
What if it rains?
All AFF & AFP students doing their First Jump Class should come regardless of the weather. Tandems should call prior to leaving. Top
What should I wear?
You should wear comfortable clothes appropriate for the season, shorts T-shirt for a hot day are fine and if it's colder long pants and a comfortable long sleeved shirt. All students will be provided with a jumpsuit, helmet and goggles everything you will need to make you first skydive. Top
What time should I arrive?
Please plan sign in one half hour before your class begins. Top
Can I bring a cooler, Frisbee, pet?
You are welcome to bring a Frisbee or other items to play with while you're waiting to jump. Coolers are fine as long as there is NO ALCOHOL. ALCOHOL is strictly prohibited on the airport during operation hours. If we suspect you have been drinking you will not skydive, and you will be asked to leave. Please leave pets at home as our mascot PANDA tends to confuse them with his lunch. Top
How high do you go?
Tandem students exit the aircraft between 10,000 and 13,500 feet. Top
How many people jump at once?
Sky's the Limit is one of the few parachute centers that uses large turbine aircrafts. Depending on a variety of factors we can accomodate between 3-6 Tandem students at a time. We can accomodate more under specific conditions. Top
Can I jump with my friends?
We'll do everything we can to put you on the same plane with whomever you choose. Top
Do I have to do a tandem first or have any other type of aviation background?
We require that you do at least 1 Tandem Skydive before entering our student program. Skydiving is not as simple as jumping out of the plane and pulling a ripcord. Having an experienced instructor with you to help get you acclamated is the best way to ensure your safety and enjoyment while you are introduced to this exciting sport. The only exception to this rule may be if you`ve been in a formal training program somewhere else. Top
How hard is the landing?
All the parachutes used at Sky's the Limit are Ram Air (square) parachutes, which are highly maneuverable. They can slow down to a great degree allowing you to stand up or slide onto the ground on your bottom. No matter what equipment improvements take place, there is an element of risk for serious injury or death that is unavoidable in the world of sport parachuting. Top
What if I wear glasses or contact lenses?
No problem, we supply goggles that will fit over your glasses and also keep your contacts in place. Top
What if I get sick?
A few people have been known to get motion sickness under the parachute but not in freefall. In freefall you will feel like you are just floating on a column of air, there is no feeling of height or of falling. If you are susceptible to motion sickness, perhaps a Gravol or Dramamine will help. Ensure you inform your instructor of your tendency of getting motion sickness, so we can make every effort to avoid any motion sickness on your skydive. Top
Should I get Video?
Of Course, if it’s your first jump, absolutely. You will never forget your first jump, none of us ever do, BUT, skydiving is such a high speed and intense experience, many people do not recall a lot of the details of their jump. Having a video will help you recall the whole exciting event. In the years to come, you will be able to share the experience with your friends and family. Top
Can I split the Video with someone else?
Unfortunately, no. The video person jumps with just one Tandem and films just one person while in freefall. Our camera flyer can film you and your friend on the ground, in the aircraft and sometimes during landing. We cannot film two separate tandems in freefall with one video package. Top
How long is the jump?
You will spend approximately 12 minutes in the aircraft climbing to altitude, get 1 minute in freefall and approximately a 5 minute parachute ride. Top
What kind of plane do you fly?
Our fleet is comprised of a Super Otter, Grand Caravan and a Cessna 182. The Super Otter and the Grand Caravan are both very roomy skydiving aircraft, while the Cessna 182 is similar to the aircraft you will find at most smaller facilities. Top
What if the parachute dosen't open?
All sport parachute systems contain two parachutes, a main and a reserve. The instructors are highly trained on the use of the system and while the need to use the reserve is very rare, it does happen occasionally. All of our Tandem student systems are equipped with a sophisticated onboard computer that senses when you are too close to the ground and falling too fast, at which point it will automatically deploy a parachute. The reserve parachute is inspected every 120 days by an FAA certified rigger whether it is used or not. Top
Is skydiving safe?
We work very hard to make your skydive as safe as it can be. That being said, please do not lose sight of the fact that you are jumping out of an airplane over 2 miles above the earth. Top
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