Posts Tagged ‘Parachute’
Best Skydiving Views in the World
Skydiving near Chicago, at Skydive Midwest, offers the iconic skylines of Chicago and Milwaukee against the gorgeous expanse of Lake Michigan. Skydiving is a unique way to enjoy once-in-a-lifetime beauty almost anywhere in the world. If you like to travel AND you like to skydive, here are our recommendations for some of the top skydiving views in the world.
Read MoreYoung at Heart
Kim Knor had dreamed of floating under a parachute since she was 5 years old. She became immediately fascinated with the idea when her uncle showed her a military parachute from WWII. She began skydiving in 1959, forging her parent’s signature in order to jump under the legal age. During her time as an active skydiver (License Number D-221), she accumulated 550 jumps. After a 37-year break from skydiving she has returned to the skies in pursuit of reaching 1,000 skydives.
Read MoreSkydivers to Descend on Milwaukee
The skies over Skydive Midwest in Sturtevant, WI will be filled with hundreds of colorful canopies from August 14 through August 18. Experienced skydivers from across the country will be gathering in an attempt to make skydiving history, participating in two different state record attempts.
Read MoreWorld Skydiving Day Record
WHAT is World Skydiving Day? A celebration of the sport of skydiving! The goal is to have the most skydives completed in a single day, WORLDWIDE. Every jump you do on July 13, 2024 counts toward the record! All jump types count: tandems, student jumps, hop n’ pops, fun jumps, high-pulls, etc.
Read MoreBecoming a Tandem Skydiving Instructor
They say, “Do something you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” The sentiment is nice, but the reality is, if you really love something- you work hard for it. Professional skydiving instructors have done a lot to get where they are. Just because skydiving is fun doesn’t mean it isn’t also hard work. So, what does it take to become a tandem skydiving instructor? Read on to learn about the training, prerequisites, pros and cons to becoming a tandem instructor.
Read MoreSkydiving Safety Day
Spring is a special time of year for skydivers, especially in the Midwest. We start preparing to take to the skies again after a long, winter hibernation. At Skydive Midwest, we start jumping in late March or early April. There’s lots to do to prepare for another season of 7-days-a-week skydiving. One of the most important things we do before resuming jump operations is host Safety Day.
Read MoreSkydiving Tandem Equipment Explained
If you’re thinking about doing a tandem skydive, you might have some questions about the gear that is going to be used during your jump. We pride ourselves on jumping equipment built by the most respected manufacturers in the industry. In this blog, learn all about the magic backpack that’s going to take you to the skies- as tandem skydiving equipment is explained.
Read MoreDo I have to do a Tandem Skydive first?
Our most adventurous customers often want to know what it takes to jump out solo. If you’re a go-getter wanting to know how many jumps before you can skydive alone, if tandem skydives are required and how to get from tandem jumper to licensed skydiver going solo– read on.
Do I have to do a tandem skydive first? It depends. While the United State Parachute Association (USPA) does not require any tandem skydives prior to starting a solo licensing program, each skydiving center can set their own policies and requirements.
What if my Parachute doesn’t open?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions among tandem students. It is a reasonable thing to ask before throwing yourself out of an airplane. Here’s everything you may (or may not) want to know about what happens if your parachute doesn’t open or “malfunctions”.
Read MoreSkydiving Parachutes
Modern parachutes are an absolute marvel of engineering. Tandem skydiving parachutes are expertly designed with safety, consistency, and heavy workloads in mind. They take the slow and steady approach. On the far end of the spectrum, parachutes designed for competitive canopy piloting take things to a whole new level. These parachutes and their pilots can do an absolutely incredible number of unbelievable maneuvers at mind-blowing speeds.
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