Tandem Skydiving In The United States
So what exactlydoes it mean to do a
tandem skydive? In Layman's terms, it means that you no longer
have to be an expert in skydiving to jump out of an airplane.
With tandem skydiving, you don't need any experience in order
to experience the thrill of falling through the wind at 120
mph. The instructor handles every single aspect of the jump,
from training, to exiting the aircraft, to deploying the
parachute, to landing. While you will be trained in jumping
techniques and how to land, the instructor handles everything
for you. The training required to complete a tandem jump is
minimal, and is an excellent way to ease your fears of
skydiving.
There are many wonderful tandem skydiving facilities all
across the United States. One such facility is AerOhio located
in Cleveland. This facility instructs students on three main
jumps; tandem, static line, and accelerated freefall (AFF). Not
only does this facility offer some of the skydiving lessons
around, but you will also find sales and service, air
conditioned video and student classrooms, and free camping
complete with hot showers. With jumps starting at $199 and
amazing discounts offered throughout the year, this is one of
your best bets for tandem skydiving.
Another great location for tandem skydiving is Skydive
Atlanta located in Thomaston, Georgia. This facility also
offers valuable training in tandem skydive in less than 30
minutes. Skydive Atlanta is the longest running skydive
facility in Georgia and uses the same tandem equipment systems
currently in use by the U.S. military. This facility boasts the
largest and most open landing area in the entire state of
Georgia. While some facilities require quite a haul from the
instructional area to the aircraft, Skydive Atlanta only has a
20 foot walk from the classrooms to the airplane. Also, you can
watch your tandem skydiving experience on a big screen TV
located on-site, as well as enjoy a discount meal at the
Cutaway Caf located right along the runway.
You can view the ocean from thousands of miles in the air by
skydiving in Zephyrhills, Florida. Skydive City offers some
amazing deals on tandem skydiving, with packages starting at
just $184. The tandem jump training at this facility is done in
about 20 minutes with a jump concluding the training.
Typically, a tandem jump with training takes about two to three
hours. You can also enjoy great camping and other amenities at
Skydive City. The facility provides 14 acres of camping and RV
areas complete with an on-site restaurant, Sunset Bar, a full
service laundry facility and hot showers. Make it a family
adventure by planning your tandem jump and camping experience
at Skydive City!
There are several other great tandem skydiving facilities
all over the country. You can choose one close to your home if
planning a full trip isn't suitable for you. Many tandem
facilities will offer on-site camping or provide you with a
list of surrounding hotels, attractions, and restaurants. With
so many places to choose from, you have no reason not to
experience the ultimate thrill of tandem skydiving.
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