Highest Jump
On August 16, 1960, as research for the then- fledgling U.S. space program, Air Force Captain Joseph Kittinger rode a helium balloon to the edge of space, 102,800 feet above the earth. Then, wearing just a thin pressure suit and breathing supplemental oxygen, he jumped into the 110-degree-below- zero, near-vacuum of space. Within seconds he accelerated to 714 mph in the thin air, breaking the sound barrier. After free-falling for more than 4 1/2 minutes, slowed by friction from the heavier air below, he felt his parachute open at 14,000 feet, and he coasted gently down to the New Mexico desert floor.
Tandem Skydiving - What To Bring
Clothes

The temperature when you exit the plane is typically about 40 degrees cooler than the temperature on the ground, but we are going to have you in a nice warm jump suit, so you are usually ok wearing whatever you’d be comfortable with on the ground. Dresses and skirts don’t usually work out very well as you can imagine. Some comfortable athletic shoes are recommended. In the winter, having a face mask and some light gloves can help keep your face and hands from getting cold in free fall.

Sun Protection

We do have covered areas where you can relax and watch people jump, but you should always bring sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself form the sun.

Camera

Even if you ordered a video package, having a video and/or still camera to record the parts of your experience when your videographer isn’t with you (like gearing up) is a good idea.

Food To BBQ

We have an outdoor grill and picnic table that you can use to grill your own food if you want to hang out and watch our operations after you jump. Of course you can always get a great meal at one of the many nearby restaurants and NorCal sells snacks and cold drinks (non alcoholic) for your enjoyment.

Alcohol and Drugs
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules state: No person may conduct a parachute operation if that person is or appears to be under the influence of—
  • Alcohol, or
  • Any drug that affects that person's faculties in any way contrary to safety.
Terminal Velocity
Terminal Velocity is the constant maximum velocity reached by a body falling through the atmosphere under the attraction of gravity. The more compact and dense the object, the higher its terminal velocity will be. Typical examples are the following: raindrop, 20mph, human being, 120 mph.