Tandem skydiving is recognized as the easiest way to experience a one time skydive with minimal training.
It also allows individuals with certain health conditions who would otherwise not be able to experience the sport of skydiving to make a skydiving with Skydive Kansas City. For those with limited health and physical conditions please call us at (816) 524- 5867 to see if you qualifty for a skydiving experience.
The Training
The tandem skydiving training class is usually only about 60-90 minutes in length. You will watch a video and simulate the proper body position for freefall and practice your aircraft climb out with your instructor.
You will then be suited up in a jumpsuit, goggles and harness for your jump. The tandem instructor wears the specially designed parachute system built for the two of you. You will be securely harnessed to the front of him before you exit the aircraft.
The Jump
Then It's up to 10,000 feet with your instructor for a dual parachute jump.
After a 40-45 second freefall at speeds ranging from 120 - 150 mph, your instructor will activate the parachute system and the two of you will steer the canopy down during the 5 to 7 minute parachute flight.
After experiencing your first skydive at Skydive Kansas City, you will receive a complimentary first jump certificate and be given information on how you can get into the sport of skydiving.
