A parachute is deployed by a skydiver to increase the amount of air resistance and slow down the fall. Once the parachute is deployed, the air resistant force is larger than the force of the diver’s weight, so the diver slows down dramatically. Within a second or so, terminal velocity with the open parachute is achieved, allowing the person to land on the ground with a speed of about 15 to 25 km/hr or 9 to 16 mph.

All sport parachute systems contain two parachutes, a main and reserve. The tandem instructor is highly trained on the use of the system and while a parachute malfunction is very rare, it can and does happen. See similar questions...

This is a very commonly asked question. Answering this is simple, if the main parachute does not open correctly, there is a secondary reserve parachute which acts as a backup. On the Static-Line (SL) and Accelerated Freefall (AFF) courses, you will be taught how to operate these. On the Tandem course, your instructor would carry out these emergency procedures. The reserve parachute is packed by our rigger who is a specialist and is certified to do so. See similar questions...

Simply lay the parachute out behind the airframe and start the engine. As the pilot and aircraft start rolling forward for takeoff, the parachute will kite overhead. Upon reaching flying speed, the parachute will lift the pilot and aircraft up into the sky. See similar questions...

All skydiving rigs (the backpack thing and all it's bits!) are equipped with two parachutes by law. The main parachute is the one that gets used all the time. In the event that the main parachute is malfunctioning, the reserve parachute will be activated. In the event that no main parachute is deployed, all of our rigs are equipped with an automatic activation device (AAD) that will deploy the reserve parachute if you are still in freefall at a certain height. See similar questions...

It is extremely rare that the Main parachute doesn't work properly; all of our parachutes are inspected and packed under the supervision of FAA Licensed Riggers. But if it happens, we'll just use the Reserve Parachute, that's why it's there. But, just like driving on the highway, if you follow the rules and double check everything, it's very safe. See similar questions...

You will feel a slight jolt as the canopy opens, but as long you put all your important parts out of the way when your tandem instructor is gearing up you will be fine. See similar questions...

About 20 minutes of ground tuition - 15 to 25 minutes overflying the area - 30 seconds to 1 minute of freefall - 5 to 12 minutes under canopy to land smoothly on the ground - AS SKYDIVING IS SUBJECT TO MANY STANDARDS, YOU MIGHT HAVE TO WAIT A BIT BEFORE YOUR JUMP. Your voucher is valid for a year so your instructor/pilot/staff member will offer you to rebook you with a different day of your choice. See similar questions...

Individuals without any prior flight experience generally require about 1 to 2 hours of instruction for their first solo flight. See similar questions...

In gusty winds, the vehicle will exhibit some rocking motion while the airfoil adjusts to the gusts. This adjustment does not require pilot correction and is a result of the pendulum effect. See similar questions...

Zanfel works safely into the dermal layer of your skin, binds to the urushiol oil, and, when rinsed off, takes the oil with it down the drain. See similar questions...