Frequently Asked Questions
A drop zone (DZ) is a place where parachutists land. It is also a base from which recreational parachutists and skydivers take off in an aircraft and land using parachutes.
Cessna – 182P Skylane. The 182 Skylane is an American single-engine, high-wing, fixed-wing aircraft
- 16-18 under parental consent.
- 18 and above
People with heart conditions should consult their doctor before jumping. Those under any kind of specific medication must carry a fitness certificate from their doctor as some drugs may affect judgment. If the instructor at the drop zone advises you against jumping on fitness/health grounds, you are entitled to a full refund.
CONSUMING DRUGS AND ALCOHOL PRIOR TO THE JUMP
We follow a zero-tolerance policy against narcotics or consumption of alcohol within 24 hours prior to jumping.
We recommend comfortable, preferably athletic clothing.
Sneakers and sports shoes are ideal (Trekking shoes with hooks are strictly not allowed).
Skydiving is a weather based activity and subject to weather conditions. We suggest you call early on the day of your jump for an accurate weather update. And if the weather is unsuitable, we will reschedule your jump for another convenient date/time.
Tandem skydiving in India happens from 10,000 feet
20 to 30 seconds, it depends on your body weight and the wind speeds at the time of your jump
Athletic, comfortable clothes are advised. T-shirts/tops with round necks and sleeves and shorts that cover the thigh area are recommended so that the harness fits comfortably.
Collared shirts should be avoided. (Flapping collars during freefall can be unpleasant.)
Skydiving is a weather-dependent sport. High-speed winds, poor visibility, rain and low clouds, are just some of the reasons that can delay, or even cancel our skydiving operations temporarily.
In case of bad weather, our team will announce a “standby”, which means we have to put our operations on hold. Regular announcements will be made updating you on the conditions while you wait at our location.
If the weather shows no signs of improving and we have to cancel operations for the day then you can reschedule for the next available date.
While we always do our best to communicate operational changes, SkyHigh India reserves the right to close the drop zone without any prior warning. In this case, our team will contact you by phone or email to cancel or reschedule your skydive.
Sky High India is not liable for any costs (travel, stay, etc.) incurred by the individual in the instances mentioned above. Please visit our Sales & Refund Policy for information.
One can eat a regular meal. Unlike roller coasters, one generally won’t feel dizzy or nauseous while skydiving.
It may seem like one jump and landing, but there is a lot more to skydiving. There are different types of skydiving in India, Tandem, Static Line and Accelerated Free Fall (AFF)
The only time your body can feel lighter than a feather is when you fall through the air from thousands of feet above. While roller coaster rides combine gravity and acceleration, skydiving totally works on the magic of gravity. It is something that you cannot experience in any other activity.
In this jump, you will be harnessed to a certified Tandem Instructor throughout the skydive. You both will leave the plane together and enjoy the free fall for 20-30 secs before the parachute opens. Your instructor will safely bring you back to the ground.
Instead of opening the parachute after the free fall, there will be a fixed line in the plane to which all the parachutes are attached. After jumping, the line pulls a cover off and releases the canopy (parachute). You might be familiar with static line skydiving from the war movies. It is the ideal method used in the military for quick and safe jumping. It is the first stage of progression on the way to becoming a solo skydiver.
#1 Ground Training
When you visit Skyhigh, you are given a mandatory ground briefing before the skydive. The briefing consists of body position during the jump, communication, and landing technique.
#2 Gear Up
Once you have completed the ground training, the instructor will gear you up with the harness. It is best to wear apt clothing and laced-up footwear.
#3 Boarding The Plane
Once you have harnessed and boarded the aircraft, you will climb up to 10,000 feet before exiting the aircraft for your skydive. It’s time to enjoy the picturesque beauty all around while flying like a bird.
#4 The Skydive/moment/experience
Once out of the aircraft you will freefall towards the earth at 200/feet per second, in simpler terms @220km/hr. The freefall lasts for 20-30 seconds depending on body weight. Once the parachute opens @5000ft above the ground it takes 4-5 minutes to touch down.
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Yes, We serve hot and cold food while jumps are taking place. You can watch the skydivers landing from the sitting area. You are also welcome to bring your family and friends.
Yes, you do need a doctor’s certificate. We require a certificate from any General Physician. You can download a sample certificate in the section “Medical fitness certificate”. The doctor’s certificate does not require much effort. Contact your doctor.
You can start your Tandem jump at the age of 16, provided you have obtained written consent from a legal guardian. But there is no upper age limit. We have already done AFF courses and tandem dives with pensioners over 72 years of age. The golden rule is that you can take on SL/AFF training if you feel fit enough and have a doctor’s certificate.
Our instructors have more than 10 years of experience in the skydiving arena as coaches, tandem instructors and international contestants. The chief Instructor at Skyhigh India has more than 3,500 jumps to his name. At Skyhigh India you’re in good hands – whether for your tandem jump or your AFF training.
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