Arriving at Paragon Skydive
When you arrive at the main terminal at your scheduled time you will easily find the Paragon Skydive desk on your left when you come in the door. Our friendly staff will greet you upon check-in and answer any questions you may have.
You will need a government issues photo ID for check-in, as per regulations. We will confirm your jump, and give you the option to change your jump or add any extras you may want. We will process your payment and confirm you have everything you need. There’s a quick video by the manufacturer of the equipment and you will be required to sign our waiver to jump.
Jumping can be a little nerve racking, but we are here to help. Feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help make this experience the best it can possibly be.
Your will be provided training in relation to all stages of the skydive including; a step by step outline of what will happen throughout the flight and skydive and what you’re going to need to do together. Your required body positions for exit, free fall and landing will be outlined and practiced.
Your Tandem Instructor will perform another round of checks on their gear and your harness and you’ll get ready to get into the aircraft. If you have purchased the Extreme Extras package your Tandem Instructor will also go through training for pulling the parachute and steering methods. Please see information about this package to ensure you are fully informed.
We do a pre-jump interview as part of the video – to capture your whole experience! So let us know how you feel!
We will get you all geared up in our awesome custom made skydiving pants & jackets. Depending on the season we have our summer custom made light summer pants and jackets, and in the winter we have fleece and windproof layers for you. In the winter, we offer a range of gloves, hats, headbands and neck warmers! The only thing you have to bring is close-toed shoes and a want to jump!
Your tandem instructor will introduce themselves and complete an assessment on whether you can safely jump. They will harness you up and double check all gear before they start your training.
Any questions you have, ask your instructor, they’re here to help and address concerns – they have jumped many times before and are used to students being nervous.
About Your Flight
After walking to the jump aircraft, you will be greeted by our friendly pilot. You have about a 20 minute flight where you can relax and enjoy views of the Grand Canyon.
The flight will ascend to 16,000 feet, at that point your tandem instructor will indicate when to get ready, attach your harness. A final check will be performed.
It’s Go-Time!
The moment of truth… the jump door will be opened, you will both move over to the edge of the aircraft, get into the right body position and get ready to drop!
The freefall lasts about 35 – 40 seconds and the canopy flight approximately 4 – 6 minutes, depending on wind conditions and wing loading.
This is no ordinary skydive, with breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon, on this once in a lifetime experience. Visitors can expect spectacular views of the Grand Canyon as they ascend to jump altitude. Sitting on the edge of the plane and experiencing freefall is a major adrenaline rush like no other. The flight under canopy is surprisingly peaceful, quiet and surreal. Completed with a licensed and experienced Tandem Instructor they look after all the hard stuff so you can relax can enjoy the ride.
About Your Landing
You will land as per your training in the only purposed built rubber pit for skydiving which is located in the designated landing area on the airport grounds. You will be welcomed back to terra firma by our Ground Control Assistant and you friends and family.
We do not land inside the Grand Canyon (this is not possible for safety or legal reasons), as there are very strict regulations forbidding any type of flying under the rim of the canyon.
Reliving Your Tandem Skydive Experience
While you are busy giving everyone a high-five and reliving your tandem skydive experience, we will get your Certificate of Achievement, and if purchased, photos and/or videos ready for you share with all your family and friends
If you purchased your photos and or video you will be able to relive your skydiving experience over and over!
