Can you skydive from 18000 feet?
At an exit altitude of 18,000 feet, this is the highest altitude you can jump from in the US. At a skydiving altitude of 18,000 feet, skydiving lasts for 2 minutes – that’s how long you’ll be in freefall. You’ll then be under the parachute for a few minutes as you come in to land.
How long does it take to skydive from 18000 feet?
approximately 90 seconds
While your freefall time will vary, you can expect to fall for this long depending on your exit altitude: 9,000 ft: approximately 30 seconds in freefall. 14,000 ft: approximately 60 seconds in freefall. 18,000 ft: approximately 90 seconds in freefall.
Where can I skydive from 18000 feet?
Are you ready to experience the country’s highest altitude skydive? Skydive Tecumseh is one of very few dropzones in the US to jump from 18,000 feet.
Can you parachute at 15000 feet?
Skydiving above 15,000 feet is not uncommon in the professional skydiving world. Highly experienced skydivers performing large formation skydives may exit the plane from an altitude of 19,000 feet.
How long is a 13000 ft skydive?
Experience a 13,000ft Tandem Skydive above Aoraki/Mt. Take the jump! On this 13,000ft dive, you enjoy a 10-minute scenic flight, up to 45 seconds of free-fall, and 3-5 minutes under the parachute.
How long does a 15000 ft skydive take?
60 seconds
Jumping from the highest altitude possible in the UK, the 15,000ft skydive is a pulse-racing freefall of up to 60 seconds! The excitement builds as our plane takes you up to 10,000ft before an unbeatable adrenaline rush as you freefall for 30 seconds.
What freefall feels like?
In freefall, it’s just pure fresh air. You hear the loud rush of wind. It’s similar to static from blowing into a microphone, or the loud sound in your head the moment you splash into water. It is not harsh or painful, but it is too loud to carry on conversation.
How long do you fall for from 15000 feet?
From 15,000ft you will freefall for up to 60 seconds. From 12,000ft you will freefall for up to 45 seconds. From 9,000ft you will freefall for up to 25 seconds.
How long does it take to fall from 15000 ft?
The parachute is deployed at 5000ft so the ‘freefall’ or skydive lasts for the time it takes to fall from the jump height minus the parachute deployment height. So jumping from 15,000ft minus 5000ft when the parchute is deployed gives you a freefall distance of 10,000ft which on average takes about 60 seconds to cover.
How fast do you fall from 18000 feet?
On average, you fall 200 feet per second during a skydive. From 10,000 feet, this means you’ll be in freefall for approximately 30 seconds. From 14,000 feet, you’ll fall for 60 seconds. From 18,000 feet, it’s about 90 seconds.
How fast do you fall from 15000 feet?
Jumping from the highest altitude possible in the UK, the 15,000ft skydive is a pulse-racing freefall of up to 60 seconds! The excitement builds as our plane takes you up to 10,000ft before an unbeatable adrenaline rush as you freefall for 30 seconds.
Where can I skydive from 18, 000 feet?
Skydive Tecumseh is one of very few dropzones in the US to jump from 18,000 feet. If you’d like to book your skydive with us, you can do so online now or contact one of our team and we’ll be happy to help with any queries you may have.
Which is the best thing about skydiving?
Freefall is possibly the greatest thing about skydiving. Nothing compares to the feeling of falling through the sky at a terminal velocity of around 120mph. It feels more like being cushioned by air and all of your worries and stresses dissipate with the wind.
What to see when skydiving in Central Florida?
We have an incredible view of the entire Space Coast. During your ride to altitude you will be treated to a scenic view of the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian River, and the Kennedy Space Center including all the launch sites and the main shuttle assembly building. We usually fly directly over the Space Center runway where the shuttle lands.
Why do you need oxygen to jump from 18, 000 feet?
This is because the air up there is thinner than it is down here and as humans, we struggle to breathe as easily in thinner air – you’ll know what we mean if you’ve ever hiked a big mountain, for example. For this reason, anyone jumping from 18,000 feet needs to use oxygen.