{"id":21297,"date":"2021-06-01T18:38:28","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T22:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.flywheelsites.com\/?p=21297"},"modified":"2025-07-15T10:13:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T17:13:10","slug":"step-by-step-skydiving-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/blog\/step-by-step-skydiving-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A step-by-step guide from entering the plane until the jump"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/african-american-woman-on-skydive-wearing-red-plaid-shirt.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24102\" style=\"width:1280px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/african-american-woman-on-skydive-wearing-red-plaid-shirt.jpg 960w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/african-american-woman-on-skydive-wearing-red-plaid-shirt-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/african-american-woman-on-skydive-wearing-red-plaid-shirt-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/african-american-woman-on-skydive-wearing-red-plaid-shirt-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/african-american-woman-on-skydive-wearing-red-plaid-shirt-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/african-american-woman-on-skydive-wearing-red-plaid-shirt-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/african-american-woman-on-skydive-wearing-red-plaid-shirt-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/african-american-woman-on-skydive-wearing-red-plaid-shirt-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/african-american-woman-on-skydive-wearing-red-plaid-shirt-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/african-american-woman-on-skydive-wearing-red-plaid-shirt-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/african-american-woman-on-skydive-wearing-red-plaid-shirt-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Every exciting adventure begins with a dream. However, if you\u2019re like us, we always like to have a plan \u2014 a map, if you will \u2014 to guide us toward our dreams. If you\u2019re new to the sport of skydiving and want a clear path on what to expect on your first <a href=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/tandem-skydiving\">tandem skydive<\/a>, then we welcome you to our step-by-step guide from entering the plane to your jump!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Getting Ready<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you have checked in at the dropzone&#8217;s office, filled out your paperwork, completed your training, and geared up for your skydive, a <a href=\"\/blog\/become-skydiving-instructor\/\">skydiving instructor<\/a> will review the training. If you selected the <a href=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/first-time-skydiving\/tandem-skydiving\/video-packages\">Red Carpet or Hollywood Video packages<\/a>, this is when your camera flyer will introduce themselves and capture you \u2014 the star of the show!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it\u2019s time to board the plane, your instructor will guide you and walk side-by-side as you\u2019ll be sitting next to them on the plane. Watch your head while boarding the plane, though, since the door isn\u2019t more than 4 feet high (unless you jump out of our tailgate airplane like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=G1wsCworwWk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tom Cruise and James Corden<\/a> &#8211; then you don\u2019t have to worry). Then, you\u2019ll take a seat where your instructor points out and buckle up. It\u2019s important to note that the <a href=\"\/blog\/inside-skydiving-plane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skydive Perris&#8217; airplanes<\/a> seat up to 20+ people and you\u2019ll be close to your neighboring jumper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check in at school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out paperwork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet instructor and gear up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk to plane with instructor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: The Flight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once seated, buckle up with the lap belt. When all the jumpers are seated, buckled up, and the jump door is closed, the pilot will taxi for takeoff. This doesn\u2019t take as long as some airlines. In fact, it should only take a few short minutes to taxi to the runway for takeoff. Once the plane reaches 1,500 feet, your instructor will advise you to remove your seatbelt for the rest of the flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Sometimes when it\u2019s really hot out, the licensed jumpers closest to the door will open the door during the flight. Since the cabin is not pressurized, they will not get sucked out and the rest of the plane will enjoy the cool breeze!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buckle up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-exiting-aircraft-screaming.jpg\" alt=\"a tandem student exits a twin otter at 12,500' at Skydive Perris\" class=\"wp-image-25420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-exiting-aircraft-screaming.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-exiting-aircraft-screaming-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-exiting-aircraft-screaming-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-exiting-aircraft-screaming-1120x747.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-exiting-aircraft-screaming-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-exiting-aircraft-screaming-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-exiting-aircraft-screaming-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-exiting-aircraft-screaming-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-exiting-aircraft-screaming-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-exiting-aircraft-screaming-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-exiting-aircraft-screaming-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-exiting-aircraft-screaming-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-exiting-aircraft-screaming-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-exiting-aircraft-screaming-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Final Prep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The hum of the engine will consume what would otherwise be silent space. It can be a very meditative time for taking in the scenery, the cool breeze, and reveling in doing something epic. About halfway up to the final altitude of 12,500 feet, your instructor will talk through the jump with you one final time to make sure everything is fresh and that you&#8217;re ready to make the leap \u2014 along with your camera flyer to capture every amazing moment of this experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Final review of the jump<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Time to Skydive!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where everything starts getting real after the calming ride up into the sky. The instructor will have you sit on their lap to attach your harness to theirs and make the final adjustments. They&#8217;ll give you goggles to wear, which you will put over your eyes and above the bridge of your nose. Then, when the plane is overhead of the dropzone at 13,000 feet \u2014 unless you\u2019re the extreme one who are doing the<a href=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/tandem-skydiving\/high-altitude-tandem-skydive\"> HALO &#8211; High Altitude, Low Opening tandem jump<\/a> and jumping from 16,500 feet \u2014 a red light will illuminate to signal it&#8217;s time to open the door. A green light will illuminate, and that&#8217;s the signal it&#8217;s time to jump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The jumpers closest to the door will jump first, and each consecutive group will exit leaving enough space in between. Then, it will be your turn, walking in tandem with your instructor toward the door. They&#8217;ll lean over slightly so the two of you can fit through the door, and your instructor will most likely remind you to lift your head onto their shoulder to assume the freefall position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, in one fluid motion, you will step into the beautiful sky. <a href=\"\/blog\/how-scary-is-skydiving-really\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Butterflies may visit your stomach<\/a>, but only for a moment. Because when you realize you don\u2019t feel like falling, you enjoy the moments of flying!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Final gear up and checks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Door opens and groups jump<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your turn to make the leap!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/553473698?byline=0&amp;portrait=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Book It!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your heart may have raced just reading through each step, but now it\u2019s time to put the dream into action \u2014 taking the next step and making it a reality. Are you ready to fly? <a href=\"https:\/\/bookings.burblesoft.com\/99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book your jump<\/a> with Skydive Perris today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re new and wondering what to expect on your first tandem skydive, then check out our guide from entering the plane to your jump!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":24102,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21297","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-skydiving"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21297","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21297"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21297\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31077,"href":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21297\/revisions\/31077"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24102"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21297"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21297"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21297"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}