{"id":21593,"date":"2023-01-13T16:17:28","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T21:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.flywheelsites.com\/?p=21593"},"modified":"2025-07-15T10:24:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T17:24:59","slug":"a-step-by-step-guide-to-getting-your-skydiving-license-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-to-getting-your-skydiving-license-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Skydiving License in California"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2091\" height=\"1176\" src=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone.jpeg\" alt=\"california skydiving license\" class=\"wp-image-21581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone.jpeg 2091w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-1920x1080.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-1440x810.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-960x540.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-1760x990.jpeg 1760w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-1600x900.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-1280x720.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-1120x630.jpeg 1120w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-800x450.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-640x360.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-160x90.jpeg 160w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-80x45.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-1138x640.jpeg 1138w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-853x480.jpeg 853w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-569x320.jpeg 569w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-427x240.jpeg 427w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-142x80.jpeg 142w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-250x141.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-700x394.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lori-took-a-photo-of-someone-120x67.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2091px) 100vw, 2091px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>How to get your <a href=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/learn-to-skydive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">skydive certification<\/a> is likely a lot easier than you may think, and California is 100% the best place to do it! Many people that inquire about how to become a skydiver have a premonition that skydivers are some super sick breed of thrill-seeking humans, when in reality, we\u2019re just like you! That\u2019s right \u2013 most people are more than qualified to leap from planes and shred the bright blue skies, and we\u2019re here to tell you how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Perris Skydiving Program - learn to skydive!\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/783835624?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"565\" height=\"318\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/783835624\">The Perris Skydiving Program &#8211; learn to skydive!<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/skydiveperris\">Skydive Perris<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\">Vimeo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why you should learn to skydive in California<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the top three reasons to get your skydiving license here in The Golden State \u2013 and especially <a href=\"\/about\/our-story\/\">here at Skydive Perris<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Consistent weather<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>California has great weather for jumping <em>year-round. <\/em>This is virtually unheard of for any other dropzone. Other locations are either too cold in the winter, too windy in the summer, or too rainy in general. Skydive Perris has a more than ideal location that is far enough away to avoid crazy ocean breezes and marine layers and is southern enough to have wonderfully sunny skies all year long. We\u2019d also like to note that we\u2019re conveniently located near many major areas, including Los Angeles and the Inland Empire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Good vibes!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think surfers have the best vibes in California, you obviously haven\u2019t met our crew at Skydive Perris. The skydiving community is worldwide, and we pride ourselves on being one of the most welcoming, humble (skydivers are always learning), and diverse groups out there. Plus, the <a href=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/other\/film-tv-production\">Hollywood of skydiving<\/a> lives and breathes here at Perris!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Experienced instructors&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve saved the best for last. Our instructors are world-class. Here at Skydive Perris, we boast one of the most sought-after facilities in the skydiving realm, and with it, we naturally demand the best of the best. From embarking on a tandem jump, learning the dynamics of human flight in our on-site <a href=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/indoor\">wind tunnel<\/a>, or taking the first step of how to get skydive certified and completing our top-notch Perris Skydiving Program (PSP), we\u2019ve got you covered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do You Get a Skydiving License in California<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Double-check that you meet the requirements to skydive solo&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Age. This is the big kicker that sends many youngsters to the wind tunnel (where you can be as young as <a href=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/indoor-skydiving\/kids\/kids-club\">3 years old<\/a>!) before turning the magic age of 18. That\u2019s right, to legally skydive anywhere in California, you must be at least 18 years of age. The United States deems 18 as the age when one is mature and responsible enough to take accountability for their actions and, in the case of skydiving, sign a waiver.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Health. If you\u2019re weary about your health, check with a doc before the big jump day. Skydiving requires someone to be in generally good health, have some flexibility to comfortably board and exit the aircraft, and have some core strength to pick those feet and knees up when they come in for landing. No six-packs required.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weight. The maximum weight to skydive is 240lbs, no exceptions. Skydiving is an extremely inclusive sport, and restrictions like this are only in place for your safety and the safety of others. It is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/\">Federal Aviation Administration<\/a> regulation as well as a strong recommendation from the manufacturers of the gear that we use. We always have your safety at the forefront of our minds.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>English. We welcome those that use English as a second or even third or fourth language, but we require that you must be able to effectively communicate and understand the English language for safety reasons.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: SEND IT, solo or tandem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another special perk of starting your jump journey at Skydive Perris is that we don\u2019t require your first jump to be a tandem. That\u2019s right; your very <a href=\"\/blog\/solo-skydiving-requirements-explained\/\">first skydive can be solo<\/a>. This is unlike the majority of dropzones that require one or even two tandem jumps before you can enroll in the ground school for solo skydiving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing the skills required of the <a href=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/faq-school\">PSP<\/a>, a minimum of 25 skydives as required by the <a href=\"http:\/\/uspa.org\">United States Parachute Association<\/a>, an exam, and properly packing a parachute, you\u2019ll get your A-license! The A-license is the first of four skydiving licenses and represents a passion and commitment to advance in the sport. How much does it cost to get a skydiving license in California? We\u2019ve got it all broken down right <a href=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/prices\/learn-to-skydive\/\">here.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Join our SoCal skydiving family&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The skydiving community is a special one where strangers quickly turn into lifelong friends. The benefits of learning to skydive solo are unmatched. Whichever skydiving discipline you choose to delve deep into, whether it be belly flying, free-flying, wingsuiting, or canopy work (CRW), the possibilities are endless, and the learning will <em>never <\/em>stop with our <a href=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/experienced\/coaching\/our-coaches\">internationally-recognized coaches<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-700x396.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-700x396.jpg 700w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-1920x1086.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-1760x996.jpg 1760w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-1600x905.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-1440x815.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-1280x724.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-1120x634.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-960x543.jpg 960w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-800x453.jpg 800w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-640x362.jpg 640w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-480x272.jpg 480w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-320x181.jpg 320w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-160x91.jpg 160w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-80x45.jpg 80w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-1131x640.jpg 1131w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-849x480.jpg 849w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-566x320.jpg 566w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-424x240.jpg 424w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-141x80.jpg 141w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-1536x869.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-2048x1158.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC09353-120x68.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Dennis Sattler<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>If you\u2019re debating where to get your skydiving license, California needs to be at the top of your list. We promise that the investment to experience the freedom of solo human flight here is more than worth it! Please <a href=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/other\/contact-us\">reach out<\/a> with any questions or concerns and <a href=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/outdoor\/\">come skydive with us<\/a> at Skydive Perris! 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