Experienced Skydivers FAQ

• What are your hours of operation?

  We are open from 7:45 am - Sunset / 7 days a week from October 1 - June 1
  Summer hours: 7:45 am - 5:00 pm / Thursday - Monday from June 1 - October 1

• What kinds of payment do you accept?

  Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Arizona checks, and Traveler's checks

• What are the jumping requirements?

  Jumpers must be at least 18 years of age, hold at least a current "A" License, and have a current reserve re-pack.
  Jumpers must be current on their jumps:

   

  • "A" License: Must have made a jump within 60 days
  • "B" License: Must have made a jump within 90 days
  • "C and D" Licenses: Must have made a jump within 6 months

  Anyone who is not current must contact our skydiving school (Adventures in Skydiving) and schedule a refresher course and check dive.

• What kind of planes do you run for daily operations?

  We typically fly Twin Otters and sometimes Skyvans. We also have a DC3, a Porter, and a Beech 18 which we fly on special occasions. Check out our Aircraft Page for more information.

• How does Manifest work?

  When you arrive at the DZ, you must come in to the office to fill out a waiver and get a gear check and safety briefing. Once you have been checked in, you may purchase tickets and walk them over to the Manifest window. Once you are manifested on a load, you will get a 15, 10, and a 5 minute call. At your 5 minute call you must be geared up and ready to board the tram. The tram will take you to the plane.

• What are the requirements for takeoff?

  Seatbelts must be fastened, helmets must be secured, and the door must be closed until 1500 ft.

• What are the exit orders?

  Belly flyers first (largest to smallest groups), then free flyers (largest to smallest groups), then students, tandems, and wingsuits.
  *If there are tracking jumpers and wingsuits on the same load, the trackers will exit the aircraft first before any groups and the wingsuits will exit last.

• How do I get there from the airport?

  You can drive or take a shuttle from the airport. Please see the Shuttle Services Page of our website or the Directions Page for more information.

• What are my accommodation options when I am there?

  Tent camping is available for free. 

   

  RV hook ups are also available:

   

  • Full Hookup: $17 per night or $112 per week
  • Electric only: $8 per night or $50 per week

  We have Team Rooms and a Bunkhouse available. The Bunkhouse is $8.00 a night ($7.00 for more than 7 nights) per person. Team Rooms rates are:

  • 4 person room:$40.00 a night ($32.00 for more than 7 nights)
  • 6 person room: $60.00 a night ($48.00 for more than 7 nights)
  • 10 person room: $100.00 a night ($80.00 for more than 7 nights)

  There is a hotel on the DZ and many in the surrounding area. Check out the Lodging Page of our website for more info.

• Do I need to join USPA?

  There are a few countries that do not need a USPA membership as long as the jumper is a current license holder in their country. Those countries are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland/Netherlands, Japan, Korea, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, and Finland. All other countries must join the USPA.

• How much does USPA cost?

  The temporary USPA membership is $20.00 and is valid for 90 days.
  

  1 year Domestic Membership:

  • $65.00 New Membership
  • $55.00 Renewal

  1 year Foreign Membership:

  • $74.00 New Membership
  • $64.00 Renewal

• What are your repack cycle requirements?

  The Repack Cycle requirement in the US is 180 days. However, we do honor repack cycles from other countries.

• What facilities do you have available at the DZ?

  We have a restaurant and bar "The Bent Prop", a skydiving school "Adventures in Skydiving", a Wind Tunnel "SkyVenture Arizona", Gear Store "Square 2", Desert Skies Rigging, Massage Therapy, Swimming pool, Bunkhouse, Teamrooms, Videorooms, Gym and much more.