If you’re looking for a unique way to get an adrenaline rush, few experiences compare to skydiving. Pacific Skydiving Center has been providing Honolulu area thrill seekers with memorable parachuting adventures for over 40 years. Whether it’s your first time skydiving or your most recent time, you can trust that your fully licensed instructor will make your safety their top priority.

Pacific Skydiving Center is proud to be a designated USPA drop zone and has the most internationally experienced licensed instructors, including one who has logged over 21,000 tandem skydiving excursions. While you’re in free fall, you’ll enjoy a bird’s eye view of Oahu and neighboring Maui, making it the adventure of a lifetime.

When it’s your first time skydiving, feeling nervous is perfectly natural. The easiest way to turn your nervousness into excitement is to inform yourself about the skydiving process and make sure you’re prepared before you set foot on the plane.

5 Things to Expect When It’s Your First Time Skydiving

On The Ground Lesson

Your session will start with an instructional video and discussion with your instructor regarding plane exit and landing procedures. You will also be fitted with a secure harness at this time.

Ascent

Reaching skydiving altitude typically takes about 15 minutes. During your flight, you will enjoy an aerial view of Oahu’s scenic beaches and plantations. On clear days, you may even see other nearby islands and marine life, like migrating whales and dolphins.

Checking Conditions

When the plane approaches 8,000 feet altitude, your instructor will attach themselves to your harness. When the plane is closer to 10,000 feet altitude, you will begin to move toward the door in preparation for jumping. Your instructor may want to lean out the door before jumping to make sure there is a clear view of the landing area. For your safety, pay close attention to any instructions you are given during this process.

Free Fall

Your plane’s final altitude will depend on the day’s conditions, but once you’ve reached that point, it’s time to dive. Free fall lasts for approximately 60 seconds, and you will reach speeds up to 120 miles per hour. If this is your first time skydiving, you may be worried about the falling sensation commonly felt from roller coasters, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn that skydiving feels more like floating.

Landing

When you’ve reached 5,500 feet altitude, your instructor will deploy the parachute and loosen the harness links near your hips, so you can prepare for landing. You will continue to descend for another four to eight minutes. As you land, remember to keep your knees tucked up until your instructor’s feet hit the ground.

Visit Pacific Skydiving Center online to learn more about the skydiving excursions offered, including video and photo packages, to commemorate your trip. Call (808) 637-7472 to make a reservation.