Why aren’t there any parachutes on my plane? Although commercial air travel has become much safer over the years, some attentive flyers may still notice that passenger airplanes don’t have parachutes. Nervous travelers may feel exposed and fixate on their perceived...
Skydivers need to use parachutes because those are the apparatuses that give human beings the ability to reduce their falling speed enough that they are able to land safely on the ground. That’s the short version, so let’s look at the physics behind this...
Coronavirus Update for Skydivers There is a lot of information and misinformation regarding the recent coronavirus outbreak, so we at Silicon Valley Skydiving & Silicon Valley would like to share some knowledge and help keep you informed. Here are some important...
The Gear That Keeps You Safely Attached On Your First Jump There is a lot of thought and a lot of preparation that goes on to make skydiving an enjoyable activity that anyone can enjoy, and safely. One major component of that is having the right gear and keeping it...
TOP REASONS TO GIFT A SKYDIVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Last-minute shopping for presents? Stumped? Some people are harder to shop for than others, but did you know that these days many younger people value experiences over things? Some people in your life will drop hints...
What are the age restrictions on skydiving? Technically, you can be any age to skydive. All you need to do is find someone willing to strap a parachute to your back and toss you out of a perfectly good airplane. And yes, you want a parachute on any skydive, whatever...
