Skydive Iowa, Brooklyn, IA
Tandemfrom $205.00
Static Linefrom $184.00
Quick Facts
- Two Cessna 182s, Cessna 206
- Highest Exit Altitude: 11,500 feet
- In Business Since: 1991
- Max Weight: 220 lbs
- Training Methods: Tandem, AFP
- USPA Member
- Outside Video
Description
Skydive Iowa is one of only a few airports that is skydiver owned. The drop zone is owned and operated by Bruce Kennedy. Bruce, who has been jumping since 1979 and has over 5,900 jumps, started Skydive Iowa in 1991. The concept was to create a skydiving facility to meet the wants and needs of today's skydiver. It only takes one visit to realize that we are uniquely able to cater to the needs of everyone from the most highly experienced skydiver to the person who is making their very first jump. Skydive Iowa is a recognized member of the United States Parachute Association (USPA) and all our staff members are properly licensed through the USPA. We have the most experienced Tandem and Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) instructors in the area. We also offer Static Line training for those who wish to make a more traditional solo jump. All of our equipment is state of the art. Each tandem and student rig is equipped with an Automatic Activation Device (AAD) designed to automatically activate your reserve parachute if you fail to successfully deploy your main chute before the prescribed altitude. Our student program has an impressive safety record, which is one of the reasons that the majority of our beginning students end up returning again and again. Our aircraft at Skydive Iowa are well maintained by licensed mechanics. In addition to the thorough FAA annual inspections, our planes are also inspected after every 100 hours of flight time. Discrepancies are remedied immediately by our experienced crew of mechanics. Skydive Iowa also offers great comfort and amenities for jumpers and spectators alike. Ample parking and acres of grassy areas abound so your friends and family can watch your thrilling first jump, or they can film your milestone 1000th jump from the safety and comfort of mother earth. Just pack a lawn chair or blanket, a cooler and plenty of film, then sit back and enjoy. After jumping we invite you to join us on the "Flight Deck" for a cold one while we fire up the BBQ grill. Bring something to cook out and discover why so many people have chosen to become a member of the Skydive Iowa Family. Bon-fires are common on Saturday evenings after jumping. They provide a great place to tell your favorite "There I was...." jump stories and tall tales. Don't forget the s'mores. Or hang out in the party room to listen to some music, play a game of pool, watch a video or play your favorite video game. If you don't feel like driving home we offer rooms for rent with hot showers for jumpers and friends wanting to stay the night. Or simply pick a nice cozy spot in the grass and pitch a tent, no charge. You'll soon discover at Skydive Iowa, it's all about enjoying life and the company of friends.
Location Amenities
- Bunkhouse
- Camping
- Coaches
- Creeping Area
- Gear Rentals
- Gear Sales
- Internet - Wi-Fi
- Load Organizers
- Rigging Services
- RV Hookups
- Showers
- Spectator Area(s)
- Video Debrief Facilities
Jump Packages & Rates
Tandem Skydivefrom $205.00
A tandem Skydive is one of three options we offer for you to experience your first jump. A Tandem Skydive is where you're physically attached to an instructor by a harness. This allows you the thrill of freefall with the comfort of an experienced instructor. You exit the aircraft in Tandem from 9,000 feet above the ground, free fall for roughly 40 seconds, and then descend under a parachute built for two. You descend slowly, making nice carving turns through the sky for approximately 5 minutes allowing you to enjoy the breath-taking view. Together you and your instructor will flare your canopy for a nice soft landing. After just one-half hour of instruction, you will be on your way to the experience of a lifetime. For your safety, you must weigh 220 lbs. or less and be at least 18 years old to jump tandem. Start-to-finish, allow three hours on weekdays or half a day on weekends.
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Static Line First Jump Coursefrom $184.00
Your ground instruction takes from 4 to 5 hours. A static line jump takes place from 3,000 ft. There is no freefall involved. You exit the aircraft and your parachute is deployed immediately for you by a static line which is attached to the airplane. After your 4 to 5 minutes of soaring around under your parachute, you are directed by the radio you wear to a landing in the student landing area. With the guidance of an instructor, you'll experience a nice soft landing. You must weigh 240 lbs. or less and be at least 18 years old for a Static Line Jump
Multimedia Packages & Rates
Video & Digital Stills Packagefrom $100.00
A videographer with 2 special cameras (one for video and one for digital stills) attached to his helmet, goes along on your jump and films everything; from your instruction and gearing up process to getting in the plane and taking off. He will then go in free fall with you to capture you exiting the plane, your free fall (up close and personal), your parachute opening and your parachute landing. All this will include a pre-jump interview along with your reactions immediately after you land. Your video will then be edited to a DVD and set to music to create your very own "mini-movie" with you as the star. You will also recieve a disk with 40 to 50 high resolution digital still pictures, suitable for blowing up to poster size or just uploading them to your Facebook page. Video is not always available. Please check with the scheduler. If you know you want video please tell the scheduler when you speak with him.
