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Question

Skydive slot availability depends on the weather

Answer 1

Weather plays a major role in skydiving which is why visitors are advised to be prepared for rescheduling of their skydiving slot. Make sure that you check the weather forecast before booking your online tickets and take the earliest slot available of the day. This way, you have sufficient time to complete the formalities, complete your training, and wait for the weather to clear up to continue with your skydiving experience.

Answer 2

Sleep well the night before your skydive and eat a light, healthy breakfast in the morning before you leave for the Chicago skydiving facility. Opt for comfortably fitted clothes such as yoga pants, leggings, a long-sleeved t-shirt, along with a pair of sneakers or running shoes for the dive. Do fill out all the essential documents beforehand so that you don’t have to waste a lot of time on the ground.

Answer 3

Once you reach the Chicago skydiving facility, your day begins. Since the weather can change at any moment, participants are advised to reach 15 – 20 minutes before their slot timing to complete other formalities such as a medical checkup, document check, and so on. Once your documents are submitted, you will be taken for the medical check-up where they will measure your height, weight, etc. to determine whether it is safe for you to skydive or not.

Answer 4

After completing the check-ups, you will meet your instructor who will describe the entire journey to you, give you a safety briefing, share important body movements with you, and will help you gear up with the necessary equipment. You will also meet the professional camera flyer who would take your photos and videos to document your experience. In solo skydiving, you are alone but in tandem skydiving, you go with a professional skydiver who will be managing the jump, parachute deployment, and landing.

Answer 5

You will be escorted to the boarding area where the safety checks on the aircraft and the skydiving equipment are being performed. After this, you board the plane and watch the surrounding views as you slowly ascend to the sky. It takes around 20 – 30 minutes to reach the exit height which can be anywhere between 9,000 feet to 18,000 feet. You will be attached to the harness of your instructor and after a final check, you will jump from the plane.

Answer 6

Your entire skydiving experience is a total of 6 – 7 minutes in which you freefall for 60 seconds. Then, once the parachute is open, you can enjoy the stunning views surrounding you and soar gently in the sky for about 4 – 5 minutes.

Answer 7

Finally, you float back to the base to land on the ground. Once you reach the base, you exit the area and collect photos and videos of the skydiving experience.

Answer 8

Participants must be 18 years old and should have a valid photo ID to skydive in Chicago. Anyone with parental consent who is under 18 years old is not allowed to skydive at this facility.

Answer 9

The weight limit for the Chicago skydiving experience is 113 kgs (250 pounds). However, if you don’t fit the harness while being under this limit, then you won’t be taken for skydiving. This activity is not allowed for pregnant women and you should check with your doctor if there is some special medical condition. Scuba diving should be avoided 24 hours prior to skydiving.

Answer 10

Loose but well-fitted clothes with running shoes are perfect for skydiving in Chicago. Also, do avoid wearing open-toed shoes or sandals and any loose clothing that could get stuck in the parachute. You will be provided with a jumpsuit along with other skydiving equipment to wear before the dive.

Answer 11

Avoid eating greasy or heavy food before the skydive and have a light meal only. You might feel a little nauseous if you have an unhealthy or heavy meal before the dive. Also, consumption of drugs and alcohol before the dive is strictly prohibited.

Answer 12

Adverse weather conditions such as high wind, cloud cover, precipitation, etc. could cancel or reschedule your skydiving session. In this case, the facility will allow you to reschedule your dive up to one year of the original date without any additional charges. You will spend around half a day on the skydiving activity which will include filling out the documents, training sessions, getting geared up, and the actual skydiving experience. This is why it is recommended for the participants to arrive early at the facility to complete everything on time. If you wish to skydive in pleasant weather, then plan your dive in the months of April to May or September – October.

Answer 13

There is no particular age limitation for iFly Chicago but the participant needs to be at least 3 years old to experience indoor skydiving. Children who are under 18 years need a parent or legal guardian to sign their waiver form to take part in this. Also, pregnant women are not allowed in this activity.

Answer 14

If you are reasonably fit and healthy, then you can go indoor skydiving. Guests who weigh less than 136 kgs (300 pounds) are permitted for skydiving but anyone who weighs more than 117.9 kgs (260 pounds) will need to get in touch with iFly Chicago before they arrive at the facility for the activity.

Answer 15

All the participants are requested to wear casual and comfortable clothes such as a shirt without a collar, pants, and running shoes or lace-up sneakers. Avoid wearing accessories as you might lose them while skydiving and if you have long hair, then tie them low to avoid them getting tangled.

Answer 16

Enjoy a light and healthy snack before your indoor skydiving session. The chances of you feeling nauseous or motion sickness are quite low during the activity.

Answer 17

Yes, skydiving in Chicago is currently open for different drop zones with all the safety measures being followed properly.

Answer 18

Yes, guests can book the skydive Chicago tickets online. However, since the number of divers in a day has been reduced, it is essential that you book your online tickets in advance to get your desired slot.

Answer 19

At the Skydive Chicago facility, you have the option of choosing from indoor or outdoor skydiving. For indoor skydiving, you can go to iFly Chicago – Naperville (Illinois), iFly Chicago – Lincoln Park (Illinois), and iFly Chicago – Rosemont (Illinois). F or outdoor tandem skydiving, you have three Drop Zones to choose from which are Ottawa Drop Zone, Sturtevant Drop Zone, and Rochelle Drop Zone.

Answer 20

You can go tandem skydiving in Chicago and be accompanied by a professional, licensed instructor who will control everything. Tandem skydiving is available at the three Drop Zones – Ottawa, Sturtevant, and Rochelle. So, you can choose the location that is convenient and best suited for you.

Answer 21

Although there is no upper limit on the age, one needs to be 18 years old to go tandem skydiving in Chicago. You will need to carry a valid photo ID to be permitted to skydive. Anyone who is under 18 years old cannot skydive regardless of parental consent.

Answer 22

To ensure the safety of the passenger and the instructors, the maximum weight accepted for skydiving is 113 kgs (250 pounds). However, if the harness doesn’t fit, then you might be turned back even if you are under the weight limit.

Answer 23

To ensure comfort while skydiving, wear athletic clothing such as track pants and t-shirts. Don’t wear loose clothing that could get stuck in a parachute and avoid accessories as well.

Answer 24

This depends on the skydiving package that you have chosen. Depending on the altitude of the initial jump that can range anywhere between 10,000 ft and 15,000 ft, you enjoy a freefall of 45 – 60 seconds before the parachute is deployed.

Answer 25

This is an unlikely event but if your parachute doesn’t open, then don’t worry. Each skydiving equipment at Skydive Chicago comes with a main parachute, a reserve parachute, and an Automated Activation Device that will open your reserve parachute if you are unable to.