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Jump Out of a Perfectly Good Airplane
at 30,000 Feet
Because You Can!
Prepare for the ultimate skydive adventure -
a military-style, High
Altitude, Low
Open parachute jump.
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At 30,000 feet, the temperature is somewhere around 25
to 35 degrees below zero. Without oxygen, you can expect to be usefully
conscious about 30 seconds.
Questions & Answers
Where do jumps take place?
We jump from a skydive center located in Lumberton, Mississippi.
There are several hotels located nearby in the town of Hattiesburg.
The closest commercial airports are Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
in Mississippi (Airport Code GPT) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
Airport in Louisiana (Airport Code MSY). Drive time from the airports
to the jump zone is from 60 to 90 minutes.
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“I am to be attached by four clips to an experienced
sky diver in a harness called a tandem, and, if we live, we will
have performed the highest civilian tandem sky dive ever...”
~ Men's Journal -read
more
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How much skydiving experience do I need to complete
a tandem HALO jump?
None. We’ll teach you everything you need to know to jump and land
safely.
Is this safe?
Skydiving is inherently risky. You could die. You will be required
to sign a release of liability. That said, the guy strapped to you throughout
your HALO tandem jump has no desire to die young. He’s an expert jumper
who will be using the best possible equipment and taking all steps humanly
possible to make your adventure as safe as it can be.
What physical requirements must I meet?
You must be in excellent health and weigh less than 225 lbs.
How long is the freefall?
You will exit the aircraft at approximately 30,000 feet (depending on
conditions) and experience up to two minutes of freefall.
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there anything else I should know?
Men should be clean-shaven so oxygen masks will fit snugly.
What kind of plane is used?
You'll jump from a DeHavilland DHC-3 "Super Otter".
Can you describe the program?
Plan to arrive at the jump zone in Lumberton/Hattiesburg by noon on
Saturday. You'll spend the entire afternoon getting fitted for equipment
and training with our expert HALO jump team. You’ll learn tandem skydiving
basics and practice pre-breathing techniques. (To safely jump from 30,000
feet and avoid experiencing the sort of “bends” you can get when scuba
diving, you’ll spend time on board the aircraft pre-breathing 100% oxygen.)
You'll need to be back at the drop zone by 6:30 am on Sunday so we recommend
you stay somewhere nearby. If all goes as scheduled, you'll be leaving
the drop zone with a smile on your face and your HALO jump certificate
in hand, by noon Sunday. Please keep in mind that bad jump weather can
change everything. It's extremely important that you have Monday as
a back-up day.
How many people have done this?
You can be among the first to experience this incredible adventure.
| NEXT HALO DATES: |
HALO Jumps are possible all year long but the best
months for skydiving are May through November. |
| SPECIAL INTRO PRICE: |
$3495 US |
Your Instructors
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INCLUDES: Jump training, HALO tandem jump,
use of flight suit, video of adventure, digital photos and certificate
of completion. Hotel accommodations and travel to HALO jump location
is not included. |
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