Best Skydiving Views in the World
Skydiving near Chicago, at Skydive Midwest, offers the iconic skylines of Chicago and Milwaukee against the gorgeous expanse of Lake Michigan. Skydiving is a unique way to enjoy once-in-a-lifetime beauty almost anywhere in the world. If you like to travel AND you like to skydive, here are our recommendations for some of the top skydiving views in the world.
Read MoreYoung at Heart
Kim Knor had dreamed of floating under a parachute since she was 5 years old. She became immediately fascinated with the idea when her uncle showed her a military parachute from WWII. She began skydiving in 1959, forging her parent’s signature in order to jump under the legal age. During her time as an active skydiver (License Number D-221), she accumulated 550 jumps. After a 37-year break from skydiving she has returned to the skies in pursuit of reaching 1,000 skydives.
Read MoreSkydivers to Descend on Milwaukee
The skies over Skydive Midwest in Sturtevant, WI will be filled with hundreds of colorful canopies from August 14 through August 18. Experienced skydivers from across the country will be gathering in an attempt to make skydiving history, participating in two different state record attempts.
Read MoreWorld Skydiving Day Record
WHAT is World Skydiving Day? A celebration of the sport of skydiving! The goal is to have the most skydives completed in a single day, WORLDWIDE. Every jump you do on July 13, 2024 counts toward the record! All jump types count: tandems, student jumps, hop n’ pops, fun jumps, high-pulls, etc.
Read MoreSkydiving Licenses: Explained
Becoming a skydiver starts with achieving a United States Parachute Association Skydiving “A” License, but that’s only the beginning. There are 4 skydiving licenses and multiple ratings that can be achieved as a skydiver. Each of those licenses and ratings requires certain skills and offers specific privileges. In this blog we will explain each of the USPA Skydiving Licenses and Ratings.
Read MoreSkydiving: A Weather-Dependent Sport
It’s probably not surprising that skydiving is a weather-dependent sport. Some weather conditions can create increased risks when skydiving. In this blog we will discuss which weather conditions have an impact on your jump and why.
Read MoreSkydiving License FAQs
How long does it take to get a skydiving license? Licensing programs are self-paced, so the time it takes to become licensed can vary greatly from student to student. The more you commit yourself to the endeavor, the faster you’ll become licensed. Some students achieve a license in as little as a week or 2! However, the average student completes their skydiving licensing program within about 2 months.
Read MoreBecoming a Tandem Skydiving Instructor
They say, “Do something you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” The sentiment is nice, but the reality is, if you really love something- you work hard for it. Professional skydiving instructors have done a lot to get where they are. Just because skydiving is fun doesn’t mean it isn’t also hard work. So, what does it take to become a tandem skydiving instructor? Read on to learn about the training, prerequisites, pros and cons to becoming a tandem instructor.
Read MoreSkydiving Safety Day
Spring is a special time of year for skydivers, especially in the Midwest. We start preparing to take to the skies again after a long, winter hibernation. At Skydive Midwest, we start jumping in late March or early April. There’s lots to do to prepare for another season of 7-days-a-week skydiving. One of the most important things we do before resuming jump operations is host Safety Day.
Read MoreSkydiving Tandem Equipment Explained
If you’re thinking about doing a tandem skydive, you might have some questions about the gear that is going to be used during your jump. We pride ourselves on jumping equipment built by the most respected manufacturers in the industry. In this blog, learn all about the magic backpack that’s going to take you to the skies- as tandem skydiving equipment is explained.
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