At Carolina Sky Sports we want your first skydive to be safe, memorable, and most of all, enjoyable.  Our 35 years of experience has taught us many valuable lessons, in this regard.  We are constantly improving our facilities, equipment, and training methods to meet this goal.  Years ago, we helped develop the tandem progression training method to train new skydivers and introduce the sport of skydiving to as many people as possible.  Whether you decide to learn the sport of skydiving or just do one jump, your first tandem skydive is Level 1 of our 10 jump instructional program.  For legal reasons and limitations of the gear you must be 18 years of age, weigh less than 200 pounds, with height and weight proportional. 

• Gather Information    To make your reservation, you will need the following information:
  • Names and weights of all people in your party.
  • Names of people who want professionally edited DVD movies and FREE 35mm still pictures of their first jump.
  • A MasterCard or Visa # and expiration date to hold the reservations.
  • A date and time convenient for your party.  The whole first jump process generally takes about 4 hours.  We are open for jumping from 9:00am until Sunset, Friday - Sunday (Saturday/Sunday from 8:00am during summer hours). 

• Make Reservations
  The easiest way to make a reservation is to call us at 919-496-2224 between and 9:00 and 5:00 seven days a week. 

• The Day Of Your Skydive
  
  • Wear soft soled tennis shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather.
  • Drink plenty of water and eat normally.
  • Plan to show up 15 minutes prior to your reservation time.

• When You Arrive
  
  • Check in at the front desk and we will help you fill out the necessary paperwork.
  • One of our USPA Instructors will brief you on the equipment and technique for tandem parachute freefall and landing.

• 15 Minute Call
  
  • Once you are called to the gearing room, our staff will outfit you with all the gear you need to make your skydive, you will meet your instructor and your cameraman.
  • You will board one of our awesome airplanes, takeoff from our private runway, and climb to exit altitude.

• Climbing To Altitude
  • On the way to exit altitude your instructor will go over the skydive, answer any questions you may have, and prepare the equipment for your adventure.
  • Once you are securely attached to your instructor, the door will be opened and experienced jumpers will begin to exit the aircraft.

• The Skydive
  • If you have a cameraman, they will climb outside the aircraft.  Meanwhile, you and your instructor will move to the edge of the door and then it’s Ready, Set, Go!!
  • The freefall portion of your skydive is an exhilarating 60 seconds of 120 M.P.H. freefall where you and your instructor will perform turning maneuvers and at the appropriate altitude, your instructor will open your parachute.

• The Parachute Ride
  • When your instructor opens the parachute, the freefall is over but the adventure is not.  Maybe it is the difference in noise or speed, but most people describe this as overwhelmingly “Peaceful”.
  • After a 6 minute scenic parachute ride you and your instructor will land back where it all began.

When once you have tasted flight,

You will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward,

For there you have been,

And there you will long to return.

-Leonardo da Vinci

• After the Skydive
  • After the jump, our staff will assist you out of the gear, and your instructor will talk with you about the skydive.
  • If you purchased a DVD movie and still pictures of your skydive, the videographer will give you either the roll of 35mm film or photos on CD, and if time permits, professionally edit the DVD movie.