Sky Diving Simulation

An excellent way to try out sky diving without taking to an aeroplane is simulated sky diving.

This takes place in a large building about six or seven stories high and tunnels are constructed which create winds resembling those which you would experience in the air. Before taking part in this, individuals are given complete instructions about the wind, airspeed and all things related to sky diving, plus body positioning and all the other necessary guidelines.

Dive Watch

The students wear jumpsuits, goggles, helmets, shoulder and knee pads, but they do not need a parachute. Most simulated walls are made of glass and this is good because it allows people to watch others. Of course they can only see the person diving and can't actually feel the experience.

With 120 km/hr winds the actual simulation lasts for around 60 seconds, and all the time the individual is guided by an expert trainer. This can be a very fun thing to do, especially for the whole family, accept of course, a very young child. There are restrictions regarding height and weight and any other health concerns, however, this is a great way to get going and could put you on the right step to decide whether you want to do it or not.

Most people seem to think that sky diving makes a person feel as if they're falling, however when a person jumps they feel as if this of being supported by a cushion of air and this is exactly the same feeling as you get in the simulator. It is akin to being in water with the body buoyant and is a good way to learn or at least experience it without the parachute or the fear associated with it. There are many simulating sky diving centres around and any club could point you in the right direction.

Sky Diving Simulation