LAS VEGAS TANDEM SKYDIVING FAQs

Your ticket is fully refundable (less the 3rd party booking and processing fees) if ticket is canceled via provided email 48 hour or MORE from scheduled jump flight date and time.  Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE 48 hour or LESS from scheduled jump flight.  All ticket sales are final and NON-REFUNDABLE 48 hours or less from scheduled jump flight.   Read “Refund policy” here.

FREE cancelation with FULL REFUND (less booking and processing fees) if ticket is canceled via email only by the ticket holder only 48 hour or MORE from scheduled jump flight.  Tickets canceled via email only less than 48 hours from scheduled jump flight are NON-REFUNDABLE.  Text, SMS, Phone calls, FB, Messenger, not accepted as cancelation requests.  Email only! Read “Cancellation Policy” here.

FREE rescheduling if ticket is rescheduled 24 hours or MORE via email only from scheduled jump flight date and time.  $150.00 / per person rescheduling fee if ticket is rescheduled 24 hours or LESS from scheduled jump flight.  Rescheduling less than 12 hours from scheduled jump flight date and time is not accepted.  Read the “Reschedule policy” here

You are a “No Show” / “Missed Flight” 15 min after your scheduled check in time.  Your jump ticket is automatically forfeit!  No refunds, no credit vouchers, no rescheduling!   See “No Show Policy” here.

0.00% Alcohol and Drug Policy is in place @ Fyrosity®!  For your safety and the safety of all involved!

Fyrosity®  DOES NOT allow skydiving under the influence of alcohol or drugs legal or illegal!  Alcohol, drugs and skydiving DO NOT mix!  We know you are in Las Vegas to have a great time and party with your friends, however If you parted until 3am and you consumed any drugs or excessive amount of alcohol to the point where we can smell it on your breath, you will not be allowed to skydive.  If you are suspected of intoxication you will be required to take an alcohol breathalyzer test.  If ANY amount of alcohol is registered, you will not be able to skydive and your jump ticket will be forfeited!  Make sure you do not consume more than 1 or 2 drinks at least 8 hours prior to your skydiving appointment.

BAD IDEA #1: SKYDIVING HIGH

We’re all grown-ups here. Right? (Skydiving, after all, has an 18+ age limit in the good ol’ US of A, so we’re imagining that’s you, too.) Since that’s out of the way, here it is: Depending who you talk to, it could be said that we’re kinda-sorta in a golden age for marijuana availability. In Las Vegas, NV – marijuana is legalized for medicinal and recreational use. That being said: “recreational use” by no means refers to “use during any recreational pursuit you desire to undertake.” If you blaze up in the car and any staff member notices the act or its effects, you will definitely NOT be blazing up to altitude.

Why? Well: As a tandem student, you’re not going to be a passive passed-out passenger. You’ll be taking an active role on the skydive, which will require you to go through a training process, to learn new skills and to demonstrate them in the high-pressure environment of freefall. Most tandem skydiving students love this super-involved, all-hands-on-deck experience–it’s much more personal and much more satisfying than, say, strapping into a roller coaster–but it requires your 100% engagement. Weed or any drugs reduce your ability to do what we need you to do, which, of course, is what you need you to do in order to complete a safe, awesome skydive.

If you are suspected to be under the influence of drugs or marijuana, you will not be allowed to skydive!  Yes, your jump ticket will be forfeited!

Some prescription drugs are allowed as long as they don’t affect your motor and mental abilities.

BAD IDEA #2: SKYDIVING DRUNK

Well, if there was a worse idea than skydiving high, it’s skydiving drunk. Not only does all of the above apply, but you’re putting yourself in danger of becoming a flying vomit bomb or passing out. If you’re drunk, you will not be allowed to board the shuttle, you will not be allowed anywhere near our top-notch team members and professional skydiving instructors and our gear, you will most likely be asked to leave the premises.  Your jump ticket will be forfeited

Yes, we can pick you up if you need a ride!  Extremely limited seats on first-come-first-serve bases.  If you need a ride, buy your tickets with pick up option.

We get this question A LOT.  The answer is NO!  Why?  The answer is – Safety!  Your safety and the safety of all people on the ground!   All video equipment used by skydivers is highly specialized and tested to make sure that it does not interfere with the safety of the skydive and the people on the ground!  Non skydive tested and certified equipment is a huge safety issue and it is simply –  dangerous!  Not properly secured video equipment WILL do huge damage to the people and property on the ground………  The list of why you CAN NOT bring your Go Pro or any other video and photo equipment non-skydive certified video equipment to film your own skydive is very, very, very long………..

Yes!  Fyrosity® is the only Drop Zone in Las Vegas offering the highest jump and longest freefall time than any other!  Why?  Fyrosity® is located at the lowest elevated airport in the state of Nevada at only 1,365ft above see level.  All other’s are located at much higher above see level elevations.

Fyrosity® – Overton Airport – 1,365 ft MSL

Mesquite Airport – 1,978 ft. (+613 ft)

Boulder City Airport – 2,201 ft. (+836 ft)

Jean Airport – 2,832 ft. (+1467 ft)

What does this means?  It means that you get to free fall 10 – 12 seconds longer that any other location in the state, since the ground is further away from the exit altitude. If anyone else is claiming they offer the highest jump and the longest free fall in Nevada – they are making a false claim!

We at Skydive Fyrosity® DO NOT recommended that you skydive with Flu, head cold, nasal congestion, sinus infection or any other symptoms that restrict your body’s natural ability to equalize air pressure!  It is a lot better, safer and a LOT cheaper to cancel your skydive and lose your deposit of $100 (if less than 48 hours or on the day of your skydive) than it would be to end up with permanent health damage and huge doctor’s bills.  However, this choice is yours!  Yes, we know it is your last day in Las Vegas and you can not reschedule, however skydiving is not the local fast food restaurant with a line of customers waiting to take your slot.

If you select to keep it a secret and not to disclose that you are sick and decide to make a skydive anyway, you will be exposing your personal health and the health of other helping you along the way to extreme dangers.

Here are the warnings!

The Flu congests the nasal and sinus passage!  What that means?  That means that your body’s natural ability to adjust and equalize for the air pressure differences when we get to altitude is not working.  Skydiving is an activity that involves going to higher altitudes up to 15,000 feet.

YOU’RE PUTTING YOUR EARDRUMS AT RISK. 

Most people, thank heaven, have never experienced the abject misery of a popped eardrum. When the pressure on the inside of the eardrum is so much greater than the pressure on the outside of the eardrum–as can happen when a stuffed-up nose enters the thinner air of a jump plane altitude–it can pop like a balloon. The sensation of a popping eardrum is difficult to describe with any accuracy, but most people who experience it will tell you that it’s like having a tiny little dude shoot you in the ear from the inside, then pour gasoline on the wound and light it on fire.

It’s important to insist here that this does not happen to a healthy ear. The little gunman only lives in people with severely stuffed noses, and he doesn’t shoot every time. It’s just oh-so-very important to know and to limit your risk!

IT’S THE WORST HEADACHE OF YOUR LIFE, JUST WAITING TO HAPPEN.

If you skydive with a head cold and manage not to explode your eardrum, you’ll face a much more likely ordeal: a headache that will make you squirm with agony.

Just like the eardrum issue, this also has to do with the pressure differential between the world outside your head and the world inside it. When you’re well, your body can manage the pressures just fine on its own. When you’re dealing with a head cold, it can’t–and you end up in an extremely painful situation as your body tries to sort it out. This is the kind of headache that aspirin doesn’t seem to do anything for; the kind you just have to wait out. Trust us when we tell you that the wait feels like years.

IT’S NOT COOL TO PUT THE OTHER CUSTOMERS, THE PILOT, THE INSTRUCTOR AND EVERYONE ELSE AT RISK.

During transportation, you will be sharing the same space as other customers in the shuttle.  During your Check in, you will meet other staff members and people helping you along the way, on the ride to altitude you will be in close proximity with your pilot and your instructors, during freefall, as the thin air of altitude starts to thicken back to normal, your much-maligned nose is going to do the only thing it can think of to bring itself back to equilibrium: it’s going to run. It’s going to run like it’s never run before. It’s going to empty itself out, and there’s going to be no tissue available to hold back the flood. At this point, you asked for it–but your instructor sure DID NOT! He or she is going to end up wearing it. We know you’re not the kind of person who would knowingly do that kind of thing.

So–now you know the deal. Skydiving when you have a bad cold is no Bueno. Luckily, we’ll be here when you’re feeling better!

Standard jump altitude is 10,000ft (MSL).  Upgrade options to 12,000ft (MSL) & 13,999ft (MSL) are available onsite the day of your jump.  Jump altitudes above 13,999ft (MSL) require supplemental Oxygen (O2) per FAA regulations.  All jump altitudes above 10,000ft are dependent on weather, cloud sealing, air traffic control (ATC), air space, time of year, temperatures and variety of factors out of our control.

Well, every business can brag about how great they are…..  At Fyrosity® we will let our customers do all the bragging…  By all means we are not perfect but our customer’s review speak for themselves.

If you are looking for the “cheapest” way to experience skydiving – there are others.  Just remember, skydiving is not a “fast food restaurant”!  You get what you pay for!

If you are looking for a “fine dining style” skydiving experience, VIP treatment and the absolute best customer service with all the proper personal attention and the right ingredients – Fyrosity® is the place for you!

We, at Fyrosity® spare no expanse and effort to provide the absolute best customer service and VIP level skydiving experience for your first tandem skydive.  Our goal and mission is to create and deliver the most unforgettable skydiving moment in your life.  Out professional team strives to make your skydiving experience the adventure of your life!  You will be treated with professionalism and respect at a laid back atmosphere and great life loving positive people who will cater to all of your skydiving needs.

A $150.00 fee per person will be charged to all ticket holders who are late for their check-in 0 – 15 min!  You are requested to show up for check-in 15 minutes before your scheduled time.  We do understand that from time to time things out of your control may make you run late.  If you are running late of more than 10 minutes, please give us a call as soon as you know that you are running late so we can discuss it and find a way to accommodate you.  We will not be able to reschedule or cancel your jump flight if you are running late.  We will do the best we can to accommodate you and your group, however, we CAN NOT, guarantee that you will be able to skydive.  All our customers are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, if you are running late that will seriously impact the work schedule for the day, and all other customers’ jump flights.  We understand that you are a VIP, but so are all other ticket holders!  If you and your group are running late and you have NOT completed your waiver in advance – this will add 2 additional hours to the entire process and will very seriously affect the entire day of operations.  If you and your group miss your jump flights because you ran late and or did not have your legal stuff completed in advance – you and your group will forfeit your jump flight tickets.  No refunds, credit vouchers or rescheduling will be issued if you and your group are late for your jump flight and you miss your jump flight because you ran late!

Make no mistake – skydiving is dangerous aviation activity!  Yes, you can be seriously injured or killed as a result of our voluntarily participation and jumping out of an airplane, but it can be done safely!  Skydiving is an activity we humans are not naturally created to do.  Skydiving involves many aviation elements and activities designed and created to defy the force of earth’s gravity.  Upon properly trained staff, properly maintained equipment and proper use of the equipment – skydiving can be performed safely!  However, accidents can and do occur!  Yes, you can be seriously injured or even killed as a result of your voluntarily participation in aviation and skydiving activities!   Safety is priority # 1 at Fyrosity® and we are proud to say that we have 100% safety record!  Having stated the above – Fyrosity® does not provide any warranties or guarantees in regards of safety!  If you decide to jump out of an airplane, you take 100% of the risks involved and 100% of the liabilities personally!

Yes, you can get hurt, seriously injured, permanently incapacitated, paralyzed for life or even killed as a result of your voluntarily participation in skydiving!

Tandem skydiving or tandem skydiving refers to a type of skydiving where a student or a first time skydiver is connected via a special student parachute harness to the harness attached to a tandem instructor and to the parachute equipment. The instructor guides the student through the whole jump from exit through freefall, piloting of the parachute, and landing. The student needs only minimal instruction before making a first time tandem jump with a professional, trained and certified tandem instructor.

You need to wear comfortable athletic clothing according to the season and athletic shoes.   We are in the desert, so during the hot summer days you may choose to jump in your shorts or in the winter cold days a long sleeve and long pants will be needed.  Keep in mind that if you decide to wear shorts you are vulnerable on landings and you may scratch or cut yourself.  We do recommend long sleeve shirts and no shorts, but the choice is yours.  Shoes with metal hooks, booths or any other non athletic type will not be allowed due to safety!

We love it too!  If you fall in love with skydiving and decide to become a skydiver – well, welcome to the family and the new chapter of your life!  There is very specific methods specifically designed to train novice skydivers.  For complete details visit Become A Skydiver section.

Yes! All of  Fyrosity® Tandem and AFF Instructors are certified through the Manufacturer of the tandem equipment and through USPA (United States Parachute Association) Every instructor part of our team is personally selected for their expertise, skills, safety record,  personality, attitude and love for the sport.  Every instructor is an experienced professional with thousands of skydives.  Keep in mind that each instructor started just like you! 🙂  Will you be an instructor one day?

YES – Reservations are required!  You need to make a reservation and purchase your tickets online in advance!  Walk-ins are NOT accepted!  Purchase your jump flight tickets here.

Fyrosity® jump site is located in the town of Overton / Moapa Valley, NV.  It’s an easy 45 – 55 min drive (depending on traffic), North East of Las Vegas.  Take I-15 North, take Exit # 93 and turn right toward Overton follow the road signs to Overton Municipal Airport – Perkins Field. Click here of Map

Once you arrive at the jump location at your scheduled date and time per your Ticket Purchase Conformation email and you have completed the 2 steps (1) Watched the training video and (2) completed your waiver in advance – you can expect to spend: 10 min – Check-In 10 min – Ground Training 10 min – Gear up 20 min – Plane Ride 55 – 60 Seconds – Freefall 5 – 7 min Parachute ride 10 min Gear Down and Gifts. If your group is 1-2 people – it will take 1.5 / 2 hours from the time you arrive if your group is 3 – 4 people it will take 3-4 hours. Larger groups take longer time.  Please take in consideration the weather, sometimes we may have to wait for the right weather conditions and that can add additional time to your adventure

Almost, generally most people 18 years of age and over, and under 22olb, in good physical and mental health CAN skydive.   Unfortunately due to the nature of the activity not everyone can skydive!  There are well defined Federal & State Rules and Regulations as well as safety Parachute standards set by USPA, PIA, Instructor Safety limits as well as the equipment manufacturers rules and limits, that must be followed in order to perform skydiving safety and legally.  Because skydiving is an aviation activity, there are limits on weight, person’s mental and physical health.  See weight and height limitations.

The legal age to skydive in the USA is 18 years of age! Not 18 minus 1 day, you must be 18 the day you are skydiving.

No! You can NOT have your parents sign for you.  You must be of legal age to sign your own paperwork with is 18 years of age the day you want to skydive. You must be of legal age (18) in the United States of America to sign your own paperwork.

Yes you can! And we absolutely recommend it!  Many people who decide not to have the experience captured – regret it!

You will land right next to our hanger on the airport property and in front of your family and friends, so they can all take photos of your landing!

Depending on your weight and weather conditions your free fall will last between 45 and 60 seconds.

The technology of modern parachutes today is state of the art and all parachutes are designed to generally open slow and soft, however sometimes they open a fast and hard, but it’s nothing you can’t handle.  Most of the people never feel the opening shock due to the high amounts of adrenaline pumping through. 🙂

Yes! As a matter of fact Fyrosity® is the only Certified Training Center in Nevada through USPA. (United States Parachute Association) Check out our listing here

No, you are not insured! There is no skydiving insurance in USA. Fyrosity® is an Uninsured Company.

Absolutely NOT!

Yes, you can die skydiving!  You can be seriously injured, permanently damaged, paralyzed for life and killed by your voluntarily participation in aviation and skydiving activities!  You take 100% of the risk!

Yes, weather is a factor!  Skydiving activities will NOT be performed in UNSAFE weather conditions.

It depends on the season! Summer (May 1 – Sep 30) – early morning 6:30am to about 10:30am.  The summer heat is a huge safety factor and skydiving in hot 120 degree weather is not pleasant and unsafe.   The hot air becomes very thin once the temperatures rise and air becomes turbulent and unsafe for skydiving.  This is why our Summer work schedule is from 7am – 10:30am.  We enjoy the Lake after that. Winter (Oct 1 – Apr 30) – pretty much all day is fantastic.  We start at 9am and last Tandem reservations are 2 hours before sunset.

Yes, it is absolutely true!  You will never forget your first skydive.  You will find out why after you make it!

How much you will remember is totally up to you. It varies for everyone.

Yes, you can open the parachute! Please let your instructor that you want to “pull the cord” and if the instructor feels safe and time permits we will train you to open the parachute!

Yes, you can fly the parachute after it is open, but you MUST follow your instructor’s directions very carefully.

Yes, your first tandem skydive counts toward your future training. You will receive a log book where your skydive will be recorded and a signature of your instructor will verify it.

Yes, you will receive your skydiving log book with your very first skydive!!

Yes, you will receive a first jump certificate!

Absolutely NOT! Generally it is a very relaxing 15 – 20 minute experience, offering some of the most incredible scenery. You can see the Valley of Fire (we fly directly over the Valley of Fire), Las Vegas, Lake Mead, Grand Canyon and so many other beautiful locations.

You can go to – My Tandem Video and Photos , where you can download it and or share it with your family and friends on social media.

If you purchased a Media Package, instructions on how to get your skydiving photos and video will be provided to you after your jump!

24 – 36 hours after your jump!  You will receive an email with the link to your Photos and Video the next morning. The link will take you to My Tandem Video and Photos.  Go to the date you made your skydive and you will find your name.  Click on your name and enjoy your photos and video.  Your personalized page will be there forever!  You do not have to wait at the DZ to get your video or photos!  You can leave as soon as the skydive is over.  We do not use Flash Drives, CDs or DVDs to deliver your Video or Photos.

Actually your video is 4K, which has 4 times more resolution than HD, which provides an incredible image quality and details.

Absolutely not!  Due to very strict US and international copyright laws, Fyrosity® does not provide RAW video, audio and photo files.  The final edited photos and video delivered to you come with all copyrights arranged for personal use only!  Your video and photos can not be used for Commercial purposes unless other copyright arrangements are made in writing!

Yes, absolutely!  You can share your photos and video all you can worry free as all video and audio copyrights are arranged for you for personal use only!

Fyrosity® uses state of the art tandem parachute system – Sigma designed and build by the father of Tandem Skydiving – Mr. Bill Booth and UPT Vector.

Depending on the season we may be using a 4 passenger single engine C-182 or a 14 passenger twin engine King Air B90.

Yes, there are physical limitation.  Males students must be 220lb or under, height and weight proportionate.  Female students 180lb or under, height and weight proportionate.  Good mobility and physical coordination.  Each student must be able to lift both legs up 90 degrees in front of them for the landing.

For safety reasons max weight for males is 220lb/100kg and max weight for females is 180lb/81kg height and weight proportionate!  Absolutely no exceptions.

Yes, you can jump with your friends depending on the aircraft used that day.  Please let us know that you want to be with your friend in the plane and we will make sure to accommodate you.  Please note that depending on aircraft used, not all requests will be fulfilled due to aircraft instructor limitations.

Yes, you can request your instructor!  Put your request in the notes during the ticket purchase process.  We will try our best to accommodate our request, but we can not guarantee it!

Absolutely NOT!  Actually, you need to stop consuming alcohol at least 8 hours prior to your skydive.  Alcohol and Altitude DO not mix very well!  If you are suspected of intoxication you may be requested to take a breathalyzer test.  If you fail the test you will not be able to skydive and you will forfeit your deposit or even payment in full.

Absolutely NOT!  Consumption of any drugs legal or illegal before your skydive, is strictly prohibited! If you have prescription and you must use Legal prescribed drugs due to your health condition you must notify your instructor prior to your skydive and the drug must be evaluated.  Some prescription drugs are OK for skydiving, however most are NOT.  If you are using prescription drugs for your health, it is also an indication that your physical or mental health may not be up to par for skydiving activities.

The view!  Well, Skydive Fyrosity® is located in the most beautiful valley in the area.  Immediately west of the Drop Zone is the world famous Valley of Fire State Park, south of the Drop Zone is Lake Mead National Park with Lake Mead right below us.  You will see 3 states Arizona, Nevada and Utah. So come and see for yourself… 🙂

Depending on the season, air density and weight, the parachute ride will last from 5 to 7 minutes.

Generally the landing are easy and very soft, however sometimes the landings can be a bit hard, but nothing you can’t handle.

This is the question everyone is asking!  If you relax your mind and body, yes you will be able to breathe in freefall just as easy as you are breathing every day, if you however tense up you are just going to hold your breath.   So relax, have fun and your breathing will be just fine…. 🙂

Parachutes are designed to open, however if the parachute does not open properly, which happens very rarely, we are equipped with a reserve parachute.  So, yes we do have option number 2.

This is highly unlikely to happen, but not impossible!  if it occurs, the tandem parachute system is equipped with a state of the art Automatic Activation Device (AAD) which will open the reserve parachute at a safe altitude.

Depending on the season, air density and weight – freefall speeds range from 110mph to 140mph after the parachute drogue system is deployed.

Dogs are NOT allowed at the Drop Zone! No, you can not bring your dog to the Drop Zone at this time.  Thank you for asking!

Yes, you can bring all of your family and friend to the Drop Zone the watch you skydive.  We actually encourage it.

It depends on the size of the aircraft, available instructors.

No, you can not bring your camera in the plane or freefall to do photos or video.

Some people do, some don’t!  You will never know until after your skydive.  If you don’t remember it and you did not get a video and photos, you will have no memory of it.  Some people start recalling the experience after they see their photos and video.  It’s your choice.

We are sure your father meant very well, however the answer is NO, we can’t move faster or skip lessons and levels of training.  After all, we are training you not your father.

We do not recommend a big breakfast with eggs, sausage and milk before your jump, it’s going to cost you extra if they come out during the jump. Jokes aside:  Please do not have a big breakfast before your jump, have it after.

Absolutely NOT!  We do alcohol test, and if the test is positive, you will not skydive and you will lose your deposit.

Yes, high desert temperatures can be a factor in the summer!  Stay health, hydrate yourself and do not drink a lot!  Most people come to Las Vegas from a totally different climate zones and most people underestimate the high temperatures.  As long as you stay hydrated and in AC environment you will do fine, but if you came to party all night, drink excessively, did not sleep, and you are dehydrated you will be in a lot of trouble with the high temperatures very fast.  NO you will not be fit to skydive!  and NO we will not allow you to skydive if we notice any of the above factors.