How will it feel when the parachute opens?
It is like a rush after the rush! A tremendous decrease in speed (deceleration) at approximately 5500 feet (1 mile above the ground) What kind of parachute will we use? The parachutes used are specially designed, large Elliptical “ram-airs”. A “ram-air” is a high-technology Elliptical parachute, as opposed to the old style round parachutes or even first generation square parachutes. What happens if the parachute doesn’t open? In the very unlikely event that the main parachute doesn’t open properly, there is a reserve parachute in the top of the container which has been inspected and packed by an FAA certified parachute rigger. All of our reserve parachutes are equipped with the most reliable and modern AAD’s (Automatic Activation Device) available, the CYPRESS. (Many other Drop Zones use lower end AAD’s. Always ask about this!) Atlanta Skydiving Center utilizes this system for your enhanced safety. This is a backup system only. How long does the skydive last? 65 to 75 seconds of freefa
