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Detailed information of the facilities and opportunities for tandem jumps at Chicago's extreme sports centers.

Imagine a minute of freefall followed by 5-7 minutes of smooth canopy descent. The thrill of flight without having to worry about anything is what tandem jumps are all about. Tandem jumps for beginners and for experienced jumpers are available in Chicago's extreme sports centers. Also available are accelerated free fall (AFF) programs. These centers offer patrons a chance of a lifetime and allow them an opportunity to take up skydiving seriously.

Tandem Jumps and AFF at Skydive Space Center

The Skydive Space Center at 476 N. Williams Dr. Titusville and Skydive Jacksonville at 9300 Normandy Blvd. Herlong Airport. Jacksonville offers tandem jumps and AFF. They are proud to offer Florida's highest tandem jumps. After a quick training and safety program you will be all set to do a tandem jump with a licensed jumpmaster. During your jump enjoy the wonderful view of the Atlantic Ocean. the Kennedy Space Center. the Indian River and many other sights from a bird's eye view. You and your jumpmaster will wear a dual harness assembly and prepare for an experience of a lifetime. The square parachutes used make the descent and landing smooth and comfortable. It is a great idea to have your jump taped so that you can share the thrill of skydiving over and over again with friends and family. The pricing for the Titusville Center is $199 per person up to 18.000 ft. and $169 up to 15.000 ft. Group concessions are available and a group of 8+ would pay $149 per person for a jump from 15.000 ft. For people who want to learn to jump solo a complete course in AFF costs $1290 and takes you through a progressive course in skydiving until you are ready to jump alone. Facilities available at Jacksonville include a spacious hangar and a drop zone that is open seven days a week. The price of a tandem skydive is $175 per person and for groups of 5+ the costs would go down to $150 per jumper. An AFF course costs $1290.

Skydive Chicago

Do you want to experience the wonderful feeling of flying for a few seconds when you feel free and liberated? Then consider jumping with Skydive Chicago. Their tandem jumps are for all above the age of 18 years and in good medical condition. Also on offer is an 18-stage AFF program that is comprehensive and gives you the training and confidence to skydive by yourself.

Jumps And Much More

Skydive Chicago at 3215 East 1969th Road Ottawa. Illinois not only offers its patrons tandem jumps and advanced free fall but also a chance at camping. canoeing. horseback riding and lots more. It is a great place to visit with friends and family and make a great weekend of the whole experience. Reservations need to be made at least 1-3 weeks in advance for small groups and 2-8 weeks for larger ones. A $50 non-refundable deposit per person needs to be sent in at least 2 weeks before your tandem jump. The pricing is $199 for the first tandem jump and if you pay on the same day then the second jump will cost you only $99 and can be done any time before the next year. For groups of 30+ the costs will come down to $159 per person.