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Your First Jump
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Which is the safest drop zone?
What do you wear?
Do you have to “sign your life away” before skydiving?
What height do you jump out of the airplane?
How fast do you freefall?
How long do you freefall?
Will you lose your stomach, like on a roller coaster ride?
Will you lose your breath?
What if you get caught up in the moment and forget to pull the ripcord?
After your parachute opens, how long is the descent back to the ground?
How much does it cost?
How old do you have to be?
Where can I learn to skydive?
What are the physical requirements?
Getting Your License
How many skydives do I have to make to go by myself?
How much does skydiving gear cost?
How many skydives do I need to get a license?
General
Is there an official guidebook on the rules and regulations of skydiving?
How many skydiving schools are there in the U.S.?
How can you become a member of USPA? Do you need to be a pro skydiver?
When did the sport of skydiving begin in the U.S.?
Is USPA regulated by the FAA, which oversees aviation safety?
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