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We are the premier Kansas City Drop Zone for all your skydiving needs. Want to jump Tandem? We’ve got you covered. Come join Glidersports and start your skydiving career with your first Tandem skydive or whatever, because we do it ALL!
- Safest and Newest Jumpship in the region
- Fastest most comfortable Jump Plane to 18K
- Oxygen Provided for High Altitudes
- Largest Dropzone in the Area
- Food Services on-site EVERY weekend
- Highest Standard Jumps in the area
Go SOLO
Did you know that only 0.01% of the population will make a skydive in their lifetime? Furthermore, only 0.0001% ever become licensed! Perhaps you’ve already made a tandem jump, and want to take your training further. Or maybe you’re just looking for an exhilarating, life changing hobby! Either way, we invite you to join the ranks of our 3 phase skydiving school.
In Triple Ot, we offer an intense skill building course which upon completion enables you to receive your official license. Licensed skydivers (lovingly referred to “fun jumpers”) make the sky our playground: diving through hula hoops, playing catch, making formations, and many, many, other fun activities that require the advanced set of skills that our course will set you on a path toward acquiring.
Earning your license will enable you to solo skydive all over the world, and participate in the many disciplines of the sport which can provide a lifetime of achievement, recreation, and friendship. It all starts here!
Licensing eligibility begins when a student has completed their USPA A License proficiency card, and a minimum of 25 total jumps. Throughout your student progression, all jumps (except solo) will be filmed and all footage is included at no additional cost, as it is part of movement and skill analysis for training.
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Your adventure starts here! For your first skydive, you will be safely attached to a licensed, professional skydiving instructor on a Tandem Skydive. Tandems are the most seamless way to move skydiving from your Bucket List to your "I DID IT!" list!
At GliderSports Skydive, you will skydive from altitudes of up to 17,999 feet above the earth. Flying at 120+ mph, you'll achieve up to 60 seconds of free fall. And there is nothing like it on this earth.
During parachute opening, you will find yourself transitioning from chaos to divine. The rush of wind around you quiets, and your high-speed dive through the sky now feels more like floating. At this time, you can take in the serenity of the beautiful Missouri Golden Valley from a bird's eye view. You can even participate in steering the parachute with instructor guidance.
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"We are committed to advancing the sport of skydiving not only by producing skydivers of excellent caliber but also through our diligent prioritization of safety in every aspect of our operations."
GliderSports Skydiving is a high level, full service skydiving training center with unrivaled facilities, specializing in free fall and canopy skill development through student progression programs which lead to USPA licensure.
We enjoy sharing our sport with the public through tandem skydiving, and by performing demonstration and exhibition jumps as well. We welcome you to join our skydiving family at GliderSports.
Blue skies!
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“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.”
FAQs
Tandem
Is skydiving safe?
There is an element of risk involved, as there is with most activities that one engages in on a daily basis, such as driving a car. The risk of driving a car is mitigated by prioritizing safety through simple but effective habits such as wearing a seatbelt, obeying speed limits, driving with awareness and caution, maintaining one’s vehicle, etc. As technology has improved over time, skydiving, in general, has become much safer and the risk has diminished drastically. In addition, GliderSports utilizes exceptionally trained professionals, and meticulously maintained-equipment. Two such pieces of equipment that you should know about: the AAD and the Reserve Parachute. An AAD is an Automatic Activation Device which deploys your parachute for you in the unlikely event that your instructor does not, and the Reserve Parachute is a second, back-up parachute that is on board every skydive in the unlikely event that your main parachute does not deploy. So, you can already start to relax. Your safety is our primary concern.
How long is the training?
Tandem skydive training takes approximately 20-40 minutes, and consists of an instructional video and personal briefing from your instructor. You will be attached with a 4-point harness to your instructor for the tandem, so there is no burden of responsibility for you during this skydive other than to relax and have fun! During the briefing, you will be introduced to the aircraft, the equipment, and the basics of the skydiving “arch” – the body position that will allow you to have the most comfortable skydive. Then, we will assist you in gearing up and preparing for flight.
How hard is the landing?
We only use the most modern parachutes with square-shaped canopies at GliderSports Skydiving, which allow amazing controllability and stand-up landings into our grassy landing area.
What should I wear?
Skydivers should wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the season, and tennis shoes.
What are the requirements to tandem skydive?
All tandem passengers and students must be over 18 years of age, and less than 220 lbs the day of their skydive. A valid photo i.d. is required prior to jumping.
Where is GliderSports located?
We are located just over an hour away from downtown Kansas City, near Clinton, MO.
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What conditions can I jump in?
Winds must be less than 14 mph.
Will I need my own gear?
Gear rental is included with all your students jumps.
When is ground school hosted?
Ground school is hosted on demand. Watch for announcements on Facebook, or reach out to us about the next session.
Which Phase 1 option is best?
Compare the highlights of each program on the Solo Skydiving page and see which fits you best, this is a decision for the student to make based on their personal preference.
How many jumps are in each phase?
Phase 1 typically takes between 7-15 jumps. AFF tends to be closer to 7, and IAD tends to be closer to 15.
Coaching jumps are required until student is released from coaching, an average number is 3-5 coach jumps, but it varies from student to student.
Students who have been released from the coaching phase are free to choose between solo or coach jumps for the remainder of their student progression (25 minimum jumps to be eligible for USPA A License.)
How long does it take to get licensed?
The timeline to licensing depends on the student’s availability to skydive, and individual pace of skill development. It is not uncommon to see students graduating in the 3-6 month range.
Why should I choose GliderSports?
Unobstructed landing area, excellent air to ground communications, extremely qualified professionals with decades of experience, well-maintained gear and onsite parachute professionals, friendly and personal atmosphere, great sense of community, regular social events, and absolutely stunning scenery.
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What other requirements are there for new jumpers?
We will need you to register with us by signing a waiver, and producing a current data card and USPA membership card. After that, you are all set! Blue skies.
Can I stay on site for the weekend?
Sure! We have campgrounds that accommodate both tents and RVs or other campers. We have electric and water hookups, a grill and picnic area, and other accommodations for our skydiving family and visitors.
Do you require an AAD?
No, AADs are optional at our dropzone.
Do you welcome licensed jumping?
ABSOLUTELY! We welcome all USPA license holding skydivers to enjoy our drop zone. Join our facebook group or give us a call to see what's going on this week!
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Email: support@glidersports.com
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