Skydiving with Disabilities

We are able to accommodate those who have the desire to experience the extreme sport of skydiving. Each disability may require special considerations. If there are any concerns about whether your disability may affect your skydiving experience, please get a doctor’s opinion. We cannot tell you how skydiving may affect you – only you and your physician can make the judgment.

Listed below are the disabilities with which we are experienced:

Hearing impaired/deaf: For any skydive, communication is integral.

Tandem Skydives: Due to the tandem method’s simplicity, this disability does not affect the tandem skydive. However, the tandem master must be able to convey to the hearing-impaired student exactly what is expected of them (i.e. legs up during landings). If desired, the services of a signing interpreter with knowledge of the sport of skydiving can be offered at a rate of $75.

AFF: Communication is key here. AFF Level I requires a 4-6 hour long First Jump Course where the student learns everything they need to know to make their first solo skydive. To attend this course, a signing interpreter with knowledge of the sport of skydiving will be necessary. This service can be provided for an additional charge of $75 per student.

Sight Impaired/blind:

Tandem Skydives: Due to the tandem method’s simplicity, there are no special considerations concerning the sight-impaired.

AFF: Unfortunately, sight is integral to solo training, so we can not offer this service for those that do not have corrected vision to 20/20.

Paraplegic:

Due to the simplicity of the tandem method, there is only a minor effect. It is possible special equipment adjustments may be required, and extra preparation time may be needed. For this reason, we require paraplegics to come out during the weekdays due to the additional length of time this skydive may require, so that we can focus on the safety of your skydive. The student will need to lift their legs, and must have the control and strength to do so. There is a high risk of bone injury, so it is strongly suggested that you make this decision with your doctor.

Other:

The ability to skydive will be determined by the Safety and Training Advisor at Skydive Elsinore. If we are unsure, then a doctor’s note may be requested.

For more info, call us: 1877 The Jump