HOPE 4 2nd Semester Lesson: Recreational Outdoor Activities - Skydiving

1. Skydivin
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Skydiving, also known as parachuting, is the
exhilarating sport or activity of jumping from an
aircraft and performing acrobatic maneuvers
during free fall before safely landing by
deploying a parachute.

2. Stable Flight Belly Head Down

3. Circle
Formation
Sequential
Formation
Somersault

4. In October 2014, 117 women from around the world take the Guinness World Records title
for Parachuting - largest sequential freefall formation (female) in a spectacular,
successful attempt.

5. Typical jump altitudes for experienced skydivers range from 7,500 to 15,000 feet above ground
level, resulting in a freefall time of 40 to 85 seconds. The length of freefall depends on factors like
exit altitude, opening altitude, and fall rate. Skydivers can reach speeds of 110 to 130 miles per
hour during freefall.

6. Equipment and Gear
• Main Parachute
• Reserve Parachute
Parachutes

7. Parachute Rig AAD (Automatic Activation Device)
Gaiters Goggles Harness
Altimeter

8. Helmet Hook Knife Jumpsuit

9. Exit, Freefall, and Canopy Flight
The exit phase marks the
beginning of your skydive.
You exit the aircraft and
transition from the relative
safety of the cabin to the
exhilarating open sky.
Exit Freefall
The most thrilling part of
skydiving, freefall is when you
plummet toward the ground
without the parachute
deployed.
After freefall, it’s time to
deploy your parachute, also
known as the canopy.
Canopy

10. Wear close-fitting athletic
clothing with lace-up
sneakers. Check your
jumpsuit for holes or
tears.
Safety
Procedures
Skydiving primarily tests
your mental strength. As
you stand on the edge of
the plane, take a deep
breath and focus on the
breathtaking view below.
Mental Preparation Appropriate Attire
Consume a light,
nutritious meal
before arriving at
the dropzone.
Canop
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11. Safety Statistics and Regulations
In 2023, approximately 42,000 USPA
members made around 3.65 million
jumps at more than 200 USPA-affiliated
skydiving centers in the U.S.
Fatalities Aircraft Safety
Skydiving operations have a lower
aircraft accident rate than general
aviation.

12. Community and
Culture
Inclusive
Community
Creative
Exploits
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Skydiving fosters a vibrant community known for its inclusivity and camaraderie.
Within the skydiving community, creativity thrives as individuals push the boundaries of the sport with
innovative maneuvers and daring exploits.
Earning a United States Parachute Association (USPA) A License is a significant achievement for a
student skydiver.

13. Community and Culture
(cont.)
100th Skydive
Traditions
Reaching one's 100th skydive
is a significant achievement
in the skydiving world.
Sense of
Community
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Skydiving culture revolves
around a strong sense of
community, where
individuals come together to
support, inspire, and
celebrate each other's
achievements.

14. Reference
s• https://www.discoveryuk.com/adventure/what-is-skydiving/
• https://www.britannica.com/sports/skydiving
• https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skydiving
• https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/2022/11/30/skydiving-equipment-
• list/#:~:text=Skydiving%20Equipment%20List%201%20Parachutes%20This%20ma
• y%20come,altimeter.%20...%205%20Helmet%20...%206%20Jumpsuit%20
• https://www.rookieroad.com/skydiving/equipment-list/
• https://www.chutingstar.com/skydive/skydiving-rigs/complete-rig-packages
• https://www.launchpadskydiving.com/gear/ Essential Safety Tips for Skydiving
• You Can't Afford to Ignore - Thrillspire https://www.uspa.org/Discover/FAQs/Safety
• https://www.theskydivingcompany.com/blog/the-truth-about-skydiving-safety/
• https://skydivemonroe.com/blog/skydiving-culture-and-traditions/
• https://skydivecalifornia.com/blog/the-culture-of-skydiving/
• https://www.discoverwalks.com/blog/philippines/15-typically-filipino-traditions-and-customs/