Skydiving
Skydiving is a sport and activity that involves exiting an aircraft in midair and using a parachute to descend and land safely. Participants experience a period of freefall followed by controlled canopy flight.
Modern recreational skydiving grew from military parachuting in the 20th century. After World War II, civilian
Equipment includes a parachute system with a main canopy and a reserve canopy secured in a harness
Training and licensing vary by country but generally follow a progression through levels or licenses. In many
A typical jump from 10,000 to 14,000 ft begins with exit from the aircraft, a period of
Disciplines include tandem, formation skydiving, competitive canopy piloting, and wingsuiting. Safety emphasizes gear checks, weather assessment,