Questions about Skydiving in Michigan


	Question: How old do I have to be? Answer: You must be a minimum of 18 years old - NO EXCEPTIONS! Minimum age requirements are due to the fact that minors are not able to sign legal documents and parents and/or legal guardians are not allowed by law to sign the rights of a minor away. Be cautious of skydiving centers that allow minors to skydive.

		How old do I have to be? Is there a weight limit for skydiving? Is skydiving dangerous? Is it safe? What if the parachute doesn't open? What if I panic and can't pull the ripcord? Okay, what if both main and reserve fail? How long does the skydive take? How long does the plane ride take? Can you breathe in freefall? Does it hurt when the parachute opens? Is freefall noisy? Can I have my jump photographed? How do you videotape/photograph a skydive? Can I train and jump in the same day? What if I'm afraid of heights? Does it feel like you're falling? What if I'm afraid of flying? When can I jump? What should I wear? Should I eat beforehand? What should I drink?


	How old do I have to be