✈️ The Aircraft: N5953B

Our primary jump plane, a 1957 Cessna 182A, has been specifically engineered for the unique demands of skydiving. We have invested in high-performance modifications that provide an extra margin of safety:

Real-Time Monitoring: Equipped with a JPI Engine Monitor and SkyBeacon ADS-B, our pilots have precise, real-time data on every aspect of the flight and surrounding airspace.

Horton STOL Kit: This “Short Take-Off and Landing” kit includes a cambered leading edge and stall fences, allowing the aircraft to maintain stability and control at much lower speeds than a standard plane.

WingX Tip Extensions: By increasing our wingspan, we gain more lift and lateral stability, ensuring smooth flight characteristics during climb-out and exit.

Texas Skyways Engine Conversion: Our Continental O-550-F20B engine provides superior power-to-weight performance, getting you to altitude quickly and reliably.

🪂 The Gear: Your Life-Saving Backups

Every skydiving rig used at our facility is a “dual-parachute” system. We utilize modern, high-performance equipment that is inspected and maintained by FAA-certified parachute riggers.

1. The Automatic Activation Device (AAD)

Every tandem rig is equipped with an AAD (a micro-computer located inside the parachute container). If, for any reason, a parachute is not deployed by a certain altitude, the AAD will automatically fire to deploy the reserve canopy. It is the ultimate “safety net.”

2. The Reserve Parachute

In the highly unlikely event of a malfunction with the main canopy, every rig contains a second “reserve” parachute. Reserve parachutes are packed with extreme precision and are only handled by certified professionals.

👨‍✈️ Professional Standards

Certified Instructors: All our tandem masters hold current USPA ratings. They have undergone thousands of jumps and rigorous training to manage every aspect of your experience.

Sober Skydiving Policy: We maintain a strict 0% tolerance policy for alcohol and drugs. To ensure your safety and the safety of our staff, no person may jump within 8 hours of consuming alcohol.

Medical Fitness: Skydiving is an active sport. We ensure all participants meet the age (18+) and weight requirements (typically under 230 lbs) to ensure the gear performs exactly as the manufacturers intended.

🌤️ Weather & Environmental Safety

The Bahamas offers some of the best flying weather in the world, but we never gamble with conditions.

Wind Limits: We monitor ground and altitude winds constantly. If winds exceed our safety thresholds for beach landings, we will reschedule your jump at no additional cost.

Cloud Clearance: Following FAA FAR 105.17, we do not jump through clouds. If visibility is compromised, we wait for a clear window.