The No Limits Skydiving staff, as the Aerial Adventure Demos skydiving team, has safely completed hundreds of professional skydiving demonstrations at large events such as NASCAR or as small as county fairs. If you would like to learn more skydiving demonstrations visit the Aerial Adventure Demos site.

If large sporting events trust the safety of their mascot with our staff, you should to. Give us a call and learn how you can make a tandem or AFF skydive with the same personnel who are trusted at America’s largest events.

Skydiving Restrictions

• You must be at least 18 years of age. Please come with a valid ID.
• Your weight must be less than 225. If there’s any question about the weight limit, give us a call.
• Wear sneakers/sport shoes, no Sandals or Boots, no shoes with heals.
• Wear loose fitting comfortable clothing.
• Remove all jewelry, no watches, bracelets, necklaces and nothing in your pockets. We have lockers that you can use to secure your valuables.
• Get driving directions from our website. Information, maps and directions.
• Plan on being at the drop zone for at least 4 hours.
• Be sure to not have any alcohol in your system when you arrive at the drop zone.
• All pets must be on a leash and remain outside of the airport hanger.

Why Skydive with No Limits Skydiving

• Safety
• Great staff
• Tailored for first-timers
• Best prices
• We make skydiving awesome!

Read more about and Why Choose No Limits Skydiving.

If you are unsure of the weather on the day of your jump, give us a call to confirm that weather won’t impact your jump.

In a promotion to introduce the Air Guard 400, Richmond International Raceway Track President Doug Fritz accept the challenge to go skydiving for the first time. This was no ordinary jump, Fritz made a tandem skydiving into the infield of the racetrack with the help of instructor and professional skydiver Matt Fitch. Matt is also the owner of No Limits Skydiving and makes his living helping people experience the thrill of skydiving.

This was the first time a track present has ever jumped into his own track. “I tell you what, I think it’s the craziest thing I’ve ever done in my entire life, but hopefully we’ll sell some tickets,” Fritz said.
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Bowlin and Gould decided to meld their passions for skydiving with a fund raising event for SWOF. The idea was to do the most tandem jumps in a 24-hour period. Tandem jumps are when two people jump together under a single parachute system. They are attached at four points. They exit together, freefall together and land together.

The goal was to make 150 tandem jumps in 24-hours. That would average out to one tandem jump every 9.6 minutes. This was an astounding goal that would require stamina, fast planes, quick gear changes and a mental temerity to succeed.

Bowlin and Gould contacted the Guinness people and learned all the rules that they must follow to claim a world record. They had to have two people present the entire time to record and monitor the event.
They next prepared the logistics. They obtained the backing of Ted Strong of Strong Enterprises. Strong Enterprises built 6 custom tandem rigs for their adventure. They contacted a public drop zone at Zepherhills, FL. Skydive City worked with them during practice jumps to work out aircraft, exit points, landing places, packing areas, support personnel, food and drinks, bathroom breaks and hundreds of gopher jobs. During the four months prior to the event they did 100 tandems as practice at Skydive City.

Jumping was to commence at 8AM, but bad weather delayed the start time until 6PM on April 14, 2009. This turned out to help the jumps done at night because they were less fatigued.

Thirty staff people helped at all times. Another 30 people volunteered their time and expertise to make the record a huge success.

The very last jump was done from 12,500 ft. They ended the 24-hour period with 103 jumps. That works out to an average of 13.98 minutes per jump. But they had some impressive 6-7 minutes turn times.

(Video & Photo: Billy Porter)

The company is the main supplier of civilian tandem equipment along and is use all around the world. Strong also supplies the United States Military with much of their parachute technology. They are responsible for the military’s emergency parachutes along with their cargo delivery chutes.

Strong Enterprises tandem parachutes were used in a special skydive made over Mt. Everest in 2008. Strong Tandem parachutes where also selected to for a world record tandem skydiving attempt in 2009. The goal was to make the most tandem skydives in 24 hours. If Strong tandem parachutes can be used to set a world record, it’s great equipment.

When you are going to jump from a perfectly good plane always use the best. This is why at No Limits Skydiving we use Strong Enterprises tandem systems.

(Photo: Billy Porter)

Skydiving is the most adrenaline packed sport there is. Nothing will excite you more then taking that first step off the plane. After the parachute is open and you take a deep breath, you’ll have a time to realize what you have just accomplished. You’ll have a few minutes to enjoy the view.

Location
The location of the dropzone was specifically chosen to for it’s natural view. The scene under canopy is breathtaking. To the west of the airport there are no man made buildings in sight. The view has all of the natural beauty that Virginia has to offer. Endless miles of rolling green hills and splendor. The sunsets are so amazing that it is hard to take it all in. Being under parachute at No Limits Skydiving, no matter the season, will be a scene you will never forget.

At many dropzones, students can be made to feel like they are being put through an assembly line. At our school you will leave after the jump knowing you just made new friends. As the owner of the school I have over 6,000 jumps with a 100% safety record. I have enjoyed taking a variety of different people on their first skydive. From a person just turning 18, to a 79 year great grandfather last fall. I am personally involved in every jump to making sure you have a fun and safe experience.

Our Staff
All staff members are ex military who have been involved in the skydiving industry for 20 plus years.

No Limits Skydiving manager, Bobby Herman, has been with us for 10 years. He will be there to greet you from the time you arrive, until the time you leave with your jump certificate and video in hand. Bobby makes sure you leave with a big smile on your face.

Facilities
We just built a brand new hanger and student lounge area. We are the only DZ where you can relax in a air conditioned lounge prior to your jump. Bring your family and friends to experience your adventure with you and they have somewhere to relax in comfort. We have a big screen TV in the lounge where you are able to view the video of your skydive. On most Sat nights during the summer we have a bonfires. If you skydived during the weekend feel free to stay for Bobby’s cookout and bonfire. We also offer camping on site. Make a weekend of it if you want. If you have a large group, camp out and make your skydive the next day.

Availability
At No Limits Skydiving we realize people have 40 things going on. Not everybody is free on the weekends. That is why we are open 7 days a week. We are the only Dropzone in the Mid-Atlantic area that is open all week long. All you have to do is call 434-532-6570 and tell us what day you would like to skydive.

Video
No Limits Skydiving is using a new technology that enables us to video your WHOLE skydive. Other schools only video the freefall part of your jump. Our video includes it all!! The getting dressed, plane ride, freefall and the most important part, the parachute ride down. Our video’s capture the ENTIRE parachute ride down. Our videos are 8 to 10 min, where other places are only 4 minutes. Your parachute ride is around 5 min and there is nothing like seeing your smile with the canopy over your head. Makes for a great video!!

I hope I have given you some reasons why I think you should choose us to be a part of your first skydive. If you have any questions please call anytime at 434-532-6570. Either I, or Bobby will answer the phone.

Thank you and hope to talk to you soon.
- Matthew Fitch, Owner

Additional No Limits Skydiving Staff

Rob Vanaman is our Chief Pilot and has been with us for 4 years. He has been known to serve peanuts and drinks for your in-flight snack. Be sure to get your order in early. Rob has flown countless skydivers to their first skydive. Rob loves to talk about flying and flying skydivers. Before asking him a question, be sure you have some time to kill.

Adam Gainer is one of our parachute packers. Adam cut his teeth in the world of parachute packing in the military. Adam’s experience packing for military skydivers gives him the skills to pack our parachutes and give the parachute passengers a great ride. Adam is a lot of fun to work with and is always ready to make another skydive.

Jason Heming is currently serving in the United States Army as a parachute rigger. He is in charge of training new parachute packers for the U.S. Army. We are lucky to have him also work for No Limits Skydiving. Jason is also freefall vertified and has over 100 skydives. If Uncle Sam trust him you should to!! We do.

John Nelson. Tandem Master with over 2000 tandem skydives. John is a great instructor and will make sure your skydive experience is one you will enjoy to the fullest.

Want to give the most exciting Birthday present? There’s nothing more thrilling than skydiving and there’s nothing more exciting than a Skydiving Gift Certificate from No Limits Skydiving. Think about the memories from a first skydive? No one forgets their first skydive and no one will forget skydiving for their birthday!

Use the gift certificate for a jump now or wait until a special day. We’re open 7 days a week. So, jump when you want to. No matter when you make the skydive it will be a day you’ll never forget and a gift that will last a lifetime. When you call, ask about getting a custom made jump video and a t-shirt.

By Lori Steffen

I didn’t realize the impact jumping out of an airplane would have on my life. No Limits Skydiving’s expert staff put my fears at ease and I now realize that at 40 years old, my adventure is just beginning. I recommend everyone do this at least once.

Every now and then something comes along to remind us to appreciate life and how quickly it can be gone. In 2006, Tim McGraw came out with the song “Live Like You’re Dying.” The song captured a feeling that many people share about life being too short. In the song, it talks about going skydiving. Skydiving has always been the face of living life fully because today could be your last.

Skydiving is one of those rocking chair moments. When you’re retired and sitting in your rocking chair remembering all the really exciting things you’ve done in your life, skydiving will be on the list! Even if you only make one skydive in your life, you will remember that day as if it was yesterday. As anyone who’s been skydiving will tell you, you have to do it to understand the feeling of jumping from an airplane, free falling, and flying a parachute to the ground.

A survivor with inoperable cancer wrote this:
I am motivated by two signs in my home, a commonly available one says, “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” It’s on my living room wall and I see it only after I have my morning tea beneath a sign on my kitchen cabinet that admonishes, “Life is not about going to the grave in a beautiful, well preserved body, but by sliding in sideways, totally worn out, and proclaiming, “WOW, what a ride!!”

This thought is why people make a skydive. “Live Like You’re Dying” and you’ll live a full life with no regrets.