Skydiving with Wingsuits

One of the most frequent questions we get at the drop zone is about Wingsuit Skydiving. With online videos showing very experienced skydivers flying close to objects such as mountains and cliffs, Wingsuit Skydiving has taken off in popularity. Wingsuits are also frequently called Squirrel suits also. Different Types of Wingsuits There are two types of Wingsuit flying. Proximity flying is where a person flies very close to the earth. This type of skydiving is very very dangerous and is only for the most experienced skydivers. Even the most skilled skydivers do not often become involved in this activity. There is very little room for error and has a very high rate of fatality. Even the best in the sport have been injured and killed doing Proximity Flying. The videos look great online but that is where they should stay in my opinion. I have nothing but respect for people who are qualified and can successfully accomplish these feats but…

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April 6, 2016

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Top 5 Things to do for Fun in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach is one of Virginia's Biggest Tourist Destinations It kind of goes without saying that the biggest attraction is of course the beach. Its kind of hard to beat a day of playing in the waves and laying on the beach soaking up the sun. When you are ready to do a little exploring you will realize that VA Beach has much more then just the water and surf. Here are a few places you should definitely try to experience the next time you are in the area. 1 Military Aviation Museum: Of course this would be No Limits Skydiving first choice. Since we love aviation this is always one of our first stops. Kind of hard to love skydiving without aviation. The museum holds the worlds largest collection of WWI and WWII aircraft. My favorite is the vintage P-51D Mustang Fighter plane. They even offer plane rides in a 1941 Boeing Stearman. Please stop by and visit this part…

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February 3, 2016

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A Few Reasons You Should Try Skydiving in Virginia

Skydiving is the one activity that most people want to try at least once. Its one of the biggest items on people's bucket list. Here are a few reason's why I think you should give it a try. Tandem Skydiving: With the invention of Tandem Skydiving, jumping from a perfectly good airplane is easier then ever. During a tandem skydive you are attached to a certified instructor with thousands of skydives. Your training for a Tandem Skydive is only about 5 minutes. Your job is to relax and have fun. You are attached to your instructor from the moment you are on the plane, till you land right back the same airport you took off from. With Tandem Skydiving almost anyone can make a skydive. Equipment: Skydiving equipment has taken a revolutionary advancement in the last 15 years. The technology has jumped leaps and bounds to where the safety level is amazing. Last year there was 3.2 million skydives made in…

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January 10, 2016

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Fun Facts About Skydiving

Tandem Skydiving Facts Skydiving is one of the greatest adventures and is one of the main items on peoples bucket lists. I thought it would be interesting to go over some fun and strange facts about skydiving with all of you. The highest jump was made by Alan Eustace on October 24, 2014. He jumped from a height of 135,890 feet. This jump took place in Roswell, New Mexico. A place also known for many U.F.O. sightings. There has not been a report of Mr Eustace seeing any aliens while in free fall. Approximately 500,000 people make a skydive each year. That sounds like a lot of people, but when the population of the world is now 7 billion, it is not that many. There are 332 Skydiving schools in the United States. California has the most schools with a count of 27. Right now the oldest person to make a skydive is 103 years old and the Tandem Skydive…

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December 22, 2015

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How Safe is Tandem Skydiving?

Tandem Skydiving Safety Precautions This is a question we often get asked, so thought it would make a great subject to talk about. Skydiving is on the Bucket List of most people with a sense of adventure. Of course jumping from planes does carry a certain amount of risk but let me share some of the ways that No Limits Skydiving minimizes those risks. We belong to a organization called the United States Parachute Association. This is a membership of skydivers that regulates how drop zones in the United States must conduct operations. They mandate everything from how often parachutes must be inspected to who is allowed to be a Skydiving Instructor. Here are some of the details: All Reserve Parachutes must be inspected every 160 days. They must be inspected and repacked by a certified rigger. All airplanes that are used for skydiving operations must go thru a complete inspection every 100 hours. Every Skydiving Instructor must go thru…

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August 5, 2015