State-of-the-Art Student Gear

✔ Automatic Activation Devices (AADs): Ensuring reserve parachute deployment if needed.

✔ Square "Ram-Air" Parachutes: Designed for a slow descent and soft landing.

✔ Ground-to-Air Radio: Providing assistance under the canopy.

 

Aircraft:

✔ Three Cessna 182 Skylanes based at Wissota Airport (4WI0).

✔ Each plane carries four skydivers plus the pilot.

✔ Modified for skydiving with seat removals and floor seat belts.

✔ Average jump altitude: 10,000 feet AGL.

✔ Commercial-licensed pilots trained for emergencies.

 

Clubhouse:

✔ Spacious indoor packing area.

✔ Air-conditioned classroom & lounge.

✔ Bathroom with shower.

✔ The kitchen has a microwave, pizza oven, fridge, and pop machine.

✔ Nearby food options at gas stations.

✔ There is plenty of outdoor space for camping & RVs.

✔ A large student landing area covers most of the drop zone.

 

Other perks: 

✔ Soft pea-gravel landing target
✔ Large, visible windsock & triangle wind indicator
✔ Ground-to-air radio transmitters
✔ Golf cart pickups for off-site landings
✔ On-site camping
✔ Gas BBQ grill & firepit
✔ Free WiFi
✔ A variety of Gas, Convenience Stores, ATM, Motel, and Campgrounds, plus local bars and restaurants