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What is it like to skydive?
Skydiving isn't just thrilling and psychologically powerful; it can also be surprisingly calming. Leaving the plane is thrilling and exciting, but the moment you freefall and open your parachute, you experience a sense of peace and peace. Your perspective on the world is like paragliding off a cliff and sliding into your harness. It's like being in heaven.
Many people go skydiving just once, perhaps to tick something off their bucket list. Others, like me, after trying it once, want to go skydiving in more places, to jump freely on their own, to compete, to become a skydiving athlete or instructor. They also dream of breaking a world record or pushing the boundaries of human endurance.
What we call "skydiving" actually refers to tandem high-altitude skydiving, which is a type of commercial skydiving. Its purpose is to meet the needs of users who have a demand for skydiving experience and attempts.
Tandem skydiving involves taking a participant and a skydiving instructor to a high altitude via aircraft. The instructor guides the participants through the air, giving them a unique experience of soaring high above the ground. The instructor handles all the technical aspects of the skydiving process, eliminating the need for participants to undergo lengthy certifications before jumping.
For example, all operations such as (opening the parachute, controlling the parachute, and landing), the experiencer just needs to be in a good mood and experience it to their heart's content!
Jiande Qiandaohu General Airport is close to the Qiandao Lake Scenic Area. It is the first general airport in Zhejiang Province to obtain a civil airport license. Construction was completed in March 2006. It has a runway measuring 500 meters long and 21 meters wide, which can accommodate Class A aircraft with a takeoff weight of less than 5,250 kilograms. The airfield level is 1B.
Currently, there is a parking apron capable of accommodating 10 aircraft, a hangar for 10-15 aircraft, and corresponding access roads. The entire airfield covers an area of approximately 300 mu. The air traffic management system and related personnel are relatively complete.
Navigation address:
Hump Skydiving (at Qiandao Lake General Airport, Shouma Line, Jiande City, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province)
Transportation Guide:
/Bus/
Hangzhou East Station - Jiande Station: 1 hour. Jiande Station - Skydiving Base: 30 kilometers. Taxi: about 100 yuan.
Hangzhou East Station - Longyou Station 1 hour Longyou Station - Skydiving Base 50 km
Take the Xiaoshan Airport Bus "Xin'anjiang" route for 60 yuan, approximately a 150-minute ride; departure times: 11:40, 15:20, 18:10 (inquiry: 0571-96299)
Xin'anjiang Bus Station - Shouchang Town 30 kilometers away by taxi
Take the Xiaoshan Airport Bus "West Bus Station Line" to the West Bus Station, about 80 minutes away
Hangzhou West Bus Station - Shouchang Town is about 150 kilometers and takes 2 hours by car.
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Hangzhou - Skydiving Base 160 km about 2 hours
Shanghai to Skydiving Base 330 km approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes
Suzhou-Skydiving Base 310 kilometers about 4 hours
Accommodation recommendations:
The following are the hotels closest to the base: Shouchang Town - 8 kilometers from the base, about 15 minutes
On June 30, 2017, Anji Tianzi Lake General Airport obtained the general airport use license issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China East China Regional Administration, which means that Tianzi Lake Airport can be put into use.
This is the first approved general aviation airport in the Yangtze River Delta region, boasting the largest scale, longest runway, highest standards, and best quality. It is also the first Class A1 general aviation airport approved nationwide since the Civil Aviation Administration of China issued the "General Airport Classification Management Measures" on April 14, 2019.
Navigation address:
Panda Skydiving Anji Tianzi Lake Base
Near the northwest line of Tianzihu Town, Anji County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province
Transportation Guide:
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Anji Passenger Transport Center - Skydiving Base 28 kilometers, taxi about 85 yuan
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Hangzhou - Skydiving Base 93 km S14 Hangzhou-Changsha Expressway about 1.5 hours
Shanghai to Skydiving Base 208 km G50 Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway about 2 hours and 45 minutes
Suzhou to Skydiving Base 160 km G50 Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway about 2 hours and 15 minutes
Nanjing to Skydiving Base 232 km G25 Changshen Expressway about 2 hours and 52 minutes
Accommodation recommendations:
Tianzi Lake Boutique Hotel
Hotels close to the skydiving base are recommended for customers with other itineraries to choose convenient and comfortable accommodation based on their specific itineraries.
Wanfeng General Airport is located in Wanfeng Aviation Town, Xinchang County, Zhejiang Province. It is located at the junction of Shaoxing, Ningbo and Taizhou. It is 130 kilometers away from Hangzhou city and 70 kilometers away from Ningbo city. It is currently the A1 general airport with the most complete infrastructure in Zhejiang Province and even the whole country.
The airport covers an area of 351 mu, with a runway measuring 600*30 meters in length and width, a 54,000-square-meter apron, a 4,852-square-meter hangar, a 3,300-square-meter integrated air traffic control building and a 2,000-square-meter parking lot. The facilities and personnel are very complete, and the airfield grade is 1B.
Navigation address
Panda Skydiving (Shaoxing Xinchang Base)
Air Traffic Control Building in Wanfeng Aviation Town, Xinchang County, Shaoxing City
Transportation Guide
/Bus/
After arriving in Shaoxing/Hangzhou, take a bus to Xinchang
Hangzhou Bus Station to Xinchang Bus Station: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Shaoxing Bus Station to Xinchang Bus Station: 1 hour and 20 minutes
1. After arriving at Xinchang Passenger Transport Center, you can take a taxi to Wanfeng Aviation Characteristic Town, which is about 25 kilometers away and costs about 60 yuan.
2. Take bus No. 10 and get off at Xinchang East Station, then take the park special line No. 501 and get off at Wanfeng Aviation Town.
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Direct navigation to Panda Skydive (Shaoxing Xinchang Base)
Ningbo-Base 93 kilometers about 1.5 hours
Hangzhou-Base 150 kilometers about 2 hours
Shanghai-Base 250 km about 3.5 hours
Suzhou-Base 240 km about 3.5 hours
Accommodation recommendations
The following are hotels close to the skydiving base. Customers with other plans are advised to choose convenient and comfortable accommodation based on their specific itinerary.
"Skydiving is cheap abroad, why is it so expensive here?"
When I recommend skydiving to my friends, I always hear this.
It’s not because domestic skydiving bases want to make dirty money. Under the complex national conditions and market situation, the pricing of domestic skydiving bases is already considered the conscience of the industry!
Reason 1: Late start and lack of scale
Skydiving in my country started in 2008. The rise in popularity of skydiving in recent years is closely related to the support of celebrities.
Compared with the more than half a century history of skydiving in foreign countries, the late start means slower development.
The cluster effect is not only applicable to industrial production, but is also evident in skydiving.
For example, an average flight costs more than 2,000 yuan for fuel, not including the cost of the aircraft and airport equipment. The parachutes used cost hundreds of thousands of yuan each. The expensive costs not only involve the company's operations, but also require a virtuous cycle of passenger traffic to reduce the average cost.
Tandem skydiving has not been carried out in China for a long time, so skydiving pays more attention to hardware facilities and coaching level. After all, personal safety is the most important thing.
At the same time, when skydiving in China, try to choose domestic professional skydiving coaches. This is because many foreign coaches come to China to work as coaches with tourist visas, and it will be difficult to hold them accountable if something goes wrong.
Reason 2: Airspace control, safety comes at a high price
Due to different systems, the price of skydiving in China is indeed higher than abroad, but it is safer.
Overseas, the airspace is free and low altitude is open, so you are responsible for your own safety.
All domestic airspace is managed by the Air Force and Civil Aviation Administration, and the safety assurance systems and operating costs are different. Therefore, while the cost of skydiving in China is high, it also brings better safety assurance.
Reason three: There are few private planes in China and few people with pilot licenses.
The cost of the aircraft used for skydiving and the pilot's flying cost are undoubtedly an indispensable part.
There is no airspace control abroad, so there are a large number of private planes and an even larger base of private pilots.
This isn't an excuse for skydiving centers; after all, the freedom of choice lies with the consumer. Airspace restrictions have resulted in fewer aircraft, and the combined effects of these factors have led to a late start and a sluggish growth in the industry. These factors have contributed to the rising cost of skydiving in China.
If you want to experience skydiving while traveling abroad, I highly recommend it. However, if you go abroad specifically for skydiving, the economic and time costs will definitely exceed those in China.
Basic Package:
Tandem skydiving: NT$2480-2800 (prices fluctuate depending on the discounts offered by skydiving clubs or businesses)
Inclusive Of:
Aircraft leasing, equipment leasing, high-value extreme outdoor sports accident insurance, basic training fees, coaching service fees
Additional fees:
Handheld Video 800
Handheld video means the coach behind you will use the camera to help you shoot.
Third-party shooting 1600
Choosing different photography angles will also make a difference. Third-party shooting means that during the jump, there will be a third instructor jumping with you and filming.
Reservations are required at least three days in advance on weekdays and about a week in advance on weekends and holidays. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by staff. You will complete the necessary paperwork according to your reservation details. You will also sign a waiver and watch a video of the event to get a general idea of what to expect. Next, it's time to choose your instructor!
The instructor will select the right clothing for you, explain the precautions, and guide you on the key points of skydiving. If you want to learn a little about freefall, independent parachute opening and parachuting techniques, this will make your flying experience more comfortable and perfect!
Before boarding, the instructor checked the equipment again. I boarded the plane with the instructor and cameraman, and watched the scenery outside the window gradually become smaller and rise above the clouds.
After about 15 minutes, the plane reached the designated height and gradually stopped climbing. The instructor made a final check and found that each fixed point could bear a weight of 2,250 kilograms, which was absolutely safe and firm. Then we were ready to begin experiencing the wonderful journey of life.
Skydiving is incredibly simple and safe. The moment the hatch opens, you follow your instructor and jump down through the dreamy clouds. You will experience a 50-second free fall at a speed of up to 200 kilometers per hour.
My mind went blank, my adrenaline surged, and I couldn't describe the thrill. Passing through the clouds, I felt the madness of weightlessness. The parachute suddenly opened, and my body felt like it was being pulled. I began to enjoy the feeling of flying above the clouds.
Once you're no longer afraid of heights, the flight below is incredibly exhilarating. Letting your instructor control the parachute handle slows down time, and the world is breathtakingly beautiful. The arcing skyline in the distance is vast and dreamy, and the clouds before you are pure white and soft. Let go of all your anxieties and quietly enjoy it all.
Put on a smile and let the camera capture the wonderful moment for you. It will take about 5 to 6 minutes to glide to the ground and land safely. This unforgettable experience will be shared all over your circle of friends in minutes.
As an extreme sport, is skydiving the riskiest compared to other extreme sports?
I want to say: Absolutely not. Skydiving is safer than driving. Doesn't it completely overturn your impression? There are three main reasons:
First, hardware support (aircraft, airport, terrain, landing field, weather, management and operation personnel),
Second, software assurance (coaching and teaching system),
Third, parachutists (and the most important point)
Hardware guarantee:
Base operations are one of the most important aspects of security.
Aircraft and airports
The skydiving aircraft, aircraft model, cabin door, maintenance requirements, refueling frequency, airport regulations, and reporting status all need to be carefully planned.
Terrain and landing sites
There are specific regulations for skydiving, including the size of the landing area, the location of nearby lakes, rivers, and seas, and the location of power lines, high-voltage lines, highways, and building clusters.
weather
The weather at the skydiving base is also a major safety factor. Wind, rain, snow, lightning, and other inclement weather are not suitable for skydiving. The base's location also has to consider whether it rains frequently. Coastal areas are prone to typhoons, while deserts are prone to tornadoes. Bases with distinct seasons often close in the winter due to snow. Many bases in the south are open seasonally due to the rainy season, and so on. Skydiving bases have relatively strict weather requirements for safety.
Management and operations staff
The base's general manager, DZO, director of safety and training, S&TA, lead instructor, ground manager, and several other key management personnel have made our skydiving safe and enjoyable.
(High-altitude tandem parachute system - SIGMA)
Software Assurance for Skydive:
The guiding instructor and teaching system are the software guarantee of skydiving.
As the saying goes, a good teacher produces a good student. While not every skydiving base has a world champion, record-holder, world-class referee, or instructor, a USPA-certified instructor is a safe bet. USPA-certified instructors undergo one of the most rigorous selection processes in the world. First, you must have at least 500 skydives or a D license and a certain number of years of skydiving experience to be eligible to apply for the instructor exam. The exam typically takes 10 working days and includes an oral and written exam, a skydiving test, and a skydiving history check. It is this rigorous assessment that ensures safety.
The USPA's rigorous teaching system makes skydiving one of the safest outdoor sports. However, skydiving is primarily a European and American sport, and learning concepts and methods are often based on their language, body type, and learning habits. We hope that more Chinese skydiving enthusiasts will join us and work together to create a teaching system that is most suitable for Chinese skydiving learners.
Skydiver:
1. The most important thing in skydiving is the skydiver himself. With the support of various hardware and software, and through rigorous training courses, becoming a USPA licensed skydiver is not only a skill to acquire, but also an honor.
In conclusion - if it is so safe, why do people always associate skydiving with danger?
I believe that fear stems from the unknown and lack of confidence. But isn't curiosity about the unknown and a desire for confidence the very driving force that keeps humanity moving forward? Just like how people worried when airplanes first became a means of transportation many years ago, now that they've become one of our most common means of transportation, wouldn't you agree?
Skydiving in China typically takes place at altitudes between 3,000 and 4,000 meters, with altitudes varying depending on the location. At 4,000 meters, savor the breathtaking scenery before you—a perspective only eagles can witness. At the end of the one-minute free fall, the instructor will open the parachute, and you'll transition from a thrilling experience to a visual feast.
Skydiving companies will require you to wear their blue pants, which you can simply put on over your own pants. You can also wear your own top. Girls are not allowed to wear skirts. Shoes should be sneakers. If you wear sandals or other inappropriate shoes, you will be provided with flat canvas shoes.
Girls with medium-length hair should try to tie their hair up to avoid it flying into the coach's face.
Maintain good communication with your instructor. Tell them if you have any needs, such as if you want to take a photo with them or stay in the air for a while longer. Instructors are very good, but they jump several times a day, and their routines are very routine, so it is inevitable that they will not be able to help you with all the details.
Girls must wear makeup, especially lips. Because the video will look better, otherwise a pale face that is deformed by the wind is really not good-looking.
You can use a marker to write down some of your wishes on the palm of your hand, or take the opportunity to express your feelings from a high altitude and show them to the camera in the air.
Try to think about the gestures and faces you're going to make ahead of time. If you don't have a script, you'll be completely lost when you actually jump, and you won't know what to do in front of the camera. Watching the video after you land will be a bit boring (after all, watching yourself jump is still exciting).
Please bring plenty of dry food and playing cards. Skydiving is very sensitive to wind conditions, and sometimes you'll be told suddenly that the wind is blowing and you can't jump, and waiting can take over an hour. Therefore, it's recommended to bring plenty of food and entertainment to avoid getting bored.
/Does skydiving really give you an orgasm?/
A: If you are sensitive, you can do it if you are lucky!
We often call it "air shock." The gear is indeed quite constricting, and the harness system from thigh to waist is particularly tight. Add to that the adrenaline rush in the air, and it's no surprise that the physiological effects are quite noticeable. The tens of seconds of free fall are more tense than thrilling.
Can I skydive while having breast augmentation or hyaluronic acid injections?
A: It depends on how expensive it is!
Because skydiving doesn't put a lot of pressure on the body and there's almost no sense of weightlessness, there's no need to worry about minor cosmetic surgery. However, those with implants should consider this carefully. If something goes wrong and the implants fly out, it could be really embarrassing, so it's recommended to consult a plastic surgeon before skydiving!
/Is it necessary to tie your hair?/
A: Where does your hair come from?
If you're not experiencing baldness or a receding hairline, and you don't mind your hair slapping your face, you can opt out. Of course, you don't mind that, but coaches are still wary of being slapped. Your face will swell if you don't wear a helmet.
Can I bring my own action camera?
Answer: It would be wrong if it falls and hits flowers and plants.
Sorry, no! Chinese Civil Aviation regulations prohibit bringing your own equipment with you when skydiving. Your own equipment won't guarantee your safety in the air. There have been cases of GoPros getting tangled in parachute cords overseas. Even if you don't mind getting chopped off, the base won't allow it. You're being unreasonable, your instructor, and you're still trying to survive!
Will I get bloating if I open my mouth too wide?
Answer: Use metoclopramide quickly
You should take a few deep breaths while the air quality is good, provided that you don't mind your photos looking like this.
Can myopic people wear contact lenses or framed glasses?
Answer: Mosaic is also art
Don't worry, we have goggles! You'll land with your glasses! Skydiving with contact lenses can be dangerous, so we recommend skipping or wearing small-framed resin lenses.
What if the umbrella can’t be opened in the air?
In fact, in the instructor's small parachute bag, there is a complete parachute system, including the main parachute, the reserve parachute and the automatic parachute opener. In case the main parachute really cannot be opened, we still have the reserve parachute to help us land safely. At this time, some friends will ask, what if the reserve parachute cannot be opened? If it is really so unfortunate, we need to use our automatic parachute opener, which is actually a small chip. When it is at a fixed height, it will automatically help us open the parachute. Whether you want to open the parachute or not, the parachute will open. Now you finally understand why some people say that skydiving is safer than driving a car, right?
After saying so much, what I actually want to tell you is that only when you truly shuttle between the blue sky and the clouds can you understand the meaning of flying!
There is the roar of the engine in your ears and the vast blue sky in front of you. You dive, pull up, rise into the air, circle, open the hatch, jump down for life, and fall freely... This is not a Hollywood blockbuster, but a scene played out when you skydive.
Fear is a lifelong challenge we all face and overcome. Instead of hesitating and hesitating, open your heart and face it bravely. Capture this moment with video, a brave challenge, and a wonderful experience. Treasure it in your life, so you can always recall it and appreciate the scenery your courage has brought you. When we face a bottleneck in our determination, go skydiving! Fall in love with skydiving and conquer yourself with courage!
