Why Skydive In Missouri?

Missouri is known as the land of rolling hills, fertile plains, historic rivers and well-watered prairies. It is bordered to the east by the Mississippi River and the Missouri River winds across the state. The state is composed of Dissected Till Plains to the north, Osage Plains in the west, and the Mississippi Alluvial Plain in the south. The largest portion of Missouri is the Ozark Plateau, which is covered with low mountains and forested hills, and is known for its lakes, large springs, and clear rivers. Taum Sauk Mountain, the highest point in Missouri, is located in the St. Francois Mountains.

Missouri offers diverse and beautiful scenery at different times of the year; skydiving near the Mississippi River offers beautiful scenery such as river views as well as some patchwork-quilt-type views created by the mixture of farmlands and swatches of prairie grass. This is a great place for learning to skydive as skydiving in autumn provides breathtaking views of bright tree colors which makes the skydiving experience so much more worth it.

The Missouri Climate

Missouri is bordered by eight different states and generally has a humid continental climate with hot and humid summers and cold winters. Precipitation levels are the highest during spring and early summer, and those wishing to avoid rain should not jump at those times.

Skydiving Regulations In Missouri

Before you decide to go on the adrenalin-high of your life, it is important that you know the regulations governing skydiving in Missouri:

• Jumpers must be at least 18 years of age so that they can legally sign the state-required waivers.
• Jumpers must be physically able to carry the jump equipment which can weigh anything up to 30 lbs and be in reasonably good physical shape.
• No alcohol will be allowed on the plane and no imbibing of alcohol is permitted before a jump.
• Weight limitations vary so it is advisable to check with the operator what their weight restrictions are

Skydiving Centers In Missouri

There are many skydive centers dotted allover Missouri, and all are staffed with qualified, friendly instructors whose main aim is to provide you with the thrill and exhilaration of your first jump via a tandem jump. Most of them also provide Accelerated Freefall (AFF) training so that you can get certified to make solo jumps. Many of the centers in Missouri have been in operation for more than thirty years and have accredited thousands of professional skydivers.