Sky Diving

[megan21]

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The Skydiving Center in Tanauan, Batangas presents one of the most spectacular skydiving scenery in the world, with a drop zone between Mount Makiling and Taal Volcano.

[stella]

Oh my gosh that so COOL!!! How do you get there?

[Brad]

Whats the cost per drop?

[Cess]

:eek::eek::eek: I wanna try!! Info please:D

[wanderlust]

I wanna try too!!!! how much?

[megan21]

Accessible in less than two hours south of Manila, the small town of Tanauan is the skydiving capital of the Philippines. The drop zone, between Mt. Makiling and Taal Volcano, showcases some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. The Skydiving Center in Tanauan has a 1200m airstrip with several aircraft available to take you aloft for jumping. The standard equipment is state-of-the-art square parachutes, which all have Cypress automatic activation devices fitted for maximum safety.

The Manny Barradas Air Strip is the official jump-off point of the Parachutist Association of the Philippines. The airfield features a parachuting field measuring a length of 1,800 feet, width of 45 meters, field elevation of 300 feet, and heading of 05 degrees to 23 degrees. Facilities include 11 single engine airplanes, 4 crop sprayers, 2 flying schools, and 5 charter planes. Airplane types include 6 Cessna 206, 2 Beechcraft Sundowners, and 3 Pipers.

It's around 8k per head; jump altitude @ 8,000 feet AGL but you can jump up to 10,000 feet AGL for an additional 1k per thousand feet (additional time and fuel consumption).

[wanderlust]

wow. that's pretty expensive for a jump. but then again, im pretty sure they're after the safety of the divers so they got the best equipmpent. i hope!

[megan21]

It's really expensive because you use an airplane. hehe. And you're right, there are safety precautions along with the price. :)

But, if you really want to experience the thrill of free falling. Go on and Dive! :)

[Kelly]

Oh wow, I wana try it too! :D

[tadz1158]

Gee! This is something exciting to watch!

[wanderlust]

It's really expensive because you use an airplane. hehe. And you're right, there are safety precautions along with the price. :)

But, if you really want to experience the thrill of free falling. Go on and Dive! :)
Have you tried it? Have you seen if their equipment are very reliable? (new)

[megan21]

Have you tried it? Have you seen if their equipment are very reliable? (new)

i've never actually tried it, but i've heard from friends who had tried it.. so from their experience, it's safe. :)

[filz_33]

i think the sky experience adventure of crowne regency hotel in cebu is also offering sky diving...

[tadz1158]

i think the sky experience adventure of crowne regency hotel in cebu is also offering sky diving...


Really? This Crown Regency has a lot to offer, huh! Well, no doubt it popular. It draws attraction to clients.

[Brad]

Accessible in less than two hours south of Manila, the small town of Tanauan is the skydiving capital of the Philippines. The drop zone, between Mt. Makiling and Taal Volcano, showcases some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. The Skydiving Center in Tanauan has a 1200m airstrip with several aircraft available to take you aloft for jumping. The standard equipment is state-of-the-art square parachutes, which all have Cypress automatic activation devices fitted for maximum safety.

The Manny Barradas Air Strip is the official jump-off point of the Parachutist Association of the Philippines. The airfield features a parachuting field measuring a length of 1,800 feet, width of 45 meters, field elevation of 300 feet, and heading of 05 degrees to 23 degrees. Facilities include 11 single engine airplanes, 4 crop sprayers, 2 flying schools, and 5 charter planes. Airplane types include 6 Cessna 206, 2 Beechcraft Sundowners, and 3 Pipers.

It's around 8k per head; jump altitude @ 8,000 feet AGL but you can jump up to 10,000 feet AGL for an additional 1k per thousand feet (additional time and fuel consumption).

I have jumped before. Usually they have a class before you jump. How long is the class?

Also do they have a price difference if you bring your own gear?

[megan21]

I have jumped before. Usually they have a class before you jump. How long is the class?

Also do they have a price difference if you bring your own gear?

yes, they have classes before the jump, i'm not quite sure if there is a price difference if you bring your own gear. sorry brad. :(

[Gr@ciousJDC]

hhhmmm...i never thought that batangas has this sky diving facility, alam ko subic before meron nito but i dunno if still exist.

[asprv]

I see that in the movies... Do they have windtunnel training before the actual jump?

[moohlan]

That would be exciting... Ok I'll add this to my to do list before I grew old to try.:)

[Manix16]

I have jumped before. Usually they have a class before you jump. How long is the class?

Also do they have a price difference if you bring your own gear?Hi, Brad! How fit do you have to be to jump? Do they have like a BP threshold, or do they take into account your health history? I'm not asking for me (defensive!!) but for those who are really interested in doing a stunt like this. :D

[Hisbenz]

wow, this is sooo cool, i really wanted to try this. But the price is a bit expensive, you can travel abroad with that cost of money. But well, its the experience that matters.

[purpleaf]

I was excited to know that sky diving is actually offered here. haha! But my jaw literally dropped when I read that it's 8k. Whoa! Hmm.. maybe I should have a hefty paycheck before I could try this out. :D But it's a definite must-try at least once!

[megan21]

at least once. haha. pareho tayong walang pera.hehe :)

[jbrayos]

Do they have Skydiving in Clark?

[Hisbenz]

haha, yup, just try it once, then if i win lotto, then this will be my favorite past time. The price is just sky high.

Well, i believe subic offers this before. Not sure though

[purpleaf]

Let me know if they have this one on sale....like the airfare tickets! If it goes down, I might give it a try. But i think it would be fun to have a friend come along, too!

[stella]

Do you jump down with someone to teach you how?
it's the landing i'm worried about.

[megan21]

you can have tandem dive. :)

[revx]

I did a quick retrack of this thread, I did'nt see anyone mentioning the cost of skydiving..

anyone?

[MissLee]

I did a quick retrack of this thread, I did'nt see anyone mentioning the cost of skydiving..

anyone?

Check this out: :)

http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/Detailed/1198.shtml

[darki]

gee!!its cool..hope to try it!!!

[blueberry]

I'm adventurous and I like to try new things but isn't it scary? I'm a bit scared of heights but of course I would like to overcome that fear that's why i'm curious to try that.;)

[jabberedonion]

Skydiving is really offered in the Phils? wow, really now...
and i read that it's expensive. Hmmm...
In the future I know it will be something almost everyone can afford doing. And then maybe I can do it then. hehehehe

[junrey24]

its looks so exciting..!!!gee!!wanna go there too:D