In order to skydive you must first board the plane. One of the first things you learn in your skydiving safety lessons is how to properly board the skydiving plane. There’s a proper way to board the plane to ensure the safety of yourself and others. Here’s a look at some of the things that you need to keep in mind when boarding the plane for your skydiving jump.

Stay Away from the Propeller. You understand well away from the propeller of the plane. Most areas where the skydiving plane is located will have a line marked where you can stand so that you are well away from the propeller of the plane.

Where to Walk. Skydivers will always walk around the tail of the plane to make sure that they are not hit by the propeller of the plane. Never walked in front of the plane. When this is followed everyone knows where to go for so there is no confusion.

Boarding the Plane. When boarding the plane you must quickly move up the ladder and into the plane. This will allow others to board the plane quickly and not take up too much time. You will also be required to move to the front of the plane so that the weight is evenly distributed in the front of the plane and not in the back. This is important as a plane needs to have the weight evenly distributed.

Inside the Plane. Once you’re inside the plane you must immediately sit down and take the safety harness or seatbelt and strap it to your skydiving suit. This will allow you to be properly restrained so that the plane can get going and that you’re safe while the plane is flying.

It is important to remember all these safety tips when boarding the plane on your skydiving trip. Failure to remember these tips could result in injury of yourself and others.

As with any sport skydiving requires all participants have the required equipment in order to take part. If you are an avid skydiver you may own all of these pieces of equipment as you frequently skydive. However, most skydiving schools will rent out or allow you to use these pieces of equipment when you are skydiving. Here’s a look at a list of the pieces of equipment that are required for skydiving.

Helmet. A helmet is required to be worn by all participants of skydiving. The helmet insurers that the head is protected at all times and that no one suffers any potential head trauma while taking part in skydiving. Head injuries can occur while a person is in the airplane or while freefalling close to other skydiver.

Altimeters. Altimeters are devices that allow the skydiver to measure what altitude they are at. Skydiver’s need to know when they must deploy the parachute and this is done the specific altitude. This device allows them to know exactly when the parachute must be deployed.

Goggles. Goggles are used to protect your eyes from any type of debris or dust getting into the eyes. Goggles are also used to make sure that skydivers have a clear line of vision while they are skydiving.

Jumpsuits. Jumpsuits are the suits are worn by skydivers. These suits allow skydivers to jump at accelerated rates and play against the wind so that the fall is controlled. Jumpsuits also help absorb some of the shock when the skydiver lands. It is important that you get a skydiving saves that fits your body as this is an important part of the jump and ensuring your safety.

Closed Toed Shoes. Skydivers must wear closed toed shoes to protect their feet and because the aerodynamics of the shoes allow them to fall at a better rate. Skydiving schools are not recommend that you wear boots as boots are often heavier and can affect the fall of the skydiver.