Indeed at Skydive Granada what they dedicate themselves to is fulfilling dreams but with their feet firmly attached to the ground. Skydiving is a sport in which absolutely every detail has to be taken care of to the millimeter and that begins long before everything gets underway at the airfield. Although we are not going to bore you with the endless paperwork that a skydiving center goes through to obtain the official permits that show that you can put your life in their hands, we can help you make the decision to jump with them by telling you that their activities have the approval of the State Aviation Safety Agency, in addition to the corresponding recognition of the European Agency, that is nothing.
The big day when you jump into the void
Whether it's because you took the step to book the jump yourself or because you opened the envelope they gave you on your last birthday, the date of your epic adventure will approach with a mixture of equal parts impatience and nervousness. The night before you may ask fate for a few more hours to get the idea of what is coming, but we warn you that, luckily for you, it will be very difficult for your jump to be delayed.
The Juan Espadafor Aerodrome, where you will have your appointment, is located in Ventas de Huelma, just over half an hour from Granada the capital by road. This location guarantees you radiant sunshine and birds singing (if any pass by) practically every day of the year, with maximum temperatures exceeding 20 degrees even in winter. It is the perfect holiday spot for jumpers from the rest of Europe who are fed up with the cold and rain canceling their adventures.
Although when you get out of bed you will have hundreds of emotions shaking your neurons, try to think clearly when getting dressed. It is going to be a very special moment that would deserve a gala outfit but, being practical, it is better that you dress in something sporty that will fit well on your mountain body. Lend Pay attention especially to your shoes because you don't want to lose one in who knows where while you fly.
The best thing about booking tandem skydiving is that you won't be alone for a moment, leaving out the changing rooms if you need to, of course. As you arrive at the airfield you will meet the instructor with whom, in addition to being united during the jump, you will have the eternal connection that can only create an unforgettable experience. The explanations before boarding the plane will be very easy and will help you acclimatize to the atmosphere between the hangar and the runway. Look around you and you will see that you are not the only "crazy" one who is going to defy gravity. Share with them everything that is going through your head at the moment because it will help you release typical previous tensions.
When the plane starts up you will be aware that everything is real and is happening at that precise moment. Don't worry because if there is the slightest little inner voice telling you that you still have time to turn around, you won't even hear it with the engines. You will do the flight to the ideal altitude of 3,000 meters to jump by getting a little more intimate with the instructor because you will already be hooked to him using the tandem jumping harnesses. Jokes aside, you will feel very supported by his presence because both he and the rest of the team exude professionalism through every pore of their skin.
Time becomes completely relative as the plane ascends. There are those who feel like an eternity because they feel like their heart is going to jump out of their chest. Others need a flight to mentally prepare themselves and take a deep breath. In any case, it is something that you will only discover for yourself before the gate slides and you feel that a window into an immense void has opened. The views will already be spectacular but you probably won't be able to notice that yet.
Let the instructor take you to the jumping position and don't think about anything else, just lean your head towards his shoulder so you don't hit him all over the face when you jump. It's all you need. And that's it! falling at 200 km per hour as if the atmosphere was stepping on the accelerator for you. We assure you that you will want to see the effect that this produces on your face but you can do it later if you have chosen to have yourself recorded on video with the camera on your monitor. Another professional can also jump in to stand in front of you and record every second of the jump hiring what is called in this world "external camera" skydiving.
It will be 35 seconds in free fall with nothing to slow you down. In this time, you travel about 1 and a half kilometers until the parachute opens. Then comes a more relaxed phase of the adventure so that you can lower your heart rate until you reach the ground. You will glide gently to the landing area for at least 7 minutes and, then yes, you will be able to admire the surroundings in a panorama that will stay with you forever.
It's worth giving a couple of reasons and knowing what it feels like, but if you think it's too much for you, we guarantee that there is no greater gift than a skydiving jump for that person you want to have a great time with. Why don't you find out these Christmas?
