I never thought I would jump out of an airplane.
You probably feel the same way.
Your heart might beat faster just thinking about it.
My hands were shaking the first time I stood at the edge of the open plane door.
We all feel fear when we try something new and exciting.
I want to tell you about tandem skydiving—a wild, amazing, and unforgettable experience.
You don’t need to be a professional.
Your instructor does all the hard work.
You just enjoy the ride.
You may have heard of skydiving before.
My first question was, “Do I have to jump alone?”
You don’t!
Tandem skydiving means you are attached to a trained instructor.
Your harness connects your body to theirs, kind of like a backpack.
My instructor was behind me the whole time.
We jumped together.
What Is Tandem Skydiving?
Your instructor opens the parachute, controls the fall, and helps with the landing.
You get to feel what it’s like to fly through the air safely.
Why Did I Do It?
I wanted to feel brave. You might want to challenge yourself too.
Your fear might tell you not to do it—but your heart might say, “Let’s go!”
My cousin dared me.
We were on summer break and wanted to try something crazy.
You may not believe it, but the idea of skydiving made me feel alive, even before I jumped.
We made the decision in one day.
My brain said, “This is risky.”
My soul said, “This is once in a lifetime.”
Getting Ready
I arrived at the skydiving center with butterflies in my stomach.
You’ll feel nervous too. That’s normal.
My mom came along, and she couldn’t stop saying, “Be careful!”
You’ll watch a short video and listen to your instructor explain the steps.
Your job is simple: listen, learn, and trust.
My instructor showed me how to keep my body straight and what to do with my hands and legs.
You’ll also sign a form that says you understand the risks.
I put on a jumpsuit, goggles, and the harness.
You’ll feel a little funny in the suit—but also kind of cool.
The Plane Ride Up
We walked to the plane.
My heart was thumping like a drum.
You’ll feel a mix of fear and excitement.
Your instructor will check all the straps again.
My instructor joked around to keep me calm.
We sat side by side with others who were jumping too.
The plane got louder as it climbed higher.
You’ll look out the window and see how small everything looks.
My hands started to sweat.
My mind kept asking, “Am I really doing this?”
The Big Jump
You’ll hear the door open.
My stomach dropped the moment I saw the sky outside.
We moved to the door.
Your feet will dangle out of the plane.
My whole body felt like it was shaking.
We didn’t count to three.
My instructor just jumped.
You’ll feel a huge rush as you fall from the sky.
My scream was swallowed by the wind.
You won’t believe how fast you’re falling—about 120 miles per hour!
My cheeks were flapping in the wind.
My eyes were wide open, but I couldn’t stop smiling.
Freefalling Through the Sky
You’ll fall for about 45 seconds before the parachute opens.
My brain couldn’t process what was happening—it felt like a dream.
You won’t feel like you’re falling straight down.
You’ll feel like you’re floating through the air, fast and free.
My body felt weightless.
Your heart will be racing, but your mind will be full of joy.
We call this feeling “freefall,” and it’s unlike anything else in the world.
Parachute Open: Peace in the Sky
My instructor pulled the parachute, and suddenly everything slowed down.
You’ll feel a small jerk when the parachute opens.
Your ears will finally get a break from the wind.
We were now gliding quietly.
Your eyes will see the world like never before.
My city looked like a toy town.
My fear had vanished, replaced by wonder.
You might even think Is Parachuting Safe?
My instructor let me try turning us left and right.
We laughed together high above the ground.
Landing on the Ground
We floated down slowly, and I could see the landing zone.
You’ll be told how to position your legs when landing.
My feet touched the ground gently, and we slid a little.
I couldn’t stop smiling.
You might laugh, cry, or just shout with happiness.
My cousin landed a minute later and ran over to hug me.
We did it.
You can do it too.
How I Felt After
I felt like a superhero.
You will feel powerful, brave, and proud.
My fear was real—but I didn’t let it stop me.
You’ll carry that feeling with you for the rest of your life.
My whole day was brighter after that jump.
Your confidence will grow.
You’ll realize you can face hard things and come out stronger.
Is Tandem Skydiving Safe?
You might be wondering, “Is this dangerous?”
My mom asked that question too.
Tandem skydiving is one of the safest ways to try skydiving.
Your instructor is trained, experienced, and prepared.
My instructor had done over 2,000 jumps!
You’ll wear a harness, and the parachute is packed with care.
They even carry a second parachute—just in case.
My jump went perfectly, and so do millions of tandem jumps every year.
Should You Try It?
You should try tandem skydiving if:
- You want to feel free like a bird.
- You want to face your fears.
- You want to do something unforgettable.
- You want to say, “I jumped from an airplane!”
My advice? Don’t wait until “someday.”.
You don’t need to be a superhero.
You just need to believe in yourself for one minute—that’s all it takes to jump.
Final Thoughts
I never imagined myself as someone who would jump from a plane.
You may feel the same.
Your fear might whisper, “You can’t do this.”
But your heart might yell, “Yes, you can!”
We all have one moment when we step out of our comfort zone.
My moment was 13,000 feet in the air.
Your moment could be next.
We don’t fly every day.
But once you skydive, the sky will never look the same again.
So—would you jump?