2017 marks our 33rd year of operation in southern Maine. Skydive New England is known for it’s fun and friendly atmosphere and our passion for the sport. We employ state-of-the-art training methods and use only the latest technology in skydiving equipment. We boast an excellent safety record, and all of our instructors are licensed through the United States Parachute Association (USPA). Each of our instructors has completed an intense training program to ensure the best possible methods of instruction. Our AFF student training program is among the best in the country and continuously evolves to meet the advances in our sport. We are very proud of our program; we?re sure you will be too!Tandem skydiving is today’s most innovative and popular way of making that first jump!Your adventure begins with a 30-minute ground school where you meet staff members, view instructional videotapes, and get a general overview of your jump. You will learn how to exit the aircraft, freefall techniques, and body position during landing. Tandem jumping uses the dual instruction approach similar to learning how to fly an airplane, and your tandem instructor will be there to assist you through all phases of your skydive. The plane ride lasts about 15-20 minutes, and the views from our dropzone are incredible. The ocean views of the majestic New England coastline and breathtaking New Hampshire mountains will surely enhance your experience.