Tandem skydiving near Detroit

Tandem skydiving in Fowlerville, near Detroit

This tandem skydive takes place at Maple Grove Airport in Fowlerville, Michigan. Takeoff is from this airfield north of Fowlerville, about one hour from Detroit and near Lansing, Ann Arbor and Jackson. During this tandem skydive, each participant is paired with a certified instructor who handles the different phases of the jump. The plane climbs to 10,000 ft before exit, allowing for about 35 seconds of freefall. Speed can reach 120 mph during this phase, with no previous skydiving experience required, since jump preparation is provided on site.

Freefall from 10,000 ft above Michigan

The exit altitude is 10,000 ft. After the plane ascent, the jump is made with the tandem instructor, then freefall lasts about 35 seconds before the rest of the descent under parachute. The departure point at Maple Grove Airport is in the Fowlerville area, in southeastern Michigan. The airfield, identified as 65G by the FAA, is about 3 miles north of Fowlerville. This location makes it possible to go skydiving outside downtown Detroit while remaining accessible from several major Michigan cities.

Briefing, tandem instructor and equipment provided

Before boarding, a brief ground training session covers the necessary instructions. The participant then puts on a harness and boards the plane with their instructor. The equipment needed for the jump is provided, along with the briefing and instructions.