2 Hofmeister Road
Petersburg, Oh 44454
PH: 330.426.2565

Drop Zone Hours: 

Wed-Fri: 5pm to dark
Sat-Sun: 9am to dark

Ricks Newsflash

Skydive Rick's would like to congratulate Henry Landgraff on making his 1,000th skydive
 

Upcoming Events

ASPC Meeting
Tue, Sep 14th, @7:00pm
ASPC Meeting
Sat, Oct 9th, @7:00pm

When is Skydive Rick's open to jump?
 

Wednesday thru Friday 5:00pm to dark
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am to dark

* We are open on all Holidays to skydive unless otherwise posted.
 


How much does my 1st jump cost?  Can I make more than one jump in a day?

 
Tandems
Tandems are only $180.00 and are available by appointment.
 
* You can make as many Tandem Skydives as you want in a day, if time allows.  The cost for every Tandem after your first is $160.00.  Also, if you want to make a second tandem but are unable to that day, no problem.  If you make another Tandem within 90 days of your first Tandem, the cost is still $160.00.
 
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Tandem Videos
ImageSkydive Rick's can also video your
Tandem skydive for an extra charge of $65.00 for DVD or VHS.
 
You can take the video home the same day as your skydive, to show all your friends that didn't think you would jump. Your Tandem video is a great reminder of the day you jumped from a  perfectly good airplane.
  
Static Line Course
  • Static lines cost only $160.00 and will require a $30.00 deposit 3 days in advance of the class or the class may be canceled.
    * This amount covers everything you will need for your first skydive. From the training, to the equipment you will be using, to your instructor, to even the logbook you will be taking home with you after your first jump.  No extra fees or hidden costs.
  • If you have a group of 5 or more you will receive a $10.00 discount.
  • Special classes can be set up on the weekends if your group has at least 3 people. 
  • All student jumps (after the first static line jump) will be $55.00 through your A License.
  • With the minimum # of jumps you could get an A license for $1600
     
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  • Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow for paperwork.
  • Skydive Rick's accepts cash, checks and the below credit cards as well as debit cards:

 NOTE: above pricing is effective April 1, 2010

 


What are the limitations?
 
You must be at least 18 years old and in reasonably good physical condition.  

Due to safety considerations, the weight limit for a Tandem skydive is 220 lbs and Static Line jumps are 240 lbs, with height and weight being proportional.

Various factors will be assessed to determine our ability to take you on a skydive. These include but are not limited to: weight, height, body type, and medical history.
 


What is the difference between a Tandem Skydive and a Static Line jump?
 
 

Jump

Price

Altitude

Freefall

Speed

Video

Class Length

Tandem

$180.00

10,500 ft.

yes

130 mph

yes*

15-30 minutes

Static Line

$160.00

3,000 ft.

no

80 mph

no

4-6 hours


* Tandem videos are avalible at an extra charge.
 

 
Does Skydive Rick's have Gift Certificates?

 
Yes we do!  What better way to surprise that special someone in your life, than with a jump out of a perfectly good airplane?

You can purchase a gift certificate for a Tandem Skydive, for our Static Line course, or just purchase one for cash to be used any way they would like at Rick's.

This is one gift certificate they will always remember!!!



--CONSUMER ALERT--
or call Skydive Rick's at (330) 426-2565 to get your Gift Certificate today.

 


Do I need reservations for my Static Line Class or Tandem?

 

Due to the amount of Tandems we do each year, reservations are required to schedule your Tandem skydive.
 
Reservations are HIGHLY suggested for our Static Line Classes.    Due to the amount of Static Line students that we have per class, they fill up very quickly.   To ensure your spot in our static line class, please sign up online or call the Drop Zone to schedule your jump.  See schedule of class dates below.  
 
Please schedule online today or call 330-426-2565 to set up a time to make a skydive.
IF YOU WANT TO MAKE A TANDEM SKYDIVE:
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IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND THE STATIC LINE CLASS:
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Want to come out and take our Static Line Course?

Below is our Static Line Class schecdule for this season.
 
Static Line classes start at 9:00am sharp.  Please arrive fifteen minutes early to fill out paperwork. If you have a large group of jumpers and can not make a certain scheduled weekend date, call us and we will add your class to our schedule. (Remember, there is a discount with 5 or more in your group.)
 
CALL (330) 426-2565 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SKYDIVING!

Month

Date

Instructor
April
17th
Cassie Drummond
 
25th
Bill Gwynne
May
8th
Ben Kellogg
 

16th

Paul Waschak

 

29th
Ben Kellogg
June
12th
Bill Gwynne
 
20th
Greg Smith

July

3rd
Jimmy Drummond
 
11th
Peter Nicka

August

1st
Tim Weigle
 
14th
Dave George
 
29th
Ken Pentrack

September

11th
Paul Waschak
 
26th
Shawn Meyer

October

9th
Peter Nicka
 


How long will my jump take?
 

TANDEMS: If you come out by your self to make a Tandem, plan on at least two hours from your scheduled time.  This is taking into consideration, weather, dubbing of video (if you purchase one), how many Tandems are before you, etc.  If you bring out a large group of 5 or more, plan on spending the bigger part of the day at Skydive Rick's.  Bring a lunch with pop or water so that you can enjoy the day at our beautiful Drop Zone.

STATIC LINE:  Static Line students are a little different than the Tandem student.  They are going through an entire class to learn the sport of skydiving from start to finish.  Prepare to be at the DZ for around 5-7 hours after you arrive.  Usually (depending on the class size) students will finish training and begin jumping around 2:00pm - 3:00pm, if not sooner.  The Static Line class usually takes a 1/2 hour break, half-way through the course so the students will be able to have lunch with their new skydiving friends.
 


Are Static Line classes or Tandems canceled due to bad weather? (rain or high wind)

 
NO.
  If there is bad weather on the day of a scheduled Static line course or when your Tandem is scheduled, we will still train you for your skydive. 

Once Training is complete we will wait on the rain to clear or the winds to calm down so that we can make your jump.

If the weather does not cooperate, you can come back the next day we are open or schedule a time to make your skydive.
 


Why should I choose Skydive Rick's?

 
We are a family oriented drop zone.  When it comes to the skydivers and non-skydivers, you won't find a friendlier drop zone in the country.

Students: We have the most up-to-date gear possible.  All of our new student rigs are equipped with Cypress automatic activation devices to make your jump as safe and fun as possible.

We are home to the Alliance Sport Parachute Club which has been in existence since 1960.

The
staff at Skydive Rick's has the experience of over 40,000 skydives combined.

Skydive Rick's has two Cessna 206 airplanes that hold six jumpers to go along a Cessna 182 that is always on standby, for up to 16-Ways.

Indoor carpeted packing, camping, indoor rest rooms, showers and a wide open landing area on 32 acres of land are some of our extras. For more go to our Facilities page

We offer rigging services by Master Rigger Rick Kuhns and Senior Rigger Kay Kuhns and sell parachute equipment from complete rigs to jump suits and everything in between.

Have and event coming up?  Anyone needing a Exhibition Skydive should call the Drop Zone for prices at (330)-426-2565
 
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