Did you know?
This former US president went skydiving for his 85th and 90th birthdays.
George H.W. Bush
This French word translates to "prevent fall".
Parachute
How many parachutes do skydivers need?
Two. The main and the reserve.
True or False? The Paratrooper was developed by someone who likes to do bicycle tricks and skydiving.
False. The military developed it. They wanted to drop troops into battle.
What is the next destination for skydivers?
Space.
What are some weird things people have done while they were free falling?
One person got a tattoo and another person got a haircut.
Krish Shanghvi became the world's youngest skydiver at what age?
8
True or False? Craig Stapleton crash-landed after both his parachutes failed.
True.
What is this sport called?
Skysurfing.
How long did it take Alan Eustace to land when he did a stratosphere jump?
15 minutes.
True or False? Roberta Mancino skydives wearing high heels.
True. She was a former model.
The name of the US Army's skydiving team.
The Golden Knights.
How many skydivers jumped out of the plane when the engine failed?
13
What 3 sports does Aaron Wypyszynski want to combine to make a new sport?
Wakeboarding, skydiving, and wingsuit flying.
How long did Alan Eustace's free fall last?
4.5 (4 1/2) minutes.
Who was the first person to think of a parachute?
Leonardo da Vinci
True or False? When skydiving instructors pat the top of their students' heads it means something is wrong.
False. It means to stay calm.
What are some reasons skydivers get hurt?
* They do unsafe things
* They do stunts before they're ready
* They make mistakes
* They don't steer correctly
* They don't pack their gear right
* Changing winds make it difficult for skydivers to control their parachutes
* Sometimes parachutes hit each other
What is the name of the sport Aaron Wypyszynski wants to make?
Wingboarding
At what speed did Alan Eustace travel when he jumped from the stratoshpere?
822 miles/hr.
Fill in the blank: The military trains _____ to skydive.
Dogs
Things skydivers have jumped from
* Balloons
* Planes
* Rocket ships
Why is skydiving from high places damgerous?
* Planes can crash
* Skydivers can get sick/lose oxygen
This professional skydiving team from Ohio practices what kind of skydiving?
Pyrotechnic.
True or False? There are limits for skydivers.
False. There is no telling when a skydiver will come up with a new idea to make skydiving sports.