Skydive Chicago is partnering with The Free Fall Foundation in 2018 to help deliver the dream of skydiving to those in the Greater Chicagoland Area and surrounding communities for those who want to skydive but cannot muster the means to chase their dreams. Just like The Free Fall Foundation, Skydive Chicago believes everyone should feel […]
If you’ve been to Skydive Chicago, you’ve more than likely met this warmhearted person as she’s been a part of Skydive Chicago for over 19 years. She greets jumpers with a big smile as she loads the plane, and has embodied what it means when we say skydivers are family. Meet our extended family, member, […]
There’s no mistaking the long dread locks of this Tandem Instructor at Skydive Chicago. We’re excited to introduce this long time team member: Chad Staerkel. Today, we sit down and get to know Chad’s journey into skydiving, and how he came to call Skydive Chicago home.
Welcome to Vertical Dreams! Follow along as 3 men and 3 women race to earn a Golden Ticket Invitation to the 2018 Vertical World Record! These Dreamers are back for a second episode and we follow them through the highs and the lows of chasing down their dreams of being part of the Vertical Elite […]
Rampage Film Stars Skydive Chicago In The New Blockbuster Hit DZO Rook Nelson received a call about using his facility and aircraft for an upcoming movie and ended up being a part of the production itself. We think that’s pretty cool around here. We are fortunate enough to have an incredible facility that allows us […]
A Letter From Rook Nelson It is important as the season starts to get going, well, once it stops snowing, that you remember your basic fundamentals. In other words, don’t think that you remember everything. Even if you attended Safety Day, please make sure to be extra cautious. Make sure to get a good […]
Skydive Chicago has teamed up with The Free Fall Foundation to give away a FREE tandem skydive and FREE video package to individuals who want to skydive but simply can’t afford the cost of skydiving. Diane Starr was nominated by her friend, David Schilling, because of her tireless work ethic. She is a single mother […]
On the weekend of August 18-20, 2017, fifty-one women will attempt to achieve the Illinois State Women ‘s Skydiving Record at Skydive Chicago. in 2013 and 2015, JaNette Lefkowitz of Skydive Chicago’s Rhythm XP skydiving team, successfully organized and achieved the Illinois State Women’s Skydiving Records but JaNette felt there was opportunity and skilled women […]
Summerest 2017 is less than a week away and we are getting ready for you! Take some time and read about the activities, calendar, most asked questions and more. Just click the link right here and we will see ya’ soon! -The SDC Team