What Skydive Orange does

Skydive Orange is a privately held, single-location skydiving center founded in 1977 and operating continuously at Orange County Airport (FAA identifier OMH) in Orange, Virginia. The company serves individual recreational consumers across Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, and the broader East Coast, with three primary customer segments: first-time/experiential jumpers booking tandem skydives, aspiring skydivers enrolling in the Accelerated Freefall (AFF) certification program to earn a USPA A license, and licensed/experienced skydivers purchasing jump slots, coaching, and community event access. The company is positioned as Northern Virginia's largest and Virginia's #1 tandem skydiving center, supported by 6,411 first-party reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer, transactional revenue model with day-of-week yield-managed pricing. Core revenue streams include tandem jumps ($259–$309), the AFF 25-jump package ($5,090–$5,294), professional video/photo add-ons ($125–$156), licensed skydiver slot purchases and blocks ($30–$34 per slot, $1,600–$3,224 for blocks of 50–100 jumps), gift certificates, and ancillary rigging/gear services from an on-site FAA-certified parachute loft. The underlying operational technology comprises a 22-seat deHavilland Twin Otter aircraft capable of climbing to 13,500 feet (the highest tandem altitude in Virginia and DC), Vector Sigma tandem rigs with Automatic Activation Devices, and the USPA-recommended Integrated Student Program (ISP) curriculum, which was originally developed at this facility.

Distribution is exclusively self-serve and direct, via a 24/7 online booking system (powered by Burblesoft), phone reservations, and walk-in traffic. Group bookings (5+) receive a per-person discount, and the company runs a recurring calendar of community events — the annual Big O Boogie, freefly coaching camps, canopy courses, MFS workshops, and USPA ratings courses — to drive repeat visits from experienced jumpers. Marketing relies on local SEO across multiple city landing pages, content/blog marketing, email newsletter capture, social media, and the 5.0-star review portfolio. The company holds USPA member dropzone status and operates with ~20+ named staff including Master and Senior FAA-certified riggers, PRO-rated instructors, and Instructor Examiners, with the stated characteristic of very low instructor turnover.

Name

Skydive Orange

Legal name

Skydive Orange

Website

https://skydiveorange.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skydive Orange is a privately held, single-location USPA-member skydiving center operating since 1977 in Orange, Virginia. It serves first-time tandem jumpers, AFF certification students, and licensed skydivers across the Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, and East Coast markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Skydiving Services

akta.pro primary industry

Skydiving Centers & Drop Zones (Tandem, AFF Training) (THAAAKAB)

Keywords

• Tandem skydiving services
• Accelerated freefall training
• Parachute rigging services
• Recreational skydiving center
• Licensed skydiver jumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tandem Skydiving: Core revenue stream from tandem skydiving experiences. Customers pay per jump with pricing varying by day of week (Wednesday discount $259, Friday $274, Weekend regular $289, Top of Morning $309). Includes training, gear, plane ride to 13,500 feet, and jump with professional USPA-rated tandem instructor.
2. Video and Photography Packages: Professional photo and video services add-on to skydiving experiences. Video Only $125-130, Photos Only $125-130, Video and Photos $150-156. Professionally filmed, edited, and ready within hours.
3. AFF Training Program: Accelerated Freefall certification program. Pricing breakdown includes First Jump Course $320-333, individual jumps $255-307, total package for 25 jumps $5,090-5,294. Includes ground training, gear, plane rides, and instruction from USPA-rated AFF instructors.
4. Experienced Skydiver Jumps: Licensed skydiver pricing: Full Altitude (13,500') $33-34, Low Pass (5,500') $30-31, Block of 50 jumps $1,600-1,664, Block of 100 jumps $3,100-3,224. Gear rental available at $50-52 per jump.
5. Gift Certificates: Gift certificates available for tandem skydiving, HALO tandem, and AFF packages. Valid for one year, transferable, non-refundable. Delivered via email attachment.
6. Rigging Services: On-site rigging services provided by independent FAA-certified riggers including reserve repacking, gear sales, and maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Skydive Orange operates a recreational skydiving center offering tandem skydiving experiences from 13,500 feet, the Accelerated Freefall (AFF) certification training program, and services for licensed skydivers including load organizing, on-site rigging/paraloft, and USPA ratings courses. The company also provides video/photography packages, marriage proposal experiences, exhibition team jumps, and gift certificates. The center uses a 22-seat deHavilland Twin Otter aircraft and Vector Sigma tandem rigs with Automatic Activation Devices.

Product overview

Skydive Orange operates as a single-location skydiving center offering a comprehensive portfolio of skydiving services. The core offerings consist of tandem skydiving experiences (standard and VIP Top of the Morning packages) for first-timers and the Accelerated Freefall (AFF) training program for those seeking to earn their skydiving license. The company provides video/photography add-on services, marriage proposal packages, and exhibition/demo team jumps for events. For licensed/skilled skydivers, services include load organizing, rigging/paraloft services, and ratings courses for instructor certifications. Gift certificates are available across all service categories. The business uses Burblesoft for online booking integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tandem Skydiving
• Accelerated Freefall (AFF) Training Program Multi-jump training program using USPA's Integrated Student Program (ISP) to teach skydiving skills through 8 categories (A–H) over 25 jumps, culminating in an A license. Includes ground training, gear, and jumps with two USPA-certified AFF Instructors. Designed for aspiring solo skydivers age 18+ and under 225 lbs.
• Experienced/Licensed Skydiver Jump Slots Jump services for USPA-licensed skydivers, including full altitude jumps from 13,500 feet, low pass jumps from 5,500 feet, blocks of 50 or 100 jumps, and gear rental. Designed for licensed skydivers seeking sport jumping slots.
• Video and Photography Packages Professional digital media packages capturing the skydiving experience. Options include video only ($125/$130), photos only ($125/$130), or combined video and photos ($150/$156). Media is professionally filmed, edited, and delivered within hours. Available as an add-on to tandem and other jump experiences.
• Marriage Proposal Skydiving Package Special skydiving proposal experience including 'Will You Marry Me?' banner rental, staff facilitation, secret-keeping for jewelry delivery, intimate video/photo options, and congratulatory announcement. Designed for individuals planning a marriage proposal.
• Exhibition/Demo Team Jumps Professional exhibition skydiving team available for corporate events, picnics, football games, and special occasions. Team members average 20 years experience with 45,000+ collective jumps. Targets event organizers and corporate clients seeking aerial demonstrations.
• Paraloft / Rigging Services On-site full-time parachute rigging loft with FAA-certified riggers offering reserve packing, gear maintenance, and equipment services. Available to licensed skydivers.
• USPA Ratings Courses Instructional rating courses for licensed skydivers including Coach, AFF Instructor, and Tandem Instructor certifications through USPA. Designed for experienced skydivers seeking advanced instructor or coaching credentials.
• Load Organizing Services RW (Relative Work) and Freefly load organizers who coordinate group jumps for experienced skydivers on most spring, summer, and fall weekends. Available to licensed skydivers seeking organized group jumps.
• Skydiving Gift Certificates Substantial gift certificates available for tandem skydiving, HALO tandem, and AFF programs. Valid for one year, transferable, and delivered via email attachment. Designed as a gift purchase for friends and family.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6411 first-party reviews with 5.0 star average rating
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/skydiveorange
• Xx.com/skydiveorange

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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