What Skydive Perris does

Skydive Perris is a privately held recreational skydiving center founded in 1976, operating on 85 privately owned acres at Perris Valley Airport in Perris, California. The company hosts more than 100,000 skydives annually across tandem jumps (14,000-18,000 feet MSL), the Perris Skydiving Program (PSP) learn-to-skydive curriculum, licensed/experienced jumper services, military HALO/HAHO training, and a dedicated Film & TV production channel. The physical platform is built around 8 turbine aircraft (5 Skyvans, 3 Twin Otters, and a DC-9 jet — the only skydiving-rated DC-9 in the world), an on-site wind tunnel simulator that enables indoor skydiving and tunnel-based pre-jump training, and a high-performance landing area redesigned for canopy piloting. Adjacent operating businesses include The Bombshelter Restaurant & Bar, Gold State Gear pro shop, Expanding Horizons rigging loft, and Perris Indoor Skydiving (a separate wind-tunnel facility at 2093 Goetz Road).

The company monetizes through one-time paid experience purchases priced from $39 (licensed solo jump ticket) up to $5,500+ for full A-License training (PSP tuition $4,677), with premium tiers such as the HALO tandem at $399 and DC-9 jet tandem at $999. Ancillary revenue streams include media packages ($89-$209), gift certificates, indoor skydiving packages ($65-$590), block-time wind tunnel rentals ($80-$1,200), and on-site food and beverage. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via an in-house Burblesoft booking system, dedicated phone lines for each sub-business, walk-in on-site traffic, and direct sales contacts for corporate events, military contracts, and film/TV production.

The customer base spans first-time recreational skydivers, families using indoor skydiving for kids as young as age 3, aspiring licensed skydivers undertaking the PSP curriculum (which exceeds USPA A-License minimums with 20 minutes of tunnel training and 15 supervised jumps), licensed/experienced jumpers participating in load-organized formation, wingsuit, freefly, and canopy piloting disciplines, US Military units for HALO/HAHO training, and Hollywood productions. General Manager Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld, a World Record holder and 6-time World Champion with more than 30,000 jumps, anchors the operations with a zero-tolerance safety culture. Skydive Perris is scheduled to host the USPA National Championships 2026 (September 2-20, 2026) and its own 50th Anniversary celebration (October 31 - November 1, 2026).

Name

Skydive Perris

Legal name

Skydive Perris

Website

https://skydiveperris.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skydive Perris is a privately held, 50-year-old skydiving center on an 85-acre campus at Perris Valley Airport, California, offering tandem skydiving, an A-License training program, indoor wind tunnel flights, military HALO/HAHO training, and film/TV production services to recreational, licensed, military, and entertainment customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skydiving and Adventure Recreation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522), Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Paragliding, Skydiving & Airborne Adventure Sports (THAJABAJ), Aerial Adventure & Flight Schools (Paragliding, Hang Gliding, Paramotoring) (THAAAKAA), Private Aviation Experiences (Charters, Scenic Flights, Helicopter Tours) (THAJALAF)

Keywords

• Tandem skydiving services
• Indoor skydiving facility
• Skydiving training programs
• Military parachute training
• Adventure recreation experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Perris

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, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tandem Skydiving: One-time paid skydiving experiences with professional instructors. Customers can select altitude options (14,000 ft MSL standard, 18,000 ft MSL HALO), with prices starting at $199. Additional revenue from video/photo media packages ($89-$209).
2. Learn to Skydive Programs: The Perris Skydiving Program (PSP) provides comprehensive training from first jump to A-license certification. Total tuition $4,677 (pay in advance $4,426), including online training, 15 supervised jumps, tunnel training equivalent to 20 jumps, and gear rental until solo status.
3. Licensed Skydiver Lift Tickets: Solo jump tickets at $39 cash/$40.17 credit, with bulk packages: 25 jumps for $875 cash, 50 jumps for $1,700 cash. Military tickets at $37. Skyvan jumps at $44 cash.
4. Indoor Skydiving: Wind tunnel flight packages ranging from $65 (Sunday Funday for kids) to $150 (Platinum 5-flight package). Block time rentals from $80 (4 min/1 flyer) to $1,200 (60 min). Adrenal-IN combined experience from $264.
5. The Bombshelter Restaurant & Bar: On-site full-service restaurant and bar serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Hours Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm, Friday 8am-11pm, Saturday 7am-12am, Sunday 7am-8pm. Generates ancillary revenue from skydiving visitors and general public.
6. DC-9 Jet Experience: Premium tandem skydive experience from the only skydiving jet in the world at $999 per person, available during special events only. Includes outside video package at $499 additional.
7. Gift Certificates: Digital gift cards for outdoor skydiving (starting $50), indoor skydiving (starting $25), Adrenal-IN experiences, media packages, and learn-to-skydive programs.
8. Media/Video Packages: Professional videography services including Selfie Package ($89), Hollywood Package ($169-$189), and Red Carpet Package ($189-$209). Group discounts available for 5+ jumpers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Skydive Perris operates a full-service skydiving resort on an 85-acre private campus at Perris Valley Airport, offering paid tandem skydiving experiences from 14,000 ft and 18,000 ft MSL, the Perris Skydiving Program (PSP) for A-License certification, indoor wind tunnel skydiving, and services for licensed skydivers, military units, and Hollywood film productions. The facility also houses The Bombshelter Restaurant & Bar, a pro shop (Gold State Gear), and a rigging loft (Expanding Horizons).

Product overview

Skydive Perris operates as a comprehensive skydiving resort offering outdoor tandem skydiving experiences (standard tandem from 14,000 feet, high-altitude HALO from 18,000 feet, and exclusive DC-9 jet tandem), the Perris Skydiving Program (PSP) for learning to skydive with 15 supervised jumps and wind tunnel training, an on-site indoor skydiving wind tunnel simulator, services for licensed skydivers (lift tickets, coaching, load organizers), and military skydiving operations. The facility also includes The Bombshelter Restaurant & Bar, accommodation options (International House of Parachutists, Bunkhouse, RV hook-ups, camp sites), and supporting amenities including a pro shop (Gold State Gear), rigging loft, swimming pool, and event spaces. The company celebrated 50 years of operation in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Perris Skydiving Program (PSP): Proprietary learn-to-skydive curriculum that exceeds AFF/USPA minimum requirements, including 20 minutes of wind tunnel training equivalent to 20 jumps.
• The Adrenal-IN Experience
• International House of Parachutists (IHOP)

Products and services

• Tandem Skydiving One-time paid tandem skydiving experience from 14,000 feet MSL with a certified instructor, including approximately 60 seconds of freefall at 120 mph and a 5-10 minute parachute ride over Perris Valley; marketed to first-time recreational skydivers 18+ and under 240 lbs.
• High Altitude Tandem (HALO) Premium high-altitude tandem skydive from 18,000 feet MSL using supplemental oxygen during ascent and approximately 90 seconds of freefall, available on 1st Saturdays and by group reservation for thrill-seeking recreational skydivers.
• DC-9 Jet Tandem Skydiving Exclusive tandem skydive from the world's only skydiving-rated DC-9 airliner jet, with first-class seating during ascent and a high-speed exit at approximately 140-160 mph decelerating to terminal velocity; offered only during special events due to limited availability and positioned as the company's flagship premium experience.
• The Adrenal-IN Experience Combined indoor-outdoor experience bundling two wind tunnel flights with an outdoor tandem skydive from 14,000 feet MSL, sold as a single packaged product to consumers seeking both training and a tandem jump in one visit.
• Perris Skydiving Program (PSP) Proprietary learn-to-skydive curriculum from zero experience through USPA A-License certification, including online theory, 15 supervised jumps, 20 minutes of wind tunnel time equivalent to 20 outdoor jumps, packing class, and video debriefs; total tuition $4,677 (or $4,426 paid in advance) with gear rental included until solo status.
• Indoor Skydiving (Wind Tunnel) On-site indoor skydiving simulator offering paid flight experiences to first-time flyers, families with children (ages 3+), returning flyers, and competitive bodyflight athletes, with packages from kids' Sunday Funday ($65) through Platinum 5-flight ($150) and Family/Party/Celebration bundles.
• Licensed Skydiver Services Recurring services for certified skydivers including solo jump lift tickets ($39 cash / $40.17 credit), bulk 25- and 50-jump packages, Skyvan jumps ($44 cash), team training, coaching across all disciplines (formation skydiving, freefly, tracking, wingsuit, canopy piloting), and load organizing.
• Military Skydiving Operations Contracted US Military parachute operations and HALO/HAHO training program with supplemental oxygen support up to 18,000 feet MSL, dedicated military facilities, and dedicated point of contact (Andy Witcomb); sold to DoD and military training units.
• The Bombshelter Restaurant & Bar On-site full-service restaurant and bar overlooking the landing area and swimming pool, open to both skydivers and the general public Monday through Sunday with extended weekend hours, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a full bar and live events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ skydives hosted annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• United States Parachute Association (USPA)coreOthersSkydive Perris is a member of the United States Parachute Association and adheres to USPA standards and safety requirements. The company hosts the USPA National Championships 2026 (September 2-20, 2026). All instructors are USPA-certified, and the learn-to-skydive program (PSP) exceeds USPA minimum requirements for A-License certification.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• GoJump: Multi-dropzone skydiving operator across the Western US running tandem, student, and group programs. Comparable as a scaled regional skydiving aggregator competing for tourist skydiver demand.

Others

• Wingsuit manufacturer/Squirrel (industry ecosystem): Adjacent ecosystem participant supplying wingsuits used by Skydive Perris' licensed jumper segment. Comparable as a participant in the same skydiving community whose products and athletes drive demand for dropzone lift tickets and coaching.
• USPA (United States Parachute Association): National governing body for skydiving in the US that certifies instructors, sets safety standards, and sanctions competitions. Skydive Perris is a USPA member and 2026 Nationals host, making USPA the primary industry-association counterpart.

Direct peers

• Chicagoland Skydiving Center: One of the largest US dropzones, offering tandem skydiving, student training, and licensed jumper services with multi-aircraft operations. Directly comparable as a high-volume, full-service US dropzone.
• Skydive Elsinore: Dropzone at Lake Elsinore roughly 15 miles from Skydive Perris offering tandem, AFF, and licensed jumper services in the same Southern California catchment. Closest direct head-to-head competitor for tandem skydiver and student demand.
• Skydive Dubai: Premium destination skydiving operation with tandem, training, and event hosting. Comparable as a large, branded, tourism-first dropzone with world-record marketing and celebrity-driven positioning.
• iFLY Indoor Skydiving: Operates the largest global chain of vertical wind tunnels for indoor skydiving. Directly comparable to Perris Indoor Skydiving on indoor flight experiences, first-time flyer packages, and group/party events.
• Paraclete XP SkyVenture: Indoor skydiving facility in Raeford, NC combining wind tunnel flight with outdoor freefall operations. Comparable model of co-located indoor tunnel and skydiving center with full training curricula.

Emerging players

• Bodyflight: Independent indoor skydiving tunnel operator offering first-time flyers, coaching, and competitive training. Comparable to Perris Indoor Skydiving on wind tunnel flight packages and progression programs.

Regional players

• Skydive Monterey Bay: California coastal dropzone offering tandem and licensed jumper services. Overlaps with Skydive Perris on product and customer segments but competes in Northern/Central California rather than the Inland Empire.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMMJsorQXfO-SH1Ph9XGwPQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/skydiveperris1
• Instagraminstagram.com/skydive_perris
• TikToktiktok.com/@skydiveperris
• Xx.com/skydiveperris
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skydive-perris

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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