What Paraclete Xp Skyventure, Llc does

Paraclete Xp Skyventure, LLC is a privately held North Carolina LLC that operates an integrated aviation and adventure recreation business from PK Airpark in Raeford, NC. The company runs three co-located business lines under the 'Fly XP' brand: Paraclete XP Indoor Skydiving (which the company describes as America's largest vertical wind tunnel, accommodating flyers as young as 3 years old), Skydive Paraclete XP (tandem and sport skydiving from aircraft, plus learn-to-skydive training programs leading to certification), and Paraclete Aviation (an in-house aircraft fleet operated for skydiving dispatch). The company positions itself as the only facility in the Southeast region offering both indoor wind tunnel and tandem skydiving within minutes of each other, creating an integrated progression path from indoor training to outdoor jumps.

The business serves individual consumers and families seeking adventure experiences, first-time tandem skydivers, and aspiring licensed skydivers. Revenue is generated through ticket-based indoor skydiving sessions, one-time tandem skydiving experiences, and recurring learn-to-skydive training programs. Pricing is opaque and contact-driven (customers call dedicated phone lines per division), with no online booking or third-party distribution indicated. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer retail at the single physical facility, supported by the unified Fly XP website, division-specific microsites, email inquiries, and location-based regional marketing in the Southeastern United States. Ownership and management details are not publicly disclosed, and the company shows no external funding, parent company, or institutional investment in the available data.

Name

Paraclete Xp Skyventure, Llc

Legal name

Paraclete Xp Skyventure, LLC

Website

https://www.flyxp.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Paraclete Xp Skyventure, LLC operates an integrated indoor skydiving, tandem skydiving, and aviation services business at PK Airpark in Raeford, NC, serving individual consumers, families, and aspiring licensed skydivers in the Southeastern United States.

Ownership category

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Product category

Adventure Skydiving Services

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190), Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Skydiving Experiences (Tandem, AFF, Scenic Jumps) (THAAAMAA)

Keywords

• Indoor skydiving experiences
• Tandem skydiving jumps
• Vertical wind tunnel flying
• Learn to skydive programs
• Skydiving aviation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Raeford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Indoor Skydiving Sessions: Ticket-based entry fees for wind tunnel flying experiences. Customers pay per session to fly in the vertical wind tunnel. Suitable for ages 3 and up.
2. Tandem Skydiving Jumps: Paid skydiving experiences where customers jump from an aircraft with an instructor. Can be purchased as one-time experiences or as part of training progression toward skydiving license.
3. Learn to Skydive Programs: Comprehensive training programs for individuals working toward obtaining a skydiving license. Includes progressive curriculum and multiple jump training sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Paraclete Xp Skyventure, LLC operates an integrated skydiving and aviation recreation business at PK Airpark in Raeford, NC. Its three divisions deliver indoor skydiving flights in America's largest vertical wind tunnel (Paraclete XP Indoor Skydiving, ages 3 and up), tandem and sport skydiving jumps from aircraft (Skydive Paraclete XP), and aircraft fleet operations supporting the skydiving activities (Paraclete Aviation). Customers can purchase one-time experiences or progressive learn-to-skydive training programs leading to a skydiving license.

Product overview

Paraclete XP operates as a multi-service aviation and recreation company offering three integrated offerings: a large-scale vertical wind tunnel for indoor skydiving (Paraclete XP Indoor Skydiving), traditional aircraft-based tandem and sport skydiving (Skydive Paraclete XP), and aviation fleet operations (Paraclete Aviation). The company operates from PK Airpark in Raeford, NC, providing complementary flight experiences where customers can practice flying skills in the wind tunnel before progressing to actual skydiving from aircraft.

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Products and services

• Paraclete XP Indoor Skydiving Indoor skydiving flights in a large vertical wind tunnel for individuals and families, with flyers accepted as young as 3 years old. Used for recreational flying, family activities, and introductory flight training in a controlled, weather-independent environment.
• Skydive Paraclete XP Tandem and Sport Skydiving Tandem skydiving jumps from aircraft for first-time jumpers, plus progressive sport skydiving training supporting customers working toward a skydiving license. Marketed as the #1 choice for sport and tandem skydiving in North Carolina.
• Learn to Skydive Program Comprehensive progressive training curriculum that takes aspiring skydivers from first-time experience through licensed skydiver certification, leveraging both the indoor wind tunnel and outdoor aircraft jumps.
• Paraclete Aviation Aircraft Operations Operates several different types of aircraft with a wide range of capability for the Paraclete Companies' skydiving operations. The fleet is maintained to high standards and has excellent dispatch reliability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Kids as young as 3 years old can participate in indoor skydiving

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Direct peers

• Skydive Perris: Large full-service US dropzone offering tandem, AFF training, and sport skydiving. Comparable to Skydive Paraclete XP in operating model and customer spectrum.
• Skydive Arizona: Well-known US dropzone running tandem, sport and instructional skydiving out of a dedicated airstrip. Comparable dropzone-scale competitor with training progression similar to Paraclete's learn-to-skydive program.
• iFLY Worldwide: Largest chain of indoor skydiving facilities in the world, operating vertical wind tunnels across the US and internationally. Direct competitor in indoor skydiving experiences with a multi-site, digitally-led, standardised pricing model.
• Chicagoland Skydiving Center: Midwest full-service skydiving dropzone offering tandem jumps, AFF training, and licensed skydiver programs. Comparable operating model and customer use cases to Skydive Paraclete XP.
• SkyVenture: Pioneer and major operator/builder of vertical wind tunnels for indoor skydiving. A direct technical and experiential peer to Paraclete XP's indoor offering.
• Indoor Skydiving at Flyaway: Smaller US vertical wind tunnel operator offering indoor skydiving experiences and training. Direct peer in the indoor skydiving experience category.

Others

• Dropzone.com: Largest online directory and community for skydiving dropzones worldwide. Functions as a marketing/lead-generation channel for skydiving operators including Paraclete rather than a direct competitor.
• United States Parachute Association (USPA): National governing body for skydiving in the US. Not a commercial competitor, but a key industry association that licenses instructors, sets safety standards, and channels learn-to-skydive traffic to member dropzones such as Paraclete.

Broad incumbents

• Sky Zone Trampoline Park: National chain of active entertainment venues (trampoline parks). Adjacent, broader 'active family entertainment' category with a multi-site, franchise-driven model and digital-first marketing.

Emerging players

• Adventure Sports Centers Inc. Regional adventure sports facility operator offering multiple experiences (skydiving, zip lines, etc.). Comparable as a multi-experience adventure destination competing for the same family and group spend.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Investors

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Investments

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