SkyDiving
About :
Parachuting, or skydiving, is a method
of exiting an aircraft and returning to Earth with
the aid of gravity, then slowing down during
the last part of the descent by using a parachute.
It may involve more or less free-fall, a time
during which the parachute has not been deployed
and the body gradually accelerates to terminal velocity.
Also called Parachuting
Parachuting is performed as a recreational activity, a competitive sport, and is widely considered an extreme sport due to the risk involved. Modern militaries utilize parachuting for the deployment of airborne forces, and special operations forces commonly employ parachuting, especially free-fall parachuting, as a method of insertion.
Safety
Despite the perception of danger, fatalities are rare. About 21 skydivers are confirmed killed each year in the US, roughly one death for every 150,000 jumps (about 0.0007%).
Weather
Parachuting in poor weather, especially with thunderstorms, high winds, and dust devils can be a dangerous activity. Reputable drop zones will suspend normal operations during inclement weather.
