Are you bored and fed up of the usual weekends and are looking for a unique and exciting experience? Then you are ready to parachute jump from a height of 4,500 meters at a speed of 200 km/h.

In Emilia-Romagna there are several areas equipped to try your hand at skydive, one of the new extreme sports that during the past twenty years transformed military skydiving into an ordinary activity.

In Emilia-Romagna there are several areas allowing you to try your hand at skydiving.

They are called Drop Zones and are usually situated in minor airports, offering preparation services, dining areas but most of all fun and hospitality.

Here you can prepare for a tandem launch with a qualified instructor, or follow Accelerated Free Fall courses in you want to become an autonomous parachuter – this will allow you to take an exam and get the ENAC permit, released by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority.

Before Skydiving

The desire to fly, to understand the feeling of jumping from a plane at 4000 mt of height, the will of putting yourself to the test are just some of the reasons that push people to skydive for the first time.

There are no specific requirements to try this amazing experience. Minimum requirements are being at least 16, (if you’re under 18, remember to bring a signed parental consent form), max 135 kg heavy and 2m high.

No preparatory courses or a specific medical examination are needed; of course, if you have heart conditions, blood circulation problems or back pain, this activity is strongly discouraged.

It only takes about 20 to 30 minutes on the ground with an instructor for a pre-launch briefing, 15 minutes to reach the altitude with the airplane (usually up to 14,000 feet, about 4,300 to 4500 meters of height), and then the jump.

The jump

60 seconds in free fall, at about 200km/h: a moment during which you will feel an adrenaline rush capable of making your heart explode, at least until the parachute opens.

From this moment on, although the excitement will remain, your pulse begins to slow, your descent speed starts to decrease, and you will enjoy the view from above, piloting the glider, followed by the instructor, to the landing strip.

Emilia-Romagna’s Drop Zones

Here is a list of skydiving schools and drop zones in Emilia-Romagna, find the one that is closer to you and enjoy the adventure!

Ravenna Drop Zone

Where: Via Dismano, 160 – Ravenna

Since 1989, the Ravenna airport has been the seat of Skydive Pull Out, one of Italy’s first skydiving schools. Their strong point: you will fly over the Adriatic.

Ferrara Drop Zone

Where: Via Aeroporto, 128 – Ferrara

• Born in 1972, Scuola Paracadutismo di Ferrara has a well-established tradition in sports education and training. Tandem launch, skysurf, free style and much more than this.
• The historical Associazione Nazionale Paracadutisti d’Italia (Sezione Bologna) offers several courses at different levels in order to spread the news about skydiving; here you can skydive with an instructor.

Moli D-Zone

Where: Via Madonna Bottarda, 1 – Comune di Molinella, Bologna

• For 15 years Skydive FlyGang has been exploring the skies of Emilia Romagna with a team of professionals, ready to teach you everything you need to know to live an unforgettable experience
• Milancio.com is a skydiving school aiming at spreading the word about skydiving through its qualified and expert instructors, with courses, tandem launches and much more.

BFU Reggio Emilia (Campo Volo)

Where: Via Dell’Aeronautica, 2 – Reggio Emilia

• Body Fly University is one of the most important skydiving schools operating in Italy. Members of the staff are expert instructors with several years of experience and the school features a state-of-the-art equipment.
• WHeadquartered in Cotignola (Ravenna), Sozo school is a skydiving centre offering AFF courses and organizing tandem launches from different drop zones, including Campo Volo.
• The Lancio in Tandem group organizes group launches and skydiving courses for everyone. A simple and fun way to enjoy this sport.
• Italia Sky Sport is a sports association that has been promoting sports linked with flight in Italy and abroad since 2014..
• Italia Sky Dive school is skydiving centre offering AFF courses and organizing tandem launches from different drop zones, including Reggio Emilia.

Drop zones at the border with Emilia-Romagna

Drop Zone Fano

Where: Via E. Mattei, 50 – Fano

• Paracadutisti Rimini is associated with Skydive, Fano’s skydiving school. Departing from the Marche airport, be ready to jump over the sea and admire the Romagna Riviera and all its beauty from above.
• A.S.D.Lanciati.it has its seat in Morciano (Rimini) but launches in Rimini, at the Drop Zone of Fano.