I chose Skydive Perris to get my skydiving license because they have an indoor skydiving tunnel that you train with. The tunnel ended up being an extremely important tool for me to understand the basics of body positioning and turning. Skydive Perris does also have a longer training program, which does mean it's more pricey, but I think it's worth it. They train you to be a good skydiver here and that takes time. You start off with a class that teaches you all the basic information like terminology, safety rules, hand signals and landing patterns. You also use a real harness hanging from the ceiling to learn how steering works and how to conduct emergencies procedures. After the class, you take an easy test and then you're off to your first jump. Your first jump will have two instructors holding on each side of you. You also get the option of having it filmed for a hundred something bucks. I did it because it was my first ever skydive and It was worth it. They add music, slow motion, and a little interview. Very professional and super cool. Keep in mind all jumps in the future are filmed by the instructors and given to you to study at no extra cost. Nico, Greg, and Marcelo are phenomenal instructors. I had Nico for my indoor skydive lesson. Nico was able to quickly identify any difficulties I was having and immediately show me how to fix them while mid flight. After every flight we would go over the video to further build my understanding of maneuverability while pointing out anything I could work on. Nico is very knowledgeable yet gives you just the right amount of information you need so you can progress without being overwhelmed. I did my second skydive with Greg. Greg is the type of teacher that you wish you had for every class you have ever taken. He takes his time and simplifies his immense amount of knowledge down to its bare bones so it's easily absorbed. He jumps at the opportunity to clarify anything that I might have a question about. Best of all, Greg's love and passion for the sport is constantly visible the whole time he's teaching. After our skydive we sat down and Greg had me go over how I felt the skydive went every step of the way. This gave me the opportunity to identify things that I could work on, rather than just having them told to me. Greg's way of teaching is very engaging and it feels less like a teacher/student relationship and more like your part of a team with the sole goal being to make me a safe and proficient skydiver. It's fun switching to other instructors to meet them and get a different point of view. However it's equally appreciated to have an instructor that I had grown familiar with. I lucked out with having Marcelo multiple times throughout my student training jumps. Marcelo lives and breaths for skydiving and his skills and teaching shows it. He spots the details and points out small things that end up giving me the biggest improvements on my skydiving. I also learn best through repetition and Marcelo was more than happy to repeat anything I needed till I was 100% comfortable with the jump. Great guy, excellent instructor. That being said, everyone at skydive Perris has this happy, chill, yet professional vibe to them. The atmosphere alone is a reason to visit. And their restaurant food is sooo good. I'm proud to have studied here and wouldn't want to train anywhere else. Special thanks to Jessica, Kayla, Sam, Veronica, Brenda, Paula, Noah, Joe, DJ, Lee, James, Jeff, Rob, David, both Joshs and both Dans for taking care of me and keeping me informed. I Love Constructive Criticism: I would have preferred to have been wearing a full face helmet sooner than jump 10. I was noticing that I was feeling sick after every pull. I first thought it was adrenaline or whatever but I was perfectly calm by my third skydive and yet I still felt this sickness up to jump 10. As soon as I jumped with my full face helmet for the first time I noticed no more sickness. Plus my focus, fun, and confidence instantly improved. I'm convinced the 120mph wind up the nose was causing it. read more

I wanted to start skydiving after 30 years. After calling to a few schools I chose "skydive Perris" . I needed to make a few jumps with an instructor for recertifications (or so I thought) and signed up for the AFF class. I took the class from Greg Gabbard (instructor extraordinaire) with 7 other people. Greg made sure all of us had complete understanding of the tasks and skills to be performed. What a knowledge guy of both the old ways and the new. He gave all of us a sense of understanding and confidence. Explaining all aspects in various ways so that all the students understood. I thought I could just take up were I left off, or at least that is what my ego told me. After my first jump, The lady that runs the school was pretty honest with me. she was right. I needed complete retraining. It always nice when come across people that are looking out for you even if you are not being realistic with your current skill level. I had forgot more then I remembered and things had just changed way to much. She let know I needed to start over from the beginning and again "she was right". I am returning tomorrow for my second jump and will be there for the next 4 days trying to get through the course. Bottom line Greg is a great teacher, this is a world class school and they are truly interested in you, your safety, and turning out quality skydivers. Go check out there web site. They have everything available needed for the sport and way more then planes for skydiving then any of the 8 drop zones I have jumped. They earned my respect and trust. read more

This was my second skydive, and Skydive Perris in Lake Perris, California delivered an incredible experience -- largely because of my instructor, Ian Bonnes. From the moment I met Ian, I could tell I was in good hands. He took the time to clearly go over everything with me and explain how he handles the jump, positioning, and exit. He didn't just run through a script -- he made sure I actually understood the process and felt comfortable the entire time. What really stood out was his professionalism and focus on safety. He carefully checked every strap, connection, and piece of equipment more than once and explained what he was doing and why. I felt extremely confident knowing how thorough and attentive he was. At the same time, Ian is incredibly friendly and easygoing. He kept the mood light, joked around, and made the plane ride up enjoyable. Because I trusted him, I was able to relax, enjoy the freefall, and really take in the view. He kept communicating throughout the jump, and the landing was smooth and controlled. Skydive Perris, California runs a very organized and professional operation, but Ian Bonnes is what really made the experience exceptional. I would absolutely jump here again and would specifically request him. You'll feel safe, comfortable, and actually get to enjoy the entire experience. read more

On my way to my A license! Emily at the front desk is amazing! She'll answer all your questions pertaining to jump school and/or direct you to the next best person who can. Re'Becca' was an incredible instructor, she was able to power through the classroom portion without loosing our attention and gave us plenty of time for practical application. Can't miss her, she's super tall and funny. Donovan was my main instructor and Joe Miller was my reserve instructor. They did a fantastic job coaching me in the ground, in the bird and in free fall! I hope I get to jump with those guys again while I'm still here. Thanks again guys By the way, they got 5 bunks here so if you don't mind bunking with some cool people then I definitely recommend staying here while you complete your AFF requirements and more. They also have a really cool bar/grill called the Bomb Shelter, gift shops, pool, parking and indoor skydiving within walking distance. I highly recommend completing AFF Level 1 to see if this is really for you. If so, buy the whole package after and fly! If not, no worries, do a tandem jump to know what it feels like to fly under a tandem instructor. By far the best and most exhilarating vacation I've ever taken! Come say hello, I'll be here until Sept 29th 2019. read more

Shout out to Justin Hooper! I was not planning to go skydiving today at ALL. My dad has recertified his skydiving license here since he was a PJ in the military. He had always had an amazing experience here and trusts the staff enormously. Today was just another day I was tagging along to watch my dad jump, and we brought my boyfriend as well, who decided last minute to jump. I had ACL surgery 7 months ago and was going to wait a full year until my first time jumping. As I sat and watching both my dad and boyfriend jump, I decided... why not. It's a beautiful day, and with tandem I don't land on my feet anyways. So I asked if they still had a spot and they were very accommodating and set me right up immediately! I was paired with Justin as my tandem and he was incredibly kind and helpful. He could tell I was insanely nervous because of my knee but also just nerves in general. He talked to me a lot and really made sure I knew his instructions clearly. He kept reassuring me even on the plane ride up, and made this a very cool experience. He also got a great video for the selfie package I purchased. Thank you guys so much for not only keeping me safe during my jump, but for also always keeping my dad safe!! He jumps with you guys all the time. read more

Second tandem dive, same as the first? Not this one! IAN is also my PSP Instructor, so when we dove out of the airplane headfirst together to pass the hill, Ive never felt so alive in my life, and I'm 52 years old! IAN gave me an opportunity to work on arm turns on the way down, and he also told me what altitude we were at when I asked, which was very much appreciated! After he popped the chute and coming in for landing, I also learned first hand that the tandem chutes are far more maneuverable than I had originally anticipated, and we landed on the grass, lol, just like Tom Cruise. Then, as suddenly as the event started. it was over, like it never even happened. 'I cannot believe I've lived my whole entire 52 year old life walking around down here, but had not yet experienced the joy of flight'. Truly, once you have he confidence to remove fear from the equation,(I'm not brave, the instructors inspire confidence, skydiving is a mental game) the only thing left is joy and exhilaration, which is good to know, as joy and exhilaration can sometimes be hard to find in this world Plus, you get to walk among the grounded later, and no one has even the slightest idea about the experience you had. Blue skies! read more

On 2/5/20, I went skydiving for the first time at Skydive Perris. Throughout the entire process, every employee that I encountered was so encouraging, cheerful, and sincere. The facility was incredible too! The courtesy gear that they had available was in great shape and came in a variety of sizes. They even provided a locker with a key for my personal items. I did a tandem jump with Becca, and I cannot wait to reserve her for another jump. Becca was very knowledgeable, reassuring, and understanding. During the ride, she ensured my harness was secure, gave clear directions for the jump, and had a great personality. Becca also helped me find my house from the airplane window! She knew street, lake, mountain, and island names. During the entire experience, Becca made sure I was doing well, remaned safe, and we shared many laughs. There is no experience like your first jump, and I am thrilled to say that mine was exceptional. I'll be jumping at Skydive Perris again real soon. Thank you! read more

I recently had the thrilling experience of skydiving with skydive Perris with my friend and I couldn't be more pleased with the adventure! From the moment we arrived, the team made us feel at ease. A special shoutout to Solomon, who made my jump so amazing. He was incredibly professional and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. Solomon's expertise and friendly demeanor turned what could have been a nerve-wracking experience into an exciting and unforgettable adventure. He explained everything clearly and made sure I was fully prepared before the jump. The actual skydive was so beautiful ...the views were breathtaking, and the rush of free falling was indescribable. I highly recommend them for anyone looking to try skydiving. The staff is fantastic, and with Solomon as your guide, you're guaranteed an amazing experience. I can't wait to do it again! I'll be back! read more

My husband and I decided to skydive for our 1st time on our 4 year anniversary just yesterday. After a bit of research, Perris seemed like the best option. I definitely wasn't disappointed! It was the MOST exhilarating experience of my life, and my Tandem Skydiving instructor, Veronica, made my experience very positive. She made me feel extremely comfortable, secure, and she was very down-to-earth. Not only did she answer all of my questions, but her vibe alleviated the anxiety 1st-timers I'm sure always experience. I was surprised at how much I wasn't freaking out about the idea of skydiving but was rather anticipating the jump. Veronica was very confident in her knowledge and skills, which made my jump stress free and 100% memorable. I couldn't have had a more chill instructor. I'm contemplating AFF with my husband in the near future. Thanks Veronica!!! - Megan Hernandez read more

We went to Skydive Perris yesterday as a celebration of my nephew's 18th birthday. While Skydiving had not been on my bucket list, we all had the most amazing day. All the staff and the tandem partners in our group were so professional and they did everything to make everyone feel relaxed and most importantly prepared. I had Colby as my tandem partner and he was so terrific both with his professionalism and his ability to just make me feel this was going to be a great experience. My husband had DJ as his tandem partner and while he also was somewhat ambivalent about doing this in the first place, had the biggest smile on his face after he we were finished. I also loved their great sense of humor that really helped everyone feel more relaxed. If this is on your bucket list to do: go, go, go to Skydive Perris. You will not be disappointed. read more

Had an absolute blast this past weekend doing my first tandem skydive here. Everything needed to jump (waiver, forms, payment, etc.) was super easy to understand and the front desk staff were incredibly kind and helpful. They say plan for 2-4 hours to be there, and I would agree to that, we were delayed a while because the cloud layer hadn't burned off yet, but still were done within the window they said. The actual dive was an experience that I'll never forget and absolutely want to do again. I'd recommend getting one of the video packages, they're super cool and automatically edited so you get them within minutes of landing. My instructor was Nico and not only was he such a chill dude to hang with, but was safe, supportive and knew his stuff. Highly recommend jumping with him and at Skydive Perris read more

Skydive Perris was absolutely unreal. From start to finish, the experience was next-level fun and adrenaline-packed. The staff was professional, welcoming, and made everything feel safe while still keeping the excitement high. Huge shoutout to my instructor, Igor Afanasjev -- he was seriously amazing. Not only was he incredibly skilled and confident, but he was also hilarious. He kept cracking jokes, calming nerves, and made the whole experience way more fun than I ever expected. His energy made the jump unforgettable and turned what could've been nerve-wracking into pure excitement. The views were insane, the jump was unforgettable, and the landing was smooth. If you're thinking about skydiving, Skydive Perris is the place to do it, and if you can, ask for Igor -- you won't regret it. read more

I had the absolute BEST first-time skydiving experience at Perris Valley Skydiving doing a HALO jump! This was a bucket list birthday gift, and I couldn't have asked for a better team than my cameraman, Solomon Radlaver, and my instructor, Hayden Siedling. Both were incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and made me feel comfortable and confident the whole time. They explained everything clearly, answered my questions, and made the entire experience so much fun. Solomon captured amazing footage so I can relive this memory forever, and Hayden guided me through every step of the jump with ease and confidence. I honestly wouldn't have wanted my first jump to be with anyone else or anywhere else. Thank you so much for making this once-in-a-lifetime experience truly unforgettable! read more

I went with my friend at her request on 9-8-12, my life will never be the same. I was lucky enough to have Kenneth as my instructor, and Benjamin as my cameraman. I have to admit I was slightly terrified at first, but that didn't last long. It was the most amazing feeling in the world, it didn't feel like I was falling, but like I was flying. I say my life will never be the same because now its all I can think about. I wake up thinking about it, and go to bed thinking about it. I found out what euphoria truly means with that jump, I am so glad I did it. Everyone should do this at least once in life. I just hope the next time I jump, I can request Kenneth as my instructor again, and Benjamin as my cameraman. Thanks guys, you have no idea how happy you made me on that day!!! read more

I could not have had a better time at Skydive Perris. We were delayed in parachuting due to clouds, but once it cleared up we met our team and went flying high into the sky. My tandem jump instructor Ché was phenomenal- he laid out every step and motion we would do on the jump and in the plane while we were still on the ground. I felt incredibly safe and secure at every step. The jump, free fall, parachute, and landing were all as smooth as I could've hoped for. TL;DR: I felt safe from the moment I met the team, and I had a blast. Hard to beat that! Bonus: Had low expectations going in, but the Bomb Shelter cafe next to the airport had good food as well! read more

OMG! That was absolutely beautiful! Just so amazing! My instructor Joel made sure I fully understood all of his instructions, answered all of my questions and he'll remind you of the instructions as your going down (for those that panic & forget!). He also made me feel very comfortable with the prep & jump. The closer we got to the jump & the actual jump the more safer & secure I felt with him. I took a leap of faith with Joel & Skydive Perris today & they did not disappoint at all. All of the staff, no matter which building you enter are extremely nice and very professional. I most definitely will be returning as well as requesting Joel! read more

I had been wanting to go skydiving since I was thirteen and couldn't think of a better place to do it than here! I went tandem diving and had an unbelievable experience and honestly, can't wait to go back sometime soon. Want to give a huge thanks to Cody McMains who was my instructor for the jump. He was incredibly cool, telling me about some of his previous jumps as well as enthusiastically answering any questions in addition to making me feel super safe and even more psyched to jump. Really good dude. Thanks again to everyone at Skydive Perris for making my first jump so memorable! I'll for sure be back soon. read more

I did my first ever jump(tandem). This place was full of joy and positivity. Everyone I met at the facility was nice. My jump was with Hayden and he did a really good job of walking through everything and answering any questions I had. I also got the Hollywood video package that Lauren shot. Highly recommended to get the Hollywood package. It comes with a ton of photos and they edit a nice video for you. The jump itself was fantastic. If you've never been you should go. It's kind of hard to put into words, but I'll say it was shockingly peaceful and pleasant. read more

Bought my AFF1 jump to just see if this was truly what I wanted to pursue. Every class instructor and briefing instructor was very knowledgeable and very detail oriented. After my first jump, I headed straight to the office and bought the full "AFF" and "A" license course! My AFF2 jump - same day as AFF1 was again with Ben & Kristen - excellent instructors!! Front office staff are great and very accommodating!! Had a great time jumping and due to my confidence in their training & instructors, can't wait for AFF3 & 4 over next few days! read more