Skydiving Aircraft

Over the years of serving the Carolinas, we've worked on making our facility bigger and better, including additions to our skydiving aircraft!

The PAC 750 XL Skydiving Plane

The PAC 750 XL carries up to 17 jumpers to altitude in under 15 minutes and is the newest member of the Piedmont Fleet. As we’ve grown into a bigger and better skydiving facility over the years of serving Charlotte, Greensboro, the Carolinas and surrounding areas, we’ve found the need to improve our fleet, and this aircraft does just that!

This skydiving plane can reach a maximum speed of 196mph, has an average cruise speed of 160mph, and has an average climbing speed of about 100mph. It has an impressive rate of climb up to 2,000 ft per minute and can take up to 17 parachutists to altitude in under 15 minutes. The PAC can easily reach an altitude of 20,000 feet, which makes it the perfect plane for our high altitude skydives, which reach an altitude of around 17,500 feet.

Want more info on the PAC 750 XL? Check out this article on our newest skydiving airplane.

Minimums: 6 Fun Jumpers | 2 Tandems/AFF | 1 Tandem/AFF, 3 Fun Jumpers

The King Air A90

Piedmont Skydiving’s King Air A90 was our very first turbine aircraft and is known as “Royal Faithful” around the dropzone. Slightly smaller than the PAC750, this plane is still a favorite of both experienced and tandem skydivers. Its simple and elegant design also makes it a beautiful sight in the sky.

This multi-engine turbine aircraft can carry 13 jumpers to altitude in only about 10 minutes. The King Air’s maximum speed is about 290mph and can climb at a rate over 2,000ft per minute!

Minimums: 8 Fun Jumpers | 3 Tandems/AFF| 2 Tandems/AFF, 2 Fun Jumpers | 1 Tandem/AFF, 5 Fun Jumpers

Piedmont Skydiving’s King Air A90 Skydiving Airplane

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  • Wade Hight Avatar
    Wade H.
    Had a great time! The entire staff are courteous and professional. Matt does a great job putting the clients at ease. Will definitely do this again.
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    5 years ago
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    Eric
    Great and experienced jumpers. They make you feel at home. Divers have a great sense of humor they break the ice with their positive attitudes. Will be jumping again and recommend anyone that has not jumped here to jump. Eric
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    3 years ago
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    Mike M.
    Reserving a jump appointment was easy through the online portal. On-site staff were welcoming, easy to work with, and made any nerves related to the tandem skydiving experience fade away. Gearing up doesn't take long, but I never questioned the reliability of the equipment. Instructors were personable, experienced, and made the day a pleasure. Make sure you bring clothing you don't mind getting dirty, as sliding in for the landing is gonna get you a little messy! Be ready for a great experience though.
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    3 years ago
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    Brittany B.
    Decided to go skydiving for the first time for my 24th birthday on Friday 1/26 and had the best time of my life! Piedmont skydiving has extremely friendly staff and amazing instructors who are funny and make you feel safe! Josh was my instructor and he was awesome! Made me feel very comfortable. Amazing how falling towards the earth at 125 mph makes you feel alive! Definitely going back to them! Found a new fun hobby 🙂 thanks piedmont skydiving! See y’all soon!
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    6 years ago
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    Cynthia S.
    This place was awesome!!! The guy I jumped with was very nice and everyone who worked there was very nice. Good equipment as well!! Well definitely jump with them again!!!
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    5 years ago