Skydiving Stories

Piedmont Skydiving is the highest rated skydiving center in North Carolina, and the closest dropzone to Charlotte, NC. We specialize in creating unforgettable experiences for first-time skydivers!

Life Lessons With Ashley Bayse

Life Lessons With Ashley Bayse

“It will be something that you go in with life,” says Ashley Bayse after her first skydive, “And it is something you keep with you forever. You’ll always remember it. It is just awesome.”

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Krysta Dean Falls For Skydiving

Krysta Dean Falls For Skydiving

The jump was perfect, and inspired Krysta immensely. In fact: These days, Krysta is figuring out a strategy to earn her solo skydiving license and do a lot more freefall.

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Excuse Me While I Lift the Sky

Excuse Me While I Lift the Sky

We couldn’t be happier that Marc Bartley, founder of Spud Inc. Straps, chose Piedmont Skydiving as the place to do his very first skydive, because we love meeting people who love tackling the big stuff.

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The perfect gift? A dream delivered. Skydiving Gift Cards are the perfect way to create an unforgettable experience for someone you care about.

  • Betsy Pace Avatar
    Betsy P.
    We had the very best adventure with you. We always felt safe and our guides gave us the perfect adventure! We will definitely be back!
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    2 years ago
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    FallingThroughApril
    Matt was an incredible person to jump with! 10/10 experience. This was easily the most exhilarating experience of my life. I would recommend this to absolutely everyone! I am definitely going back and Matt will be my guy again, love you brother... thanks for the greatest experience I could’ve possibly had! Dan
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    6 years ago
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    Ashley W.
    I’ve done two jumps here so far, and they were both amazing experiences! The instructors are very professional while also being friendly and helping you to feel both comfortable and safe. This is the only place I will come to skydive around here!
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    5 years ago
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    Kelly E.
    Best place in Eastern NC!! Very friendly, thorough, down to earth staff! It was my sons 1st time skydiving and we can't wait to go back this summer! I highly recommend..we drove 3 hours to get there and it didn't disappoint.
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    2 years ago
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    Mayra G.
    Everybody was so welcoming and so funny! I loved the staff and Derek was a great instructor. He walked me through everything and it was so fun! It was worth the drive to come here.
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    6 years ago