Our 21 year wanted to come here for his birthday!! He, one of his brothers (the other stayed home),…read morehis good friend and his dad all jumped 9k. It was crazy to watch the whole experience...would absolutely never do it myself, but all of you people that are dare devils would love the experience...one of our boys got super sick afterwards (motion sickness unfortunately even with Dramamine)...he was still happy he did it with his brother!! Everyone here seemed like they not only really enjoyed their job but were really good instructors! Very impressed!! Also if you have dogs bring them! They have a nice big open area made for dogs...wish we would have know! They also have toys for 5 & under! Cute souvenir shop that has affordable shirts which I really appreciated!!

AMAZING experience for one of my 20-something birthdays!!…read more If you're an adrenaline junkie like me, skydiving is for you- there's no other feeling like it and it's such a thrill. My past hs physics teacher Rob Black and his crew were so cool to dive with and made my friends' and my 1st time memorable. First you go through an educational part so you know the play by play of what's to come. Then you change into a cool flight suit, parachute pack, goggles. Next thing you know you're boarding a little plane ascending 13k feet to the clouds. I'll never forget the launch- my tandem instructor and I sat at the edge of the plane opening, he goes "Ready, 1...." And then he hurled us both out! I was expecting for us to go at "3!" Free fall was such a freeing experience - I was flying! I was on top of the world and remember seeing little squares of green, brown on the ground and the wind flapping my cheeks. I will never forget that feeling. Then 3 taps and the parachute emerged and we soared and eventually floated down and landed. Recommend getting the package with the pics and video so you can relive the experience! I was on a high the rest of the day and still remember this experience vividly several years later. Highly recommend Skydance!

One of my family members tragically lost their life during a skydiving jump with this company. What…read morewas supposed to be a thrilling experience turned into a nightmare our family will never recover from. We trusted this company with the safety of someone we loved. That trust was broken in the worst possible way. While accidents can happen in extreme sports, there were serious questions about the training, equipment checks, and emergency response. Communication afterward was cold and unhelpful, making an already impossible situation even harder. If you're considering skydiving with them, please think carefully. No thrill is worth a life. We hope no other family has to go through what we did.

Finally reviewing this place!…read more I decided to ask to skydive for my 18th birthday present. The staff was extremely fun and nice. I personally didn't have a bad thing to say about my experience. However.... I have no idea how this place is still in business with how many deaths they have on their hands. The latest death was from a tandem jump that was supposed to be with an instructor but the "professional jumper" wasn't rated as such. At least, that's what the news said. My experience? 10/5 stars. Everyone who has passed from this place? 0/10 stars. I went skydiving in Hawaii on the Big Island and they literally know about this skydive location in Lodi being known for deaths. They don't understand how this business is still in business.

You'll have one of the funnest experiences here! It's super thrilling and fun for new jumpers and…read morefamilies! The experience is amazing, you just have to find your breath and enjoy the ride. Casey is the real deal, living spiderman. He made the experience 10x better and took his time with the kids that were nervous. Give this one a try You won't regret it

We drove to iFly Roseville from Sonoma County for my son's birthday. I wasn't sure what to expect,…read morebut we were greeted warmly and brought into the main area to get suited up. Our instructor was John-Felix, although he goes by John. My son is 22 and fairly athletic, so I figured that he'd enjoy it. What I was less prepared for was how much I loved it! It is a fairly expensive hobby, although, if you're on-site after paying for a session, they have more reasonable rates if you want to buy additional sessions. Since we don't live locally, I didn't indulge in one of the packages, despite the temptation. They walk you through everything clearly and there's a brief training class in a classroom after which we waited our turn on the perimeter while we were called up one at a time. Each "flight" was approximately 1 minute and 20 seconds and we each got two flights. We all passed on the high flight option, but during our second time they walked us through how to begin navigating in the wind tunnel during our turn. That was my favorite part! I found it fascinating feeling the degree to which small modifications in the angle of my hands or the extension of my arms changed my position and movement in the air. I felt like a bird. The flights are brief, but memorable and meant to resemble the length of time usually experienced during a skydiving jump. We didn't pay for the high flights, but we enjoyed our experience nonetheless. Our instructor was encouraging and helpful. At the end, he did a quick demonstration of the types of tricks that can be done with training, all sorts of spins and flips! Already considering when we can make it back again. * Word to the wise, my kids both have long hair and they both ended up wishing they'd had it tucked into their suits since it got significantly tangled and required quite a lengthy communion with a hairbrush afterward to get the tangles out. I think a braid might also be a good option.

I couldn't have asked for a better first skydiving experience! Everyone on the staff was so…read morefriendly, welcoming, and explained every step. I did a tandem jump at 13,000 feet with Lee, it was so fun and I felt so great about it that I went again the same day! The second tandem jump at 13,000 feet was with Levi, who was my (amazing!) videographer originally, and he was equally as fun to jump with. I highly recommend getting their deluxe video + picture package, it is worth it and now I can look back on my first experience for a lifetime. They clearly know what they're doing and love sharing it.

I was nervous in choosing a place for my grandson 18th birthday.. once there I felt so much better…read more The whole experience went great his instructor was Levi super nice guy after meeting him I knew he was in good hands. I recommend buying the video package the views are amazing.

This experience was a ton of fun! My tandem was KiKi and our jumper / videographer, Wild Bill, were…read moreboth so amazing! It was crazy to be standing at the edge of the of the plane and seeing wild bill hanging out on the side waiting for us to jump, lol! He had great energy! Kiki was very professional, walked me through the steps and positions we were going to take leading up to boarding the plane. Bring cash to tip them!! I seen some QR codes around and thought that was their Venmo/zelle and I was wrong :( If you guys at Bay Area skydiving see this, let me know if there's a way I can tip them electronically! Overall it was a great experience! I would definitely do it again.

Faced my fears and with the comfort and confidence of this entire team, I did it! Thank you to…read moreKevin for inspiring me and for filming an amazing video, Toshi for carrying me through the air, Brian for being there and hopping along m, and for Shaun for running this amazing place! I am so happy I faced this fear, and I cannot wait to go again!

Super responsive, amazing and friendly pilots. I keep coming back for more fun and adventures!read more

Take wing and DO THIS! I bought this adventure as a birthday present for the hubby, and he loved it…read more(as well he should have). Andy was a great pilot and flew that biplane with gusto. Needless to say, I made sure to pay the little extra so hubby could experience the aerobatics this plans could do...giant loops and barrel rolls and cutting toilet paper (you'll have you fly to know what I'm talking about on that one). If you've been thinking about it, I highly encourage anyone and everyone to try this adventure at least once. You'll be glad you did...hubby is already planning his next ride up into the wild blue yonder in the warbird. We call dibs!

I'm the kind of person who only writes reviews if I have a great experience or something positive…read moreto say. After thinking and overthinking, I feel compelled to say that John is a JOKE. I couldn't stay silent about this. I love adventures, and if you're like me, don't waste your money and time. John said he would email us the night before to confirm the jump, depending on the weather. He sent the email confirming the jump, everyone knew it would be drizzling. It was a long drive for all jumpers (2-3 hours), and when we arrived at the confirmed location, he spent the entire time trying to convince us not to do the adventure. He kept saying it would be cold (today is 12/28/24 it was 52 degrees in Placerville) and wet (really? You knew it'd be drizzling since yesterday). And he said it wasn't dangerous and he has experience in all weather conditions...but since we were all women, apparently we were too weak, right John?! He asked if we'd be okay with the weather and all the women (four jumpers) said we'd be fine. However, he apparently wasn't happy with our response, so he continued trying to dissuade us. The guy with him, Ludo, was really cool, uplifting, and professional (Dude! If you're reading this, go start your own business; you're great). Anyway, after everyone reassured him about the weather, John asked me if we could talk privately. He then expressed his concern that I might not be able to do the adventure because I'm on the "heavier side." Just to clarify, I'm a 5'7" woman, 140 lbs, and very active. When I unzipped my jacket he goes : "-oh wow, you got a flat stomach, but you know what?? Are you sure your friends would be ok to be out there in the cold with you?" (I had two guests with me) With the other woman, he claimed she didn't have the right clothes and continued to discourage us for over an hour. Even when we said we were ready to go and do the jump, he said he'd cancel it. Furthermore, if you didn't know, he doesn't have a permit for his "adventures". Be careful, don't trust your life to this guy.

What an amazing experience! John and Don are great and put my mind at ease about the jump. They…read morewere very professional and have run thousands of jumps. They thoroughly answered any questions that my group had and were continuously asking if anyone had any questions or concerns. My group sprung for the whole picture, video, and GoPro packages and it was absolutely worth it! The GoPro in particular was able to capture our exact reactions when we fell and is a great way to look back on such a unique memory. (But as John warned, do not let the GoPro interfere with being aware during your jump). One of my group members has a history of back problems so they recommended going with the body harness instead of the ankle harness we all paid for. She immediately got her money back and I was reassured that I could switch harnesses if I ended up chickening out of the ankle one. However, I am so happy I went with the ankle harness as it truly felt like I was flying during the jump. You may choose to go forward or backward and let me tell you it is terrifying to turn around on the railing but definitely worth it!! The location we went to was breathtaking and peaceful. I cannot wait to return to jump again!

This place was amazing!!! We weren't sure what to expect because it was our first time going on a…read moreballoon ride, but it's definitely something I can say I'm glad I did. I'll start from he beginning cause there's alot to unfold in this review. We met up at the Napa Valley wine train at 5:30 am. Don't be late cause a few people were and we were waiting on them. They give you your itinerary and you sign a waiver , and the. You meet your pilot. They drove us in their vans to the take off point which was off the train track. See the video, it was amazing. I was worried that the wind might be to much fir the too lift off, but they said if they can't, they have alternative locations. Once we got I'm the air it was very smooth and very relaxing. There we about 20 people in our basket. Not alot of room, but keep in mind your not going to move around in the balloon basket . We rose up in the ir and went where the wind took us. After our pilot explained everything to us we were confident he knew what he was doing . He even took us inside a hillside where we were able to get close to some trees . Landing was pretty smooth. They picked up up with their vans and drive us back. And this is where it goes from 4 stars to 5. We purchase the champagne package which I highly recommend. We got to share a bottle of champagne with our pilot and he told us all about the first hot air ballon, which was way before airplanes , and explained to us where the name Pilot came from. Overall , it was a great end to a great experience and I highly recommend it .

I give it a 4.5. We had to arrive super early and wait for them to set up everything. It was cold…read moreoutside and they did provide coffee, hot chocolate and snacks. We the weather being so unpredictable we had to wait. I was fine with wait because i do value my life. I had the chance to cross off a major item from my bucket list. A hot air balloon ride and wow, what an experience! The views were absolutely breathtaking. Floating high above the landscape, seeing everything from a completely new perspective, was truly magical. The sunrise was especially beautiful as we drifted along, and the silence up there, broken only by the loud occasional burst of the burner, was unlike anything I've ever experienced. That said, there were a few things to consider. The heat from the burner can be overwhelming, especially if you're not prepared for it. I didn't wear a hat, and I really wish I had and i am short 5'2 those blasts of hot air can get pretty intense when they hit you directly! So, if you're planning this trip, definitely bring something to cover your head. The landing was a bit of a wild ride, too. The ground was much harder and more uneven than I expected, and we didn't quite know where we'd land until we were almost on top of it. Also getting in and out can be extremely challenging. It's hard climbing into and out of the basket and it's very tightly packed. Not a lot of space to move. I knew the risks going in but the whole experience was so worth it. Even with those little surprises, it was absolutely incredible. Would I do it again? Definitely not! Despite the heat and the bumpy landing, the beauty of the experience makes it all worthwhile and a one timer for me. I highly recommend it if you're looking for something unique and unforgettable to add to your list of adventures. Just don't forget your hat!

Holy cow! Weather and I seem to be perpetually at odds but let me tell you, it was ABSOLUTELY worth…read morethe wait! I did get cancelled on a few times, I was at first annoyed, instant gratification junky, but then realized they have no control over the weather AND safety comes first. That earned my respect right there. We met at the site at 6 am, not 6:01 or 6:12, 6am or before. Temperature plays a huge role in height and duration of flight. On time and safety are expected and delivered. At 6 sharp the ride started with tip over training, safety, and a brief roll call and waiver check and explanation. Important stuff! The balloon is beautiful and the pilots wife makes sure there are plenty of pics, she's super sweet and helpful. Takeoff is a bit disorienting, part helicopter, part jump. Once you hit the sky though, it's amazing. It is such a great feeling to float. Tim has a great sense of humor and can tell a story with gusto... between bursts of fire into the balloon. I have no idea how high we were but cows were hard to make out, they were that small. The morning couldn't have been more perfect. The landing was a bit bumpy, our training came in handy. Jarring like an old truck indoors a rough road, easy. As we waited for the truck to come and get us Tim gave us a wee history lesson on ballooning, with a champagne toast. I've been smiling all day. Independent and local, experienced and a perfect way to fly. Highly recommended is an understatement.

I booked the proposal package and it was perfect! Although we didn't have the best luck with the…read moreweather (low wind), the pilot was able to overcome that and provide us with an unforgettable experience with breathtaking views. The pilot is very skilled and knowledgeable, and had a ton of interesting stories about his hot air balloon experiences. His wife also came along and assisted with the proposal and took a bunch of great photos of me and my fiancée which was very appreciated. It was very apparent they enjoy what they do and that helped to add to the experience. I would highly recommended this for anyone trying to come up with a unique way to propose.