If you’re like many, the first time skydiving came up in conversation as something to do; it was after a few rounds with that one friend. At the time, even you had to admit that it sounded like a great idea, but now the sun has come up on a bright new day, and it just sounds… crazy! Fun, of course, but nuts. “It’s dangerous, isn’t it? Parachutes flat-out don’t work sometimes, right? I mean, YouTube!”

What is a Pro Pass? Well, remember the all-you-can-eat buffets? You pay X amount and stack up your plate as high as you can of whatever goodness is on those buffet lines and eat your heart out. *Woah*… The memories that just flooded in: It’s 1999 and you just made your third vanilla and chocolate swirl ice cream bowl with sprinkles and brownie bites and Cher is playing over the speakers. Woof. ‘Merica. Okay, okay back to business. Well, the CSC Pro Pass is similar. You’re dedicating yourself to jumping as much as your heart desires, so long as the plane is flying and the weather is shining. Sounds like a dream, right?

For almost as long as skydiving has been a thing, man’s best friend has been a part of our sport. For many skydivers, their first interaction at the dropzone was with someone's happy fur baby! They are incredible mascots and bonfire companions and practically run the show in some spots! Yet, for all their charm, our furry friends can also pose problems on the field. Just as with jumping, there’s an etiquette that needs to be observed when Fido comes out to play, so let’s take a quick look at the CSC dos and don’ts when it comes to pets.

So we all know what we need to do before we start a great day of jumping. We also know what we need to do before each skydive. We’ve learned through experience that the easiest way to avoid an emergency in the air is to spot the problem on the ground. Gear check. Gear check. Gear check.

For those of you asking, “What is an A-license?” It's the first requirement after you’ve decided to learn how to jump solo. It’s your entry into skydiving after you’ve decided to turn it into a hobby. After all of the training and hard work to become a “licensed jumper,” it’s a membership made official by a license that is issued through the United States Parachute Association (USPA) and you can officially skydive around the world.