GIMLI SKYDIVE FIELD GUIDE
Solo from 3,000 Feet: The First Jump Course in Gimli
An all-day, instructor-led program that teaches equipment, safety and freefall technique before a solo parachute jump—ideal as a one-time thrill or the first step toward certification.
Solo from 3,000 Feet: The First Jump Course in Gimli.
Experience the thrill of skydiving with our First Jump Course, where you'll learn essential skills and safety protocols before making your solo jump from 3,000 feet. Enjoy a breathtaking freefall and guided parachute landing, all while surrounded by the town of Gimli.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on safety and freefall technique
The course covers skydiving equipment and how it works, correct freefall body position, and emergency procedures so you leave the classroom prepared for the jump.
A one-day solo jump from 3,000'
In the afternoon you'll make a solo exit from a minimum altitude of 3,000 feet; a certified instructor assists deployment of your main parachute and your freefall lasts roughly two to five seconds before the canopy opens.
Radio-guided canopy control and landing
After canopy opening you'll perform basic parachute manoeuvring and be guided in for landing by another instructor using a radio. The day includes a lunch break with restaurants available in nearby Gimli.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is an immersive, full-day course that combines classroom briefings, hands-on gear familiarization and a supervised solo jump—the day moves from instruction to an afternoon exit and a radio‑guided landing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is an all-day course lasting approximately 8 hours.
Meet at Skydive Manitoba to check in and begin instruction.
Wear clothing suitable for the weather. Running shoes work well but footwear must be closed-toe and have no hooks for laces.
You must be at least 18 years old. Weight limits are 230 lbs for men and 200 lbs for women.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the First Jump Course?
The course runs about 8 hours.
Where and when do we meet?
You meet at Skydive Manitoba to check in and begin the day's instruction.
Will an instructor jump with me?
The course culminates in a solo jump; a certified instructor assists deployment of your main parachute and another instructor guides your landing by radio.
From what altitude do I jump and how long is the freefall?
You exit at a minimum altitude of 3,000 feet; your freefall will be about two to five seconds before the parachute opens.
Are there age or weight limits?
Yes. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Weight limits are 230 lbs for men and 200 lbs for women.
Will I learn to steer and land the parachute?
Yes. The course teaches how to steer and land the parachute and includes basic canopy manoeuvring under instructor guidance.