HALO
FAQ

What are the USPA License Requirements?
You must have at least a USPA “C” License to participate in solo HALO jumps. License requirements for tandem students are waived.

What are the medical requirements (both experienced and tandem skydivers)?
All HALO skydivers must obtain a FAA Class 3 Medical or equivalent.

How much does a FAA Class 3 medical cost, where do I get one and how long does it take?
The cost is generally about $120. Go to the FAA Designee Search website to find a list of FAA flight Physicians (select “AME” under “Designee Type”.) Tell the doctor that you want a 3rd Class Medical for a Student Pilot’s license. It’s a quick, simple medical appointment that typically takes about one hour.

Is a Physiological training course required?
These courses provide valuable training, especially to teach you your personal hypoxia symptoms. It used to be easy to schedule throughout the country, but the FAA has shut down most chambers to civilians. It is available at the FAA site in Oklahoma City, OK and a few universities offer courses. University courses (Arizona State University, for example) take longer and are a lot more expensive. Because of these issues, we no longer require this training, however it is highly recommended and interesting to take part in.

You will receive practical physiological training as it relates to HALO Skydiving during your HALO course.  Training will be conducted by our HALO Oxygen Phystech, the most experienced in the business with over 32 years of experience.

How high will I jump?

HALO jumps will take place anywhere from 28,000’ to 30,000’ AMSL depending on clearance given day-of from ATC.  We will go as high as we are cleared for but cannot guarantee jump height above 28,000’ AMSL.  

What equipment is provided? What equipment should I bring?

We provide: 

• All HALO specific breathing apparatus equipment, to include a helmet and goggles. 
• Standard winter gloves & chemical handwarmers.
• Balaclava/face mask.
• Jumpsuit for Tandem Students.
• All Parachute equipment for Tandem Students.

Students should bring:

• Warm undergarments and socks (long johns/wool recommended).  There are also great electric heated garments becoming available on the market.
• Electric Gloves (if desired).
• Warm Midlayers, such as fleece or down jacket.  Front zipper recommended for heat regulation.
• Warm footwear/boots.  Lace hooks are not recommended.

–Licensed skydivers are required to provide their own “freefly friendly”, airworthy, in-date sport skydiving rig.  This rig must be equipped and used with an operational/up to date AAD.  You should also provide a loose fitting jumpsuit to fit over your warm layers.  We have some loaners available on request.