Skydive Paraclete XP, Raeford

Never hurtled yourself out of an airplane before? That's no problem at Skydive Paraclete XP, where professional skydivers ready patrons for their first thrilling tandem jump. They teach students the proper techniques on the ground for ultimate safety. Once airborne, instructors give them another run-down of the process before leaping out of the plane and soaring above the North Carolina countryside. Aerodynamic rectangular parachutes function like the wing of an airplane, delivering students safely to the ground in a soft landing.