Skydive Atlas, Crete

Cruising at 12,000 feet, the airplane opens its hatch and Skydive Lincoln & Omaha Nebraska's professional jumpers usher clients right on out of it. Because they're strapped to an instructor, first-timers get to enjoy maximum freefall time before the chute opens. Equipped with state-of-the-art gear that's checked and re-checked before take-off, the instructors help jumpers experience the thrill of skydiving without requiring long lessons or certifications.