Paraclete XP SkyVenture
Mon - Thurs: 9am to 7pm
Fri - Sat: 9am to 11pm
Sun: 9am to 7pm
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Paraclete XP SkyVenture Overview
Paraclete XP SkyVenture is a 16.4-foot (5 m) recirculating wind tunnel that opened in 2008. Although this indoor skydiving tunnel is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, it is currently the closest site for indoor skydiving to the Raleigh-Durham area, along with any destination along the Carolina coast. (So if you’re on spring break and looking for indoor skydiving in Myrtle Beach, Wilmington, or anywhere else in the eastern Carolinas, Paraclete XP is your best bet.)
The Paraclete XP wind tunnel, at 56-feet-tall, is arguably the largest and most powerful wind tunnel in the United States, with four total fans working to put out a combined 2,164 horsepower. This tunnel was the first 16-foot wind tunnel to open in the USA, and for many years was the only indoor skydiving North Carolina opportunity, until iFLY Charlotte opened in 2019.
Paraclete XP is a multi-faceted company. In addition to operating the wind tunnel, which is technically located in Raeford, just outside of Fayetteville, they run a traditional skydiving dropzone (Skydive Paraclete XP), three military-surveyed dropzones, and lease a fleet of six turboprop aircraft. Paraclete skydiving offerings also include a variety of military free-fall (MFF) training courses, such as static line training, canopy control courses, Jumpmaster courses, HAHO/HALO Jumps, and Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) instructor training.
Paraclete XP SkyVenture Flyer Information
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Indoor Skydiving Gear & Training
Age Limit
Weight Limit
You should not fly if you are pregnant or have previous shoulder dislocations.
Pricing
First Time Flyers:
2 Minutes: $64
3 Minutes: $109
10 Minutes: $247
Group Rates:
Buddy Plan - Two People, 3 Minutes Each: $178
Family Plan - 2 to 5 People, 10 Minutes Total: $295
Facility Offereings
- Group/Event Hosting
- Party Rooms
- Conference Facilities
FAQs
Wind Tunnel Information
Instructor Rating System
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Flight Chamber Style
Flight Chamber Diameter
Flight Chamber Height
Top Wind Speed
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Paraclete XP SkyVenture Reviews
Nickname: Christine
Review Date: January 28, 2022
5/5 Stars
I took my 19-year-old son to see what it would feel like flying indoors compared to skydiving from a plane, which I loved. I also wanted my son to be able to do this in a safe environment to make his nervous dad happy. It's been on our bucket lists for years.
This place is the real deal. Teams of professionals were practicing formats in between first flyers (me being one of them). Our instructor (David) was professional, friendly, made us feel comfortable, made sure we were safe and that we had a great experience. The wind tunnel is wider than other places and is 50 ft high so you have more room to play and to settle into the feel of the wind. It was a 4-hour total drive, so I hoped it would be worth it. It was. I highly recommend choosing this location. It's not about the money for them...it's about the passion of sharing an experience outside our daily so-called boxes with others in a safe and fun environment. Thanks everyone! I can finally cross this one off of my bucket list with a smile on my face!
With Gratitude,
Christine and son Evan.
Nickname: Christine
Review Date: August 16, 2021
5/5 Stars
I took my 19-year-old son to see what it would feel like flying indoors compared to skydiving from a plane, which I loved. I also wanted my son to be able to do this in a safe environment to make his nervous dad happy. It's been on our bucket lists for years.
This place is the real deal. Teams of professionals were practicing formats in between first flyers (me being one of them). Our instructor (David) was professional, friendly, made us feel comfortable, made sure we were safe and that we had a great experience. The wind tunnel is wider than other places and is 50 ft high so you have more room to play and to settle into the feel of the wind. It was a 4-hour total drive, so I hoped it would be worth it. It was. I highly recommend choosing this location. It's not about the money for them...it's about the passion of sharing an experience outside our daily so-called boxes with others in a safe and fun environment. Thanks everyone! I can finally cross this one off of my bucket list with a smile on my face!
With Gratitude,
Christine and son Evan.
Nickname: Stretch
Review Date: March 26, 2017
5/5 Stars
Fantastic experience, instructor David was great. We will definitely be back for more tunnel time.
Nickname: tunnlflyr
Review Date: January 1, 2015
4/5 Stars
I flew several hours at XP and loved the tunnel! The staff was great, the tunnel is run very well and the building has lots of space to hang out and debreif. The only complaint was the wind got choppy at high wind speeds.