Skydiving Family Prepares for Record Attempt
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The world record skydive formation linked 400 skydivers at once!
Set in 2006 over Udon Thani, Thailand, the 400-person formation held for 4.25 seconds at 25,000 feet. Family skydiving teams face the added challenge of syncing jumps across multiple generations.
The FAI has governed aerial records since 1906 — including skydives!
The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, founded in 1905, was originally created to certify early airplane and balloon records. Today, FAI judges must be present at skydiving record attempts to make them official.
Record skydives require FAA waivers & strict legal clearance!
Setting a skydiving world record isn't just athletic — it involves FAA airspace waivers, liability law, and safety regulations. Learn about skydiving's legal and regulatory history at Wikipedia
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Early parachutists needed permits — jumping was often illegal!
In the early 1900s, many U.S. cities banned parachute jumps as public nuisances. Today, record skydiving attempts still require FAA airspace waivers and USPA certification before a single jumper leaves the plane.