"PERRIS VALLEY AIRPORT" Perris by kiwi

Perris Travel Guide: 6 reviews and 38 photos

THERE ISN'T A LOT TO DO AT PERRIS, SO GO SKYDIVE!!

My only reason to visit Perris was to visit the drop zone where I spent some months when I was young, as my mother was an instructor at the Skydive school there back in the 80's. So I had the opportunity to visit the owners of the airport who I knew way back then.

The shark.

PERRIS VALLEY SKYDIVING CENTRE has some of the most modern aircraft to get you up to altitude in a relatively short time. This one is a Twin Otter great for a load of skydivers!
Check them out at http://skydiveperris.com.
This month they hope to finish construction of their big Wind Tunnel, where people can experience freefall without going up to high altitude, and the experienced jumpers can practice their techniques. This great additional facility is due to open Oct 2003.

Bombshelter Bar

There are wonderful facilities out there at the airport, including accommodation if needed. This is the Bombshelter restaurant and bar. It's a true oasis from the heat where you can relax, watch the video of your jump, cool down in the aircon and watch the experienced jumpers and even listen to some of their stories.
Depending on where you are coming from it takes about 90 mins to drive out there. Perris is found on Hwy 215.
Scroll down and check out my two travelogues on this page to see the amazing photos of my tandem skydive.

Pros and Cons

Pros:You can have a lot of fun, and get the adrenalin pumping.
Cons:It can get murderously hot out here!
In a nutshell:Skydive, skydive, skydive!!!

Last visit to Perris: Aug 2003
Intro Updated May 30, 2007
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magdalena2007 Oct 29, 2007 at 4:27 PM Report Abuse

Love your skydiving pic! wasnt it awsome! I loved every second of it :)
Turtleshell Aug 12, 2007 at 2:52 PM Report Abuse

Damn, I want to do that.
Ekahau Jun 3, 2007 at 10:07 AM Report Abuse

This is where I would dive as a in my teens and early twenties wonder if your mom was my instructor I was diving from here form 1967 through 1974. It was a very different sport than I think.
kenari Oct 20, 2006 at 3:10 PM Report Abuse

wow!!!great pic and good tips in new zealand page.new zealand will be our next destination after this.still jumping from the sky ??
JOHNNY_ENGLISH Aug 27, 2006 at 5:17 AM Report Abuse

The company i jumped with only filmed with a wrist cam and not with another jumper. I played the dvd on my computer and took some pics with my camera,so not great quality,but better than nothing. (pics on my homepage) John.
karenincalifornia Aug 24, 2006 at 2:21 PM Report Abuse

I laughed when I saw you had a Perris page - you're right, not much there (but I think we took our kids when they were little to some train exhibit). Enjoyed very much your skydiving photos!
aussirose May 6, 2006 at 8:44 PM Report Abuse

Wow!! Pam. Bet that was awesome!! Pretty good looking instructor too ;o) Lucky you!! Cheers, Ann :o)
icunme May 1, 2006 at 2:28 PM Report Abuse

Love this skydiving stuff - on my "always wanted to but never and now I'd be scared to death" list. Will always return to your pages. Ciao, Carol
spitball Apr 26, 2006 at 8:48 PM Report Abuse

Looks like you've got a monkey on your back. ;)
stevo666 Feb 19, 2006 at 12:11 PM Report Abuse

hi there wow just checking your page on tand sky dive wowey! i want to do one in summer. you have a loverly site with some great pics stevo :)))