Skydive Perris Military Freefall Operations

 

Skydive Perris has an ideal mix of capabilities and xperience to exceed the government’s expectations and deliver the finest in Military Free Fall High Altitude Low Opening/High Altitude High Opening (HALO/HAHO) Sustainment Training in support of USASOC.

 

USASOC HALO/HAHO Capability Overview

 

Skydive Perris has the capability and years of experience in all the following areas and more:

 

Basic Military Free Fall training, slick and combat equipment
Basic Military Free Fall training in the wind tunnel, slick and combat equipment
Static line training
Advanced freefall training to a level so that each person has the ability to fly in close proximity to the others in both slick and combat set ups
Basic and advanced canopy flying training to a level so that each person has the ability to fly in close proximity to the others while landing within 100 feet from each other and the chosen target
Night jumps, slick and combat equipment
Night accuracy
Competition accuracy
Competition formation skydiving
Canopy relative work

 

 

TONY GOODMAN - CHIEF INSTRUCTOR OF MILITARY OPERATIONS

 

Perris is unique in the fact that it has its very own Chief Instructor of Military Operations whose sole responsibility is to help and assist with all military business that passes through our facility. Tony completed 24 years in the British Army retiring in March of 2009 where he then took up his position here in Perris. Tony has been using the facilities here for the past 12 years where he would bring large groups over from the UK and put them through arduous adventurous training for 2 weeks at a time. He also holds both USPA and BPA (British Parachute Association) qualifications which include BPA – Advanced Instructor / Examiner, AFF Instructor / Examiner, Canopy Piloting Coach, Canopy Handling Coach, Formation Skydiving Coach and Canopy Formation Coach. USPA – AFF Instructor, Coach and Safety and Training Advisor. Having Tony here with dual qualifications has now opened the door to allow visiting military groups not just from the US but also from the UK and other European countries to have the opportunity to plan such adventurous / continuous training expeditions without the worry of having to bring their own instructors. For further information regarding any military visit whether for first time students or at an experienced level please contact Tony at tony@skydiveperris.com where he will be more than happy to help and assist with any administration and logistic burdens that you may encounter on your way.

History

 

The Conatser family purchased the Perris Valley Airport in 1976. Over the years, the family owned and operated business has grown into one of the most respected training venues in sport parachuting. We have successfully operated as a year-round skydiving center for 32 years, averaging 120,000 jumps each year.

 

Airport

 

The airport's location is unique in that it is surrounded by wide-open land with approximately 600 acres and relatively unrestricted airspace. The airport itself is on 85 privately owned acres, 15 acres of which can strictly be used to service and support any military parachute ground training program with separate air / jump operations.

 

Convenient Location

 

Our airport is within a reasonable distance from major population centers, 35 miles south of Ontario International Airport and 75 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport and 75 miles north of San Diego International Airport, within only a few miles of accommodations and all other basic necessities.

 

 

World Class Skydiving Center

 

Skydive Perris has been a leader in the sport parachuting industry hosting 4 US National Championships, a World Cup and countless World Record events. In addition to sport parachuting, Perris Valley has supported many military groups. For the last decade, various US military units, as well as foreign militaries have utilized some civilian skydiving centers to conduct their training. Perris Valley has become the training location of choice for much of this military training because of our ability to provide these units with the weather, aircraft and facilities to train efficiently and effectively.

 

 

Weather

  

Perris Valley has one of the country’s most ideal climates for year-round skydiving and Military Free Fall training. We average 345 jumpable days per year.

 

 

Safety

 

We are able to conduct safe, concurrent operations as a result of:

• A private military training facility separated from civilian activity.
• Separate large landing areas dedicated to Military Free Fall activity.
• A private airport that is not hindered by other aviation activity outside of our own operations.

 

 

Aircraft

 

Perris Valley Skydiving owns and operates, three (3) DeHavilland Twin Otters, One (1) Shorts Skyvan, One (1) Pilatus Porter and One (1) DC-9 Jet. All aircraft are maintained in accordance with the manufacturers, FAA approved, 135 type maintenance programs and all aircraft, routine and non-routine maintenance is performed by FAA Certified Mechanics.

Ground Facilities

 

Perris Valley’s world class training facilities also include a separate and secluded military training area, large open landing areas, 5200’ runway, rigging loft and a full service restaurant.

 

 

Military Training Area Facilities

 

Our 2,500 sq ft. private training center includes:

• 200’ From aircraft loading area.
• Large and small roll up doors for easy access and clear view of student landing area
• Large open area for training and packing
• (2) 15 x 20 private rooms with video debriefing equipment or for chief instructor rooms
• 20+ rig racks
• Big screen TV for group debriefing
• One large 12 x 30 classroom with white boards, chairs, tables
• Video review room with TV & VCR’s
• Two full bathrooms (to include a shower, toilet, sink)
• Kitchenette
• Outside creeping area and aircraft mock up
• Covered packing area

 

 

Wind Tunnel On Site 

 

The Perris Valley SkyVenture Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) is a full service military training facility and has hosted clients from all branches of the US Military as well as numerous foreign forces. The Perris Valley SkyVenture can be utilized and has proven to be a valuable training tool within any freefall program, minimizing and in some cases eliminated the need for dual jumpmaster AFF instruction. The on-site VWT provides a tool for immediate remedial training and students can be retrained midcourse. The Perris SkyVenture allows for combat equipment training in a controlled environment and should be used prior to live freefall training. Benefits of the VWT in Military Free Fall training:

• Immediate freefall awareness and skill development
• Eliminates need for dual jumpmaster instruction; immediate 1on1 student jumps
• Remedial training available for students having difficulty
• Higher graduation rates and course success

 

 

Lodging 

 

March Air Force Reserve Base, which provides a high standard of military housing at the March Inn and individual small base housing, is located only 8 miles north of Perris Valley Skydiving. Local accommodations include several hotels/motels available within 10 miles offering discounts. There is even on-site housing available capable of housing 50 people on site between our house/ IHOP (International House of Parachuters) and bunkhouse.

 

 

Instructors 

 

Perris Valley runs one of the largest freefall training schools in the world. Our instructors have years of experience working with civilian and military jump students. Many of our instructors are world record holders and/or world champions in a variety of skydiving disciplines. We are currently providing some of our instructors to support the Naval HALO/HAHO training in San Diego.

 

Past Performance Supporting Military Free Fall Operations

 

Past military customers that have conducted, and many continue to conduct, Military Free Fall training and vertical wind tunnel training at Perris Valley include:

US Army Golden Knights (Demo Team and Swoop Team)
1st Marine Special Operations Battalion
1st Recon Battalion DELTA COMPANY
Naval SEAL Teams ONE and THREE
Naval Spec. Warfare EOD Training UNIT 1A:
Naval Special Boat Team TWELVE
Naval Special Clearance Team #1
Naval Special Warfare - SDVT1
Naval Special Warfare EOD Training Unit 1 & 2
Naval Special Warfare- ATC RECON
Naval Special Warfare-SQT-NSWC
Naval SWC/SWCC BCT
Naval Parachute Team - Leap Frogs
Naval Special Warfare Development Group
thAir Force – 24 Special Tactics Squadron
Air Force - 418 Test Parachutes
Air Force – 5 ASOS TACP
Air Force – 98 FTS
Air Force – USAF Academy Wings of Blue
Air Force – 342 TRS
Air Force – School of Aerospace Medicine
Air Force – Brooks AFB SERE
Air Force – Nellis AFB  Air Force Test

 Parachutists Program - EAFB
US Air National Guard, CA
Army - 1st Special Forces Group
British Military (RAF, Royal Artillery, Royal
Marines, Royal Signals)
Canadian Military (Special Forces, Land
Advance Warfare Center, Skyhawks
Demonstration Team, TIC)
RLC/Silver Stars
Singapore Military and Special Forces
Swedish Air Borne and Special Forces
Indian Military
JATEU-ATS Royal Air Force

 

 

 

 

       

Company Contacts/Information:

Perris Valley Aviation Services, Inc. dba Perris Valley Skydiving CAGE Code: 1USD5
DUNS Number: 62-1886977
Business Status: Small business
Technical POC: Patrick Conatser, (001) 951- 203-5668
Military POC: Tony Goodman, (001) 951-657-3904
Email: tony@skydiveperris.com
PVS Website: www.skydiveperris.com
Physical address: 2091 Goetz Rd, Perris, CA 92570-9315
Mailing address: PO Box 1823, Perris, CA 92572