Experience Human Flight!

Skydiving is a one-of-a-kind thrill. For many, it involves overcoming fears to achieve a higher level of confidence and freedom. Watching your parachute deploy on your first jump and taking in the view from thousands of feet above the beautiful Berlin Lakes Recreational Area is an incredible experience.

Discounted Rates

Come jump with the CMU Explorers Club skydiving group and enjoy significantly discounted prices! To take advantage of the discounted CMU group rates listed on this website, you must make your jumps as part of an official CMU Explorers Club skydiving trip.* (This means that the trip is organized by an Explorers Club officer or other current member and is openly advertised to the Explorers Club community.) Please contact Greg MacLean or Michael Jehn (see below) for more information. Those who complete a jump course at Canton Air Sports and qualify for a USPA (United States Parachute Association) license qualify for discounted gear rental.

* You do not have to be a current member of the Explorers Club to attend a skydiving trip with the club, but we strongly encourage you to consider joining and checking out all the other activities that we offer.

Skydiving Center

Our home drop zone (where we jump) is Canton Air Sports, located about two hours from Pittsburgh.

Canton Air Sports is a terrific facility featuring:

• Restrooms with showers
• Vending machines
• All-day coffee
• Restaurants and stores nearby
• Camping areas
• Aerial photography and video at an additional price

Family and friends are always welcome to come watch you jump!

Please note: if you are not yet 18 years of age, please contact us before attending a skydiving trip. You'll need to obtain a notarized letter of permission from a parent or guardian that we'll give to the drop zone. We'll also ask you to fill out a special waiver for under-18 participants, available at our Forms/Files page.

Explorers Club Skydiving Chairs

Orkun Karabasoglu (karabasoglu@cmu.edu) My dream has always been flying like birds. I made this dream a reality in 2010 becoming an A licensed skydiver. I love speed, adrenaline, freedom, taking risks, and facing with fears. I have organized and led skydiving trips introducing the sport to many people. Many of them told me about how skydiving improved their life positively. One of my goals is to form a skydiving team at CMU and win the National Collegiate Skydiving Competitions. I want to improve my skills to the point where I can jump off a cliff and fly in a wingsuit. I guess this would be the closest thing to flying like birds. If you are interested in skydiving, just get in touch with us and we will help you to get your wings out! Skydive and change your life!