FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #1 August 30, 2005 sorry to hijack, but i got another question that has been on my brain. how much would one expect to earn making stadium jumps? per jump of course just curoius. ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #2 August 30, 2005 Quotesorry to hijack If you have to apologize for it, then it stands to reason you really shouldn't do it to begin with. From the forum rules: QuoteOff Topic Replies and "Thread Hijacking" "Drifting" threads are subject to locking or deleting. Replies to topics started by another user should remain within the context of the initial post. While we recognize that discussions often diverge and evolve, threads or responses that are completely irrelevant to the initial post will most likely be deleted or split into two different threads. I detached it so it will become its own conversation without stepping on the original author's thread.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #3 August 30, 2005 It all depends on demand as well as your reputation. If they want only the best demo jumpers around, they will be prepared to pay upwards of $1000 per person, and more. If they don't really need a demo jump and you really want to do it, you may not get much, maybe $50, if anything. The large part of the cost of stadium demos are usually going to be the demo insurance, and it's usually the stadium owners or event promoters who pay that. It really depends. I've gotten as much as $250 (for a stadium demo that was cancelled at the last minute due to winds over the limit, and I would have gotten $500 if it had been done successfully), and I've done one for free (a state school for the deaf's homecoming football game) because they couldn't afford to pay anything. Of course, I won't do another one for free."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #4 August 30, 2005 what does it cost you to do a stadium demo - in terms of time or money spent before the go/no go decision. Do you prejump the site? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #5 August 30, 2005 Quotewhat does it cost you to do a stadium demo - in terms of time or money spent before the go/no go decision. Do you prejump the site? It depends on where the demo is and how far you travel to get there. If I can prejump the site, I will, but oftentimes you don't have that opportunity, so getting a practice jump at a nearby DZ or your home DZ is an option, especially if you're jumping extra gear like a flag or smoke. The no-go demo was in Michigan, a good distance from where I and the other demo jumpers live (AL, SC, & MD), so we had the sponsors pay us half the fee if we couldn't jump and that just barely covered our travel expenses. Demo insurance depends on the level of coverage required. If $1,000,000 of coverage is required (just enough to cover the legal costs of defending yourself if you hit some kid on landing), the premium I think is around $800. Some high profile demos may require more. You also consider the cost of using the plane involved and the pilot fee. Then there's ground crew, which you MUST have, to coordinate the LZ clearance and timing, and is in contact via 2 way radio with the jump pilot. Don't get me started on the paperwork required and the pre-planning. That takes a lot of time, especially if the FAA FSDO in the area covering the demo doesn't know you well. Every demo is different. You can get better details from Airtwardo, who's part of the Liberty Parachute Team, one of the premier demo teams in the country."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,116 #6 August 30, 2005 I have gotten paid between $0 and $500 for such jumps. It all depends on what deal your team gets, how they pay the jumpers, what they're expected to do etc. I don't know of any fixed rate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 September 4, 2005 It depends on where the demo is and how far you travel to get there. If I can prejump the site, I will, but oftentimes you don't have that opportunity, so getting a practice jump at a nearby DZ or your home DZ is an option, especially if you're jumping extra gear like a flag or smoke. *** So what you're saying there is a big difference between what you get paid...and what the demo cost! I've done a lot of stadium jumps and if I just have to show up and jump, the average 'pay' is between 300 & 500 $...but If I have to 'set up' the jump it costs more. I just signed one for later in the year for a bit over 55000.00 for 4 jumpers with smoke & flags. Out of that comes the insurance, the aircraft & pilot and the travel logistics. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallen 0 #8 September 4, 2005 QuoteI just signed one for later in the year for a bit over 55000.00 for 4 jumpers with smoke & flags. I've done a few stadium jumps, not nearly as many as twardo, and I am in the $100 to $300 average per jump range. Airtwardo, did you include one too many zeros in your post? $55,000.00? or did you mean $5500.00? Just curious if we are doing something way wrong? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sd-slider 0 #9 September 4, 2005 QuoteAirtwardo, did you include one too many zeros in your post? $55,000.00? Maybe it's "price gouging" in the wake of all the bad things happening in our land of late....or retirement planning.Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #10 September 4, 2005 oopppppps! 5500.00...!! I WISH I could add another zero! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #11 September 4, 2005 Maybe it's "price gouging" in the wake of all the bad things happening in our land of late....or retirement planning. *** What do ya mean 'our' land there West Coaster?! I'm the one with 250,000 'new' neighbors! ...got a note home from school Friday, 'expect 1000-1500 new kids in our little school system next week'. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #12 September 5, 2005 Quoteoopppppps! 5500.00...!! I WISH I could add another zero! $5,500 for a 4 person demo is a reasonable price. If you do a demo for a couple hundred dollars or beer money you are telling the sponsor that is all you are worth. To do a demo right takes time and effort on the part of all involved. When you consider the about of time it took to gain the expertise to do a stadium jump, the cost of the gear on you back and your exposure to potential liability $5,500 is a damn good price. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sd-slider 0 #13 September 5, 2005 Quote...got a note home from school Friday, 'expect 1000-1500 new kids in our little school system next week'. I can see it coming now..... "Mr. Airtwardo, can I go to the bathroom?" Mr. Airtwardo, Suzie's touching me...., etc. You know you want to be a teacher....right?Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #14 September 5, 2005 You know you want to be a teacher....right? *** NO FREAKING WAY!! Those people amaze me! I could NEVER do that! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
