Hilversum, Noord-Holland

Skydiving above Hilversum

A tandem skydive over Hilversum Airport with the most experienced tandem master in the Netherlands. Known from the viral jump of Marieke Elsinga (Qmusic).

Central Gooi location

30 min from Amsterdam, Utrecht, Amersfoort. Views over Loosdrecht Lakes.

Known from Qmusic

Tandem master of Marieke Elsinga's viral jump (2025). Trusted by media.

20,500+ jumps experience

Bob Draijer: KNVVL certified, 40+ years, international demonstration expert.

Tandem jumps over Het Gooi

Hilversum Airport sits centrally in Het Gooi region and offers unique views of one of the Netherlands' most characteristic landscapes. From 4,000 meters altitude you look over the forests of Hilversum, the Loosdrecht Lakes and on clear days as far as Amsterdam. Bob Draijer has been performing tandem skydives here for years for radio hosts, celebrities and media productions.

The viral jump of Marieke Elsinga for Qmusic in 2025 took place from exactly this airfield. Bob was her tandem master and helped build the campaign that gathered hundreds of thousands of views on Instagram and reached Nu.nl within 24 hours.

What makes Hilversum special?

Central location between Amsterdam, Utrecht and Amersfoort. Accessible within 30 minutes from the Randstad. Suitable for tandem skydives, media productions and corporate outings. ParaDemo operates from Hilversum Airport in cooperation with facilitating partners for aircraft capacity.

Who is Bob Draijer?

Founder of ParaDemo, 20,500+ jumps, 63 countries, 40+ years experience. KNVVL certified and LVNL authorized. Known from demonstrations at stadium shows, festivals, European/World Cup football and international events. Bob performs tandem skydives for media productions of SBS6, Radio 538, Qmusic and international clients.

Safety first

Dual parachute system, AAD, yearly inspections.

Media production experience

Camera flyer, validated workflow for TV and radio.

Personal briefing

No mass operation. One-on-one preparation with Bob.

Frequently Asked Questions - Hilversum

Everything you want to know about skydiving and our services.

From Hilversum Airport, centrally located in Het Gooi. The airfield is a 30-minute drive from Amsterdam Central, Utrecht and Amersfoort. Free parking is available on site.

Bob is founder of ParaDemo, has over 20,500 jumps, is KNVVL certified and LVNL authorized. He has performed tandems with Marieke Elsinga (Qmusic) among others and works regularly for SBS6, Radio 538 and international media productions.

Plan a half day: 60 minutes briefing and gear-up, 25-minute flight to 4,000 meters, 45 seconds freefall, 5 minutes parachute flight over Het Gooi, plus debriefing and any video.

Yes. Bob regularly works with camera flyers and has experience with TV shows, radio campaigns and social media content. Call or email for a production briefing.

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