| Are there any restrictions? |
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Min Age |
Max Age |
Fitness requirements |
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| Tandem |
16 yrs
Parent / guardian consent needed if under 18 yrs
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No upper age limit |
Fitness level less important.
A doctors certificate is required if aged 40 yrs or over.
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| Static Line / AFF |
16 yrs
Parent / guardian consent needed if under 18 yrs
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55 years unless previous parachuting experience. Centre discretion |
Reasonable level of fitness will increase enjoyment of course.
A doctors certificate is required if aged 40 yrs or over.
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| Can I jump with a disability? |
| Disabilities do not need to stop you from skydiving. Call us to discuss and we will be able to best advice you. |
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| What happens if the weather is bad? |
| Skydiving like most aviation sports is weather dependent. In accordance with BPA rules and regulations, our centres must operate within strict safety limits with regards to cloud cover and wind speeds. If the weather is deemed unsuitable you will be given the opportunity to re-schedule your booking for another time at your convenience. See terms and conditions page for more details. |
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| How long will I have to wait to jump on the day? Can you give me an exact time slot? |
We understand that it is helpful to know when you are likely to jump especially if you have friends and family coming to see you jump. Some centres will be able to give you approximate time slots, however please be advised that weather conditions can affect these times.
If you are doing a Tandem, plan for it to be an all day activity. All centres have canteen facilities and you can check the locations page for information on the local amenities to keep your supporters entertained should there be a wait.
If you are doing a Static Line or AFF course, depending on the weather and time of year, you may get the opportunity to jump the same day. However again you should plan for this to be a 2 day activity. |
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| What height will I jump from? |
Static line jumpers will exit the plane from 3,200 – 3,500 feet. Tandem and AFF jumpers exit at a minimum of 10,000 feet and at some centres you will fly as high as 13,000 feet, depending on local air traffic control restrictions. |
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| Do I need insurance? |
The cost of your course will automatically cover you for the BPA 3rd party insurance up to £2,000,000. If you wish to take out personal injury cover, see links to a couple of companies, however we are not authorised to make any recommendations.
www.daredirect.com tel: 0845 1206 410
www.hbinsurance.co.uk tel: 0870 1217 590 |
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| How safe is skydiving? |
| Your safety is our top priority. We only operate from centres which are affiliated to and work in accordance with the BPA rules and regulations. All instructors are BPA qualified, are extremely experienced and are current in accordance with the annual renewal policy. The equipment used is of high quality and maintained to meticulous standards. Training is to the highest standards and in the case of Static Line and AFF which involve solo descents, you must pass a written test before being allowed to jump. The plane is operated in accordance with CAA. We only jump when the weather conditions are suitable and safe to do so. All instructors are BPA qualified, are extremely experienced and are current in accordance with the annual renewal policy. |
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| Equipment |
| Equipment used is regularly maintained in accordance with BPA regulations and is checked prior to every jump. Each course requires the use of a dual parachute system consisting of a main and reserve parachute. Safety back up systems include an automatic reserve opening device (brand names include Cyprus and Vigil) which will operate in extreme circumstances. If you are a Static Line or AFF student you will be given a back up radio enabling an instructor on the ground to assist you during you canopy descent to the ground. |
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| Can I jump if I wear contact lenses or glasses? |
| We will issue you with goggles that comfortably fit over glasses and help to keep contact lenses in place. |
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| Can I breathe in free fall? |
| You may feel like you gasp for air on exiting the aircraft especially if it is particularly cold. However you will be able to breathe quite normally during your descent to the point you won't even think about it! |
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| What clothes should I wear? |
| Ensure that your clothes are comfortable and loose fitting. If it is a cold day, wrap up warm. In the summer you can get away with just shorts and a t-shirt. You will also be given a jumpsuit to fit over your clothes. The Static Line and AFF courses can get quite energetic, so layers that you can take off are advisable. Comfortable shoes preferably trainers are advisable. Open toes or shoes with hooks are not allowed. |
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| Will I be able to jump with my friend? |
| If you are part of a group (link to Group & Corporate Days page) and have a preference as to who you share your experience with on the plane, make us aware of this at the time of your booking as well as remind the centre on your arrival. The centre will do their best to make this happen, however please appreciate that sometimes it is out of their control. Weight limits, the number of people requesting video plus the plane re-fuel schedule can sometimes affect the manifest system. |
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| Can I get my skydive videoed? |
| Make us aware that you would like your skydive videoed at the time of booking. You may also be able to decide on the day. The cost of video including camera stills varies from centre to centre, and are payable direct to the centre on the day. |
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| How much will my jump cost? |
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| Can I jump this weekend? |
| If you can't wait to experience the thrill of skydiving, call us now on 0845 472 9455 and we will be able to advise if there are any places available at your chosen centre. |
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