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how long training
- How long are the gift vouchers valid for?
One year from the booking date (fixed date or open dated voucher) - However try not to call at the last minute to book the slot for your jump! - How long does the parachute jump/freefall last?
About 20 minutes of ground tuition - 15 to 25 minutes overflying the area - 30 seconds to 1 minute of freefall - 5 to 12 minutes under canopy to land smoothly on the ground - AS SKYDIVING IS SUBJECT TO MANY STANDARDS, YOU MIGHT HAVE TO WAIT A BIT BEFORE YOUR JUMP. - What could prevent me from jumping?
Mostly the weather. Clouds, fog, rain… Civil aviation's authorization according to the air traffic. Tha activity of the centre and the number of jumper scheduled. - How much does a parachute jump cost ? what about the videos? Is it possible to get discounted rates ?
If you want to have information on our rates, we invite you to look at the prices for each centre on our Where to jump section.
Pass the mouse pointer over the desired centres, and you will see the price for the jump and for the video option (if available on the chosen centre).
For a group of 5 or more, discounts are possible. Please fill in the form on the Work Councils / Groups section. - Learn to skydive (school centres) with AFF courses
The best way to really learn skydiving is definitely the AFF Full course (Accelerated Free Fall) - details, description, price, sites... via this link :
http://www.whatajump.co.uk/en/aff-full-course
When you've completed the full course youwill be allowed to jump on your own (the price of he jumps will then be much cheaper) and next... get licensed !
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- What could prevent me from jumping?
Mostly the weather. Clouds, fog, rain… Civil aviation's authorization according to the air traffic. Tha activity of the centre and the number of jumper scheduled. - Learn to skydive (school centres) with AFF courses
The best way to really learn skydiving is definitely the AFF Full course (Accelerated Free Fall) - details, description, price, sites... via this link :
http://www.whatajump.co.uk/en/aff-full-course
When you've completed the full course youwill be allowed to jump on your own (the price of he jumps will then be much cheaper) and next... get licensed !
day
- What's it like on the day of the jump?What time should I arrive?
After you get in touch with your contact on the premises (contact details of your instructor resumed on your roadmap/itinerary )and you've agreed on a date and a slot for your jump,please get to the DropZone on the appointed date. You will get a short ground training, then wait to be summonned.Get on the plane, fly over the area and once you've reached 12000 ft (approx),...jump, ....smile! You can jump from morning till night, you will specify the time with your instructor when you call him to get the appointment for your jump (previous appointment compulsory via the roadmap/itinerary sent to you on the day of the booking).
how much does aparachute weigh
- How much does a parachute jump cost ? what about the videos? Is it possible to get discounted rates ?
If you want to have information on our rates, we invite you to look at the prices for each centre on our Where to jump section.
Pass the mouse pointer over the desired centres, and you will see the price for the jump and for the video option (if available on the chosen centre).
For a group of 5 or more, discounts are possible. Please fill in the form on the Work Councils / Groups section. - Tandem Parachute jump, AFF level 1, AFF Full course,Static Line, what type of jump should I choose?
If the jumper wishes to discover skydiving directly and without a lot of training, just enjoy the lanscapes and the sensations to the full, Tandem Parachute jump is the mot recommended : 20 minutes of ground training, freefall for 40 seconds to 1 minute approx., float down under canopy for 5 to 10 minutes.If the jumper wants a maximum of sensations want to take up the sport of skydiving,in that case,AFF level 1, or "solo" jump, is recommended - specially for more independent character willing to go beyond their limits, practicing other sports other sports or extreme activities, paragliders, former parachutist or thrill seekers... It will allow the person to jump with 2 experienced instructors: a full day of ground training to learn the basis followed by your first freefall.
If the jumper wants to become a skydiver, be able to jump on his/her own, get the full training in order to get the licences,AFF 8 level Full Course is recommended...
Do not hesitate to contact us for customised advice. Click here to book your jump or here to find a skydiving centtre near you
how much does a parachute weigh
- How much does a parachute jump cost ? what about the videos? Is it possible to get discounted rates ?
If you want to have information on our rates, we invite you to look at the prices for each centre on our Where to jump section.
Pass the mouse pointer over the desired centres, and you will see the price for the jump and for the video option (if available on the chosen centre).
For a group of 5 or more, discounts are possible. Please fill in the form on the Work Councils / Groups section. - Tandem Parachute jump, AFF level 1, AFF Full course,Static Line, what type of jump should I choose?
If the jumper wishes to discover skydiving directly and without a lot of training, just enjoy the lanscapes and the sensations to the full, Tandem Parachute jump is the mot recommended : 20 minutes of ground training, freefall for 40 seconds to 1 minute approx., float down under canopy for 5 to 10 minutes.If the jumper wants a maximum of sensations want to take up the sport of skydiving,in that case,AFF level 1, or "solo" jump, is recommended - specially for more independent character willing to go beyond their limits, practicing other sports other sports or extreme activities, paragliders, former parachutist or thrill seekers... It will allow the person to jump with 2 experienced instructors: a full day of ground training to learn the basis followed by your first freefall.
If the jumper wants to become a skydiver, be able to jump on his/her own, get the full training in order to get the licences,AFF 8 level Full Course is recommended...
Do not hesitate to contact us for customised advice. Click here to book your jump or here to find a skydiving centtre near you
physical dangers of skydiving
- What about safety ?
Tandem Jumping in France is one of the most draconian discipline in the world accounting for the number of qualifications and diplomas required. Your instructor has compulsorily jumped hundreds of times in many different weather conditions before having the right to practice tandem jump as an instructor.Most of them are BPA approved.Main and Life parachutes are both folded by highly skilled and experienced staff (a special diploma for life parachutes folding is compulsory). Parachutes are all equipped with safety openers which activate automatically at a certain altitude and make the parachute open, whatever happens. To recap : Tandem jump is by far the safest way to start with skydiving. Still Parachute remains an extreme sport, and everyone has to observe the instructor's indications, to arrive in good physical and mental conditions, and take the potential risks linked to the practice into account.
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- What's it like on the day of the jump?What time should I arrive?
After you get in touch with your contact on the premises (contact details of your instructor resumed on your roadmap/itinerary )and you've agreed on a date and a slot for your jump,please get to the DropZone on the appointed date. You will get a short ground training, then wait to be summonned.Get on the plane, fly over the area and once you've reached 12000 ft (approx),...jump, ....smile! You can jump from morning till night, you will specify the time with your instructor when you call him to get the appointment for your jump (previous appointment compulsory via the roadmap/itinerary sent to you on the day of the booking).
- What happens if the weather is bad and I can't jump on the day I was supposed to? Or if any other factor makes it impossible for me to jump?
Your voucher is valid for a year so your instructor/pilot/staff member will offer you to rebook you with a different day of your choice. Suggestion : Call your contact on the premises early on the day of your jump for an accurate weather check! - Where to parachute jump ?
You can check all the centres available near you by clicking on this link where to jump
You can jump near :
Bath - Birmingham - Blackpool - Bristol - Cambridge - Falmouth - Gloucester - Ipswich - Lancaster - Leeds - Liverpool - London - Manchester - Newcastle Upon Tyne - Newquay - Northampton - Norwich - Oxford - Peterborough - Salisbury - Truro - York -
Toulouse - Paris - Bordeaux - Bretagne - Lyon - Nantes - Gap - Pujaut - Octeville - Brest - Peronne - Lille - Belgique - München - Neumünster - Lübeck - Arcachon - Valence - Agen - Rouen - Marseille - Nancy - Chalons - Royan - La Rochelle - Cahors - Toulon - Nice - Rennes - Quimper - La Roche Sur Yon - Vendee - Firenze - Avignon - Vannes - Grenoble - Caen - Poitiers - Montpellier - Besancon - Amiens - Annecy - Nimes - Dijon - St-etienne - Mimizan - Laon - Sables D Olonne - Colmar -
pay
- How can I pay on this website? Credit Cad, Cheque?
You can pay online:
- By Credit Card (simple deposit by Visa, Mastercard).
- Can I pay by instalment ?
- CC : Yes, you can, you only have to pay a deposit at time of booking. The balance is to be paid either on the premises (cash,cheque,credit card excep Amex) on the day of the jump or by cheque that you will send to the Parachute Centre when you have agreed on a date for the jump with the instructor.
- Please contact us for any question concerning the payment as it may differ from centre to centre.
jump times for Peterlee
- What's it like on the day of the jump?What time should I arrive?
After you get in touch with your contact on the premises (contact details of your instructor resumed on your roadmap/itinerary )and you've agreed on a date and a slot for your jump,please get to the DropZone on the appointed date. You will get a short ground training, then wait to be summonned.Get on the plane, fly over the area and once you've reached 12000 ft (approx),...jump, ....smile! You can jump from morning till night, you will specify the time with your instructor when you call him to get the appointment for your jump (previous appointment compulsory via the roadmap/itinerary sent to you on the day of the booking).
- What happens if the weather is bad and I can't jump on the day I was supposed to? Or if any other factor makes it impossible for me to jump?
Your voucher is valid for a year so your instructor/pilot/staff member will offer you to rebook you with a different day of your choice. Suggestion : Call your contact on the premises early on the day of your jump for an accurate weather check!
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- What are the weight limits for skydiving ?
A build of minimum 6st is required.
In order to ensure total safety, the weight limit for AFF and Tandem jumps is 15-16 stone (210-220 lb) depending on the centres and these weights must be in proportion to your overall height. If th jumper is close to this weight limit or above it please contact us for handling on a case-by-case basis.
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