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jump for charity
- 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!
how much does a tandem jump cost
- 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! - 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. - 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. - 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
skydiving for people over 15 stone
- Can I order one video for 2 or more jumpers?
The ground training, the flight and landing of several jumpers can be filmed by the same cameraman only if these people are on the same plane BUT because they will be separated by a few hundreds feet when they exit the aircraft for obvious safety reasons IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE SAME CAMERAMAN TO FILM THE FREEFALL OF SEVERAL JUMPERS AT THE SAME TIME.You will have to get one cameraman each to get the full jump on DVD. - 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. - There are several of us, can we jump together?
You can plan to live this experience with your friends,in a group BUT although the training,briefing,and the flight can be done in small groups, WHEN YOU EXIT THE AIRCRAFT, for obvious safety reasons, each beginner is taken care of by his/he own instructor, with the tandem jump, 1 student = 1 instructor. It is strictly forbidden as it would be highly dangerous that two student jump at the same time ...(this practice exist in bungee jumping but is totally impossible in skydiving). Althought it seems obvious (you need to be experienced to stabilize the aircraft exit, open the parachute and to land...) some people insist to do it this way which is impossible obviously.The important part, you'll notice it, is to share the emotions before and afterwards... What you live during your jump is always heady, exciting and finally rather personnal in a discovery jump.
medical forms
- Do I need to be fit? Are there some restricions? Can children and elderly skydive ?
You do not need to be super fit to skydive. However you do need to be in good health with average fitness for AFF jumps. You do not need to be in excellent health to do a Tandem Jump. Some centres can take people who are wheelchair bound.
Elderly,teenagers (16 and over) and disabled people skydive. However if you are pregnant, have ear problems,decompression problems, or other structural problems (this is not a detailed list), you should first have an appointment with your doctor and report any pathology to the pilot before you jump. - Do I need a medical form ?
No medical form is needed from those aged 16 to 39. Applicants aged 40 and over should request a British Parachute Associate Medical Certificate for completion by their doctor before their course. Before 40 years old, no medifical certificate is required.In some centres aswell,those wishing to carry out a tandem parachute jump over the age of 60 will be assessed on the day by a tandem instructor. It will be the tandem instructor’s decision to carry out the jump. If, in the opinion of the tandem instructor, the passenger is too frail the jump will not go ahead - even if the tandem student has a certificate signed by the doctor.
medical requirements
- Do I need to be fit? Are there some restricions? Can children and elderly skydive ?
You do not need to be super fit to skydive. However you do need to be in good health with average fitness for AFF jumps. You do not need to be in excellent health to do a Tandem Jump. Some centres can take people who are wheelchair bound.
Elderly,teenagers (16 and over) and disabled people skydive. However if you are pregnant, have ear problems,decompression problems, or other structural problems (this is not a detailed list), you should first have an appointment with your doctor and report any pathology to the pilot before you jump. - Do I need a medical form ?
No medical form is needed from those aged 16 to 39. Applicants aged 40 and over should request a British Parachute Associate Medical Certificate for completion by their doctor before their course. Before 40 years old, no medifical certificate is required.In some centres aswell,those wishing to carry out a tandem parachute jump over the age of 60 will be assessed on the day by a tandem instructor. It will be the tandem instructor’s decision to carry out the jump. If, in the opinion of the tandem instructor, the passenger is too frail the jump will not go ahead - even if the tandem student has a certificate signed by the doctor.
how long to train
- 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.
what height
- 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. - There are several of us, can we jump together?
You can plan to live this experience with your friends,in a group BUT although the training,briefing,and the flight can be done in small groups, WHEN YOU EXIT THE AIRCRAFT, for obvious safety reasons, each beginner is taken care of by his/he own instructor, with the tandem jump, 1 student = 1 instructor. It is strictly forbidden as it would be highly dangerous that two student jump at the same time ...(this practice exist in bungee jumping but is totally impossible in skydiving). Althought it seems obvious (you need to be experienced to stabilize the aircraft exit, open the parachute and to land...) some people insist to do it this way which is impossible obviously.The important part, you'll notice it, is to share the emotions before and afterwards... What you live during your jump is always heady, exciting and finally rather personnal in a discovery jump.
what height to jump from
- 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! - 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. - There are several of us, can we jump together?
You can plan to live this experience with your friends,in a group BUT although the training,briefing,and the flight can be done in small groups, WHEN YOU EXIT THE AIRCRAFT, for obvious safety reasons, each beginner is taken care of by his/he own instructor, with the tandem jump, 1 student = 1 instructor. It is strictly forbidden as it would be highly dangerous that two student jump at the same time ...(this practice exist in bungee jumping but is totally impossible in skydiving). Althought it seems obvious (you need to be experienced to stabilize the aircraft exit, open the parachute and to land...) some people insist to do it this way which is impossible obviously.The important part, you'll notice it, is to share the emotions before and afterwards... What you live during your jump is always heady, exciting and finally rather personnal in a discovery jump.
height the plane reaches
- 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).
- Can I get on the aircraft to accompany the jumper?
Sometimes the pilot will allow you to get on the aircraft.You will still have to pay a passenger seat (average price : £60) – You may ask the Tandem Pilot while checking appointment time (and ask for prices then) as it's not always possible.
However, bear in mind that if you are on the aircraft to accompany the jumper, you will not see him/her landing and welcom him after his/her jump...
We always advise to stay on the ground and be there when the jumper land, as it is when all the emotions come out!! - 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. - There are several of us, can we jump together?
You can plan to live this experience with your friends,in a group BUT although the training,briefing,and the flight can be done in small groups, WHEN YOU EXIT THE AIRCRAFT, for obvious safety reasons, each beginner is taken care of by his/he own instructor, with the tandem jump, 1 student = 1 instructor. It is strictly forbidden as it would be highly dangerous that two student jump at the same time ...(this practice exist in bungee jumping but is totally impossible in skydiving). Althought it seems obvious (you need to be experienced to stabilize the aircraft exit, open the parachute and to land...) some people insist to do it this way which is impossible obviously.The important part, you'll notice it, is to share the emotions before and afterwards... What you live during your jump is always heady, exciting and finally rather personnal in a discovery jump.
How old you have to be?
- 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.
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