Once briefed you will be kitted out with a jump suit, helmet, goggles and fitted with a harness. Then you will be taken out to the aircraft by your instructor. Before take-off your harness will be very securely attached to your instructor following which you will enjoy a very pleasant flight climbing to a height of up to 13,500 feet.
Your instructor will then exit the aircraft immediately releasing a drogue which effectively slows down your rate of descent, allowing a video cameraman to fly with you at the same speed, whilst filming your skydive. After flying through the air (skydiving) at up to 120 mph for some 40 seconds, your instructor will open his canopy which is specially designed to carry the combined weights of two people. This will occur at 5,500 feet from which you will enjoy a comparatively slow drift down to earth whilst enjoying the most magnificent view of the surrounding countryside. Just before landing your instructor will ask you to raise your knees to allow him to control your landing bringing you both safely down to a gentle landing. All our instructors are highly qualified to BPA standards and are very experienced in Tandem skydiving.
After removing your equipment you will be invited to the video room for an immediate viewing of your thrill of a lifetime. You may decide to purchase the video or still photographs of your experience but there is no obligation for you to do so. If you do decide to purchase the video the rough film you will have already seen will be professionally edited and set to exciting accompanying music providing you with a long lasting memory which you can bore your friends with for ever more.
Skydive prides itself on providing a thoroughly professional service combined with paying the utmost attention to the rules and regulations governing safety. Our aim is to ensure that you get the maximum enjoyment from your time with us and that you will want to recommend us on to your family and friends.
After flying through the air (skydiving) at up to 120 mph for some 40 seconds, your instructor will open his canopy which is specially designed to carry the combined weights of two people. This will occur at 5,500 feet from which you will enjoy a comparatively slow drift down to earth whilst enjoying the most magnificent view of the surrounding countryside.
Restrictions:
The minimum age in the UK is 16 years of age. However, if you are under 18 then you must have the consent of a parent or guardian. There is not really an upper age limit but some dropzones have set their own restrictions.
The maximum weight for completing a parachute jump is about 15 stone. There are centres that have a lower limit for females.
Certain restrictions apply to each type of jump:- Medical conditions that may affect you ability to jump would be diabetes, epilepsy, fits blackouts, heart or lung disease, mental conditions and chronic asthma.
On your arrival at the parachute centre you will join the British Parachute Association (BPA). As a member of the BPA you are covered by £2,000,000 third party insurance. Please note this will not cover you for any personal injury. If you wish to take out insurance cover for personal injury you can either arrange this through your own insurance broker
Weather:
Some centres invite you to call the day before if you are unsure about the weather but the majority of parachute centres will expect you to, as with any other appointment, show up on the day and be on time.
Spectators:
Of course you can bring spectators with you but please advise them that the sport is weather dependant and they should be aware that there may be some hanging around to do.