Restrictions.

Below is a list of the questions that we are often asked by people who are contemplating jumping out of a perfectly good airplane for the first time! If having read through these questions as well as the information on this site, you still have questions, please feel free to call us on 0800 009 3014 or send us an email.

All courses are available to people who are complete beginners. Your motivation for doing the jump may influence your choice of course. If you are looking to experience the thrill of skydiving maybe for charity or as a complete one off, with minimal training, then the Tandem Skydive course would the most appropriate choice. If you would like to add to the satisfaction by doing the jump yourself, then a Static Line jump or Accelerated Free Fall course would be better. Both courses require a minimum of 6 hours of training and enable you to progress in the sport after your first jump.

Are there any restrictions?

Type of jump Min Age Max Age Fitness requirements
Tandem 16 yrs Parent / guardian consent needed if under 18 yrs Click here No upper age limit Fitness level less important. The relevent BPA Medical Form (115a or 115b) must be completed. 

AFF		 16 yrs Parent / guardian consent needed if under 18 yrs Click here 54 years unless you have previous sport parachuting experience (excludes military jumps). Centre discretion Reasonable level of fitness will increase enjoyment of course. A doctor's signature is required on the BPA Medical Form 115bif suffering from a medical condition regardless of age. 

 

Medical Conditions?

We strongly advise that you visit our Medical Declarations page.

Can I jump with a disability?

Disabilities do not necessarily need to stop you from skydiving. Call us to discuss with one of our instructors and we will be able to best advice you.

Do I need insurance?

The cost of your course will automatically cover you for the BPA 3rd party insurance up to £5,000,000. For a summary of the policy including details of the personal accident benefits, please refer to the latest BPA Insurance Summary Document. If you wish to take out additional personal injury cover, see below links to a couple of companies, however we are not authorised to make any recommendations.

www.daredirect.com 01494 887900

www.sky-cover.co.uk 0844 892 1515

Can I take a Go Pro on the jump and film the skydive myself?

We are often asked whether you can take a Go Pro or other small camera devise on your skydive. Unfortunately, these cameras can pose as an entanglement hazard and so you will not be allowed to take with you on the jump. It is worth noting that any footage gained by yourself using such devices would not be of the same quality as the footage gained by a professional videographer accompanying you on your skydive. Ask us for more details on video + stills packages at the time of booking.