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"Two day" Square Parachute "Static Line" Course with jumps from 3500 feet!

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A course for those wishing to learn how to jump on their own.

First jumps are made from 3500 feet using a static line - a system which automatically deploys your main parachute as you fall away from the aircraft and are the first stage of a training programme that could lead to you obtaining your licence.

Having completed a minimum of six static line jumps (learning the art of falling away from the aircraft whilst practicing pulling a dummy rip cord handle) you could be ready for your first free fall.

Short 3 second delays first, then 5 second delays, then 10 second delays, then 15 second delays, and so on, each time building up your experience and jumping from higher and higher altitudes.

In a minimum of 18 jumps you could obtain your licence and qualify as a skydiver free falling on your own for approximately 70 seconds from altitudes up to 13,000 feet deploying your parachute to be open at 2000 feet.

Prices are as follows...

1 person attending on their own £195
2 people attending as a group £180 per person
3 people attending as a group £165 per person
4 people attending as a group £155 per person
5 - 9 people attending as a group £145 per person
10 - 14 people attending as a group £135 per person
15+ people attending as a group £125 per person

All prices include the mandatory membership of the British Parachute Association and third party insurance cover for £2,000,000 as well a separate payment to the instructors who provide their services independently.

Additional training jumps cost £35.

All first jumps are videoed for debriefing purposes and copies can be purchased for £35 if required. Back to Topback to top

Availability

You can check square parachute course availability online here, or alternatively call us on 0871 664 0113 or send us an email quoting the dates you want and the spaces required and we'll get back to you.Back to Topback to top

Course Duration

Please allow 2 full days. Our airfield planning permission allows us to fly from 9am to 8pm (or dark) on a daily basis.Back to Topback to top

Restrictions and conditions

Maximum weight limit is 16 stone. However participants mustn't be overweight in relation to their height, as per the table below. Reasonable levels of fitness also apply. (Tandem skydiving courses have a more relaxed weight limit).

All participants are required to sign a Solo student decleration of fitness form on arrival. Anyone with a listed medical condition or aged 40 or over will need to get this form signed / stamped by their doctor and to bring it with them on the day.

Anyone under the age of 18 will require the same declaration form to be witnessed by a parent or guardian in addition to providing parental consent on a BPA membership form. (You can download the forms by clicking the links) The minimum age is 16. The upper age limit is 55. Back to Topback to top

Height (ft)Height (m)Male LimitFemale limit
Stones / Pounds Kilograms Stones / Pounds Kilograms
5' 1.52 m 10 Stone 9 lbs 69.68 10 Stone 63.87
5' 1"" 1.55 m 11 Stone 4 lbs 72.02 10 Stone 5 lbs 66.02
5' 2"" 1.57 m 11 Stone 10 lbs 74.40 10 Stone 10 lbs 68.20
5' 3"" 1.60 m 12 Stone 1 lb 76.82 11 Stone 1 lbs 70.42
5' 4"" 1.63 m 12 Stone 6 lbs 79.28 11 Stone 6 lbs 72.67
5' 5"" 1.65 m 12 Stone 12 lbs 81.77 11 Stone 11 lbs 74.96
5' 6"" 1.68 m 13 Stone 3 lbs 84.31 12 Stone 2 lbs 77.28
5' 7"" 1.70 m 13 Stone 9 lbs 86.88 12 Stone 7 lbs 79.64
5' 8"" 1.73 m 14 Stone 1 lb 89.50 12 Stone 12 lbs 82.04
5' 9"" 1.75 m 14 Stone 7 lbs 92.15 13 Stone 4 lbs 84.47
5' 10"" 1.78 m 14 Stone 13 lbs 94.84 13 Stone 9 lbs 86.94
5' 11"" 1.80 m 15 Stone 5 lbs 97.57 14 Stone 1 lb 89.44
6' 1.83 m 15 Stone 11 lbs 100.34 14 Stone 6 lbs 91.97
6' 1"" 1.85 m 16 Stone 101.60 14 Stone 12 lbs 94.55
6' 2"" 1.88 m 16 Stone 101.60 15 Stone 4 lbs 97.15
6' 3"" 1.91 m 16 Stone 101.60 15 Stone 10 lbs 99.80
6' 4"" 1.93 m 16 Stone 101.60 16 Stone 101.60
6' 5"" 1.96 m 16 Stone 101.60 16 Stone 101.60
6' 6"" 1.98 m 16 Stone 101.60 16 Stone 101.60

Weather

You can jump in clear conditions with winds of 15 knots (17mph) or less. If the weather prevents your jump from taking place as planned you may return on any mutually convenient occasion at no extra cost within a 3 month period from your initial training date. Additional jumps should also not be more than 3 months apart. Back to Topback to top

Clothing required

Normal casual clothes such as jeans and trainers are ideal. Everything else is provided. Goggles are also available for those wearing glasses or contact lenses. Back to Topback to top

Spectators

Are more than welcome but please do warn them that skydiving is an "all day" activity. Back to Topback to top

Food and drink

Is available throughout the day, however alcohol is not allowed to be consumed whilst parachuting is taking place - although there is a club bar which opens once the last flight of the day has landed. Back to Topback to top

Accommodation

Is available to those wishing to stay overnight. Please see the Accommodation page Back to Topback to top

Booking

If you wish to make a booking you can either book a date online anytime or call the booking office on 0871 664 0113 anytime Monday to Friday 9am to 4.45pm.

Or if you prefer you can print off a reservation form to post to us.

A £50 non refundable deposit per person will be required which can be paid by most credit or debit cards if required

Alternatively we can send you a Free promotional DVD and brochure explaining and showing you more about what's involved in each of our courses. Back to Topback to top

Gift Vouchers

Gift Vouchers are available for all our courses. They make excellent presents! Visit our gift voucher page to find out more. Back to Topback to top

Charity Jumps

Why not make your first jump a sponsored event to help raise funds for your favourite Charity? More details including blank sponsorship forms, or how to raise money for the East Anglian Air Ambulance can be found at our Charity skydiving page

If you raise double your course you could recoup the full cost of your jump from the money collected - thus effectively giving you a free jump! Back to Topback to top

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