We think that ANY skydive is a good one to do! Accelerated Freefall (AFF) is more for those that really want to learn all they can about skydiving. In static line training there is no freefall until your 6th jump. Tandem Jumps are more of an introduction, but do count towards your future training. If you only plan to make one jump ever, we recommend a tandem. If you think you might become a regular skydiver and pursue the sport, then try an AFF.

AFF consists of nine levels of freefall training. Once jump #1 is completed, it usually takes only about an hour to prepare for each additional level. You can expect to do 3 levels in a day, if you have the time to spend at it. That means you can complete Jumps 2-9 and graduate in only 3 days. With the static line, you will continue similar type jumps (minimum 15 jumps), until you can pull the parachute yourself and then gradually work your way up in freefall.

We think that ANY skydive is a good one to do! Accelerated FreeFall (AFF) is more for those that really want to learn all they can about skydiving. Tandem jumps are more of an introduction, but they do count towards your future training. If you only plan to make one jump ever, we recommend a Tandem. If you think you might become a regular skydiver and pursue the sport, then try AFF.

You will generally arrive early in the morning (8:30-9:00am), complete your waiver and start the classroom training. Your day will be a mixture of classroom and practical training to prepare you for a skydive with your own equipment.

Video is often available for tandem jumps. The club does not offer this service, but some of our individual members do. They charge $60 for a DVD. For static-line jumpers... we often videotape your jumps for replay as a training aid. Copies of these tapes can be purchased for a small fee..

Yes. Once you've made a tandem jump, if you take the static-line course before the end of the calendar year, the price for it is reduced to $130. Likewise, if you've made a static-line jump and then wish to have the experience of a tandem jump, the fee for the tandem is reduced to $130.

No, you can start right away in the AFF or static-line program which will begin with an initial 6 hours of ground school preparation before you actually jump. Please plan on spending the entire day to complete your first AFF or static-line jump.

It depends on the number of people that are in the class. Usually you will be able to make a second jump the same day you train. We do not recommend making more than three jumps in one day simply because of the "sensory overload" factor.

You'll generally make at least 5 static line jumps. On 3 of those jumps, you'll pull a practice ripcord. If you perform properly on all 3 of those practice-ripcord-pull jumps, you'll move on to your first freefall. That first freefall takes place from about 3,500 ft. You'll gradually move up to higher altitudes for longer freefalls depending on your skill progress. Some people get up to "the top" on about their 13th jump.

A static line is a fixed length of rope usually with some sort of quick-release on each end which is attached to a moving vehicle at one end and the hangglider at the other. Often a tension gauge is inserted in the towline to insure that the hangglider is not towed too hard.

Plan at least a half of a day to do your tandem jump. If you have a morning appointment, plan to be at the drop zone until late afternoon. If you have an afternoon appointment, plan to be at the drop zone until sunset. We try to hold to the appointment times but many factors come into play including the weather. We often get delayed and behind schedule due to weather concerns. We also need time for paperwork and training plus the tandem instructors need to pack between each jump.

If the weather is questionable, you can call the DZ prior to leaving your home. We are not meteorologists so we can only give you our best "guess" based on information provided to us by flight service. Don't "assume" that the weather is bad at the drop zone just because it may be raining at your house. If you do get weathered out, we will reschedule at your convenience.

It is recommended that you do a tandem jump your first time. However, you may do an Accelerated Freefall jump course and jump solo your first time.

Static only occurs on the analog side of the phone system (the telephone itself and the telephone cables). Once the signal is sent through the VoIP device it is digitized eliminating any possibility for static. It is also very likely the person you are calling is on an analog connection. Their connection could also be causing the static.

AFF stands for Accelerated Free Fall. It is now the most popular way to learn to skydive. AFF is divided into 8 categories, each with a set of checkpoints. Your jumpmasters train you on various elements of skydiving and give you feedback after every jump. Some students finish AFF in 8 jumps, but many have to repeat one of the categories and do it in about 9 or so.

You and about 40,000 other people would trade anything for a tandem ride. Unfortunately, we can't offer it. We've done a few tandems in the past but they are pretty spontaneous and random, and there's no way to plan to get one.