New to Welsh Airsports
Skydiving & Parachuting

Due to Welsh Airsports' comitment to all things aerial we have recently been able to extend our services to include Skydiving and Parachuting. All instructors are fully qualified and licenced by the British Parachuting Association.

Below is a list of all the courses we can provide and can also be obtained with a
Gift Voucher to give as a present for birthdays, aniversaries or Christmas.
A Tandem Jump
This is the ideal first time freefall experience, being by far the quickest, easiest and hassle free way to make a skydive. You'll experience the ultimate thrill of free falling at 120 mph after jumping from an aircraft then enjoy a long high performance canopy ride with an experienced BPA Tandem Instructor.

Our aim is to allow you to experience the ultimate adrenaline rush while knowing that safety is our number one priority.

On arrival at the parachute centre your tandem instructor will take you through all you need know to make the jump safely. This will include the equipment to be used, aircraft orientation as well as covering what you can expect in freefall and finally the position you need to adopt for landing.


This briefing and training generally takes 30 minutes and the instructor will be pleased to answer any questions you may have. For your skydive you will be provided with a jump suit, gloves, goggles and headgear. Next you will be fitted into your harness by your instructor. Once inside the aircraft you will be attached to your instructor. There is then a 20 minute plane ride up to your planned exit altitude of 10,000 feet so there's plenty of time to enjoy the spectacular views. After exiting the aircraft you'll be travelling at speeds of 120 mph which will last for about 40 seconds and be quite literally be the ride of your life!

At about 5000 feet you'll be under a Ram Air Tandem Parachute that has dual controls so you can have a go if you wish aided by your instructor spiralling through the sky. Your instructor will take complete control of the landing after about 5 minutes, guaranteed to take your breath away! To commemorate your skydive experience you'll also be presented with a certificate of achievement.

You may opt to have the whole experience filmed and photographed and this can be arranged directly at the centre when you arrive. Still photographs are usually available on CD so you can arrange for prints to be made in sizes and quantities you choose. If you would like a video then this will normally be provided on DVD. Make sure that you arrange your filming in good time on the day to avoid disappointment!

£ 210

 

Accelerated Free Fall Course (AFF)
This is the fastest route to becoming a skydiver with one-to-one instruction throughout. You receive a personalised intensive course to teach you all the skills necessary to become a qualified skydiver. A full days training is required prior to jumping covering everything you need to know - the equipment, aircraft procedures, sequence of the skydive, body position and how to deploy, control and land your parachute safely. 

The course duration is normally 3-5 days (weather permitting) but can be spread over a few weekends if need be. The course consists of 8 jumps in total (7 from altitudes between 10,000 and 13,000 feet and one from 5000 feet).


The first 3 jumps are with 2 instructors and the next 4 are with one instructor. To complete the course you will perform a solo exit from 5000 feet. After each jump your instructors will give a thorough debriefing and brief you prior to each jump to make sure you are fully prepared.

The ethos of AFF is continuous exposure to freefall and the opportunity to correct problems through in-air instruction. The canopy you'll be using is the latest square type parachute which allows easy control and safe landings. You will have a chest mounted radio throughout the course so instructions can be given from the ground if required.

AFF Level 1 is a popular choice for those who wish to experience skydiving but don't want to do a Tandem. The instruction is exactly the same as if you were undertaking the full course except that you complete only the first level. Should you wish to come back and continue with the full course after a break of no more than 3 months then you can do so.

AFF is the quick way into the world of skydiving. It gives the individual immense satisfaction and personal reward in terms of the people they meet and the experiences that only a few will ever have.

A BPA AFF course is recognised throughout the UK and abroad - so once completed an individual can jump anywhere in the world!

AFF Level 1 Course.........£ 375

AFF Full Course..............£1,380


Restrictions
You do not need to be an Olympic athlete to become a skydiver but there are limitations as regards to your weight - 15 stone for men (16 stone at some centres) and 13 stone for ladies.

Anyone aged 40 or over will be required to obtain their doctor’s signature deeming them fit to jump, on a form that is supplied. If you are aged below 40 and satisfy the requirements, you can sign the form yourself. There is an age limit of 50 for AFF. Anyone aged 16 or 17 will require the signature of a parent or legal guardian on the BPA Membership Agreement.

Anyone aged under 40 with a medical condition will also need their doctor’s signature. Please see the medical form in your information pack for relevant conditions or download a copy here - download the Solo Student Declaration or the Tandem Student Declaration.

For everybody’s safety, the above restrictions are strictly adhered to.
 
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