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Indoor Skydiving Airborne
Indoor Skydiving Experience Days: Experience the weightless feeling of skydiving from the safety of an indoor wind tunnel during this thrilling indoor skydive, available in Basingstoke, Manchester or Milton Keynes. This adventure is the perfect way to try skydiving in a safe and controlled environment, taking 2 x two minute flights to simulate that 'free-fall' feeling!Your experience begins when you arrive at your chosen iFLY venue in Milton Keynes, Manchester or Basingstoke. There, you’ll be signed in, and given a safety briefing to prepare you for your indoor skydiving experience. Next, you’ll be supplied with a special flight suit, goggles and helmet, and line up outside the wind tunnel to await your turn. Watch your fellow thrill-seekers bobbing on a bed of air like a cork in water as you eagerly await to be called forward – and, when it’s your turn to step into the wind tunnel, you’ll be accompanied by an expert instructor. They’re there to help you get the most out of your experience and coach you through the hand signals you’ll need in order to communicate. Simply straighten your arms and let yourself fall forward as the powerful wind lifts you from solid ground all the way to the top of the 20 foot tunnel. Just like that, you’re skydiving! When your 2 x two minute flights comes to an end, you’ll be safely brought back down to solid ground with a huge smile on your face. This Indoor Skydiving Kick Start Experience is the perfect gift experience for thrill-seekers, and makes for a fun day out!
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Indoor Skydiving Kick Start
Indoor Skydiving Experience Days: Experience the weightless feeling of skydiving during this introductory indoor skydive, available in Basingstoke, Manchester and Milton Keynes. This adventure is the perfect way to try skydiving in a safe and controlled environment, taking 2 x one minute flights to simulate that 'free-fall' feeling!Your experience begins when you arrive at your chosen iFLY venue in Milton Keynes, Manchester or Basingstoke. There, you’ll be signed in, and given a safety briefing to prepare you for your introductory indoor skydiving experience. Next, you’ll be supplied with a special flight suit, goggles and helmet, and line up outside the wind tunnel to await your turn. Watch your fellow thrill-seekers bobbing on a bed of air like a cork in water as you eagerly await to be called forward – and, when it’s your turn to step into the wind tunnel, you’ll be accompanied by an expert instructor. They’re there to help you get the most out of your experience and coach you through the hand signals you’ll need in order to communicate. Simply straighten your arms and let yourself fall forward as the powerful wind lifts you from solid ground all the way to the top of the 20 foot tunnel. Just like that, you’re skydiving! This experience includes 2 x one minute flights, equivalent to the free-fall of three tandem skydives. When your indoor flight comes to an end, you’ll be safely brought back down to solid ground with a huge smile on your face. This Indoor Skydiving Kick Start Experience is the perfect gift experience for thrill-seekers, and makes for a fun day out!
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Suffolk Skydiving - Tandem Skydive
Skydiving Experience Days: Suffolk Skydiving is the ideal way to experience the ultimate adrenaline found anywhere on or off this planet! Flying from Beccles Airfield in Ellough, the tandem skydive Suffolk is a truly glorious experience that combines a 13,000ft jump height with 50 seconds of free fall - providing a fantastic option to cross one off the bucket list! With an expert instructor strapped to your back, you'll be on the most extreme passenger ride - without having to do anything except take in the surreal nature of free fall and the incredible views that come as standard with the freedom of skydiving.Your tandem skydive in Suffolk will begin with a registration session, before moving to the classroom for a video brief in the safety aspects and techniques required to complete your jump. Then, you'll move to the practice mats for a practical session in where to tuck your limbs and head throughout the jump - before donning the safety gear and moving out to the runway ready to take to the skies with the instructor strapped to your back. Once you have reached the desired height of 13,000ft - the first instructor at the front of the queue will open the hatch and begin the free fall! One by one, skydivers will leap from the open door and then when your time arises you'll shuffle forward, dangle your legs over the edge and roll forward on the instructor's call - falling into the carpet of cloud that is covering the patchwork countryside in a beautifully surreal way. 50 seconds of the most intense adrenaline hit will follow, as you fall at 120mph toward the earth - covering around 8,000ft - before the instructor deploys the parachute and you begin around 6-7 minutes of canopied floating back to ground level. You'll then be presented with a certificate and the memories of completing a skydive!
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Lincoln Skydiving - Tandem Skydive
Skydiving Experience Days: Tandem Skydives in Lincoln are the ideal way to taste the high octane adrenaline world of the thrill seekers, as Hibaldstow Airfield is not only a picturesque setting with fantastic views from up there, but is also the UK's highest tandem skydive taken anywhere! Jumping from a height of around 15,000ft, you'll experience somewhere near 60 seconds of free fall before the instructor deploys the parachute - ready to begin around 6-7 minutes of parachuting back to earth with the most incredible views of the Lincolnshire countryside all around you. The immense adrenaline rush combined with the unique nature of free fall make this tandem skydiving experience an absolute must - and worth travelling for!Your tandem skydive in Lincoln will begin when you sign the registration documents at Hibaldstow Airfield, before moving into the classroom to start a 20 minute training session consisting of watching a video on the techniques and safety aspects of skydiving. Then, once briefed you'll move to the practice mats for a lesson in where to put your limbs and head throughout the dive, before donning the safety gear and making your way to the plane ready for take off. On the airfield, you'll be strapped to your instructor's back and begin your ascent to 15,000ft - ready to take the highest tandem skydive in the UK! Once at the desired height, an instructor will open the height and begin the skydiving! Sat in two rows on the floor of the plane, you will shuffle your way to the hatch ready to dangle your legs over the edge - where the views of the Lincolnshire countryside and the carpet of clouds is quite incredible! Throughout the jump the instructor is in charge, and he will roll forward to begin the jump and then open the parachute after around 60 seconds of free fall - ready to begin around 6-7 minutes of gently parachuting back to earth. Once landed, you can remove the safety clothes and pick up your certificate - ready to go home with one scratched off the bucket list!
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Is skydiving difficult?
Skydiving can be physically and mentally challenging for some people, as it requires overcoming fears and stepping out of one's comfort zone. However, with proper training, guidance, and equipment, many people find skydiving to be a thrilling and rewarding experience. It is important to follow all safety protocols and instructions provided by experienced instructors to ensure a safe and enjoyable jump.
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Is skydiving dangerous?
Skydiving can be considered dangerous due to the inherent risks involved in jumping out of an aircraft at high altitudes. However, with proper training, equipment, and adherence to safety protocols, the risks can be minimized. Skydiving is a highly regulated sport, and accidents are relatively rare compared to the number of jumps that take place each year. Ultimately, the level of danger in skydiving can vary depending on factors such as experience, weather conditions, and equipment maintenance.
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Does skydiving bring fun?
Yes, skydiving can bring a lot of fun and excitement for those who enjoy adrenaline-pumping activities. The thrill of jumping out of a plane and free-falling through the sky can be a truly exhilarating experience. Many people find the rush of skydiving to be incredibly enjoyable and a great way to challenge themselves and push their limits. However, it's important to note that skydiving is not for everyone, and some may find it to be a terrifying rather than fun experience.
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Does skydiving bring joy?
Skydiving can bring joy to many people as it provides an exhilarating and adrenaline-filled experience. The feeling of freefalling through the sky and the sense of accomplishment upon landing safely can create a sense of euphoria and happiness. However, the level of joy experienced from skydiving can vary from person to person depending on their individual preferences and comfort levels with extreme activities. Ultimately, for those who enjoy adventure and seeking new thrills, skydiving can be a source of great joy and excitement.
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Suffolk AFF Skydiving Course
Skydiving Experience Days: If you want to learn how to skydive independently as quickly as possible, then the Accelerated Freefall (AFF) course is for you! It is a new progressive skydiver teaching syllabus which will take you from complete beginner to a Category 8 qualified skydiver in as little as 8 tuition jumps. The AFF course is based on eight levels of accomplishment, and there is normally one skydive at each level. The course will cover enjoy a range of theory classes, static line jumps and solo jumps, so you will gain a tried and tested knowledge of all skydiving aspects. By the end of the course, you'll be able to enjoy free fall anywhere in the world... solo!The course commences with a full day of ground tuition with your Instructor. This covers the theory and practice of skydiving and the use of your parachute system. You will learn safety procedures, how the equipment operates, how to exit the aircraft with your instructors, how to maintain control and communicate in freefall, how to initiate the opening of the main parachute, and how to steer down to the landing area and land safely. Before jumping, you will practise all the procedures for both your skydive and the parachute descent until your instructors are completely satisfied with your abilities. Next, you'll take the aircraft right ‘to the top’ - around 13,000 feet - and with one instructor at each side you'll exit the aircraft and put your new skills to the test. With the maximum amount of time in freefall, and the very best instructors at your side, you'll get the ultimate experience and the maximum achievement! Once you've deployed your own parachute, you'll fly it safely back to the landing area yourself and meet your instructors for a de-brief and a 20 minute brief for your next skydive. After a minimum of eight jumps you will be skydiving by yourself.
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Experience Tandem Skydiving In Cornwall
Skydiving Experience Days: A tandem skydive in Cornwall offers more than just the considerable thrill of jumping from a plane... When you choose a skydiving in Cornwall, you choose to freefall over some of England's most beautiful scenery - the stunning Cornish coastline. In fact, the airfield and Perranporth is located right on a cliff-top, overlooking one of the top UK surfing beaches. You really could not ask for anything more while hurtling towards the ground at 120mph! The beauty of a tandem skydive is that you have all the thrills and enjoy the full fear-factor of freefall, while secure in the knowledge that a seasoned skydiver is in full control, leaving you free to simply enjoy the ride!Your Tandem Skydive at Perranporth Airfield in Cornwall will begin with a registration signing session before sitting through a safety and technique brief with the instructor talking through a few points. Then, once briefed and ready - you'll move to the practice mats to begin the technique practical demonstration of tucking your legs and head when and where the instructor says! Then, once fully briefed - you'll don the safety gear and take to Newquay's only drop zone runway ready to take off! Sat between the legs of your instructor and in one of two skydiver rows, you'll reach the height of 10,000ft - where an instructor will open the hatch ready to begin the descents! When it's your turn, you and your instructor will shuffle to the open door where you will dangle your legs over the edge - ready to begin your unforgettable tandem skydive back to ground level. After 30-40 seconds of free fall, your instructor will open the parachute and you'll spend around 6-7 minutes floating back to earth with nothing but glorious Cornwall coastal views around you.
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Skydiving Course UK - AFF Level 1
Experience Days Skydiving: To jump from a plane with a parachute safely strapped to your back is a pretty common 'bucket list' activity. This AFF Level 1 Skydiving Course will have you freefalling from 13,500ft in just two action-packed days. You will skydive solo, but fear not - there will be two highly experienced instructors flanking you during your jump to make sure everything runs smoothly! During this AFF Level 1 Skydiving lesson you will engage in a lot of ground training and theory before your skydive. During the jump, you'll experience close to a minute of glorious freefall with two instructors holding you on either side. When you do finally deploy your parachute, the instructors will let go, like mama birds letting their young chicks fly for the first time! At this point, you guide your parachute gently back down to terra firma, guided to the landing area via radio assistance. This is a fantastic skydiving experience, not just an amazing one-off but a valuable first step towards completing your full AFF skydiving course.Your day will start with six hours of ground instruction where you will be taught all you need to know in order to safely jump out of a plane without an instructor strapped to you. By the time of the jump you will know about exits, stability, altitude awareness and control of the parachute canopy. When you jump two instructors will jump with you and stay by your side making sure that all is OK using the hand signals that you will have learnt in your training. After around 7000ft of freefall you will deploy your parachute and float back down to earth. Radio assistance is given under canopy during the descent and landing if necessary. This Level One of an Eight Level course if you want to continue and become a qualified skydiver.
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Cambridge Skydiving AFF Course - Level 1
Skydiving Experience Days: Learn how to jump from a plane solo, with this superb skydiving course. The level 1 AFF skydiving course in Cambridge is the perfect way to begin a long and happy skydiving career. Just a short drive from London, this is as close to a London skydive as you will get! Over two days you will learn the skills you need to get yourself from the skies to the landing zone, freefalling from the considerable height of 13,000 feet – solo. Granted, this sounds terrifying – but with two highly experienced instructors flanking you, to offer skydiving support and guidance all the way to the ground, you will be absolutely fine! Before jumping, you will have an intensive ground training course to make sure you are ready. Once the instructors are happy, During your actual jump, you will enjoy around a minute of incredible freefall before employing your parachute and floating back to earth. You will have radio assistance throughout to help you guide your chute back to terra firma.This level 1 AFF Skydiving course in Cambridge takes place over two action-packed days. On your first day, you will have six hours of intense (but fun!) ground training, preparing you mentally and physically for the task ahead. Your expert skydiving instructors will take you through everything, including safety basics, body tucking and positioning, exits, altitude awareness, stability, and parachute canopy control. On the second day you will put all of your skydiving theory into practice and make your jump! Once the jump is complete, you will have finished your first step of 8 on the way to becoming a qualified solo skydiver!
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How does skydiving feel?
Skydiving can feel exhilarating and intense as you jump out of a plane and experience the rush of freefalling through the sky. The sensation of the wind rushing past you and the feeling of weightlessness can be both thrilling and overwhelming. As the parachute opens and you glide down to the ground, there is a sense of calm and awe as you take in the breathtaking views from above. Overall, skydiving can be a mix of adrenaline, excitement, and a profound sense of freedom.
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Is skydiving weight-limited?
Yes, skydiving is typically weight-limited for safety reasons. Most skydiving centers have a maximum weight limit for tandem skydiving, which is usually around 220-230 pounds. This limit is in place to ensure the safety of both the skydiver and the instructor, as well as to comply with the equipment's weight restrictions. Exceeding the weight limit can affect the performance of the parachute and increase the risk of injury during the jump.
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How dangerous is skydiving really?
Skydiving can be dangerous, as it involves jumping out of an aircraft at high altitudes and free-falling before deploying a parachute. However, with proper training, equipment, and adherence to safety protocols, the risks can be minimized. The majority of skydiving accidents are often due to human error or equipment failure, rather than the activity itself being inherently dangerous. Overall, skydiving can be a thrilling and relatively safe activity when done with a reputable and experienced skydiving center.
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How time-intensive is skydiving?
Skydiving can vary in time intensity depending on the type of jump and the individual's experience level. A typical tandem skydive, where you jump attached to an instructor, can take a few hours from start to finish. For those learning to skydive solo, the training process can be more time-intensive, requiring multiple days of instruction and practice jumps. Overall, skydiving is a thrilling and adrenaline-pumping experience that is worth the time commitment for many enthusiasts.
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