What is a tandem skydive?
A tandem skydive is your formal introduction into the exciting world of skydiving. You start with approximately 10 minutes of instruction. You are securly harnessed to a rated tandem instructor and exit the plane at 10,000 feet. Your freefall, about 1.5 miles, will last around 40 seconds. Your instructor will deploy the parachute at 4,500 feet The canopy ride will last around 5 minutes.
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I really enjoyed the tandem and want to learn to jump by myself. What's the next step?
We offer two methods of instructions. AFF, or Accelerated Freefall, and Static Line.
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What is AFF or Accelerated Freefall?
Accelerated Freefall or AFF for short is the most common and fastest way to learn to skydive. If you have never jumped before a tandem skydive is required. The AFF program consists of 6 to 8 hours of ground school and a written examination. There are seven levels, or jumps, that need to be completed and you must meet all the targeted learning objectives on each jump to proceed to the next level. Jump number seven is your graduation jump and after that you may jump by yourself or with other experienced skydivers. You will learn basic parachute packing techniques during your training jumps. On jumps one through three you are accompained by two AFF jumpmasters. Jumps four through seven require one jumpmaster.
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What is Static Line?
The student exits the aircraft solo with the parachute deploying automatically as the student leaves the airplane at approximately 3,500 feet. The static line method requires 6 to 8 hours of classroom instruction. You must meet certain Targeted Learning Objectives on each jump to advance to the next level. Each level advances the student through progressively longer freefall times from higher altitudes.
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How long does the AFF and Static Line programs take to complete?
The AFF program takes seven jumps to complete which can be accomplished in 2 or 3 weekends.
The static line program however takes longer. A lot depends on the student and how often they are available to jump. Call us for more information.
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Is there any price difference between the two programs?
The level one AFF jump and ground school costs $250.00. Levels two and three are $180.00 each, and levels four through seven are $150.00 each. Static line training & 1st jump cost $180.00 , with each additional jump costing $50.00 each.(20-25 jumps normally required to complete this program.)
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What time should I arrive for my Tandem skyive?
you should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment.Tandem skydives take about 10 minutes of instruction before takeoff.
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What should I bring for my Tandem skydive?
We will supply everything you need for the skydive. Please wear comfortable clothes, tennis shoes are ok. Jewlery is discouraged. NO alcoholic beverages are allowed until after the last jump of the day is made.
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What methods of payment are acceptable?
We accept cash, VISA and Mastercard. We do not however accept personal checks.
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What happens if its raining or the weather is too bad to make my Tandem skydive?
Call us, sometimes the weather in Beeville is different than where you are located. If the weather is too bad we will reschedule your appointment for another time.
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