Durham 15000ft Tandem Skydive Anytime
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A Durham tandem skydive offers an unbeatable combination of
adrenaline pumping fun and picturesque countryside beauty, that
allows you to cross a BIG one off the bucket list - and in serious
style!
As one of the closest airfields to Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Gateshead, Skydive Academy is perfectly placed to offer some truly incredible views of the North East - along with some breathtaking thrills as you plummet back to earth at 120mph! With 40 seconds of free fall and around 6-7 minutes of open canopied parachuting back to earth, Durham skydiving is one of the North East's best way to combine high octane thrills with a completely unrivalled scenic tour!
Your tandem skydive in Durham will begin with a registration session at Shotton Airfield reception, where you can ask questions and sign the documents. Then, you'll begin the theory with a video brief and a practical demonstration on the mats - learning where to tuck your limbs and head throughout the jump. Once fully theorised, you'll don the safety equipment and make your way to the runway to be strapped to the instructor - before climbing into the back of the Turbine Cessna Grand Caravan - ready to fly up to a jump height of 15,000ft. Once up there, the first skydiving instructor will open the hatch and begin the first of the jumps! Sat between the legs of your instructor, you'll await your turn to shuffle up to the open hatch where you can dangle your legs, take a good look at the picturesque countryside below - and make the most extreme journey back to earth! On the instructor's call, you'll roll forward and begin 40 seconds of free fall, before the instructor deploys the parachute and you start around 6-7 minutes of parachuting back to ground level.
When can you book Durham 15000ft Tandem Skydive Anytime
This jump is available during the week and weekends, subject to availability.
Adventure Requirements
Minimum Age: 16
Maximum Weight: 16 stone
No maximum age limit
Your weight must be in line with your height - Please check the
BPA form prior to purchasing to check that you meet these
requirements. You can check this here.
Prior to the jump, all skydivers are required to complete a BPA (British Parachute Association) medical declaration of health form - which must be witnessed. For under 18s, this witness must be a parent or guardian.
Please download the form,
here. Any jumpers who do not meet the conditions of the declaration of
health will be required to complete the
BPA Request for Medical Advice form - this is to be signed by
your doctor prior to the jump. Failure to complete this will
prohibit you from skydiving.
If you are disabled this does not mean you cannot skydive!
How long is the Durham 15000ft Tandem Skydive Anytime
Experience Duration: 7:00
Time Spent at Venue: 7:00
You should allow a whole day to complete a Durham tandemskydive.
Although the training takes around 20 minutes, flying up to15,000ft around 20 minutes, free falling for 40 seconds andparachuting lasts for 6-7 minutes; you should still account for awhole day - as the weather conditions and the time your skydiveflight is booked on for ensure the whole experience will usuallytake longer.
Guest Info For Durham 15000ft Tandem Skydive Anytime
Participants: The Durham 15000ft Tandem Skydive Anytime is for 1 participant.
Max Group Size: Private
Spectators Allowed on Site: Yes
Friends and family are welcome to watch your tandem skydive inthe North East, and are encouraged to bring a camera so as tocapture the excitement on jumpers' faces.
Skydive Academy is based at Shotton Airfield, which has manyfeatures for spectator & skydiver comfort on the day, includinga clubhouse that hosts a canteen, a bar, overnight facilities, carparking, toilets and more. This will come in very handy during thecold winter months, with shelter and a hot beverage!
Skydive Academy can accommodate up to 50 skydives a day, sogroup bookings are welcome. Depending on availability ofinstructors, 6 people can be lifted in one plane at one time, butsmaller groups are also possible.
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What to Wear For This Activity
You should wear comfortable, casual clothes that suit the
weather for your tandem skydive in Durham - as you will be wearing
the safety equipment supplied by Skydive Academy.
This equipment includes a jump suit, a cap, goggles &
gloves.
It is advisable to wrap up warm for your skydive in the cold
months, as both standing around at the airfield and the subzero
temperature at 12,500ft can be mightily chilly!
Is This Activity Weather Dependent?
Tandem Skydiving in Durham is affected by the weather
conditions.
If the wind, rain or snow on the day is restricting the ability to
skydive - including the visibility of the ground from 15,000ft; you
may be required to wait around at Shotton Airfield until the
weather clears.
If it is not going to clear sufficiently on the day, you can
rearrange your skydive for a more convenient date.
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