Static Line Parachuting
solo parachute jumps from 4000ft.
Static-Line Parachuting is an alternative method of getting qualified to the Accelerated Freefall course. One full day of ground-training is all that is required to carry out your first solo parachute jump from 4,000ft.
Your parachute opens automatically by a ‘static-line’ which is attached to the aircraft (so there is no freefall involved initially). You can then fly and land the canopy yourself.
As you progress through the parachute training system you can start freefall skydiving from your sixth jump, gradually jumping from higher altitudes.
All your skydives are on your own, i.e. solo. However you will be supervised by an BPA sky diving Instructor on exit and on later descents an instructor will follow you out of the aircraft to observe your exercises.
Static Line Parachuting Cost:
- Static Line Parachute First Jump course : includes one full day of training and the first parachute descent. £200
Static Line Parachuting is also an ideal activity for groups and we can offer corporate packages for team building exercises as well as groups activities for Military Preparation Courses, Explorer Scouts , Sixth Form Colleges and other organisations looking to enable young people to expand their horizons.
If you would prefer to learn to skydive using a more intensive training method, then why not take a look at Accelerated Freefall. Or if you’re not sure that a solo jump is right for you, then try a Tandem Parachute Jump first.
What does static line parachuting involve?
Before you can jump you need to take part in an intensive day of ground-training with one of our BPA qualified instructors. Courses are taught in groups of up to 12 people and are ideal for groups of friends, corporate, team building or charity events as well as individuals.
For learning to solo skydive the minimum age is 16 years and the maximum age is 55 years. If you are aged between 16 and 18 you must obtain a parent or guardians consent, on BPA form 106 (Parental Consent).
If you have any medical conditions (i.e. diabetes, epilepsy, fits, recurrent blackouts, heart or lung disease, mental illness, asthma or shoulder dislocation) or will be aged between 40 and 55 on the day of your first jump, you must consult your GP to sign and stamp the BPA medical form 114-A(i) “Solo Student Parachutist Declaration of Fitness”. These forms are available on request, from our website, or will be sent to you with confirmation once a booking has been confirmed.
The initial full day of ground-training takes place on selected Fridays dates. The ground training can be both mentally and physically tiring and it’s best to start fresh in the morning. Initially we ask students to commit to the 2-days. The parachute jump itself will take place on the following day weather permitting, or you have one month within which to return and complete the jump.
Why not do tandem skydiving or parachute jumping for charity? You can raise money whilst having fun at the same time! Choose from a list of charities we currently work with or suggest one that is close to your heart and we will make the necessary arrangements. Skydiving is considered an extreme sport, not something for the faint hearted and so worthy of you asking your friends and family to sponsor you!
So what are you waiting for? If you fancy doing something different this weekend, give the team a call on 0800 009 3014 or email us at office@skydivecentre.com
The quickest and easiest way to book, is by going to the type of skydive you wish to book and clicking on the book now link, and then follow the very simple steps. However if you wish to talk to a member of our Sales Team, please call us on 0800 009 3014. Lines open 9am - 8pm Monday – Thursday, 9am – 6pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.