First Jump.
(Due to rising fuel costs all prices are subject to change without notice via this website)
The tandem jump consists
of about twenty minutes of pre-jump DVD instructions followe
Cost: $19.99* [LIMITED MAY/JUNE DISCOUNT ONLY] Gift Certificates available!!
* For an extra $5.00, you can have a DVD and still picture CD taken of your jump, t-shirts and certificate also available for additional cost..
Group discount offered for five or more students.
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Statistically, skydiving is probably one of the safest recreational sports you can
engage in. The most dangerous part of skydiving is the inevitable equipment failure. We
will provide you with modern*, state of the art equipment that will help ensure
that you have a safe, fun skydive.
*Discount May/June rate doesn't gaurentee modern or "First-Rate" equipment and may be SLIGHTLY less reliable.
Skydiving is not a physically demanding sport, however you must be in good
health. AFF students must have enough upper body strength to pull down on the
aging steering toggles to arm extension to flare the parachute while landing, as they are old, worn, and tough to pull. For most
people this is not a problem. If you are concerned about health questions, we
strongly advise you to consult a physician before engaging in skydiving
activities.
You can learn in just one day. Make plans to spend the entire day if you are
attending one of our instructional courses. If you are making a tandem skydive
you will usually jump (weather permitting) within one hour of your appointed
time. Generally, AFF students will jump between 3:00 and 5:00 pm the same day.
The May/June Discount special runs an accelerated 20 minute instructional video and you're immediately loaded onto our plane and up in the air. A tandem partner is not required for this option, and there will be additional costs if one is requested.
It depends on the number of people that are in the class. Usually you will be
able to make a second jump the same day you train. We do not recommend making
more than three jumps in one day simply because of the "sensory overload"
factor, and statistically, it increases the chances that something MAY go wrong and cause injury or death.
Yes, we have special goggles for you to wear over your glasses or contact
lenses.
*Goggles not available for "May/June Discount Special"
Dress comfortably for whatever weather we are experiencing the day of your
jump. AFF students will wear a jumpsuit over their clothing. Jumpsuits are
optional for tandem students. Lace-up type shoes are required for any jump that
you do. Tennis shoes are OK. No sandals, open-toed or slip-on shoes.
*May\June Discount Special does NOT include jumpsuit, so jumpers are encouraged to wear comfortable, but tight-fitting clothes (sweatsuit). Tennis Shoes and sandles are also okay.
Our AFF classes are held every Saturday and Sunday morning at the drop zone.
The classes begin at 9:00 am, rain or shine. Plan to be at the DZ no later than
8:50 am so that you can fill out all the necessary paperwork. Tandem jumps are
set at specific times and scheduled by appointment.
Anytime, even the day before, for the AFF course. Because the tandem jumps
are set for specific times, the earlier you call the better chance you have of
getting the particular time that you want. We have a large staff and a large
jump plane so we can accomodate alot of people in one day. Generally, one hour
is set aside for up to 8 people.
No, we do not provide insurance of any kind on you while you are at the
airport or making your skydive. Because skydiving is considered by the general
public to be a high risk sport, insurance coverage is not available to the local
skydiving facility. Because of that, you will have to sign a release and
indemnification agreement before you will be allowed to make your jump. Your
independent insurance may cover you if there is no exclusion for skydiving.
Check your policy if you're not sure.
If the weather is questionable, you can call the DZ prior to your appointed
schedule. We are not meteorologists so we can only give you our best "guess"
based on information provided to us by flight service. Don't "assume" that the
weather is bad at the drop zone just because it may be raining at your house.
Remember, the weather on the gulf coast is very unpredictable. *May/June discount will jump rain or shine, and will only be canceled in SEVERE weather circumstances. If you do get
weathered out, we will reschedule at your convenience.
All our tandem jumps are made from an altitude of 14,000 feet. From 14,000
feet, your freefall lasts approximately 65 seconds, compared to the 30 second
freefall from 10,000 feet offered by other skydiving centers. The parachute ride
will last between
5-7 minutes, depending on the number of turns you do while in the air.
Because of our well trained staff (each member of our staff are required to watch over thirty minutes of instructional DVDs before becoming certified), equipment, facilities and variety of instructional
programs. We also have the oldest and best maintained jump plane that you will
find at any skydiving center. We offer every instructional program sanctioned by
the United States Parachute Association. You get to choose the program that is
right for you and your budget. In addition, our tandem and solo jumps are made from our
retired crop duster, the only plane on the gulf coast that is safety certified to fly
reliably above 10,000 feet. We also jump from an altitude of 14,000 feet, not the
typical 10,000 or 12,000 feet.
Q: How long will it take
to make my first jump?
A: Tandem: Plan 1/2 day - AFF: Plan 1 full day. - Discount May/June Special: Plan about 45 minutes, tops.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: You must be at least 18 years of age, with a picture ID.
Q: What about the weather?
A: Call the morning of you appointment if you are unsure. The weather may be
jumpable at the dropzone even if it is bad at your
location.
Q: Can I get licensed?
A: Yes. We train from beginner to expert license. Some world champions trained
with us.
Q: How do I plan my skydive?
A: Call for appointments. (985) 641-6588
Q: When are you open?
A: Saturday's and Sundays from 9:00am until dark. Weekdays by appointment only with groups of 20 or more.
The Exit.
Freefall.
Under the Canopy.
The Landing.
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