Tandem Skydiving

What is a Tandem Skydive?

A tandem skydive is an experience which allows you to parachute securely attached to an experienced instructor.

After a thorough briefing lasting about 30 minutes the jump is made from approximately 12,000 feet and includes a freefall of 30-40 seconds before your instructor opens the parachute. Although you may be given an opportunity to steer the parachute, the instructor remains in control at all times.

How much does a Tandem cost?

The BPA membership includes third party insurance.
Personal accident insurance is available from www.extremeplus.co.uk

Groups

The midweek groups of 12+ must attend as a group.

Times

Tandem skydives at Headcorn take place everyday, weather permitting, during British summertime. We are closed on Mondays, when summertime ends (when the clocks go back one hour). The training and jump are completed in one day.

We ask you to arrive at:
Weekend 8.15 am;
Tuesday-Friday 10.00 am;
Monday 1.00 pm. (Summer time only)

Restrictions

For safety reasons we cannot accept men over 14½ stone (92kgs) and women over 13½stone (86kgs) fully clothed and, consequently, you may be weighed during registration.

You must be at least 16 years of age. Under 18s require parental/guardian consent. Everyone must sign a declaration of fitness. Anyone 40 years or over must have the declaration signed and stamped by their doctor. Forms will be provided on request.

There is no upper age limit for tandems.

Click here for the ‘ Declaration of fitness form ‘

Videos & Photography

For an additional fee of £130, you can have the jump captured on DVD (see sample above) and digital photographs by one of AirAffair’s professional skydiving photographers. You will be asked if you require this service on the day of your jump. Alternatively, to guarantee a cameraperson, you may pay for this service now.

Weather

Please note we can only jump in suitable weather conditions:
the wind must be less than 20kts (24mph);
cloud must not restrict our view of the landing area from the aircraft;
visibility must be at least 5km.

If the weather does not allow the jump to take place on your booked day, we ask that you return as soon as possible, and within six months, to make your jump.

Payment

We require a £100 non-refundable deposit to confirm a date. The balance is payable on the morning of the jump during registration.

We accept the following types of payment:

Paypal (A fee of £3 will apply for payments of £100 and above)
debit cards (Online & telephone payments)
credit cards (Online & telephone payments subject to a 2% surcharge)
cash
cheques (at least two weeks in advance of the booked date)

Clothing

Please wear something comfortable and appropriate for the time of year. Training shoes are the best footwear. A jumpsuit, hat, gloves and goggles will be provided.

Facilities

The airfield is open to the public and there is a full-time canteen on site. Spectators are welcome, but there are only limited facilities for babies and young children. The parachute landing area is approximately a quarter of a mile away is off limits to members of the public.

Alcohol and Drugs

The consumption of alcohol is prohibited prior to jumping and alcohol may not be consumed on the airfield until parachuting has finished for the day. Anyone suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be refused their jump and will forfeit any monies paid.

Safety

The sport is governed by very strict rules and regulations laid down by the British Parachute Association (BPA).

Charities

Please visit our FREE Skydiving page here regarding free sponsored skydiving and parachuting