10,000 ft Freefall Parachute Jump!

What's it like?
Imagine standing at the edge of an open doorway in an aircraft flying at 10,000 feet - the noise of the engines and the wind ringing in your ears with only the outline of distant fields below. Now imagine leaning forward out of that doorway and letting go - falling forward into the clouds, diving down through the air as you start freefalling at over 120mph! Then imagine the peace and quiet as the canopy opens, the steering toggles come down either side of you and you begin a tranquil parachute descent from a mile up in the air, steering yourself back down to the centre of the drop zone below. Imagine being able to do this for FREE whilst harnessed to a professional freefall parachute instructor and at the same time being able to help a worthwhile charity! Stop imagining, it's real and it's happening all the time and you can be part of it...

What does the jump involve?
Technically the jump is called a 'Tandem Skydive'. It is a Skydive because you will be freefalling through the air (without the parachute deployed) for several thousand feet; it is in Tandem because you will be harnessed to a professional parachute instructor at all times throughout the descent (see front photo). This is the only way you can jump from such an altitude without spending thousands of pounds becoming a freefall parachutist. This is literally the chance of a lifetime!

This jump is also much less demanding than the traditional ‘static line’ jump as the jump and training are completed in one day and your instructor will be in control of your landing.

Points to remember:
1.    Jump and training completed in one day
2.    Harnessed to an experienced parachute instructor at all times
3.    Jump from at least 10,000 feet - just like the professionals
4.    Freefall down to 5,000 feet - falling through the air at 120 mph!
5.    Ride the parachute down to the ground - we teach you how to steer onto the drop zone
6.    Landing controlled by your instructor
7.    Certificate to prove that you have completed a 'two-mile high' Tandem Skydive!

What must I do to qualify for a free jump?
All you have to do is raise £395 (or more!) for Cats Protection by asking your friends and colleagues to sponsor you, using our specially designed sponsorship forms which you will find at the back of this information pack. Please do not be put off by this amount - if you ask everybody you know to sponsor you, you will find you can quite easily raise the minimum £395 sponsorship and remember, every penny you raise over the minimum will be further contributing to Cats Protection and giving you the chance to make an exhilarating freefall parachute jump for FREE!
    
What do I do next?
Read the pages entitled ‘Important Information’ and ‘Paying Your Sponsorship Money’ and then simply choose a date for your jump and complete the enclosed reservation form, or book on-line at www.skylineparachuting.co.uk/14045. After that all you have to do is make an exhilarating Tandem Skydive from 10,000 feet for FREE!
Experience the exhilaration of a 10,000ft Tandem Skydive!

Static Line Parachute Jump

What's involved?
Unlike a tandem jump you get to jump solo from up to 3,000 feet having had a full day’s instruction from fully qualified instructors. What’s more this is an ideal way to find out if you want to progress in the sport of parachuting and of course raise valuable funds for Cats Protection at the same time…
    
What does the jump involve?
This jump is called a static line jump because from the moment you step into the aircraft you will be securely attached to a ‘static line’ which is designed to automatically open your parachute for you as you exit the aircraft. The jump is in two parts: On the first day you will undergo a minimum of six hours training on all aspects of the jump - the equipment used, how to exit the aircraft, how to check your canopy, reserve drills and most importantly how to control your landing. On the following day you will perform the jump solo from up to 3,000 feet using a modern square parachute canopy which you can steer. If the weather prevents you from jumping your training is valid for at least two months giving you plenty of time to return to the centre to complete your jump. Completion of this training course is the first step to becoming a fully qualified skydiver and all students receive a British Parachute Association approved certificate.
    
Points to remember:
1.    Thorough training on the first day for your jump on the following day
2.    Use a modern square canopy which allows you to steer!
3.    Jump solo from up to 3,000 feet closely supervised by professional parachute instructors
4.    Securely attached to a ‘static line’ designed to automatically open your parachute for you
5.    The first step to becoming a qualified skydiver if you use the latest square parachute design
6.    Official certificate to prove that you have completed a solo static line jump and training course
    
All you have to do to receive your static line jump for free is to raise a minimum of £360 for Cats Protection. To book your static line jump simply read the enclosed pages entitled ‘Important Information’ and ‘Paying Your Sponsorship Money’ and complete the enclosed reservation form or book online at www.skylineparachuting.co.uk/14045.
    
Accelerated Freefall – Solo Skydive!

What's involved?
If you’re really adventurous why not take the first part of a professional skydivers course – also known as Accelerated Freefall (AFF Level 1 for short). You’ll have a full day’s ground training from two qualified instructors before you skydive solo from 10,000 feet – just like the real thing!!!

What does the jump involve?
Learning to skydive solo is a big challenge and you will start with a full day’s training including practical and classroom sessions covering all areas of making a solo skydive from 10,000 feet! On the second day, once your instructors are satisfied that you are ready, you will climb aboard the aircraft to be taken to your jump altitude. Whilst you will skydive solo (ie with nobody attached to you) your two instructors will jump with you and be by your side until approximately 5,000 feet when you pull your parachute canopy. From that point you will steer your parachute on your own but will be guided to the dropzone by ground control who will talk you down all the way. All in all Accelerated Freefall is as close as you can get to the real thing!!

What do I do next…
    
AFF: Points to remember:
1.    Full training on the first day to cover all aspects of making a solo skydive on the following day
2.    Classroom and practical sessions prepare you for the experience of a lifetime
3.    Freefall from 10,000 feet with two instructors by your side
4.    Once your parachute is open you will be talked down by ground control
5.    The first level of a professional skydiver’s course
6.    Official certificate to prove that you have completed Level 1 AFF!

To make your Accelerated Freefall Jump for free all you need to do is raise £535 for Cats Protection which is fantastic value considering you are taking the first part of a professional skydiving qualification! To book your jump simply read the enclosed pages entitled ‘Important Information’ and ‘Paying Your Sponsorship Money’ and complete the enclosed reservation form in this pack or book online at www.skylineparachuting.co.uk/14045.

Which jump should I choose?
It’s completely up to you and as long as you raise the minimum sponsorship money you will get to jump for FREE! If you want to experience the exhilaration of 120mph freefall you should choose either a Tandem Skydive or AFF (choose a Tandem if you don’t want to become a professional just yet!); if you want to jump solo with the option to progress in the sport you should choose a Static Line or AFF; if you simply want to experience the sport and jump solo then the Static Line jump will suit your needs.

The following table summarises the three types of jump you can choose from and indicates the principal differences between them:


                                                    Tandem Skydive     Static Line     Accelerated Freefall
Minimum Sponsorship Level   £395                          £360              £535
Jump Altitude                            10,000ft                     3,000ft          10,000ft
Duration                                     1 day                          2 days           2 days
Jump solo or with instructor    With an instructor      Solo              Solo
BPA approved certificate            

Comments:

• Tandem Skydive - Ideal if you want to experience 120mph freefall without having to do a day’s training   
• Static Line - For those who want to jump solo and also take the first step towards jumping regularly   
• Accelerated Freefall - First level of a professional skydivers course!