Frequently Asked Questions
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Check out the answers to our most frequently asked skydiving questions. Of course, you can always contact us if we havent answered your question below!
Tandem Skydiving Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum age to skydive?
You need to be 18 to participate in a Tandem or AFF Skydive. You will be required to sign our waiver prior to your skydive. The Waiver is a binding contract and, as such, you must be 18 years old to sign a binding waiver. The waiver surrenders specific legal rights and as a result cannot be signed by someone else on your behalf. We do require that you bring a valid form of photo identification (drivers’ license or passport) with you when you come for your first skydive.
Do I have to book or can I just show up?
Walk-ins are welcome! But give us a call prior to arriving so we can ensure we provide you with the best service possible. Our phone number is (201) 477-0525
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable, athletic-type clothing suitable for the weather. Lace-up shoes are required: no boots, heels, flip flops, or open-toe shoes.
What if I have to cancel my tandem skydive?
In the event of weather related cancellations, deposits can be transferred to another date with no penalties. Otherwise deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE.
How long will the whole experience take?
You will need a minimum of 2 hours to complete your tandem but due to possible weather conditions you should plan at least half a day to complete your tandem jump.
Can I take a camera or a phone?
Due to safety issues and skydiving regulations, you cannot take any electronic devices with you on the aircraft or skydive. However, we offer the opportunity to have one our professional freefall photographers come with you in freefall to capture your jump.
Learning to Skydive Frequently Asked Questions
What is involved in learning to skydive?
The first jump course takes place at our training center at Skydive Chesapeake. This course typically takes 6-8 hours to complete and covers all theoretical and practical training necessary to prepare you for your first solo skydive, including skydiving equipment, aircraft procedures, exit procedures, freefall, deployment, canopy control, and dealing with emergencies. Once complete, youll jump with two instructors holding onto you in freefall. As you progress through additional jumps needed for your license, you’ll depend less on instructors.
How many jumps are needed to earn a license?
Typically you’ll finish initial training in 8-10 jumps and earn a license in 25 jumps.
What about equipment?
We’ll supply all the equipment you need to jump while you’re a student skydiver.
How frequently do I jump?
Once you have started the student program, you must make at least one jump every 30 days in order to maintain currency.
What about weather?
Skydiving is weather dependent; as part of your training you’ll learn about the wind and cloud requirements to skydive safely.
How much is it?
Check our pricing page for more information.
Experienced Skydiver Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an AAD?
We recommend it.
What about accomodation?
We offer camping and shower facilities for accomodation on site during the season.
Are there specific license requirements?
We require that you have at least an A license, or international equivilent.
Are there rigging and packing services?
Both are available on site during the season.
Still have questions?
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