7000ft Tandem Skydive - Durham
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About the experience
Are you ready to experience the thrill of skydiving just 10 miles from Durham’s city centre? This small and friendly skydive centre offers an incredible opportunity for your first tandem jump at 7,000 feet. Located at Shotton Airfield, on the edge of Peterlee, our skydiving school is the only one in the entire northeast and is known for its top-notch facilities. Join hundreds of aspiring skydivers from Durham and beyond who are eager to take the leap with us. Upon arrival, our experienced skydive team will guide you through a 90-minute orientation and training program to ensure your safety and confidence in the air. Then, you'll board our Grand Caravan aircraft and feel the anticipation build as the plane climbs to altitude. Attached to your tandem instructor, you'll be on the edge of the aircraft in no time, ready to experience the breathtaking freefall over the stunning Durham countryside. Weather permitting, they offer skydiving on midweek and weekend/bank holiday dates from mid-February to the third weekend in November. Most tandem jumpers can train and jump on the same day. As an added bonus, our skydiving school offers free overnight camping and caravanning on the airfield.
- Tandem skydiving near Durham
- The drop zone is at Shotton Airfield
- Jump from 7,000ft!
- The only skydive school in the North East
- Tandem skydive from 7,00ft
- Receive instruction on how the jump will take place and landing procedures
- Allow up to 90 minutes of preparation time for the jump
- One jump from the aircraft strapped to a highly experienced instructor
- Jumpsuit, helmet, goggles and gloves are provided
- All jumps are weather-dependent
- Participants should allow approximately 5 hours on-site from their booked arrival time
7,000ft Tandem Jump:
- Ascent in the parachute aircraft lasting around 10-15 minutes
- Enjoy the sensation of freefall for approximately 30 seconds
- Approximately 5-6 minutes under the parachute to enjoy the views
- £25 to cover British Skydiving membership/insurance must be paid on the day
Information
- Minimum age 16
- Under 18's must have written parental consent
- No upper or age limit
- Weight limit is (fully clothed) 94kg for women and 98Kg for men
- Your height and weight should be in proportion
- A medical information form and declaration must be completed by all participants (British Skydiving F115-A-Student Tandem Medical Information and Declaration)
- Medical advice should be taken should you have any doubts about any medical condition.
- If you have any current or former disabilities or health conditions, you’ll need to take a form to your doctor before your jump day (British Skydiving F115-B-Student Tandem Medical Advice Form)
- February and March: Friday-Sunday
- April to end of September: Wednesday-Sunday plus Bank Holidays
- October to the last weekend in November: Friday-Sunday
- All jumps are subject to weather conditions and return visits may be required
Location:
- Shotton Airfield, Durham
Minimum Age: 16 years
Maximum Age: 55 years
Maximum Weight: 98.00 kg
- Video and photo packages can be purchased when booking your date
- Comfortable, warm clothing with trainers should be worn
- Spectators are welcome
- Cafe, bar and restaurant facilities on-site
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