Anyone who wants to skydive for the first time trying to become an experienced Skydive have to understand the basic rules and all the risks that exist in skydiving. Doing so, the level of risks in this sport will be greatly reduced.
Like all extreme sports, it is also an age limit, set at 18 years. Even a father can not sign documents for a minor to jump. 18 years or more, without exception. To be 100% sure that his landing will not bring security to their problems, you should not weight more than 250 pounds.
You need to be in good health, even if skydiving is not very demanding from this point of view. If you can pull your line cascade, can skydive at best, and this was never a problem for people.
Some teachers could let you make your first jump only if desired. Usually, you can make your first jump after 5 to 6 hours of training on land. You can make your training ground and his first jump on the same day.
You should never wear clothing that restrict their movements, open toed shoes or sandals. You should always use clothes you feel better and running shoes. You can also bring you glasses or contacts, glasses will be provided, fit over without problem. His parachute jump consist of 30 seconds of free fall and 30 seconds to land.
Most people feel the free fall as a great flying experience.
Even if skydiving as a sport, involves risks, if it is properly trained can call a sport parachuting very safe, because badly hurt and death is unlikely.
You just have to learn to know and learn everything possible about this great sport and it will end well. Talk all aspects of the sport with their friends, relatives or any other Skydive experience and grow in knowledge, you develop your skills and at the same time you will be safer for yourself.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
Get licensed!
You've done! You loved it. We know that we did, but do not care who tell us anyway! We gave a good certificate and concerned if they wanted to, you also have some cool pictures and a video to impress with whuffos. So what's next? Doing so again! He returned the next weekend, and do it again and again ...
It takes about 15 to 20 jumps, each with more features, until the student is competent enough to jump without instructor supervision. However, if you learn the method AFF, can begin to jump on his own after seven jumps. Each successive jump costs a little less. Once you are certified and have sold the shirt off his back to buy their own equipment you only pay about $ 20 for his slot on the plane. That's it!
Each country has its own licensing system parachuting. The USPA has four licenses parachuting from the bottom up a license (25 jumps) to the D license (which you are eligible for after 500 jumps.)
Once you are a seasoned Skydive many disciplines to try. Each of these have their own experience and competence. Talk with your instructors before trying something new. It is always prudent for more formal training in their discipline by someone qualified. We also strongly suggest that you find a mentor. Approach someone you respect and trust and ask him or her coach and guide you through your career skydiving and progress. It is important to have someone who can bounce off their plans and ideas only to test and get some experience of entry.
Remember what we said from the beginning: The knowledge, skill and attitude. Never stop learning and developing these. Dropzone.com is loaded with useful information at all levels, but be sure to talk with their trainers and coaches often. Ask about the advice to get on the Internet. They know and better understand their skill levels and can help guide it safely on this trip. We'd love to hear their stories in forums Dropzone.com and, above all, we'd love to share with you the sky somewhere in a boogie in the near future. Blue sky!
It takes about 15 to 20 jumps, each with more features, until the student is competent enough to jump without instructor supervision. However, if you learn the method AFF, can begin to jump on his own after seven jumps. Each successive jump costs a little less. Once you are certified and have sold the shirt off his back to buy their own equipment you only pay about $ 20 for his slot on the plane. That's it!
Each country has its own licensing system parachuting. The USPA has four licenses parachuting from the bottom up a license (25 jumps) to the D license (which you are eligible for after 500 jumps.)
Once you are a seasoned Skydive many disciplines to try. Each of these have their own experience and competence. Talk with your instructors before trying something new. It is always prudent for more formal training in their discipline by someone qualified. We also strongly suggest that you find a mentor. Approach someone you respect and trust and ask him or her coach and guide you through your career skydiving and progress. It is important to have someone who can bounce off their plans and ideas only to test and get some experience of entry.
Remember what we said from the beginning: The knowledge, skill and attitude. Never stop learning and developing these. Dropzone.com is loaded with useful information at all levels, but be sure to talk with their trainers and coaches often. Ask about the advice to get on the Internet. They know and better understand their skill levels and can help guide it safely on this trip. We'd love to hear their stories in forums Dropzone.com and, above all, we'd love to share with you the sky somewhere in a boogie in the near future. Blue sky!
Set a date and jump!
You know how we are. We plan and plan and not get there. Set a date, go out there and make the jump! If possible gather some friends together to do with you. Making a first parachute jump or any course in a group is always much more fun and will have other people around to motivate you!
When you arrive and the dropzone, all bridges will be required to fill out a registration form and sign a liability release before jumping. This release is committed to verify that you understand that there is a risk involved in skydiving and you freely agree to accept that risk. The legal office is usually contain a contract or covenant by which you agree not to sue the school of skydiving or any other person if he is injured. Yes we know, all this sounds too horrible, but if you want to jump, you will have to sign these forums. It is part of any sport adventure.
Free sounds more frightening it is. In fact, you just have a feeling of "falling", while skydiving. You feel the tension and emotion of the area past. However, because there's nothing there for your brain to use as a reference point to tell you that you're falling, they feel more like you're lying in a column of air, floating.
When you open your parachute will feel as if they were pulled upwards. You are not going up. You're just slowing down quite quickly and that causes the sensation. His parachute can be addressed by a simple steering mechanism. A "switch" in each party in turn will allow the parachute to the left and right fly where you need to go. In most modern skydiving centers may listen to the instructions of the earth happened to you through a radio receiver and speakers in his helmet. dropzones In some instructors will guide you with batons in hand or signals once you get close to the ground. All this will come in its fjc. In both cases, your instructor on the ground will guide you in a nice soft landing.
Student doseles are relatively large, docile and forgive square parachute. This "big wing" is slow and soft landings. Note that the skydive is not over until it had landed safely. The vast majority of injuries occur during parachute landings so keep your wits about you, listen to your instructor and have fun!
That's great, but you can ask: "But what if the parachute does not open?" This is always a risk when skydiving, but if you keep your training in mind and stay calm should be able to cope with this. By law, anyone making a skydive has to be equipped with a main and reserve parachutes. Your reservation is his second chance in case of any malfunction of its principal. Reserve parachute technology has come a long way and is very reliable. All bookings must be inspected and repacked every 120 days for a nominal FAA parachute rigger, but has not been used during that time. Activating your reserve is something we must do, however. This is taught and practiced a lot during their training.
As an additional layer of protection almost all modern parachute training are also equipped with an automatic activation device (AAD). An ADA is a computerized system that maintains a liberation clock above its rate of descent and height. If you reach a certain height and decent rate is still high enough that it is clear that the system you do not deploy its main parachute, automatically releasing its reserves. Never rely on your AAD alone. Does what has been taught during their training, but take comfort in knowing he has a guardian angel.
When you arrive and the dropzone, all bridges will be required to fill out a registration form and sign a liability release before jumping. This release is committed to verify that you understand that there is a risk involved in skydiving and you freely agree to accept that risk. The legal office is usually contain a contract or covenant by which you agree not to sue the school of skydiving or any other person if he is injured. Yes we know, all this sounds too horrible, but if you want to jump, you will have to sign these forums. It is part of any sport adventure.
Free sounds more frightening it is. In fact, you just have a feeling of "falling", while skydiving. You feel the tension and emotion of the area past. However, because there's nothing there for your brain to use as a reference point to tell you that you're falling, they feel more like you're lying in a column of air, floating.
When you open your parachute will feel as if they were pulled upwards. You are not going up. You're just slowing down quite quickly and that causes the sensation. His parachute can be addressed by a simple steering mechanism. A "switch" in each party in turn will allow the parachute to the left and right fly where you need to go. In most modern skydiving centers may listen to the instructions of the earth happened to you through a radio receiver and speakers in his helmet. dropzones In some instructors will guide you with batons in hand or signals once you get close to the ground. All this will come in its fjc. In both cases, your instructor on the ground will guide you in a nice soft landing.
Student doseles are relatively large, docile and forgive square parachute. This "big wing" is slow and soft landings. Note that the skydive is not over until it had landed safely. The vast majority of injuries occur during parachute landings so keep your wits about you, listen to your instructor and have fun!
That's great, but you can ask: "But what if the parachute does not open?" This is always a risk when skydiving, but if you keep your training in mind and stay calm should be able to cope with this. By law, anyone making a skydive has to be equipped with a main and reserve parachutes. Your reservation is his second chance in case of any malfunction of its principal. Reserve parachute technology has come a long way and is very reliable. All bookings must be inspected and repacked every 120 days for a nominal FAA parachute rigger, but has not been used during that time. Activating your reserve is something we must do, however. This is taught and practiced a lot during their training.
As an additional layer of protection almost all modern parachute training are also equipped with an automatic activation device (AAD). An ADA is a computerized system that maintains a liberation clock above its rate of descent and height. If you reach a certain height and decent rate is still high enough that it is clear that the system you do not deploy its main parachute, automatically releasing its reserves. Never rely on your AAD alone. Does what has been taught during their training, but take comfort in knowing he has a guardian angel.
Find a reputable Drop Zone
Well, now that it has made up his mind that you want to do this, you can not rent a parachute from the costume shop on the main street and take a leap outside his cousin's Cessna! Not only would be illegal could be an unhealthy way to enter the sport!
Where can I go? There are few ways you can find the nearest you DZ:
How can I tell a good drop zone of the poor?
Most dropzones that provide regular student training will be owned and operated for official parachuting and regulating body in his country. The United States Parachute Association (USPA) is the representative body for the sport parachutes in the U.S., and a member of the FAI (the international equivalent). Representative and regulatory agencies like the USPA usually develop and oversee security training and doctrine for the sport. In some cases, also provide liability insurance for students and DZs in the case of property damage. Ask about their affiliation and benefits when official contact with a DZ.
In the U.S. The USPA has instituted programs of qualification for coaches, trainers, and Instructor of Examiners to ensure that only properly trained and qualified personnel working with students. In the U.S. we must insist on USPA instructors and coaches. If you're outside the U.S., do not hesitate to ask about the qualification programs for instructors in their country and the qualifications of people who will be working.
Do not be afraid to ask to see your instructor or trainer card rating. We must show proper qualification and expiration date. Also note that at present, most Tandem instructors are certified by the manufacturer of equipment and USPA.
USPA membership is not necessary and does not guarantee a DZ to be a "good" DZ, and no affiliation does not mean that the DZ is "bad". However, the USPA, thanks to their diligence and caution, has compiled an excellent safety record over the years.
Use the Internet to do some research of their own. Reading the comments DZ Dropzone in the database is a good idea. Remember to always take everything online (good and bad), with a pinch of salt. If possible, one of the smartest things to do is visit the DZ before making his leap. Ask if you can sit in a fjc. Hang around, talk to some people and pick up people.
Where can I go? There are few ways you can find the nearest you DZ:
- Dropzone Database - The Dropzone.com Dropzone Database lists more than 700 DZs around the world. Organized by region, country and state can browse and search the database to find a DZ near you. There are a lot of information in our pages and in most cases you can jump directly to the website of DZ for more information. You can also read comments from other members who have jumped Dropzone.com here today. It is a great resource!
- USPA - If you're in the USA, call the United States in parachute Asociados 540.604.9740 or visit their website to get the name of an affiliate drop zone in their area.Dropzone.com
- Forums - Dropzone.com has over 32000 members and over 1.2 million messages in the forums be sure you know someone. Register for a free account Dropzone.com and ask about DZs in your area in the forums Dropzone.com.
- Google! -- Yes, as you know you can find almost anything on Google. Use your city or region name and "parachute" or "skydive" as keywords and see what it spits.
- Yellow Pages - Look in the Yellow Pages online at your local telephone directory. You are bound to find something ceters parachuting in "parachute" or "parachuting".
- Ask around - You probably have some friends who have done so. Are they still alive? If so, then go to the same place where they did, thus, can rest assured their safety. ;-)
- Clubs skydiving - If you're in college, most universities have clubs skydiving. This provides a cheaper and easier way to get in sport. In addition, nothing brings people together better than absolute terror. You can even make some friends.
How can I tell a good drop zone of the poor?
Most dropzones that provide regular student training will be owned and operated for official parachuting and regulating body in his country. The United States Parachute Association (USPA) is the representative body for the sport parachutes in the U.S., and a member of the FAI (the international equivalent). Representative and regulatory agencies like the USPA usually develop and oversee security training and doctrine for the sport. In some cases, also provide liability insurance for students and DZs in the case of property damage. Ask about their affiliation and benefits when official contact with a DZ.
In the U.S. The USPA has instituted programs of qualification for coaches, trainers, and Instructor of Examiners to ensure that only properly trained and qualified personnel working with students. In the U.S. we must insist on USPA instructors and coaches. If you're outside the U.S., do not hesitate to ask about the qualification programs for instructors in their country and the qualifications of people who will be working.
Do not be afraid to ask to see your instructor or trainer card rating. We must show proper qualification and expiration date. Also note that at present, most Tandem instructors are certified by the manufacturer of equipment and USPA.
USPA membership is not necessary and does not guarantee a DZ to be a "good" DZ, and no affiliation does not mean that the DZ is "bad". However, the USPA, thanks to their diligence and caution, has compiled an excellent safety record over the years.
Use the Internet to do some research of their own. Reading the comments DZ Dropzone in the database is a good idea. Remember to always take everything online (good and bad), with a pinch of salt. If possible, one of the smartest things to do is visit the DZ before making his leap. Ask if you can sit in a fjc. Hang around, talk to some people and pick up people.
Choose a method of skydiving training
Depending on how long you have, how much cash you have to spend, and how strong are your nerves, you have three options for what method you use to parachute his first jump: tandem, static line, and the free acceleration (AFF).
These methods vary in that some are designed to give a quick experience and the introduction of skydiving, while others start with full blown first jump courses that will establish that the path to become a certified Skydive.
Consider your options. Think about the experience obtained from each of these and their reasons for doing so. Then choose one. Whatever method you decide to show you the sport know that you will not regret. You'll have fun, broaden their horizons and change their limits.
Tandem jumps
Tandem jumps are a very popular way to make your first jump. They allow the curious potential students to experience first-hand the thrill of skydiving without the stress of AFF SL or progression. Most dropzones are set to jointly offer Skydive under two different scenarios: the "one-time jump fun", or as part of a hybrid training method sometimes called "tandem progression."
The first requires only about 30 minutes of preparation of land, the latter is usually completed after a fairly standard first jump of the course (fjc), which can last up to four hours or more. Tandem jumping, by definition, consists of an experienced jumper called "Tandem Master" or "Tandem Instructor" and the passenger. The Tandem teacher walks in the back and carries an extra-large parachute system capable of carrying weights up to 500 pounds, easily able to stay safely two people. The passenger (or tandem progression student) wears a specially designed harness that attaches to four points in front of the tandem master. A tandem free usually lasts between 45 and 60 seconds, followed by a canopy four minutes to mount the ground.
Salto Tandem provides a clear advantage for the adventurous spirit that can not adequately meet the physical requirements or fitness for the S / L or AFF jumps. Based on Tandem Master's skills, which remain capable of experiencing the thrill of skydiving.
It should be noted that in the United States, tandem jump is performed in two different ways: as a "walk" by the manufacturer-rated Tandem Masters, and in good faith as skydiving instruction USPA Tandem instructors who also have the commitment of Manufacturers ratings. Only USPA valued Tandem Teachers can teach together as part of skydiving hybrid instruction. In most of these hybrid courses, a student makes three or four tandems, and then finishes training from a level four AFF jump. The usefulness of this hybrid method is that there are never more than an instructor involved in any skydive, and freeing the staff faster than the student freight train. Jumps made with a USPA-rated Tandem instructor account for students proficiency, those with no USPA rated Tandem master do not.
Tandem jumps in the range of costs as low as $ 70 (U.S.) to more than $ 300, it's best to shop around for the best offer.
Static LineTraining (S / H)
This method has evolved over the past ~ 30 years from its origins in a military training method for sport parachutists. The student receives 4-5 hours of training on land and is then taken to an altitude of about 3000 feet for the jump. The jump itself is simply a "list" of the strut out of a small single-engine Cessna aircraft, or the side door of a larger aircraft. As the student falls away from the plane, the main parachute was deployed in a "line" attached to the aircraft. The student experience around two to three seconds after falling as the parachute opens.
After S / L jumps require about 15 minutes of preparation. After 2 good line breaks, students will be trained to pull his ripcord for themselves. The student then 3 more line breaks where demonstrate this ability to throw a mannequin as a ripcord off the plane (the line remains to initiate the deployment). The student is then cleared to make his first real free fall.
The first freefall is a "clear and pull", where the student began the sequence to immediately pull out of the aircraft. Below is a 10 second delay jump. After jumping to go progressively higher altitudes with more delays. After 25 freefalls, assembly and some other basic requirements, the student receives his license and is cleaned out of student status.
Accelerated Free Fall (AFF)
The AFF program was created in 1982 as an "accelerated" learning process compared to the traditional line of progression. The AFF program will give you a real taste of modern sport parachuting. The training ground is somewhat broader than S / L (~ 5 hours) because the student will be doing a free 50 seconds (that is!) In his first jump. The student will exit the plane 10000-12000 feet along AFF with two instructors who will assist the student for free. Instructors keep the student in the forehead from the time they leave the plane until the opening, assisting students when necessary to fall stable, conducting practice ripcord strip, controlling altitude, etc. The student then pulls his own ripcord more than 4000 feet
The official USPA AFF program is a program of level 7. Levels 1, 2 and 3 require two AFF instructors to accompany the student. These dives concentrate on teaching basic safety skills, such as altitude awareness, the position of the body, stability in freefall and during the sequence of throwing, and most importantly-successful ripcord pull. At Level 3, instructors will announce the student in freefall for the first time to fly completely on their own.
Levels 4, 5, 6 and 7 require only a freefall JM (less $ $) and teach students skills air, as shifts, coupling and progress on other people, move forward, "superman" departures aircraft, etc.
AFF Each level is designed to take a leap, and requires about 45 minutes of training. After completing successfully the objectives of each level, the student passes to the next level.
After graduating Level 7, the student enters a less structured educational program called Integrated Programme for Students, where jump on his own and with coaches to improve their skills and learn more advanced maneuvers. Once they reach 25 jumps that are ready to leave. Once you have your A license are free to jump however, choose, within the dictates of wisdom and guidance of the USPA recommendations of basic safety (BSR.)
These methods vary in that some are designed to give a quick experience and the introduction of skydiving, while others start with full blown first jump courses that will establish that the path to become a certified Skydive.
Consider your options. Think about the experience obtained from each of these and their reasons for doing so. Then choose one. Whatever method you decide to show you the sport know that you will not regret. You'll have fun, broaden their horizons and change their limits.
Tandem jumps
Tandem jumps are a very popular way to make your first jump. They allow the curious potential students to experience first-hand the thrill of skydiving without the stress of AFF SL or progression. Most dropzones are set to jointly offer Skydive under two different scenarios: the "one-time jump fun", or as part of a hybrid training method sometimes called "tandem progression."
The first requires only about 30 minutes of preparation of land, the latter is usually completed after a fairly standard first jump of the course (fjc), which can last up to four hours or more. Tandem jumping, by definition, consists of an experienced jumper called "Tandem Master" or "Tandem Instructor" and the passenger. The Tandem teacher walks in the back and carries an extra-large parachute system capable of carrying weights up to 500 pounds, easily able to stay safely two people. The passenger (or tandem progression student) wears a specially designed harness that attaches to four points in front of the tandem master. A tandem free usually lasts between 45 and 60 seconds, followed by a canopy four minutes to mount the ground.
Salto Tandem provides a clear advantage for the adventurous spirit that can not adequately meet the physical requirements or fitness for the S / L or AFF jumps. Based on Tandem Master's skills, which remain capable of experiencing the thrill of skydiving.
It should be noted that in the United States, tandem jump is performed in two different ways: as a "walk" by the manufacturer-rated Tandem Masters, and in good faith as skydiving instruction USPA Tandem instructors who also have the commitment of Manufacturers ratings. Only USPA valued Tandem Teachers can teach together as part of skydiving hybrid instruction. In most of these hybrid courses, a student makes three or four tandems, and then finishes training from a level four AFF jump. The usefulness of this hybrid method is that there are never more than an instructor involved in any skydive, and freeing the staff faster than the student freight train. Jumps made with a USPA-rated Tandem instructor account for students proficiency, those with no USPA rated Tandem master do not.
Tandem jumps in the range of costs as low as $ 70 (U.S.) to more than $ 300, it's best to shop around for the best offer.
Static LineTraining (S / H)
This method has evolved over the past ~ 30 years from its origins in a military training method for sport parachutists. The student receives 4-5 hours of training on land and is then taken to an altitude of about 3000 feet for the jump. The jump itself is simply a "list" of the strut out of a small single-engine Cessna aircraft, or the side door of a larger aircraft. As the student falls away from the plane, the main parachute was deployed in a "line" attached to the aircraft. The student experience around two to three seconds after falling as the parachute opens.
After S / L jumps require about 15 minutes of preparation. After 2 good line breaks, students will be trained to pull his ripcord for themselves. The student then 3 more line breaks where demonstrate this ability to throw a mannequin as a ripcord off the plane (the line remains to initiate the deployment). The student is then cleared to make his first real free fall.
The first freefall is a "clear and pull", where the student began the sequence to immediately pull out of the aircraft. Below is a 10 second delay jump. After jumping to go progressively higher altitudes with more delays. After 25 freefalls, assembly and some other basic requirements, the student receives his license and is cleaned out of student status.
Accelerated Free Fall (AFF)
The AFF program was created in 1982 as an "accelerated" learning process compared to the traditional line of progression. The AFF program will give you a real taste of modern sport parachuting. The training ground is somewhat broader than S / L (~ 5 hours) because the student will be doing a free 50 seconds (that is!) In his first jump. The student will exit the plane 10000-12000 feet along AFF with two instructors who will assist the student for free. Instructors keep the student in the forehead from the time they leave the plane until the opening, assisting students when necessary to fall stable, conducting practice ripcord strip, controlling altitude, etc. The student then pulls his own ripcord more than 4000 feet
The official USPA AFF program is a program of level 7. Levels 1, 2 and 3 require two AFF instructors to accompany the student. These dives concentrate on teaching basic safety skills, such as altitude awareness, the position of the body, stability in freefall and during the sequence of throwing, and most importantly-successful ripcord pull. At Level 3, instructors will announce the student in freefall for the first time to fly completely on their own.
Levels 4, 5, 6 and 7 require only a freefall JM (less $ $) and teach students skills air, as shifts, coupling and progress on other people, move forward, "superman" departures aircraft, etc.
AFF Each level is designed to take a leap, and requires about 45 minutes of training. After completing successfully the objectives of each level, the student passes to the next level.
After graduating Level 7, the student enters a less structured educational program called Integrated Programme for Students, where jump on his own and with coaches to improve their skills and learn more advanced maneuvers. Once they reach 25 jumps that are ready to leave. Once you have your A license are free to jump however, choose, within the dictates of wisdom and guidance of the USPA recommendations of basic safety (BSR.)
Be aware of the risk
So the first question in his mind is obviously: So how safe is skydiving? And the answer is clear: Skydiving is not Ten Pin Bowling. There are some very real risks involved, but as with any other "extreme" sport there is a direct relationship between their knowledge, skill and attitude and their ability to enjoy the sport for many years to come.
As you probably know, statistics can be manipulated to say what you want to hear. They can be manipulated to make skydiving look very safe or very dangerous. We are not going to swamp it with the numbers tell you how skydiving is "safer than crossing the street" or try to prove to you that is sure to lead to skydive its local store. " The USPA over a period of 10 years reported an average of about 35 skydiving deaths per year in the U.S.. Skydivers make hundreds of thousands of jumps each year. It is a sport with very real risks (otherwise you might not be interested), but which can be easily and effectively mitigated through training and good judgement.
Taking into account that students comprise the bulk of the participants in the sport, relatively few fatal accidents involving Skydivers student. This is largely due to the design of skydiving equipment used for students and the quality of teaching and the attention given to most schools skydiving. All parachutes are designed for reliability, but students of arts is also designed to be user friendly and forgiving.
Skydiving accidents rarely the result of equipment failure or bad luck. Remember: knowledge, skill and attitude. It's about you as a person. Although this is a dangerous sport, if you exercise your new skills, stay calm and do everything that is taught to do, you should be fine. Phew!
What are the requirements?
Physical Fitness
In most countries there are some requirements of medical fitness. These rarely are prohibitive, but make sure you know what they are for the country you're in. In the U.S., all Skydivers must meet the USPA's basic safety requirements of physical fitness. This simply means you have to be in good health and physical condition to skydive and not due to drugs that may affect the judgement or execution. Some medical conditions can be managed properly if the instructor knows about them. Ensure that any mention of heart disease or episodes of black-outs. If you've recently diving or donated blood, you may have to wait a few days. If in doubt, consult your doctor and mention your instructor. There is ten bowling!
Age
Once again, this varies from one country to another, so it is incumbent upon this question when you call your DZ. In the U.S. minors who are at least 16 years of age and have notarized parental or guardian consent may be admitted to participate in some training programs in some schools, according to the state and school policies. The person who gives his consent for a minor may be required to observe all pre-jump instruction. In general, schools require all participants to be at least 18.
Tests
Once you've completed their training ground or first jump course (fjc), is a common practice and the proper procedure for teaching students will be required to pass written, oral and practical tests before he was allowed to make his first jump . Do not panic! The written tests are normally a quick check of their knowledge and understanding. Oral tests are used to exercise and build their decision-making ability and practical tests are structured so that they can display their skills and reactions. All these are necessary to ensure that the instructor is ready to make a safe jump. He also must give you confidence that you're ready to go out, have fun and be safe!
Now that you understand the risk and have a good idea of some of the requirements, it's time for some things more fun! Then you need to choose how you would like to be introduced to the sport.
As you probably know, statistics can be manipulated to say what you want to hear. They can be manipulated to make skydiving look very safe or very dangerous. We are not going to swamp it with the numbers tell you how skydiving is "safer than crossing the street" or try to prove to you that is sure to lead to skydive its local store. " The USPA over a period of 10 years reported an average of about 35 skydiving deaths per year in the U.S.. Skydivers make hundreds of thousands of jumps each year. It is a sport with very real risks (otherwise you might not be interested), but which can be easily and effectively mitigated through training and good judgement.
Taking into account that students comprise the bulk of the participants in the sport, relatively few fatal accidents involving Skydivers student. This is largely due to the design of skydiving equipment used for students and the quality of teaching and the attention given to most schools skydiving. All parachutes are designed for reliability, but students of arts is also designed to be user friendly and forgiving.
Skydiving accidents rarely the result of equipment failure or bad luck. Remember: knowledge, skill and attitude. It's about you as a person. Although this is a dangerous sport, if you exercise your new skills, stay calm and do everything that is taught to do, you should be fine. Phew!
What are the requirements?
Physical Fitness
In most countries there are some requirements of medical fitness. These rarely are prohibitive, but make sure you know what they are for the country you're in. In the U.S., all Skydivers must meet the USPA's basic safety requirements of physical fitness. This simply means you have to be in good health and physical condition to skydive and not due to drugs that may affect the judgement or execution. Some medical conditions can be managed properly if the instructor knows about them. Ensure that any mention of heart disease or episodes of black-outs. If you've recently diving or donated blood, you may have to wait a few days. If in doubt, consult your doctor and mention your instructor. There is ten bowling!
Age
Once again, this varies from one country to another, so it is incumbent upon this question when you call your DZ. In the U.S. minors who are at least 16 years of age and have notarized parental or guardian consent may be admitted to participate in some training programs in some schools, according to the state and school policies. The person who gives his consent for a minor may be required to observe all pre-jump instruction. In general, schools require all participants to be at least 18.
Tests
Once you've completed their training ground or first jump course (fjc), is a common practice and the proper procedure for teaching students will be required to pass written, oral and practical tests before he was allowed to make his first jump . Do not panic! The written tests are normally a quick check of their knowledge and understanding. Oral tests are used to exercise and build their decision-making ability and practical tests are structured so that they can display their skills and reactions. All these are necessary to ensure that the instructor is ready to make a safe jump. He also must give you confidence that you're ready to go out, have fun and be safe!
Now that you understand the risk and have a good idea of some of the requirements, it's time for some things more fun! Then you need to choose how you would like to be introduced to the sport.
Learn to Skydive - Get started in 5 Steps
So you've decided to spice things up a bit and jump from an airplane! Or maybe this has been a dream that has had all his life and it is time to make it happen. Whatever your reason, you're in the door (no pun intended!) Make one of the most fun things you never do and being introduced to one of the best communities you ever come across. Of course, we are not biased! It is not always easy to figure out how to make her first skydive. If you follow the 5 steps in these articles, you'll be well on your way. Skydiving is a sport where never stop learning and there is no such thing as a stupid question, so that when in doubt, ask! Whatever its motives and reasons are, it is important that you understand the risks and requirements before taking that first jump!The steps are:
- Be aware of the risk
- Choose a method of training
- Find a Drop Zone
- Set a date and jump!
- Get licensed
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