Basic Requirement for Tandem Skydiving

Tandem skydivers have to a have a reasonable level of fitness and cannot be overweight for their height. We have a maximum weight limit of 15 stone (95kg) plus clothing. Checkout the height weight chart. If you are not sure call the centre on 01948 841111 for advice.

The minimum age for a Tandem jump is 16 with a consent form signed by Parent/guardian.(Same for 17 year old). The Maximum age is 70 Years of age. Any person 40 and over will require a Declaration of fitness form signed by a doctor (With practice stamp as proof).

 

Anyone aged 40 or over, and anyone suffering or who has suffered from the following conditions, must have a Parachute Medical Certificate signed by a doctor.

Epilepsy, fits, severe head injury, recurrent blackouts or giddiness, disease of the brain or nervous system, high blood pressure, heart or lung disease, recurrent weakness or dislocation of any limb, diabetes, mental illness, drug or alcohol addiction, previous fractures, back strain, arthritis and severe joint sprains, chronic bronchitis, asthma, rheumatic fever, pneumothorax, liver or kidney disease, thyroid, adrenal, or other glandular disorders, chronic ear or sinus disease. Any condition which requires the regular use of drugs. Anaemia. Recent blood donation.

If any of these conditions apply to you or a member of your group, please phone the Centre and we will forward the necessary forms. 

Its is your respomsibility to bring the completed consent/medical forms with you before commencing with any training.

The MAXIMUM weight is 15 stones (95 kg.) for Tandem skydives and that is relative to your height. See Chart.