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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.
Types of Jump
There are three different jumps that you can do and it’s entirely up to you which one you choose to take part in.
- Tandem skydive: It is a skydive because you will be freefalling through the air (without the parachute deployed) for several thousand feet. It's a Tandem because you will be harnessed to a professional parachute instructor at all times throughout the descent.
- Static line square: 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.
- Accelerated Freefall: A sole skydive after receiving two days full training.
How do I raise the money?
For a parachute jump we ask you to raise a minimum sponsorship. This amount covers the cost of the skydive and a donation to the charity. Each jump is slightly different so each jump has a slighly different minimum sponsorship.
- Tandem skydive: £395
- Static line square: £360
- Accelerated freefall: £535
Dates and locations
There are dates available throughout the year with 25 locations around the country to suit you.
How do I sign up or get more information?
For more information on the trip, please get in Events@arthritiscare.org.uk or on 020 7380 6562. Alternatively you can book your place online on Skyline
