Imagine the excitement of falling through the air from 10,000 feet up at 120 mph. Then, as the canopy opens, the experience will turn to one of calm and peacefulness as you glide down, savouring the amazing views on your descent.
Raise a certain amount of money for BEN and you won't have to imagine any longer! You'll be able to do it for free!
Choose from three types of jump:
freefall parachute jump (also known as tandem skydive)
Raise £395 to do the jump for free.
You will fall through the air for several thousand feet whilst harnessed to a professional parachute instructor at all times throughout the descent. This is less demanding than the traditional ‘static line' jump (below) as your training is completed in one day and your instructor will be in control of your landing.
static line parachute jump
Raise £360 to do the jump for free.
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. You do this jump solo!
accelerated freefall - solo skydive!
Raise £535 to do the jump for free.
For the more adventurous out there. You'll have a full day's ground training from two qualified instructors before you skydive solo from 10,000 feet.
which jump should I choose?
It's completely up to you and as long as you raise the minimum sponsorship money you will jump for FREE!
| Tandem Skydive | Static line | Accelerated Freefall | |
| Minimum Sponsorship Level | £395 | £360 | £535 |
| Jump Altitude | 10,000 ft | 3,000 ft | 10,000 ft |
| Duration | 1 day | 2 days | 2 days |
| Jump solo or with instructor | With an instructor | Solo | Solo |
| BPA approved certificate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Comments | Ideal if you want to experience 120mph freefall without having to do a day's training. | For those who want to jump solo and also take the first step towards jumping regularly. | First level of a professional skydiver's course! |
where can I jump?
There are a select number of dates for you to choose from and over 20 British Parachute Association approved centres across the UK where you can do your jump.
| Tandem | Static line | AFF | ||
| 1 | Cornwall | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2 | Honiton | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 3 | Salisbury | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4 | Maidstone | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5 | Marlow | ✓ | ||
| 6 | Swindon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 7 | Cirencister | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 8 | Swansea | ✓ | ||
| 9 | Bicester | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10 | Brackley | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 11 | Cambridge | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 12 | Norwich | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 14 | Peterborough | ✓ | ||
| 15 | Nottingham | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 16 | Whitchurch | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 17 | Brigg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 18 | Bridlington | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 19 | Lancaster | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 20 | Grange-over-Sands | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 21 | Durham | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 22 | Coleraine | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 23 | Auchterarder | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 24 | At Andrews | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 25 | Errol | ✓ | ✓ | |
how to book your jump
Download the skydiving pack for more information on booking your jump. For a list of available dates and to book your place, complete the following steps:
- Open Microsoft Word and make sure your macro security level is set to medium.
- To do this, click on tools and select options.
- Choose the security tab and click on the macro security button.
- Select meduim and click OK.
- Download and open the skydiving reservation form. Select enable macros when the security message appears. The form will now be updated with the current available dates.
Alternatively you can also book online.
more information
To find out about what's involved in doing a jump, please contact Skyline on 0207 424 5522 or Warren in our events team on 01344 294755 or warren.neal@ben.org.uk.
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