Q: What is tandem skydiving?

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Question 1

1. WHAT IS A DROP ZONE?

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A drop zone (DZ) is a place where parachutists land. It is also a base from which recreational parachutists and skydivers take off in an aircraft and land using parachutes.

Question 2

2. WHAT IS THE AIRCRAFT USED?

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Cessna – 182P Skylane. The 182 Skylane is an American single-engine, high-wing, fixed-wing aircraft

Question 3

3. IS MEDICAL FITNESS CERTIFICATE MANDATORY?

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Yes, you need a general medical fitness certificate from your doctor to be fit for skydiving.

Question 4

4. WHAT IS THE AGE GROUP ALLOWED?

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16-18 under parental consent.
18 and above

Question 5

5. WHAT IS THE WEIGHT LIMIT?

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Anybody up to 90 kilos is fit to jump. Jumpers above 90 kilos will be permitted to jump upon approval by the tandem instructor and will attract an extra charge.

Question 6

6. CAN THOSE WITH A HEART CONDITION GO SKYDIVING?

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People with heart conditions should consult their doctor before jumping. Those under any kind of specific medication must carry a fitness certificate from their doctor as some drugs may affect judgment. If the instructor at the drop zone advises you against jumping on fitness/health grounds, you are entitled to a full refund.

Question 7

7. WHAT CLOTHES/SHOES SHOULD I WEAR?

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We recommend comfortable, preferably athletic clothing.

Sneakers and sports shoes are ideal (Trekking shoes with hooks are strictly not allowed).

Question 8

8. WHAT IS THE IDEAL WEATHER TO GO SKYDIVING?

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Skydiving is a weather-dependent sport. High-speed winds, poor visibility, rain and low clouds, are just some of the reasons that can delay, or even cancel the skydiving operations temporarily. In case of bad weather, our team will announce a “standby”, which means we have to put our operations on hold. Regular announcements will be made updating you on the conditions while you wait at our location.

Question 9

9. CAN MY JUMP BE CANCELED BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER?

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Skydiving is a weather based activity and subject to weather conditions. We suggest you call early on the day of your jump for an accurate weather update. And if the weather is unsuitable, we will reschedule your jump for another convenient date/time.

Question 10

10. WHAT IS THE HEIGHT OF MY JUMP?

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Tandem skydiving in India happens from 10,000 feet

Question 11

11. WHAT IS THE DURATION OF FREE FALL?

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20 to 30 seconds, it depends on your body weight and the wind speeds at the time of your jump

Question 12

12. WHAT OUTFITS TO WEAR ?

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Athletic, comfortable clothes are advised. T-shirts/tops with round necks and sleeves and shorts that cover the thigh area are recommended so that the harness fits comfortably.

Collared shirts should be avoided. (Flapping collars during freefall can be unpleasant.)

Question 13

13. WHICH IS THE BEST WEATHER?

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Skydiving is a weather-dependent sport. High-speed winds, poor visibility, rain and low clouds, are just some of the reasons that can delay, or even cancel our skydiving operations temporarily.

Question 14

14. WHAT SHOULD I EAT BEFORE MY JUMP?

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One can eat a regular meal. Unlike roller coasters, one generally won’t feel dizzy or nauseous while skydiving.

Question 15

15. WHAT ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SKYDIVING IN INDIA?

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It may seem like one jump and landing, but there is a lot more to skydiving. There are different types of skydiving in India, Tandem, Static Line and Accelerated Free Fall (AFF)

Question 16

16. WHAT'S SO FUN ABOUT SKYDIVING?

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The only time your body can feel lighter than a feather is when you fall through the air from thousands of feet above. While roller coaster rides combine gravity and acceleration, skydiving totally works on the magic of gravity. It is something that you cannot experience in any other activity.

Question 17

17. WHAT IS TANDEM JUMP?

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In this jump, you will be harnessed to a certified Tandem Instructor throughout the skydive. You both will leave the plane together and enjoy the free fall for 20-30 secs before the parachute opens. Your instructor will safely bring you back to the ground.

Question 18

18. WHAT IS STATIC LINE?

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Instead of opening the parachute after the free fall, there will be a fixed line in the plane to which all the parachutes are attached. After jumping, the line pulls a cover off and releases the canopy (parachute). You might be familiar with static line skydiving from the war movies. It is the ideal method used in the military for quick and safe jumping. It is the first stage of progression on the way to becoming a solo skydiver.

Question 19

19. WHAT'S THE PROCESS OF TANDEM SKYDIVING?

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#1 Ground Training

When you visit Skyhigh, you are given a mandatory ground briefing before the skydive. The briefing consists of body position during the jump, communication, and landing technique.

#2 Gear Up

Once you have completed the ground training, the instructor will gear you up with the harness. It is best to wear apt clothing and laced-up footwear.

#3 Boarding The Plane

Once you have harnessed and boarded the aircraft, you will climb up to 10,000 feet before exiting the aircraft for your skydive. It’s time to enjoy the picturesque beauty all around while flying like a bird.

#4 The Skydive/moment/experience

Once out of the aircraft you will freefall towards the earth at 200/feet per second, in simpler terms @220km/hr. The freefall lasts for 20-30 seconds depending on body weight. Once the parachute opens @5000ft above the ground it takes 4-5 minutes to touch down.

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Question 20

20. IS THERE A CAFETERIA AT THE DROPZONE IN NARNAUL?

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Yes, We serve hot and cold food while jumps are taking place. You can watch the skydivers landing from the sitting area. You are also welcome to bring your family and friends.

Question 21

21. IS A DOCTOR'S CERTIFICATE MANDATORY?

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Yes, you do need a doctor’s certificate. We require a certificate from any General Physician. You can download a sample certificate in the section “Medical fitness certificate”. The doctor’s certificate does not require much effort. Contact your doctor.

Question 22

22. WHAT DOES AFF MEAN?

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AFF stands for Accelerated Free Fall. This training was introduced in the USA, years ago because the conventional method, using a ripcord, which took much longer and the learning progress was slower. The AFF method is still being used worldwide today. We definitely recommend the AFF method: faster, and more fun.

Question 23

23. IS THERE A MINIMUM/MAXIMUM AGE?

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You can start your Tandem jump at the age of 16, provided you have obtained written consent from a legal guardian. But there is no upper age limit. We have already done AFF courses and tandem dives with pensioners over 72 years of age. The golden rule is that you can take on SL/AFF training if you feel fit enough and have a doctor’s certificate.

Question 24

24. HOW EXPERIENCED ARE THE SKYDIVING INSTRUCTORS AT SKYHIGH INDIA?

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Our instructors have more than 10 years of experience in the skydiving arena as coaches, tandem instructors and international contestants. The chief Instructor at Skyhigh India has more than 3,500 jumps to his name. At Skyhigh India you’re in good hands – whether for your tandem jump or your AFF training.

Question 25

25. WHAT OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION IS THERE IN NARNAUL?

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Hotels are easily available in Narnaul, Please contact hoteliers about availability – they will be happy to help.

Question 26

26. WHAT TIME TO ARRIVE?

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The time mentioned in your booking confirmation email is your arrival time, it is not your scheduled jump time. If you select a slot for 10:00 am, kindly arrive latest by 9:30AM. Important: Our team tries to get customers ready for their skydive as soon as possible. However, sometimes, circumstances beyond our control (eg: air traffic control, unfavorable weather conditions, etc) may cause a delay in the day’s schedule thereby increasing the customer’s wait time. This is why we suggest that you plan to spend between 3-4 hours (i.e. from the time you check in till the time you complete your skydive) at our location on the day of your skydive

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