The RAPS static line parachute courses are run on Saturdays and are tailored so you jump the same day, weather permiting.
The course includes at least 6 hours intensive training where you learn the basics of skydiving.
You will leave the aircraft from around 3,200 feet. The ram-air canopy is activated automatically by static line as you fall away from the aircraft. Test your judgement in guiding the parachute wing to the landing area landing like an expert.:-)
This course is the prerequisite for learning to skydive. It is still very popular as a "one off" jump and is popular for raising money for charities. The RAPS Course is our preferred method of becoming a qualified skydiver. Once you have completed your first parachute jump, you can come back and with a little help from our friendly parachute instructors guide you through the category system to become a qualified skydiver.
After you have completed your first parachute jump, you will have a debrief with your instructor and presented with a Solo Certificate of Merit, a magazine which will inform you about our sport and an special offer more jumps at a special rate.
Parachutists need a
reasonable standard of physical fitness and must not be
overweight in relation to their height. Please note
that the minimum age for parachuting is 16 and the maximum age is 55. Anyone under 18 must have the written consent of a parent or guardian.
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.
We must have the completed consent/medical prior to commencing the training course.
The MAXIMUM weight is 14.5 stones (90 kg.) for RAPS Solo Jump Course and that has to be relative to your height of over 6 feet. If you are unsure please call the centre on 01948 841111.
