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 70. 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 15 stones (95 kg.) for Tandem skydives and that is relative to your height. See Chart.
If you are unsure please call the centre on 01948 841111.
