FAQ

From which heigt are we jumping ?

We jump basically out of 4,000-m. Opening the tandem canopy in 1.500m means you'll have 55 sec freefall time. 

Isn't it cold at this altitude?
In 4.000 m it is surely colder as on the ground. The temperatures are between 10-15 ° in summer and about 0 to -5 ° in winter. You receive the adequate clothes from us.

How long is the preparation for my tandem jump?
We have a one hour preparation for the jump. Your tandem guide will explain you the harness, shows your position while exiting the aircraft and in free fall and practice the landing with you.

How long does the jump last over all?
Skydiving is an outdoor event and many factors are influence our time planing. We have to take care for you as our student, the weather, flight traffic control and more. Please schedule at least a half day for your jump.

How many jumps have my instructors?
500 jumps are the limit to be Tandem Instructor. At our drop zone there is not a single tandem instructor with less then 1.000 tandem jumps and 2.500 jumpsat all!

Does a weight limit exist for a tandem jump?
Here the allowed loading of the canopy is not to be crossed. Moreover, steering the canopy is harder the more weight is put under the canopy.
That's why there is the rule: up  to 90 kg of weight and fairly fit? No problem! Above we can decide only in particular cases.
Generally we aspect our students are "standard" sportive at least.

How long we need to get to altitude?
With our aircraft we need 18-20 min. for climbing to altitude of 4.000 m

Can I breathe in the free fall?
This is no problem. Simply pay attention to breathe out.

Anything special, I have to think about on the first day?
Get in contact with us when the weather conditions are bad. Basically it is decided with the instructor on site whether tandem jumps can take place.

Is skydiving dangerous?
Yes! And no this is not a joke. In the last years the equipment has become more and more safely. Also we use the most modern, electronic opening machines.
However, the biggest safety factor is a healthy setting of the possible dangers towards and constant practicing. Also that's why continuing training and workshops take place on our drop zone regularly with regard to the personal safety in the sport.
Our Instructors have to take part on these event several times a year!

Which conditions must I bring for the education? 
On an average sportiv and intelligent. Younger than 18 years? We need an written perission from one parent.

Where is the whole jump taking place?
Briefing, entering aircraft take off and also landing with the tandem canopy takes place directly at the airport. This gives your mates a good chance to take some pictures or just watch everthing from short distance.