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Static Line (SL) Course & Jump.
A static line parachute jump can be done just as a one off experience or as part of a course to progress on to freefall and skydiving. If you have time but want to spread the cost of learning to skydive over a longer period of time then the SL course may be just for you.
It is also a good way of experiencing parachuting if it is something that you might like to carry on with without the expense of an Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) Course. A single static line jump can also be done as a sponsored event for charity. A list of organisations promoting this can be obtained from the Centre by emailing office@skydiveacademy.org.uk.
The SL Course requires a minimum of 6 hours instruction. Courses normally last a full day allowing for coffee, lunch & tea breaks and normally take place on the 1st Saturdays of each month, although other dates can be arranged for group bookings, with the jump normally taking place the next day weather permitting. Occasionally during the lighter summer evenings jumps may be undertaken on the day of the course.
Courses can be run on other days for groups of 5 or more if arranged in advance. With the SL method the parachute is deployed by a static line secured to a strong point within the aircraft. Progression is possible to freefall on later jumps.
All parachutes used by Skydive Academy are of the Ram Air design & all reserves are fitted with automatic activation devices. Parachutes of the Round (Surplus Military) Type are no longer used by us.
"Participants must meet the criteria outlined in BPA Form 114 A - Solo.
Purchasers should note whilst this product may be transferrable up until commencement of the course it is non-refundable, once training has been commenced the activity is non transferable as well as non refundable".
UPGRADE: If I purchase a Static Line (SL) Course & Jump Voucher can the person I give the voucher to change to Tandem or another option?
Yes they can but they would need to pay the difference in price between the price paid for the discounted SL Course Voucher (not the full value of the SL Course) & the full undiscounted price of the Tandem or whatever option they wished to upgrade to.
RESCHEDLE OPTIONS: It is possible to reschedule individual bookings upto 10 days in advance of booked dates without penalty or charge, however if it is wished to reschedule within a period of 10 days in advance of booking a reschedule fee of £35 per person will apply. Group bookings need to give us 1 months notice or loose their group discount should they wish to reschedule within 1 month of the originally booked date. Should the jump not be possible on the day of the event due to adverse conditions there will be no penalty or charge to reschedule to another date, however this does not apply where individuals are not prepared to wait their turn to jump on any particular day when a £35 reschedule fee would apply were they to reschedule to a new date. A "No show" would result in the loss of the deposit - normerly £70, and the consequent loss of any applicable group discount that could result from the reduced numbers attending.