Requirements for Tandem Skydiving
- The minimum age for parachuting is 16. Anyone under 18 must have the written consent of a parent or guardian (BPA Form 106).
- There is no maximum age for tandem skydiving, however anyone over 70 will require form 115b signed by a GP, and will need to have an assessment carried out by
the Chief Instructor. We recommend this is carried out before you book, please contact the office on 01948 841111 to schedule an assessment - The maximum weight is 15 stones (95 kg) and you must not be overweight for your height. Please check our weight restrictions.
- Parachutists need a reasonable standard of physical fitness. We have minimum fitness requirements. All participants must be physically fit, fully self-mobile with a full range of mobility and able to lift their knees to their chest unaided.
- Unfortunately, if you have a condition or disability which reduces your mobility, you won’t be able to skydive. Please contact the club if you are unsure, as participants will be assessed on arrival and will not be able to jump if the minimum fitness requirements are not met.
Please read:
- Form 115a – Tandem Student Parachutist Medical Information and Declaration and
- Form 115b – Student Tandem Parachutist Request for Medical Advice.
We must have the completed consent/medical forms prior to commencing the training course.
If you are unsure about any of the details, please call the club on 01948 841111.
| Height Feet | Metres | Weight Kg | Stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 feet | or 1.52m | no more than 67kg | or 10st 7 |
| 5′ 1″ | or 1.55m | no more than 69kg | or 10st 12 |
| 5′ 2″ | or 1.57m | no more than 71kg | or 11st 2 |
| 5′ 3″ | or 1.60m | no more than 74kg | or 11st 8 |
| 5′ 4″ | or 1.63m | no more than 76kg | or 12st |
| 5′ 5″ | or 1.65m | no more than 78kg | or 12st 4 |
| 5′ 6″ | or 1.68m | no more than 81kg | or 12st 10 |
| 5′ 7″ | or 1.70m | no more than 83kg | or 13st |
| 5′ 8″ | or 1.73m | no more than 85kg | or 13st 6 |
| 5′ 9″ | or 1.75m | no more than 88kg | or 13st 12 |
| 5′ 10″ | or 1.78m | no more than 90kg | or 14st 3 |
| 5′ 11″ | or 1.80m | no more than 92kg | or 14st 7 |
| 6′ or more | or 1.80m or more | no more than 95kg | or 15st |
Requirements for the Solo Parachute Training Course
Conditions for the Solo Static Line Parachute Training Course
- The minimum age for parachuting is 16. Anyone under 18 must have the written consent of a parent or guardian (BPA Form 106).
- The maximum age for the Solo Static Line course is 54. Parachutists must not be overweight in relation to their height –
- The maximum allowed weight is 14.5 stone (92kg), which applies to those who are 6 feet tall and over.
- The minimum allowed weight is 8 stone (59kg) which applies to the minimum height allowed, which is 5 feet 2 inches (1.57 metres). Have a look at the table below, which makes the weight/height limits much clearer.
- Parachutists need a reasonable standard of physical fitness. We have minimum fitness requirements. All participants must be physically fit, fully self-mobile with a full range of mobility and able to lift their knees to their chest unaided. Please contact the club if you are unsure, as participants will be assessed on arrival and will not be able to take the course if the minimum fitness requirements are not met.
Please read:
- Form 115c – Solo Student Parachutist Medical Information and
- Form 115d – Solo Student Parachutist Request for Medical Advice.
We must have the completed consent/medical forms prior to commencing the training course.
If there’s anything you’re not sure about, please call the club on 01948 841111.
| Height Feet | Metres | Weight Kg | Stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5′ 2″ | or 1.57m | Minimum 59kg up to 68kg | or Min 8st 7 up to 10st 9 |
| 5′ 3″ | or 1.60m | no more than 70kg | or 11st 1 |
| 5′ 4″ | or 1.63m | no more than 73kg | or 11st 7 |
| 5′ 5″ | or 1.65m | no more than 75kg | or 11st 10 |
| 5′ 6″ | or 1.68m | no more than 78kg | or 12st 3 |
| 5′ 7″ | or 1.70m | no more than 80kg | or 12st 7 |
| 5′ 8″ | or 1.73m | no more than 82kg | or 12st 13 |
| 5′ 9″ | or 1.75m | no more than 84kg | or 13st 5 |
| 5′ 10″ | or 1.78m | no more than 87kg | or 13st 10 |
| 5′ 11″ | or 1.80m | no more than 89kg | or 14st |
| 6′ or more | or 1.83m or more | no more than 92kg | or 14st 7 Max |
