Tandem Skydiving has become the most popular first jump method in recent years. The student is attached directly to the front of the instructor’s harness. The pair then freefall attached together from 13,500-14,000 feet down to 5000 feet where the parachute is opened! Exiting from this altitude allows the student to have up to a 60 second freefall and have plenty of time to enjoy the skydive. Then they float to the ground under the same huge parachute. The student is an active participant helping to fly the parachute towards the landing area. This method requires the least amount of training, usually about 20 to 30 minutes. You can relax knowing you are attached to a United States Parachute Association certified instructor who will handle all the details. Yes, that’s right, RELAX!

Tandem can also be used for initial training to transition to the Accelerated Freefall Program (AFF), many people have found that making a couple of tandem jumps is a great ice-breaker into the world of skydiving! You have the option of making 2 tandem jumps, taking the Accelerated Freefall first jump ground training and then starting AFF at Category B, which is the second jump in the AFF Program.

Because this is such a monumental event, we highly recommend that you get your jump captured on DVD with a video and still photographs. From gearing up on the ground, to the freefall and the landing, you can relive the feeling of flying over and over. Even if you go on to make thousands of skydives, you will only have one FIRST jump and it should be recorded! All of our regular video staff use the latest digital video equipment to give you the sharpest image possible, edited with music and you become the star of your own video. Our video staff has the ability to take digital still photos, so you will receive a CD containing the digital still images.

You can take pride in knowing you have accomplished what less than 1% of the world has ever done! All you need to bring with you is a good pair of tennis shoes and comfortable clothes that are appropriate for the time of year. We DO jump all year long at VSC. You should plan to be at the airport for at least half a day (6 hours) when coming out for your tandem skydive. This is in case of scheduling or weather delays, etc.

You must be at least 18 years old to skydive. We cannot take people who are younger than 18, even with parental consent. Sorry! There is also a weight limit-200 pounds or less for women, and 230 pounds or less for men. In some cases, we may be able to allow up to 250 pounds for men who are tall and in excellent physical condition. Height and weight must be proportional and participants must be in reasonably good physical condition.