The static line program is the original way to learn how to skydive. During the first jump course, you and your classmates will be taught the techniques and skills necessary to make your first skydive safe and enjoyable. The class curriculum includes detailed instruction on the operation and use of the equipment as well as practical training using a suspended harness and an aircraft mock-up. The first jump course takes approximately six hours. Once class is completed, your jump master will assist you in putting on and adjusting your equipment in preparation for your first skydive.
Your first jump will be made from 3,000 feet using a long bridal called a "static line". The static line is attached to the aircraft on one end and to your parachute on the other. When you exit the airplane under your jump master's guidance, the static line will automatically deploy your main parachute. After the parachute opens, you will maneuver it through the air as it gently lowers you back to Earth. After your surprisingly soft landing, you will be assisted by our staff in removing your equipment. When your jump master returns to the ground, he or she will review the jump with you and will fill out your log book. Hang onto your logbook, as it serves not only as a record of your accomplishment, but as important documentation of the training you have received as you progress toward becoming a full-fledged skydiver.
Some people make just one static line jump so they can count themselves among the small number of people in the world who have jumped out of an airplane. If you want to make just one skydive, and you want to do it all by yourself, then this is the program for you! However, we hope you will continue your training toward becoming a licensed skydiver. The static line program is the most popular training method in use and offers the lowest cost per training jump. If you continue your training under the program, you will make four more jumps using the static line before progressing to your first freefall skydive on which you pull the ripcord. Over the next twelve to fourteen jumps, you will make skydives from higher and higher altitudes with freefall times extending up to forty-five seconds. During those jumps, you will be taught the basic freefall maneuvering skills you will need to be able to link up in with other skydivers. When you graduate from the program, you will be allowed to participate in formation skydives!