Jan
7
LEARN TO SKYDIVE WITH UK PARACHUTING ACCELERATED FREE FALL (AFF) COURSE
By jude wilson - UK Parachuting
Learn to solo skydive
The AFF course is based on eight levels of accomplishment (normally one skydive at each level) and is designed to take place over a full week or broken down over a few weekends. Given good weather, the course can sometimes be completed in as little [...]
Aug
31
Should I have my jump filmed?
By jude wilson - UK Parachuting
We recently asked our Facebook followers if they were happy that they had their jump filmed – the answer was a resounding YES! You can read the post here: https://www.facebook.com/UKParachuting/photos/a.10151855872626459/10156217493936459/?type=3&theater
Your Questions answered:
Can I decide to add video the day of my jump? Yes. If you have not already selected filming when you made your reservation, you will have an opportunity to add [...]
Jul
29
Skydiving at Sunset
By jude wilson - UK Parachuting
We all look forward to this day, and evening’ every month in the Summer.
There are still spaces available for Wednesday 31st July at 5pm. The price is reduced making the experience even more special.
www.ukparachuting.co.uk/special-offers/
Its an evening whereby you can work by day and jump after work – [...]
May
26
10 Reasons to Skydive
By jude wilson - UK Parachuting
1. Its totally easier than you think: You’ll be strapped to an experienced instructor who does all the hard work, leaving you to take in the epic views, not only that, these legends are absolute guns at getting the money shots, so you can relive the experience over and over and get the all-important Insta worthy pics!
2. Its a real confidence boost: Skydiving is the [...]
Apr
22
Flying a Wingsuit
By jude wilson - UK Parachuting
To fly a wingsuit the BPA states that a skydiver must be an FAI ‘C’ Certificate parachutist with at least 500 descents, or has at least 200 freefall descents within the previous 18 months and must demonstrate (in a belly to earth position), the ability to: Control fall rat Control horizontal movement (forwards, backwards and sideways). Achieve ‘docking’ techniques. Turn in place. Dive to approach [...]
Mar
30
What’s better than your first skydive… Your second of course!!
By jude wilson - UK Parachuting
Everyone who has ever made a Skydive agrees, there is nothing that compares to your first jump!
Most of us dreamt and thought about it for a long time before ever actually making it to the drop zone. We tried to imagine what it was going to be like, the sound of the wind, the air in [...]
Feb
19
Jan
13
Bucket List Challenge: Skydiving
By jude wilson - UK Parachuting
BUCKET LIST
So its the start of the year, its new years resolution time… Who wants to do something dynamic, daring and dangerous? Well – we aren’t dangerous, but we are a bit extreme here at UKP. Here is what you need to know if you are thinking about skydiving in 2019 (you should also know, we are going to look after you every step of [...]
Nov
19
Unforgettable Christmas Gifts
By jude wilson - UK Parachuting
Are you thinking that you really want to give the gift of all gifts this year??
Here are a few facts that you might not know about TANDEM SKYDIVING:
Almost anyone over the age of 16 can skydive, there is no upper limit You DON’T have to visit a doctor for a certificate You jump from over 2 miles high & free fall at 150mph Yes, you can still [...]Oct
28
The art of skydiving
By jude wilson - UK Parachuting
Skydiving is much harder than it looks. That is of course if you want to do more than simply bellyflop the air and admire your surroundings.
This pair of Russian skydivers decided to give up the ‘normal’ skydiving a long time ago and have since become true artists, riding the air as though it were water.
Filmed high above Dubai [...]