Make Your 1st Skydive a Solo!
Skydiving Solo from an aircraft is one of the most exciting adventures on the planet. Your first Solo Skydive begins by preparing you for your jump by attending our 1 day training course. If the weather permits you also get to do the Skydive that same day.
The Solo Skydive is our most popular Skydive. We currently have a Special Offer price of just €240 (Normal Price is €320). After you complete your 1st Solo Skydive you are now become a Certified Student Parachutist, it then costs just €65 per jump!
It takes a minimum of just 25 Levels to complete Student Status and become a Qualified Skydiver, known as your 'A' Certificate of Proficiency. This qualification is recognised worldwide. As a Licensed Skydiver then you can jump from as little as just €20 per jump. The sport is very affordable in comparision to other adventure activities.
Every Saturday we conduct Solo Skydive Courses. Our First Jump Course is specially designed to teach you everything you need to know about how to do your Skydive safely. So even if you have never been in a plane before or at least have never jumped out of one, you can still choose to do our Solo Skydive for your first jump.
The Skydive takes place from an altitude of 3,500ft (1070m). A Jump Master is with you in the aircraft and is there to ensure your safety. When the door of the aircraft opens, the Jump Master will ensure you exit in the correct position over the Dropzone (DZ - Landing Spot). When the signal is given you will climb out of and exit the aircraft. This is the moment of truth, and at this point you hope you paid enough attention in the classroom!
Ready-Set-GO!: When you leave the aircraft your Parachute will begin to deploy automatically and will take approximately 4 seconds to open. After your safety checks are completed you will begin to fly your Parachute towards the Dropzone. As part of your training you will learn how to fly the Parachute to the Parachute Landing Area (PLA) for landing. But for your first few Skydives, you are equipped with an Air-to-Ground Radio and a qualified Student Radio Controller will be there to assist directing you.
The Solo Skydive Course Program
The course typically can take between 5-6 hours. The curriculum covers everything from understanding your Parachute System, exiting the aircraft in the correct position, Free-Fall Body Position, altitude awareness, flying and landing your Parachute and emergency procedures. By the time the course is completed you will be confident in your ability to do your first Parachute Jump.
Equipment: We provide all the equipment you need for your first jump. This includes the Student Parachute System, a jumpsuit, helmet, goggles (only required if you wear glasses or contact lenses), Air-to-Ground radio and an Altimeter (this allows you to read your altitude). We ask that you wear casual clothing, if the weather is cold make sure your clothes are warm. You must wear runners with laces and it is advisable to bring a spare set of clothes in case you land in 'Cow Muck'!
Digital Video Capture
We are the only Skydiving Centre that provides digital video recording as part of our Integrated Student Progression. (ISP). Everything in Skydiving happens very quickly and we like to ensure our Students have a steep learning curve. Using digital video to capture your Skydive is the most effective method of helping you recall your jump and let you see how you performed. Our Instructors are then easily able to teach you tips and techniques to help you improve your skills so as you progress through the Student Progression Program you will advance on very quickly to become qualified.
Having your Skydive captured on digital video means we can transfer it onto DVD and you can show it to your friends, family and co-workers to prove you actually did the Skydive!
Solo Skydive Pre-Requisites
Over 50: You must be in good health before you can Skydive. If you are over 50 years of age we will require from you a written Doctors approval certifying you are in good health to Skydive.
Previous Injuries: If you have had a previous injury requiring medical attention then you need to notify us of this for us to ensure your injury will not put you in any danger of a further more serious injury.
Disabilities: For the Solo Skydive we are very restricted with what types of disabilities are approved for a person to Skydive alone. We assure you this is strictly for safety reasons only. Please get in touch with us to discuss the possibilities. If we feel it would be too high of a danger to allow you to do Solo Skydive due to certain disabilities then we may be able to accommodate you by recommending you do a Tandem Skydive.
Age Limitations: To do a Solo Skydive you must be at least 16 years old If you are aged between 16-18 years old then your parent or guardian must be present on the day of your Skydive and they must agree and sign a letter of consent for you to skydive with us.
Weight Limitations: Due to restrictions of the Solo Parachute Equipment and to ensure a safe student Wing Loading we impose a strict weight restriction of 210lbs (15 stone, 95 Kg's)
The Airplane Ride to Exit Altitude - 3,500ft (1070m)
The flight to exit altitude takes between 5-7 minutes. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lough Derg, one of Ireland's biggest lakes. Another spectacular view is that of the Silvermines and Keeper Hill standing at over 2000ft is the highest mountain in the Shannon Area.
All of our Aircraft Pilots have earned their highly qualified Commercial Pilots Rating so we only use the best for your piece of mind. Our Aircraft is brand new and state of the art for your safety and comfort.
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Gift Vouchers
A Solo Skydive makes for a great gift for any special occasion. We have a few Voucher Options so please refer to our Online Shop for full details of our Skydiving Packages.
Charity Skydive
You can also qualify for our Solo Skydive by signing up for our Sponsored Charity Skydive. All you have to do is fundraise a minimum amount of €640 and you get to jump at no cost to yourself. Essentially it is a Free Parachute Jump. You can choose to do it for any Charity of your choice. More info available here: Charity Skydive
To Skydive for Charity please see our Charity Skydive section for full details.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you. Booking Hotline 1850 940 222.
