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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Has anyone done one before?
My friend has had to pull out of a charity one and I eager for me to take her place. Has always been in my bucket list but now I have the opportunity in really scared. Can anyone describe how it really feels"
First Question?
Are you doing a Tandem or Static Line?
I suspect it will be a tandem and this is definitely the best choice for first jump
reasons for this;
*You will exit at 10,000ft or more, ideally 12,000 if conditions are right
* You will enjoy 7,000ft of freefall with your tandem master opening the canopy at 5,000ft where you will experience further flight under canopy with safe landing
* you will have a guy like myself jump with you & your tandem master, with a video recorder filming your launch from the plane right down to landing when you touch the ground, this will be down loaded with your choice of music added.
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If you enjoy; which you will
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You will have the option of continuing
with either Static Line (which I do not advise)
or
AFF
AFF is the best way to get into freefall skydiving, and you can achieve your "A" License after 8 jumps
Strathallan does not do AFF and I can tell you the politics why they don't, but I wont.
The best way to learn is flying out to Spain or USA with your instructor & 3 other students and you will be guaranteed 2 jumps per day (4 students remember) and you will achieve your "A" License within 4 days, you will also be taught how to pack and you will have the time of your life.
If you mail me direct, I will answer any question you have on sky diving, whether it be best ways to learn, canopy control, freefly, sitfly, formation, or simply what to wear and what to bring for your first tandem experience
Strathallan is a good DZ but you will sit around for weeks if not months waiting for a weather slot
The majority of experienced jumpers now fly abroad for guaranteed weather at well run clubs
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what ever you chose, enjoy.
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John 
Basically it's as safe ai it possibly can be. And an unforgettable experience... 
