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Parachutes
Over
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Static
Line First Jump Course (includes First Jump) - $189 |
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Parachutes Over Carmi uses the most popular and reliable student parachute
available, the Flight Concepts, Inc. "Manta", a large easy to steer
and easy to land student parachute.
Class Times:
- Appointments are available any
other day for groups
- Classes are available on
holidays by appointment
Boarding the Airplane
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Making the Jump
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After Landing
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A jumpsuit and helmet will be furnished. You need only
dress for the weather and bring one of the following types of footwear:
tennis shoes, high-top tennis shoes or boots, (nothing with hook eyelets), no
sandals. Do not wear blue jeans or other tight jeans, as they are too
restrictive. Your equipment is fitted for you and multiple safety checks are
made before each jump. You will then board the aircraft, ride to jump
altitude, and then exit when signaled by your jumpmaster.
Your parachute is deployed automatically by a static line that is attached
securely to the plane. You'll feel a brief sensation of freefall before your
canopy opens and you begin to steer to the landing area guided by ground to
air radio. After returning to the hangar area you will receive a critique
from your jumpmaster who will also sign your first jump certificate and log.
Progression to Solo Freefall from the
Static Line Program
Normal
progression to solo freefall requires making at least five static line jumps,
with three satisfactory practice ripcord pulls. There is a package offered
after your first jump for these jumps needed to prepare you for your first Freefall!
Once you are cleared for freefall you have more tasks to perform,
progressively designed to teach you the safe techniques needed to master the
art of freefall. Freefall time is increased during progression allowing you
to perform more maneuvers, jumpmaster for yourself, and locating you own
correct exit point from the airplane.
Static Line Progression jump prices:
- $50 - Additional Static Line
jumps (or $45 each if made on the same day as your first one)
- $70 - Freefall jumps
- $230 - First Freefall Package
(4 additional Static Line jumps and your first freefall)
- $290 - Beginning Freefall
Package (5 freefalls after completing first package)
- $310 - Advanced Freefall
Package (5 freefalls after completing second package)
Tandem Skydive Program
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Jump
with a Pro! - $209 |
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Parachutes Over Carmi uses extra large, easy to steer and easy to land
parachutes specially designed for two people, the Instructor and the Tandem
student.
Class Times:
- An appointment is necessary
for a Tandem Skydive
- Please call us at (866)
POC-JUMP or (618) 382-8921
Video of the entire jump is available. It is an exciting film to show
family and friends!
Pictures taken from our Tandem video
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Progression to Solo Freefall from the
Tandem Program
You may continue your skydiving instruction through a
Tandem progression program, which combines the one-on-one benefits of Tandem
Accelerated Freefall program, or you can transition to the Static Line
Program at a reduced rate of $169. You may discuss the available options with
your Instructor after the jump, including the prices.
To continue to Solo Freefall you will take a
Gift Certificates
Skydiving
has become a popular birthday, anniversary graduation and Christmas gift for
people. Parachutes Over Carmi has personalized gift certificates available.
The certificates are good for 6 months from the date of purchase. Gift
certificates are not refundable. They can be ordered over the phone or by
email using a major credit card or by mail if you choose to pay by check and
send in your request. Please make sure the recipient is within the age and
weight requirements before ordering a certificate. Contact us if you have
any questions at (866) POC-JUMP or (618) 382-8921.
A word of caution about
"surprises"
Occasionally someone will decide to really suprise a
friend or relative by making the arrangements, driving them out to the
airport, and then as they get out of the car they yell, "SUPRISE!".
This is not a good idea.
Even the people who have always been saying "I want to do that"
still need at least a day or two's notice to get "up" for the jump.
The anticipation is a big part of the experience for many people. People like
to tell friends that they are going to jump. Friends like to tell them they
are crazy! You often see soon-to-be-skydivers with a dreamy type of look, as
they keep trying to imagine what the skydive will be like, and what they want
to get from their dive.
So, please suprise people with the gift of a lifetime (the skydive!), but
tell them at least a day or two before the dive is scheduled.