More about the jump:
After the ride up to 10,000 feet, you and your tandem master will step out of the plane for about approximately 30 seconds of freefall.  At about 5000 feet, the parachute will be opened and you will have another couple of minutes of canopy ride before touching down.  You're friends and family can be near the area to take photos and greet you!

When can we jump?
Tandem jumps take place on Saturdays and Sundays. The class begins at 8am. The first jumper is usually ready to jump at 9am. The 2007 tandem season begins in April and ends in October.

How do I sign up for a tandem?
Print off the tandem registration form from our website. Fill it out and mail it, along with your deposit(s), to the mailing address on the form. You may drop off the registration (and deposit) at the mailing address on the form, too. Sorry, we don't take registrations over the phone. Once your registration form is received, you'll be contacted.

Do you offer group discounts?
We don't offer group discounts for tandems. We do offer group discounts for static-line classes.

What if I weigh over 220 lbs?
Due to the high speed of tandem freefall and the stress that's put on the tandem parachute, we must abide by the 220 lb. weight limit.

What to wear:
Tennis shoes are recommended.  Although it might seem logical to wear your sturdy hiking boots, if they have hooks on them they pose a safety issue.  Sandals or open toe shoes do not offer enough support.

The temperature drops as you climb to altitude.  We will provide you with a jumpsuit to cover your clothes and add an extra layer.  On cooler days on the ground, it's recommended you wear jeans and a sweatshirt for warmth.  You may also bring a thin pair of gloves, which must be approved to wear on the jump.

Long hair must be tied up for your own safety.  We'll provide you with a helmet as well.

Piercings, beyond the normal ear types, and jewelry should be removed as well for your safety.

How large of a group can sign up for tandems?
We prefer the groups to be 5 people or less. We will accept groups of 6. If your group is larger than 6, we suggest that you sign up to jump during our annual club boogie...which is held in late July...at the Plattsmouth's Airport. We can accept groups of any size during this event. More info regarding our boogie can be found on our website.

What if we get weathered out?
You may call ahead or show up for your scheduled class (it's up to you). We can always train you.  It's the jumping that we may have to postpone.  We'll simply re-schedule the actual jump for another day.

How many tandems jump at one time?
We have the ability to take 2 people at the same time if 2 tandem instructors are available. During our club boogie (3rd or 4th weekend in July), we can jump several at a time. Navigate through our website for more info regarding our club boogie.

I have other questions that aren't answered here. Who do I contact to answer my questions?
Contact Sean Forrest. His e-mail address is sforrest@skydivelspc.com (e-mail will get you the fastest reply, Please use Tandem Inquiries as the Subject Line).