Frequently Asked Questions

The cost of skydiving depends on the method you use to train. We use the more common Accelerated Freefall (AFF) method that gets you jumping from 15,000ft from jump number 1!

AFF is £359. This covers the training, travel, accommodation, and your first jump. 

For the pricing of the full course, head to our Prices page.

If paying for AFF in full at Skyhigh, 1 month of British Skydiving membership is included.  After this you need to buy a full British Skydiving membership, at around £140, however this is pro-rated and starts in April (i.e if you buy it halfway through the year it is half the price).

Statistically, you're more likely to get into a car accident on the way to skydive than have a serious injury skydiving. The equipment we use is checked before and after every jump and is stored and maintained to the highest standard. Instructors and staff are experts in the area and make sure to look after you every step of the way. As long as you remember your training, skydiving can continue to be a safe sport for you and everyone else. It is certainly a bit scary and an adrenaline rush, but they do say the best things in life live on the other side of fear!

As with any skill, it takes time to master, but anyone can master it! Given you're also falling through the sky at around 120mph, learning to be composed and relaxed is the hardest skill of all. Everything else you learn at your own rate of progression, and there is never any pressure to do things you are not comfortable doing. Some progress quicker than others, but it's never a competition and staying safe is the number one priority.

You can complete AFF within a week if you are committed. This is subject to good weather and instructor availability, as well as your own commitment. 

Most people do AFF over the course of a few months, however currency requirements are the dictating factor in how regularly you have to go. For a full breakdown of these,  head to Our Training Programme page.

AFF is made up of a minimum of 17 jumps. This is split between 7 'Levels' where you learn the skills you need, then 10 'consoles' where you practice these new skills. After that you'll have your very own skydiving license!

Please note that it is common to have to redo a level during AFF, so the total number of jumps to get your license is often between 17-20.

You must be 16 to learn to skydive solo. You must, normally, also be under 55 to begin your training, however, this has a minor exception if you have any previous solo experience. Under 18’s MUST have a parent or legal guardian to co-sign their forms, this can be done on the day or in advance.

Each drop zone, also known as a 'parachute training organisation' or 'PTO' has their own weight restrictions. For Sky-High, this is 89kg, based solely on the safety limits of the parachute equipment. As part of signing your medical declaration form (115C) from British Skydiving, you acknowledge that you have checked this as noted on the form. 

It depends on what the medical issue is. You can find information on this on the British Skydiving website. As part of your sign-up for your training, you will be required to fill out a self-declaration medical form. If you are at all concerned, please seek the advice of an official medical practitioner. 

We do AFF at a location called Sky-High Skydiving. It is around 2h45 away by both car and public transport, and is located near Durham in the town of Peterlee. This dropzone (DZ) has a large 18 seater plane that can take you to 15,000ft in 12 minutes, as well as fantastic facilities such as a cafe and packing areas. Skydiving at Sky-High is our suggested way of getting into the sport. 

Not at all! We are open to everyone. The only difference is the price between student and non-student memberships to the club.

As a student skydiver, you have to remain current. Each time you go to jump, you will be required to do a short refresher. 

For a full breakdown of the currency requirements, please see our Current Skydiving Students page.

The club organises your transport and accommodation for your initial training. After that, it is your own responsibility to organise travel. This can be done via car or train, then a bus or taxi to the drop zone.

Very often, we will have people at the drop zone who can pick you up from the station, or will be driving and can offer a lift. On course weekends we may have minibuses with additional spare seats. These will operate roughly every two or three weeks.

Skyhigh can be accessed by a train to Durham and then a direct bus to the Drop Zone. There are multiple trains and buses an hour and it is a very easy journey from Edinburgh.

Yes. Sky-High Skydiving has a viewing zone for public spectators with benches available to sit and eat food on. Dogs are also welcome as long as they are under control. 

We skydive year-round with a short break during winter, however our AFF courses are limited to March-September.

Sky-High is closed between late November and mid-February.

Certain drop zones such as Skydive Langar in Nottinghamshire are open all year, so during this time, we may skydive elsewhere for those who are licensed. 

Yes! We do several trips throughout the year. This includes trips to indoor skydiving centres and trips to other drop zones.