Offers of Skydiving Tilstock

We love feeling strong emotions at some point. To enjoy an adrenaline rush through our veins makes us feel that we are alive. You can experience a unique sensation with a parachute jump, and what better way to experience it than in Tilstock?

This British town in Shropshire is one of Britain's best-known skydiving locations. Here you'll find one of the most popular airfields for this type of adrenaline-fuelled activity, and we want you to discover it.

Where to go skydiving in Tilstock?

Just 1 hour from Liverpool and North Wales, is one of the most popular destinations for those wanting to experience skydiving close to the city. Tilstock airfield is also surrounded by green meadows, one of the most famous hills in Shropshire, the Brown Hill of Clee, and even a National Nature Reserve of Fenn's, Whiixan & Bettisfield Mosses.

Skydiving is not just about freefalling but also about flying in a light aircraft. So imagine the views you'll have in the minutes before the jump. You'll be able to see places like the Wirral, Liverpool, Snowdon and more from the top, what do you think, are you up for it?

What types of parachute jumps are available?

- Tandem jump: If this is your first time doing this activity, you should start with a tandem jump. You can choose from the multiple options available. The first part consists of an informative talk about the equipment that you will wear, the way in which you get out of the plane, your position during the descent, as well as the posture to adopt during the landing. This way you will have all the security information carefully structured prior to the jump. Then the magic begins with the plane flight and the subsequent jump. You relax and enjoy, since you will be attached to the professional instructor by means of a harness, in such a way that he will take care of all the mechanics that he has repeated thousands of times. After the deployment of the parachute, you will be able to take the controls, in a relaxing flight in which you will be able to enjoy pleasantly the landscapes after the exciting free fall.

We know this is an experience you will never want to forget, so we allow you to record the jump to keep a memory of this experience. Either with a camera recorded by the jump instructor who goes with you, or you can opt for the option of a skydiving jump with the photographic report. The latter is where you jump with a professional photographer-skydiver who records and takes photos of you with state-of-the-art equipment.

- Static line parachute training: This is the lightest course in terms of training with which you can also jump individually. The basic difference with the tandem jump is that your parachute will be connected to the plane to ensure its opening, but you will be able to jump on your own from 3200ft! Unlike the tandem, it requires a formative instruction of 6 hours. It's another way to get the A Skydiving License, but you'll need to complete another 18 jumps.

Accelerated Free Fall Course (AFF) : If the previous step has been difficult for you, you are in luck, because there is the possibility of doing this course to deepen the training that will allow you to jump completly on your own at the end . The course consists of 8 levels with their respective jump by level, with different heights as well as supervision. To obtain License A, you must perform 10 more jumps on your own to consolidate what you have learned after completing the course.

- Charity skydiving: Ok, now you really have the perfect excuse to do your tandem jump. If you needed one last breath to jump, here it is. Part of the funds raised from the activity will go to a charity of your choice. The center is associated with various entities of this type, but if you want to do it with a specific one, let us know and we will make it happen.

Requirements to do this activity

As in most parts of England, the minimum age for skydiving is 16 years old, as long as you have signed parental or guardian permission. However, if you want to take an advanced course, you'll need to be over 18 to take up. There is no maximum age to be able to jump, but we recommend that you notify us in advance if the jumper is 70 years of age or older so that we can make sure that everything goes well.

The maximum weight to carry out the activity is 15 stones (95 kg). You don't have to be a super athlete to jump, but you do need to be fit and have full mobility.

How long doe this experience last?

The duration may vary depending on the height you will jump, but they always consist of the same procedure. A 30-minute briefing by a professional instructor while you are equipped with the necessary equipment. Then it's time to get into the plane, where you'll fly over Tilstock until you find the perfect spot for your 20-minute jump. When it's time to jump, you'll freefall for between 40 seconds and 1 minute, then glide for 7 minutes until you land. In total, the experience can take around an hour and a half, although you will probably spend the whole morning or afternoon in the center.

When is the best time of year for this activity?

As you know, the weather in England can be unpredictable, even in the driest months. Therefore, you will always jump when the weather conditions are optimal for safe skydiving. If your jump is on an inconvenient day, skydiving companies will reschedule your jump to another day so that you don't miss out on the spectacular experience you will enjoy.

What clothing should I wear?

Your clothing will depend on weather conditions on the day of your activity, but the important thing is to wear comfortable clothes, gloves, and something warm as it is always colder at the top than on the ground. You don't have to worry about anything else, as the companies provide the necessary and obligatory materials for jumping.

Now you know what's a priority for an unforgettable day of adventure in the heights of this city. What are you waiting for? Organize your tandem jump and enjoy the view!