How to become a pilot: The ultimate guide to your path into the clouds

1. Hidden fees. At JUMP-TANDEM there are no hidden fees; everything is included in the price. Elsewhere you'll run into fuel surcharges, parking fees, equipment rental fees and more.

2. The altitude. If you do a jump from 4,200 m with us, you really will exit at 4,200 m. Elsewhere you may find that you buy a jump from 4,200 m, pay a fuel surcharge when you arrive at the airport, and then jump from only 2,900 m.

3. The number of airports on offer. JUMP-TANDEM is the only company in the Czech Republic that owns 2 jump planes, which is why it jumps regularly at two airports. A company that rents one plane and offers, say, 10 airports can logically jump at each airport only 1 to 2 times a year. If the date doesn't suit you or the weather happens to be bad, you're simply out of luck.

Yes, you can, but if we don't know in advance, there may no longer be room on the plane for a cameraman. We recommend requesting it when you book, by phone, or at the latest during online check-in.

We carefully monitor the weather forecast at all times. If the forecast is unfavorable, we will contact you to let you know that the tandem skydive cannot take place and arrange an alternative date. Even with the best and most accurate evaluation of the weather data, the weather may still change suddenly on the day of the jump, making a safe jump impossible – possibly even after you have arrived at the airport.

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Prescription glasses are not a problem. We provide special skydiving goggles that can be worn over regular glasses to protect your eyes from airflow. Contact lenses are also safe to wear during the skydive.

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The following conditions apply to a tandem skydive: the maximum weight of a tandem passenger is 115 kg and the minimum age is 8. Anyone under 18 may take part in a jump only with the consent of a legal guardian. However, the jump is not suitable for people with epilepsy, serious heart conditions or severe mental disabilities. For jumps from 6 km these conditions are stricter - the maximum weight is 95 kg and the permitted age range is 18 - 50.

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From April 1 to October 31, every week at both airports according to the jump calendar.

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The best option is 100% the jump from 4,200 m. It is the maximum altitude that can be reached without breathing apparatus, and the freefall - the most beautiful part of the jump - lasts about one minute.

The jump from 3,000 m is the minimum option. The freefall is cut down to the bare minimum - approx. 20 seconds. It's better than not jumping at all, but we recommend paying a little extra and experiencing the jump to the fullest from 4,200 m.

The jump from 6,000 m is demanding both physically and mentally, because the pressure up there is only half of what it is on the ground. For mountaineers this is the so-called death zone – breathing apparatus is already needed. You will have breathing apparatus available on the plane; during the jump itself it all comes down to your physical condition. According to the Civil Aviation Authority, special requirements apply to this jump. Before the jump you need to have a BMI in the range of 17-30, be within the age limit of 18-50 and weigh no more than 95 kg.

Watch out: many dishonest agencies and companies offer a jump from 3,000-4,000 m, but such a jump will always take place from just 3,000 m.

For your tandem skydive, we will lend you a jumpsuit and skydiving goggles free of charge, plus a hood and gloves if the weather is cold.

Here in the booking section or by phone at 724 175 175 or 724 002 001.

Card payments are not possible at the airport or at our office in Brno. Please have cash ready.

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The validity of the voucher can only be extended by one additional year at the time of purchase. Once the voucher has been purchased, it is no longer possible to extend its validity.

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If the gift voucher is purchased between January 1st and March 31st of the calendar year, it is valid for use until October 31st of the same year.

If the gift voucher is purchased between April 1st and October 31st of the calendar year, it is valid until the same date of the following calendar year.

If the gift voucher is purchased between November 1st and December 31st of the calendar year, it is valid until October 31st of the following year.

The voucher can only be used during the skydiving season, which runs from April 1st to October 31st each year.

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No, a medical certificate is not required to participate in a tandem skydive.

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For a tandem skydive, we recommend comfortable sports clothing and suitable sports shoes, such as sneakers or trainers.

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At JUMP-TANDEM, we work only with professionals who have completed thousands of successful jumps. Many of our instructors are current or former members of the national skydiving team. All of our tandem parachutes are equipped with an automatic activation device that can deploy the parachute in an emergency. Every tandem system also includes a fully functional reserve parachute.

The total load of the tandem system must not exceed 235 kg. A tandem parachute system weighs approximately 30 kg, and our tandem instructors have an average weight of up to 90 kg. This means that the remaining weight allowance for the passenger is 115 kg.

There is no need to worry. This is one of the advantages of choosing experienced professionals like JUMP-TANDEM. Just before landing, the tandem instructor slows down the descent enough that the impact on your knees is comparable to stepping down from a single 20 cm high step. Any harder impact is absorbed by the tandem instructor, who touches the ground first.