A tandem jump with an instructor is considered the safest of all types of jumps, because all questions are taken over by an experienced instructor with more than 1000 jumps, and you just have to enjoy the whole range of positive emotions and beautiful views.
Where do skydiving take place?
Association “PARASKUF” conducts parachute jumps at the Chayka Airfield, which is located 5 km from Kyiv.
How can I book a jump?
To make the first jump, you must pre-book for jumps a few days in advance by phone +38 067 212-21-22, clarify all questions and plan your time for a jump. Athletes can come to the airfield without an appointment.
When is the season usually opening and closing?
If weather permitting, our parachute club is open all year round. The active, warm jumping season starts in April and ends in late October. The rest of the month we focus on the weather, we make jumps under suitable weather conditions.
В какие дни проходят прыжки с парашютом?
В теплое время года (с апреля по ноябрь) прыжки с парашютом в Киеве выполняются в пятницу, субботу, воскресенье и праздничные дни. In winter, we jump on Saturday and Sunday if weather permits.
What if you have motion sickness or a stuffy nose?
If you are seasick, then you need to breathe deeper and warn the instructor about this so that he does not make sharp maneuvers under a parachute. If you have a stuffy nose, follow these simple steps: hold your hand over your nose, close your mouth tightly, exhale, open your mouth. Perform the same steps during takeoff or after opening the canopy if you feel…
Can and should you eat before the jump?
We do not recommend you to eat a lot before the jump, but you should not be hungry either. Any vegetable dish or soup will be good. Drinking any kind of alcohol before the jump is strictly prohibited!
How long is the ground briefing before a jump?
The briefing before a tandem jump with an instructor lasts about 15 minutes. The briefing before Static Line jump lasts about 3.5 hours.
What time do you need to arrive at the airfield to make the jump?
To make a tandem jump with an instructor, you need to call +38 067 212-21-22 in advance and schedule a certain time. Then arrive at the airfield at the scheduled time. To make a Static Line jump you need to come to the registration for the briefing, which is held from 8:00 to 9:00. Persons who arrived after 9:00 am are not allowed to listen…
Are there any health restrictions for performing a tandem jump?
Not recommended for people with disorders of the musculoskeletal system, diseases of the cardiovascular system, mental disorders, children under 10 years of age and pregnant women. Jumping with people weighing more than 120 kg is not allowed. At the Chayka Airfield every day there is a doctor on duty who can provide the first necessary aid.