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Frequently asked questions regarding tandem skydiving

  • Is there a weight and age limit to tandem skydiving?

The upper weight limit is 95 kg. If body shape is different from the average, the weight and height ratio is important.
The upper age limit is 60 years. The lower age limit is 12 years, and have to be at least 140 cm tall.

  • When can I jump?

We jump from end of May to October basically each WEEKEND. We can organise a midweek jump in case there are at least 4 participants.

  • Do I need to register in advance for the tandem jump?

Yes, because we settle an established arrival time with everyone in order to avoid unnecessary waiting.

  • Where does tandem skydiving take place?

The jump location is the easily and fast accessible DUNAÚJVÁROS / KISAPOSTAG AIRPORT. It is located directly next to Dunaújváros, which is only 65 km from Budapest on the M6 motorway.
Click on this link for the itinerary with GPS coordinates!

  • Do I have to decide in advance if I want a DVD and if so, which kind of video record I prefer?

That is right. We need to know before the jump whether we should prepare for a handycam or an outer aerial camera record. You need to inform us already when making your reservation about the kind of record you’d like to have. The best would be if you chose your music in advance as well, as here, on the website you can listen to each song on the list, as opposed to the airport.

  • What if the weather is not suitable for parachuting / tandem skydiving on the given day?

Should there be heavy wind or rain, or in case of low clouds and haze the jump has to be delayed or we need to wait until the weather gets better. As in free fall we fall faster than the rain, it is pretty uncomfortable to fall in rainy weather or through a wet cloud. What is more, the camera doesn’t capture too much of the show either, and in case of wind faster than 10-12 m/s landing can get to a certain degree dangerous.

  • Is there a possibility for more of us to jump tandem at the same time?

We take pairs (4 people = 2 passengers and 2 tandem pilots) for each flight.

  • When and how can I pay?

We accept cash payment on the spot.

  • Is there a possibility for tandem skydiving in Budapest?

Unfortunately there isn’t. It was still possible a couple of years ago (we used to jump from the Budaörs airport at that time), but ever since the approx. 50 km capital area has been declared a TMA air space, it is out of the question. This means that due to Ferihegy international air traffic it is impossible to ascend higher than 1500 meters, which is not enough for tandem skydiving!

  • Is eating and drinking recommended before tandem skydiving?

It is by all means advisable to eat any kind of – not too heavy - food before jumping. Blood pressure may drop easily after the jump on an empty stomach, which can lead to symptoms of slight dizziness or minor indisposition. Free fall does not resemble the roller coaster at all, so you don’t need to be afraid of getting sick! Consuming alcohol 8 hours before the tandem jump, however, is not recommended at all and parachuting with a hangover isn’t the real thing either.

  • How should I dress for a tandem skydive?

Take your own comfortable, sporty gear with sports shoes. We supply jumpsuits for everyone.

  • Can I jump in glasses or contact lenses?

Yes, you can. Either can be solved easily, as all tandem jumpers get parachuting goggles before the jump. Anyone wearing glasses can get special protective goggles under which he or she can wear his or her own glasses.

  • What physical effort does the jump and landing require?

Neither free fall, nor the opening of the chute or - contrary to common belief - landing involves any special physical strain. Free fall is basically a floating feeling with the difference that you sense a 200 km/h air resistance in the meantime, primarily on your face and on all your body. Your ears might pop a bit after chute activation if you are sensible to this but it can be stopped immediately with a very simple method. Modern, aircell chutes gradually slow free fall down, so no need to be afraid of the chute pulling very violently. Landing is completely the tandem master's job, the passenger only needs to raise his or her legs and putting them down only when the chute came to a complete halt, so physical strain is out of the question altogether.

  • Which is the better record, the "handy camera" or the one of the "outer aerial camera operator"?

The large-angle, 0,25 camera on the tandem pilot’s hand gives a more complete picture of your tandem jump than the outer aerial camera operator’s record. It is not only free fall and landing that your DVD will include as opposed to the outer aerial camera operator’s record, but also the descent: your first reactions when the chute opens, a little talk with the tandem pilot. It reproduces the euphoric atmosphere you experience during descent. These important details are completely absent from the outer aerial camera operator’s record. And last but not least, its price is much more favourable as well!

  • When do I get the video of my tandem skydive?

As opposed to most teams dealing with tandem skydiving (where it takes days), we give you the DVD of your jump at most 15 minutes after landing! This naturally requires your tandem pilot to be able to edit (making a video clip on a DVD using the music you chose). This requires both skills and equipment, which very few in Hungary have!