How old do I need to be to skydive?
You need to be at least 18 years old to attend a skydiving course at Robertson Skydive School, or 16 with parental consent.
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August 2017
How many tandem jumps do I need to do before I can learn to skydive on my own?
None, zip, صفر, nada, zéro, ศูนย์, cero, शून्य, null, noll. A big fat lonely zero. Your first jump can be your first static line jump as part of the FTJ course at the Robertson Skydive School.
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May 2017
How do I pay my deposit?
When you book the FTJ course, you'll need to pay a R1000 deposit to confirm your place. Make your deposit payment to the following account, and e-mail a copy of the proof-of-payment to bookings@skydive.co.za.
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May 2017
Do I need to make reservations for the courses?
Yes, book! The best approach is to book but sometimes it works to just show up at the dropzone before 08:30 on any Saturday morning and speak to any one of the staff.
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May 2017
Are there any physical requirements?
You need to be relatively fit and healthy, but equally you don't have to be an Olympic decathlete however we do have a 100kg weight limit.
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May 2017
Why would you want to jump out of a perfectly good airplane?
This is the question skydivers hear most often. Why do we skydive? Ask any experienced skydivers to show you some of their favourite skydiving video footage and you will get an idea of how much fun it can be to jump out of a 'perfectly good airplane. And anyway, who [...]
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May 2017
Why should I do my skydiving training at Robertson Skydive School?
Robertson Skydive School has experienced and dedicated instructors and jumpmasters that will do everything in their power to make sure that your learning experience is second to none and that every single skydive you ever do at Skydive Robertson is safe and fun. Our staff and aircraft engineers ensure [...]
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May 2017
How do I become a skydiver?
Attend our First Jump course, then don't stop skydiving. That's how you become a skydiver.
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May 2017
What about fear and apprehension?
Fear and apprehension gets worse and worse until you are out of the plane. When you skydive most the fear disappears and you enjoy floating.
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May 2017
What if I have a fear of heights?
Are you scared when you fly at 39,000ft on holiday? Probably not, so the height isn't your issue,