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! WARNING !
Parachuting is a high-risk activity
which may cause or result in serious injury or death

Finger Lakes Skydivers does not carry insurance of any kind to cover you for injuries, property damage or other losses while you are on the premises, flying in the aircraft, or skydiving.

YOUR FIRST JUMP
Finger Lakes Skydivers offers the tandem program to introduce you to the world of skydiving. Following a short instructional session, we will fly you to an altitude of 10,000 feet where your skydiving adventure begins. Harnessed to your own personal instructor you will exit the aircraft and experience the thrill of 30 seconds of free fall. After the parachute is open, the instructor will fly you on a 5-minute ride back to the landing area while you enjoy the spectacular view of the Finger Lakes.

WHO CAN JUMP
You must be 18 years of age or older and weigh no more than 210 pounds. You must be in reasonable physical condition and not extremely overweight. Skydiving does not require great physical strength, but precision and technique. Men and women both can participate equally.

RISK
Modern equipment and training techniques have helped increase the safety of skydiving but, like any other high adventure sport, a certain amount of risk exists that cannot be eliminated. You must assume responsibility for yourself, and for decisions regarding your safety. You will be required to sign an assumption of risk agreement before you will be allowed to participate in skydiving.

WHEN
Tandem jumps are available Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to dark. Please call for reservations several days or more in advance if possible. Last minute reservations and walk-ins will be accepted if space is available. You should allow 2 to 4 hours to complete your jump. Before you leave home, call to check conditions. If it is not jumpable you may reschedule for another day. Please arrive on time and well rested (not hungover) and no alcohol 12 hours prior to your jump. A $50 deposit per person is required with all reservations.


WHAT TO BRING
Please dress according to the weather, you will be spending time outdoors. Appropriate dress includes long pants, T-shirt, sweatshirt, jacket, gloves if its cold, shorts if it's hot. Please wear sneakers. We will provide a helmet, jumpsuit, goggles, and parachute equipment. You may bring a camera or camcorder, your friends and lunch if you like.

VIDEO
We can capture your skydive on video. We are currently offering "Handcam" video, where your tandem instructor will wear a video camera on his hand and film your skydive. We can record your skydive onto a DVD. It's a great way to enjoy your skydive over and over and share it with family and friends. If you think you may be interested, please notify us when you make your reservation. The cost of video $75.


SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

For safety reasons and as a courtesy to others, your cooperation on the following will be appreciated.

  • Alcohol may not be consumed anywhere on the airport during jumping hours.
  • Controlled substances are prohibited at all times.
  • Smoking is not permitted in all buildings, near aircraft or fuel sources, or in the parachute packing area.
  • Please do not bring your pets (dogs, cats etc.) to the airport.
  • Children are welcome but you are responsible for their supervision at all times.