Pokhara Skydive – An Elite Adventure

Pokhara Skydive 2012

POKHARA SKYDIVE - FAQs

Q1. What is Solo Skydiving?
Solo jumps are done by skydivers who have experience & training in freefall. While making a solo jump, the skydiver leaves the aircraft from a certain altitude & flies his body at approximately 200km/hr. The skydiver then opens his own parachute & flies to the landing zone.

Q2. What is Tandem Skydiving?
Tandem skydiving refers to a type of skydiving where a novice skydiver ("student" or "passenger") is connected via a harness to an experienced skydiver ("tandem master" or "tandem instructor"). The instructor controls the whole jump from exit through freefall, piloting the canopy and landing. The student or passenger needs only minimal instruction before making a tandem jump. More than a million tandem skydives are made each year around the world for pleasure. It is also a popular training method for first time skydivers. It exposes first-time jumpers to the skydiving routine with minimal expectations from the student and maximum safety. The tandem master is responsible for safe and correct time of parachute deployment. The weight limit for Tandem skydiving is 95 Kg.

Equipment
Tandem skydiving requires equipment with some differences from sport skydiving rigs. All modern tandem skydiving systems use a drogue parachute, which is deployed either from the aircraft or shortly after leaving the plane in order to slow the freefall speed of two people down to that of a single skydiver. This is necessary for proper parachute deployment, lengthening the duration of the skydive, and allowing the skydivers to fall at the same speed as videographers. Tandem skydiving systems also use larger main parachutes (360 square feet and larger) to support the extra weight of two passengers. The three most common tandem skydiving systems in use are the Strong Dual Hawk, the Relative Workshop Vector Tandem, and the Relative Workshop Sigma Tandem. Everest Skydive is using the Dual Hawk System made by Strong Enterprises, and Tom Noonan , the director of Tandem from the company is overseeing all Everest Skydive tandem operations.

Instructor certification
Tandem instructors are required to pass an instructor certification course for the system they jump before skydiving with students. All Everest Skydive instructors are so rated. All Everest Skydive tandem masters are qualified under British, American and Australian regulations and to the manufacturers stringent requirements.

Q3. Where do the jumps take place?
The skydive jumps and landings take place at the Chinne Danda drop zone in Pokhara. The location is the proposed site for the Pokhara International Airport. The drop zone is strictly a ‘no- alcohol zone’.

Q4. Do I need previous skydiving experience to complete a tandem jump?
No. Your skilled tandem instructor ensures for your safety and provides all the training, fun and excitement.

Q5. Is it safe?
Skydiving is an extreme sport, and therefore, like anything in life, has certain risks. However, your tandem instructor has all the skills and experience to make your tandem jump as safe as possible. The equipment is state-of-the-art and when used properly, skydiving can be as safe as or safer than any other extreme sport.

Q6. What kind of plane is used for the event?
Pilatus Porter, PC-6 aircraft. It is supplied by Tara air and piloted by experienced skydiving aviators.

Q7. Can I skydive if I am disabled?
Generally disability is not necessarily a barrier. Tandem skydiving has made it possible for many people to participate, who would otherwise be unsuitable for solo parachute training. It is worth noting that the final responsibility, and therefore the final decision as to a person's suitability, rests with the tandem instructor. However, if you have a disability and would like to skydive, do not hesitate to contact us.

Q8. I wear spectacles / contact lenses. Will this be a problem?
No. Goggles to fit over spectacles will be provided, and these will securely retain your spectacles in place. Goggles will also protect contact lenses and prevent them from being displaced. Contact lenses would be preferable, so bring them along if you can. We believe it would be much more scary if you could not see what was going on!

Q9. What if the weather is bad on the day of my jump?
All aviation activity is mostly dependent on suitable weather conditions. Historically we manage weather constraints by getting up early and being patient.

Q10. What do I need to take with me to the drop zone?
You're going to have fun so in order to do so, be comfortable. A comfortable pair of running shoes is recommended and clothing that suits the weather of the day. If you have long hair, bring something to tie it up for your jump! We provide you with a jump suit to cover your clothes, and look cool for the camera.

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