Am I eligible to skydive?
All airfields have a weight limit for parachuting and these vary by site, and are often different for men and women. The minimum age is 16 (although anyone aged 16 or 17 will need parental consent), the maximum age varies per site so please check your local airfield before booking. Details for all sites can be found through calling Skyline on 0207 424 5505.
Please note that all jumpers are required to have personal accident insurance, if this is not covered by your current insurance, this can be purchased from Skyline.
You are also required to sign a medical form; Skyline will send you details once you have booked.
How do I find my nearest skydive?
Click here to see the available locations and dates and to book your place through Skyline.
Who is Skyline?
Heart's Big Skydive is being hosted by our preferred skydive partner, Skyline. Jumpers will be booking their places directly through them. For over 24 years Skyline has been the leading charity events organiser in the UK working with well over 3000 amazing charities and raising tens of millions of pounds over the years. They will book your jump with your chosen skydive centre and guide you through all the information you need the day. Skyline are not affiliated with Global and Heart. For more information, view their FAQ's here.
When can I jump?
Hearts Big Skydive is a campaign for skydive jumps taking place between 1st September 2019 and 31st June 2020. We welcome people to skydive outside of these dates, however we cannot can provide the Big Skydive incentives for these jumpers. If your jump is originally booked within this time period but is delayed for reasons out of your control (e.g. weather), then we will honour the incentives.
Can I jump at the same time as my friend?
You can book on more than one person at the same time. Once you have entered your details on the first page there will be an option to tick a box and add group members. Enter the names and email addresses of everyone you would like to book in there.
If the person you would like to jump with has already signed up, there is a Group Member Info box on the second page of the online booking form – just quote the name of that person in that box and we will group you in together!
Do I need any training?
You will be taking part in a tandem skydive which is the easiest and most popular of all skydives. It requires only 30 minutes of training, and you will then be jumping strapped to a BPA (British Parachute Association) qualified tandem instructor.
When is my place confirmed?
Once you have booked and paid your non-refundable deposit of £70 to Skyline you will receive a confirmation email from Skyline within 5 working days.
Can I cancel or amend my booking?
If you have to cancel your jump, please contact the Skyline office on 0207 424 5522 – remember, your deposit is non-refundable, and you have until four weeks before your jump within which you can reschedule for free. If you cancel or reschedule within four weeks of your jump, you are required to pay Skyline a £50 cancellation fee, and if this is within 48 hours of your jump date, this fee rises to £100.
What happens if there is bad weather?
Your safety is paramount so if the weather is bad and it wouldn't be safe for you to jump, then your jump will be rescheduled. If this happens Skyline will rebook your jump for the next mutually convenient date.
What facilities are available at the Skydive centres?
Each Skydive centre has varying facilities, but most are able to provide you with a video at a cost and also have cafeterias available. Please check with Skyline or your Skydive centre for more details.
If you have further questions about sky diving, please contact Skyline directly on 0207 424 5505