Skydiving Spain - RAPS Static-line in Seville Andalucia Spain. Learn to Skydive


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Solo Parachute Jumps (RAPS)

4 Modern canopy giving better performance
4 Lots of fun under canopy, highly manoeuvrable
4 Soft landings
4 You control the jump and learn to skydive at your own pace

4 We offer the RAPS courses only to groups of 6 or more

Experience skydiving after a day's training and jumping a modern square canopy. You can progress from your first jump and could become a qualified skydiver in 20-30 jumps.

Click on our photo archive to see some of our contented students.

Course Description

4	We use modern square RAPS (Ram Air Progression System) parachutes
4	Extensive training course lasts a minimum of 6 hours and are taught only by British Parachute Association - Approved Instructors. The BPA statistically has the safest system in the world
4	Each course is limited to 12 students per instructor
4	The first jump is from 3,500 feet above ground level
4	Parachute automatically opens, via a static line, when you leave the aircraft
4	Both the main parachute and reserve are attached neatly to your back
4	The parachute is far more manoeuvrable and offers more fun than the more conventional round parachutes
4	The RAPS parachute introduces the flare, which gives softer landings
4	You are restricted to jumping in 17mph (15 knots) or less winds. This is compared to 10 knots for round parachutes
4	This course is ideal for groups or individuals or like to take part in a group activity

We offer one free static-line course or tandem jump for every 10 who pay in full, or 10% discount for all the group. We also offer larger reductions for even larger groups. Please contact us for details.

The Progression System

		Exit height
4	Category 1 The Ground School includes: Introduction to the equipment, aircraft procedures, exit procedures and canopy control. You are now qualified as a Category 1 student and can progress on to jump for the first time
4	Category 2 Your first 2 jumps concentrate on exiting the aircraft with a good stable body position. The parachute opens safely behind you with the use of the static-line	4,000 feet
4	Category 3 Called dummy pulls, these jumps concentrate on practicing the opening of your own parachute while still on static line. 3 good jumps are needed	4,000 feet
4	Category 4 You will do your first freefall with a 3 second delay before deploying your own parachute. The next 2 good jumps will be a 5 second delays. At this point you will be falling over 50 mph downwards	4,500 feet
4	Category 5 Finally we are at 10 second delays demonstrating a stable freefall position at terminal velocity. This means we are going at 120 mph, the maximum speed we can fall in a bell-to-earth position. Again, 2 good jumps are to be executed	5,000 feet
4	Category 6 Its time to spend longer in freefall - 15 second delay
	Jump 1 - A good 15 second delay	5,500 feet
	Jump 2 - We now bring in the use of the altimeter on the 2nd 15 second jump	6,000 feet
4	Category 7 You will now demonstrate the ability to do 2 good 360° turns in both directions showing good heading control. The first jump requires a single turn, however on the second decent both turns must be achieved	8,000 - 9,000 feet
4	Category 8 Consisting of 5 different jumps, this is the final category demonstrating stability and movement in the sky
	Jump 1 - Unstable exit with turns	8,000 - 9,000 feet
	Jump 2 - Dive exit with backloops	10,000 + feet
	Jump 3 - Dive exit with slow forward movement (also known as delta tracking)	10,000 + feet
	Jump 4 - Dive exit with faster forward movement (known as tracking) and track turns	10,000 + feet
	Jump 5 - Dive exit, back loop, 360° turn, 360° right turn, demonstration of tracking, track turns, signal intention to pull with a wave off and deploy your parachute at the correct height	10,000 + feet

After completing the 3rd dive, you will be qualified as a Category 8 skydiver and can jump with other people

Cost

4	Basic training	Ground school comprising a minimum 6 hours training and your first jump	€200
4	Each subsequent jump	For all levels up to Category 8	€45
4	Each subsequent jump	If not trained by Skydive Spain up to Category 8	€48

4	FEADA 1-month	3rd party, personal accident and health NEW	€65
4	FEADA 3-month	3rd party, personal accident and health	€85
4	FEADA Until 31 Dec 2007	3rd party, personal accident and health	€135

3rd party insurance is compulsory to protect other people / businesses from any damage resulting from skydiving. You can choose either a 1-month, 3-month or an annual policy which can be taken-out at the dropzone when you arrive. Personal accident and health insurance is covered by FEADA (medical expenses only). If you are already a jumper from another country, please show your policy to the office or purchase a new policy.

Please click here to find out more about insurance.

The Future

Having graduated at Category 8 you can now start jump with other people. We offer coaching towards more advanced qualifications such formation skydiving and freefly. Go to the experienced part our website to find out more.

Many people at this point buy there first parachute either new or second hand through friends. You can use our kit hire equipment.

How do I Book?

Contact the dropzone on the telephone numbers listed at the top of this page, drop us an email, chat to us online on

(user name: Target Skysports Office) or click below to book.