First time?
Tandem skydive: your first jump, step by step
Everything you need to know before booking, if you've never jumped before.
Here's everything you need to arrive on jump day calm and informed: what happens from check-in to the flight, what to wear, and answers to the most common questions from first-time jumpers.
Check-in and briefing
You arrive at the airport, complete registration, and get the safety briefing from your instructor.
Gearing up
You put on the jumpsuit and harness with help from the ground team.
Climb and exit
You board the plane, reach 4,200 metres, and jump in tandem with your instructor.
Freefall and landing
You experience 60 seconds of freefall, then fly under an open canopy to a soft landing.
A tandem skydive is how almost everyone tries skydiving for the first time: you jump harnessed to a certified instructor, who opens the parachute and flies you down to the landing. You need no experience and no medical certificate: you must be at least 16 (with written consent from both parents if you are under 18), weigh no more than 100 kg and be in good health. Below you will find how the day goes, how much it costs, where it happens and answers to the most common questions.
How much does a tandem skydive cost?
With us a tandem skydive costs €180 on weekdays and €200 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, per person. The price includes the flight to 4,200 metres, the briefing, all the gear and the instructor. Photos and video are optional extras: instructor HandyCam video +€40, professional photos or video +€70, photos and video +€90. No deposit: you book for free and pay on the day of the jump. The full price list, with the group calculator, is on the prices page.
Where does the jump take place?
At Francesco Cappa Airport in Casale Monferrato, Piedmont, about an hour's drive from Milan, Turin and Genoa, with free parking. If you are coming from one of these cities you will find the route and distance on its page: skydiving near Milan, near Turin and near Genoa.
How long does it take and what does it feel like?
You spend 2-3 hours at the airfield in total. The jump itself takes about 45 minutes from the moment the instructor harnesses you: around 25 minutes of climb, 50-60 seconds of freefall at about 200 km/h, then the canopy opens at around 1,500 metres and you fly for 5-10 minutes before landing. We describe how those seconds feel in what it feels like during a skydive.
Is skydiving safe?
Every rig has two independent parachutes, the main and the reserve, plus a device that opens the reserve on its own if needed. In a tandem the instructor does all the manoeuvres: you only hold the position explained in the briefing. If fear is holding you back, read how safe skydiving is and what happens if your parachute doesn't open.
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Questions from first-time jumpers
Tandem skydiving is the easiest and safest way to experience free fall. You'll be strapped to an experienced instructor who takes care of everything, letting you enjoy the experience to the fullest.
Yes, tandem jumping is very safe. Our instructors are highly qualified and use high-quality equipment that is regularly inspected and maintained. Safety is our absolute priority.
No special preparation is required. We recommend eating lightly and staying hydrated. You'll receive a short briefing before the jump.
No. A tandem jump is a complete experience: you do it once, with no commitment and no course. If you get hooked and want to learn to jump solo, you can carry on with the AFF course whenever you like.
And after your first jump?
For many, the first jump stays a one-off experience, and that's perfect. For others it's the start of a passion: if after the jump you feel like doing it again on your own, there's the AFF course.