Having taken the plunge (no pun intended) to take up skydiving I searched through numerous reviews, google searches, and spoke to a lot of people who were already launching themselves out of planes. The common denominator of all the advice was to head to Spain. Having narrowed it down I emailed 3 Sky Diving centre’s one of which was FFU (I won’t mention the other two). I received not so great response from one, a positive but generalist reply from another, but within 2 hours of emailing the FFU I had a firm plan of what they can do for me and how they go about their business. At this point I might add i work away so time is precious - FFU put a package together for me that took everything out of my hands, I didn’t have to worry about transport, accommodation, etc and I had a timetable sent through to me within 5 hours of first getting in touch. Unfortunately, the weather front that hit the UK hit Europe as well, however, I still went, and managed to get through an extended version of ground school in the dying hope of actually getting up. Sadly time and the weather had me beaten. Despite this, I was extremely impressed by how much effort the staff put in to try and maintain a positive vibe, and keep us busy through putting together a more in depth ground school and other activities (At this point, I must admit I was a tad grumpy to say the least). Not deterred however, upon my next visit, the sun was shining - and after some refresher training and passing the exam, I was able to begin the AFF course. My instructor was second to none and put me completely at ease. to put others mind at rest I will say and it is astonishing - I had an international instructor i.e. English was the native tongue, however and quite ashamedly so - spoke better English than some of the people I have met in England........ So despite having superb staff after passing the first few levels I seemed to hit a wall - well - picture falling spaghetti and you want be far off. This is where I found an even greater respect for the staff and instructors - all were extremely supportive, and were willing to spend time and advise me of different techniques to overcome the issue. Unfortunately, time once again became an issue however instead of simply taking my money time and time again (which I know some DZ’s would be happy to) my instructors advised on tunnel time. (Top tip - never take your debit card to a wind tunnel, you will leave bankrupt)... It did however fix the problem. So now with that issue fixed I then returned back to the DZ and managed to complete all the AFF requirements (I don’t know who was happier, me or the instructors) I will say, at this point, they don’t stop assisting there, the staff are always watching and on hand to offer advice. The facilities through the summer are great, and regular BBQ’s are held, this adds to the very social and laid back feel to the DZ. My one criticism would be that you are not able to camp there..... Overall, between the staff, pre and after care you receive from this DZ you will not be disappointed and guarantee you will return again and again and again.
