albertvanbiljon

We did our RAPS course here, and I also did my first 2 static line jumps here. Our instructor was great - knows what he is doing and knows how to work with people. All the other people I've met here were friendly as well and I like to spend time here. It's around 7km from Swindon station, which I cycled easily when coming by train from London. Even though it is called Skydive London, it's quite a trek to get here! Can recommend it to anyone.

I did a static line here on my second visit. The refresh was very thorough and the instructor knew what he was doing, from my point of view. There are more than one aircraft so they can lift quite a few people during the day. Army staff pay less, and unfortunately no-one told me that I need to become an APA-member (costing £20) before I can manifest, so that wasted quite a bit of time. The reception also sells some basic goodies, such as gloves and goggles, but don't depend on them having it all in stock. You can also borrow goggles. On a good-weathered day, this DZ seem to get extremely busy, so be there early for the first refresh (at 08:30?) else the day just drags on. Because they are quite big and busy, a little bit of the personal touch is lost, but I found everyone friendly and helpful. The canteen staff is also very friendly and it's very affordable. I drove there with some friends, but else this would be an expensive and long journey from London. It takes quite a while with the car anyway.