{"id":3212,"date":"2023-07-31T17:56:09","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T21:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/longislandskydiving.com\/?p=3212"},"modified":"2023-09-11T13:08:53","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T17:08:53","slug":"tandem-skydiving-who-will-i-jump-with","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/longislandskydiving.com\/blog\/tandem-skydiving-who-will-i-jump-with\/","title":{"rendered":"Tandem Skydiving: Who Will I Jump With?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

First things first, what is tandem skydiving? Tandem skydiving entails skydiving with an instructor attached to you! The forward-facing student (you) is secured to the front of the instructor by an apparatus called a harness. Imagine lying on the ground<\/a> on your stomach, and then someone (the instructor) lays down on top of you with their tummy on your back \u2013 that\u2019s all there is to it (except there\u2019s no one crushing you in the sky, because of gravity)! Tandem skydiving<\/a> is hands down the safest way to make your initial skydive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now here\u2019s the scene: you booked your first skydive (woo!) and now that it\u2019s becoming a reality, you\u2019re thinking, \u201cWait, WHO in the world is taking me skydiving!?\u201d Or rather, WHO in their right mind is going to strap themselves to me and jump from an airplane!? It actually isn\u2019t that odd once you\u2019re falling through the sky. Let\u2019s take a look into who <\/em>skydiving instructors are, the United States Parachute Association<\/a> (USPA) skydiving instructor requirements, and what tandem skydiving New York<\/a> is all about \u2013 safety! <\/p>\n\n\n

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Why Is Tandem Skydiving Awesome? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Doing a tandem jump provides the student (you) with a sense of security and allows you to full-heartedly enjoy <\/em>the skydiving experience without worry. While our tandem instructors are focused on the where to fly, altitude, wind direction, other jumpers in the sky, and much more, you\u2019re free to do one thing and one thing only: enjoy it! How safe is skydiving with an instructor? Well, think of it this way \u2013 would you rather drive a car for the first time totally alone zipping down the interstate, or have a teacher with you who is able to provide guidance, instill confidence, and ultimately, be able to effectively take control of the situation? We know our answer (… we want the teacher, please)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A Tandem Skydiving Instructor? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A tandem instructor is someone who is intensely passionate about the sport of skydiving, enjoys sharing it with newcomers, and is highly trained in their craft. A tandem instructor must complete rigorous instruction, pass examinations, and show a genuine dedication to the sport before ever thinking about applying for their Tandem Instructor Rating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a requirement for tandem instructors to abide by the standards, regulations, and recommendations of the skydiving industry and, here at Long Island Skydiving Center, they must abide by the standards set by the USPA. They are responsible for the physical act of skydiving, of course, and they are concerned with much more than the jump itself. Leading up to the skydive the instructor must show confidence in knowing the ins and outs of skydiving gear, be able to give a fully-encompassing pre-jump brief and training to their student, and be able to comprehensively understand the weather conditions<\/a> at the time of the skydive to make the final call on if it is safe to jump. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who issues the Tandem Instructor Rating? To break it down real quick, the USPA and the Federal Aviation Administration<\/a> (FAA) are the two primary governing bodies that oversee skydivers. The USPA is the one who sanctions the Tandem Instructor Rating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Kind Of Qualifications Will My Instructor Have? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Your tandem instructor will have the following as an absolute minimum: <\/p>\n\n\n\n