NWAA Skydive Day

An all-day event

Skydiving is an all-day event. Due to weather conditions and other bookings, it is not possible to give an accurate time for your jump. You must expect to spend the whole day at the centre to complete your jump - a minimum of 3 – 4 hours.

What to wear

Comfortable casual/sports clothing is advised with pumps/training type shoes that can be laced up securely. Please no boots.

Training

You will receive a minimum of 20 mins training before your jump from one of the Tandem Instructors.

Video your jump

The cost for video and stills is £120. You get your own personal cameraman to video your experience and give you anything from 80 to 120 high-quality images. You receive it on the day just half an hour after you land.

Spectators

You're welcome to bring supporters but please be aware that this could be an all-day event and spectators could get bored very quickly. Please make them aware of this. If you bring small children, there is not a lot for them to do and can become restless very quickly, if you are waiting a long time to jump.

Season

• Jan
• Feb
• Mar
• Apr
• May
• Jun
• Jul
• Aug
• Sep
• Oct
• Nov
• Dec

Meeting point

Lancaster Airfield
Hillam Lane
Cockerham
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA2 0DY
UK

Black Knights Skydiving Centre

Join other supporters of North West Air Ambulance who are all taking to the skies at Lancaster Airfield!

Cafe

There is a cafe on site serving hot and cold snacks all day Friday to Sunday and a large picnic area.

Jumps are weather dependent, so it's not usually possible to specify a jump time prior to the day.

You will receive an arrival time once you are confirmed with the airfield – this is when you will check in and receive your training for the jump. The jump time would depend on the weather and how many other people are booked in that day. There is a small chance you could wait all day until you jump. The airfields do operate a first come first served basis – so the earlier you arrive the earlier you will jump!

Included

• A fantastic fundraising pack filled with hints, tips and ideas to help smash your target
• An NWAA t-shirt to wear with pride on the day
• Support from the events team with your fundraising
• An unforgettable experience

NW Air Ambulance

Providing rapid treatment 365 days a year to save lives and improve patient outcomes.

The charity's three helicopters and four rapid response vehicles operate 365 days a year, with doctors and paramedics on board providing enhanced prehospital care to people across the entire North West region.

Schedule

Please note, 70% of your minimum sponsorship must be raised two weeks before the event for your jump to go ahead.

Medical

There will be two medical forms to fill in beforehand.

Medical for those aged 70+

If, on the day of the skydive, you are aged 70 or over, you must have the form 115b completed and signed by a doctor regardless of health status. If you cannot attain a signed 115b from your doctor, there is an alternative option.

Costs

Thank you to the crew at the charity for saving my life, with their quick thinking and performance – in what must have been a very high-pressure situation. I was written off all the way but the decisions they made have given me more time with my family and children. Stephen