A tandem jump utilizes a dual harness parachute.   Safely attached to your tandem master, you exit the aircraft 13,000 feet above PK Airpark and FREEFALL together for approximately 60 seconds.  At 5,500 feet, you will deploy your parachute and enjoy an extended canopy flight descending slowly, making gentle turns through the sky for approximately 4 minutes allowing you to enjoy the view.  Both the student and the instructor are attached to the skydiving gear and descend under a single, large parachute. Our landing area is located immediately in front of the Manifest allowing your friends and family to witness you receiving your final instruction at the loading area, climbing aboard the aircraft, our aircraft and landing in front of the Manifest building. 

A Tandem Skydive includes instruction, complete equipment (parachute, harness, jumpsuit, helmet, goggles and altimeter), your tandem master, aircraft slots and the actual skydive! If you want a video of yourself in freefall, we have freefall photographers that can do that! From gearing up to landing, a video is a must! To include a freefall video-photographer to capture your special moment on the ground and in the air be sure to choose the videophotographer option.

Training and the jump itself require approximately 90 minutes. However, scheduled times are only approximate. Therefore, tandem students should allow at least three hours after their scheduled jump times for completion of the jump.  Once you know when you would like to complete your tandem call 910-904-0000or e-mail us jumpaeford@aol.com to schedule your appointment.

If this is a gift, please be sure to include: WHO the gift is for; WHAT the occasion is (birthday, anniversary, welcome home, just a surprise), and who the gift is FROM.  Questions? Please e-mail jumpraeford@aol.com or call 910-904-0000.

Due to equipment limitations, students must weigh no more than 230 pounds.  You must be 16 years or older, and be in good physical health to skydive. Physically challenged people may skydive. Persons taking prescription drugs or having a recent injury or illness that would require a doctor's evaluation, must have a doctor's certificate stating that no adverse effects would result from vigorous activity or making a skydive.  Minors must have a notarized waiver before the day of your jump. Please contact us at 910-904-0000 for details.

Pick a dollar amount gift certificate.  The dollar value can be applied toward any Tandem Skydive, Accelerated Freefall Catagory Level, Coach Jump, Static-Line Progression Jump, Gear Rental or In-Air VideoPhotographer for yourself or your guest.

Please be sure to include: WHO the gift is for; WHAT the occasion is (birthday, anniversary, welcome home, just a surprise), and who the gift is FROM.  Questions? Please e-mail jumpraeford@aol.com or call 910-904-0000.

A JumpTicket is good for one aircraft ride to 13,000 ft.  User must be an active USPA member, and either licensed or current skydiver.  Price does not include skydiving equipment or gear rental.

If you need gear rental, we have several sizes available.  Sizes will be determined by exit weight, experience and number of previous skydives. Gear Rental includes rig with expert CYPRES, main, reserve, harness/container, jumpsuit, altimeter, helmet, and goggles.  Gear rental is extra. If making several jumps, contact RPC at jumpraeford@aol.com or call 910-904-0000 for best rental pricing.

United States Parachute Association's Accelerated Freefall method of skydiving includes practical instruction on climb-out and exit of the aircraft, freefall, canopy flight, landing, and emergency procedures.

To include a freefall video-photographer to capture your special moment on the ground and in the air, click on the Option Window.

In total, the AFF training program progresses through the Integrated Student Program developed by the USPA before the student is cleared for solo freefall. Each Category includes at least one skydive and the student is required to demonstrate specific learning objectives before being cleared to the next category.  If not clear what to purchase, please contact us at 910-904-0000 or e-mail us at jumpraeford@aol.com  and we will be happy to explain it further.

All Raeford Parachute Center skydiver student parachutes are equipped with Automatic Activation Devices (AADs). Pursuant to the United States Parachute Association Basic Safety Requirements, all jumpers must use gear equipped with an AAD until they have obtained their A (Basic) License.

This professional will take ground preparation videos of you preparing for your special jump.  They will then ride in the airplane with you, again capturing a few special moments.  Then most of all - the Videophotographer with skydive with you, filming the whole event!  If possible, the Vidoephotographer will also film your landing and immediate moments after you land. Once on the ground, we will then dub this special jump to music on either DVD or VHS tape format for you to take home and show everyone!

This is great for a tandem skydive, an AFF student jump, an experienced jumper training tape or for that special skydive with all your friends.  If you are a team in need of a Videophotographer for multiple jumps, contact us at 910-904-0000 or jumpraeford@aol.com for best pricing.

Need an extra copy?  Just let us know before we start dubbing and we can make as many extra copies as you like!

If this is a gift, please be sure to include: WHO the gift is for; WHAT the occasion is (birthday, anniversary, welcome home, just a surprise), and who the gift is FROM.  Questions? Please e-mail jumpraeford@aol.com or call 910-904-0000.

Great to stitch onto your jumpsuit or favorite jacket.  Display the 4 1/2" x 3" Raeford Parachute Center Dragon Logo Patch where you want it seen!  Made of white twill background, embroidered in RPC colors with white marrow border.

Short sleeve, ash colored, 100% pre-shrunk coton, Beefy-T shirt.  Back "SKYDIVE"  11 1/2" x 4" size print.  Front left chest black RPC logo print and front right chest "Raeford Parachute Center School" print.  All print in black lettering.  Sizes unisex Small, Medium, Large, X-Large and 2X-Large.