My first flight with Sky Sports was last year, and it has to be said that I was petrified. I promised myself that when I returned this year, I'd take two flights, one to get over the initial nerves, and one to actually enjoy the experience.
My daughter came with me this year, so it was her first flight and I was pleasantly surprised when she was as enthusiastic as me ...... so we flew three times this year.
The first was from the lower take off point, which I was familiar with - ropey loos and all - the second, we got to the lower point, parachutes off the truck, stood around, chutes back on the truck and off we went to the top - another 200m up. I was so excited ! There was a bit of the road track that I really didn't want to see, so just concentrated on chatting to the other passengers lol.
When we got to the higher point for the third flight, it really was blowing a gale, so we sat around for 30-40 mins, had a cup of tea and waited until conditions improved. Around 6-7 trucks were at the top by this time and it was a really nice vibe. Some newbies, some solos, everyone really working up to their best experience ever. It can get a bit chilly at the top but your flight suit keeps you warm enough.
I've flown with the same pilot four times now, and I trust him with my life - literally lmao. He talks you through everything, when to sit, when not to sit, how you can turn the chute just by leaning one way or another. It's an absolute joy, I love flying. Nicolette - the girl who runs the office - suggested i take the solo course - are you mad girl ? why would I want to do that ? especially when i've got the best pilot in the world. Just hope he's there next year.
When you're back on the ground, you spend the rest of the holiday looking to the mountain looking for fliers to come over the top of the ridge, wishing you were back up there again.
I cannot recommend this outfit highly enough. I love them to pieces and they really make you feel like old friends returning.
Stop thinking about it - Just DO it !
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