healthfinder.gov - Simple Steps FIRST TIMERS PRICES DIRECTIONS CALL (904) 718-4648 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT TANDEM SKYDIVING AT SKYDIVE AMELIA ISLAND Skydivers are harnessed to a certified U.S.P.A Tandem Instructor. We provide everything from pre jump instruction, all needed equipment and skydive goggles.Tandem Skydiving allows most people to experience terminal velocity and the sensation of flight under a high performance parachute. To freefall over a mile securely tethered to a USPA certified instructor is the safest way to experience skydiving today. Skydiving is an extreme sport that requires many factors to be in place to be safe. It is not uncommon to make more than one attempt at scheduling your jump. Many factors can delay or cancel jumps for the day including weather, airport delays, aircraft maintenance, instructor availability and even our local nesting turtles have delayed skydive operations. Skydiving is an extreme sport, be patient, plan ahead. It generally takes 1-