Gold Coast Skydivers has one of the most experienced staffs in the skydiving industry. Our senior staff members include four world record holders, two former U.S. Army Parachute Team members (Golden Knights) and a 3-time world champion. They average over 25 years experience. The premier skydiving school on the Gulf Coast, we offer the most popular instructional programs sanctioned by the United States Parachute Association.

Gold Coast Skydivers has two programs to fit your budget and tastes:

We accept Master Card, Visa and American Express. Sorry, no personal or company checks are accepted. We offer discounts to students, military personnel, or groups of three or more. We are only a phone call away to answer any questions that you may have, 1-800-796-7117; or e-mail inquires to Mike Igo at migo51@aol.com

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Current Specials @ Goldcoast
Specials are shown in red
Prepay any first jump program and receive your first "After Graduation Jump" Free!!

Tandem

The tandem skydive is by far the most popular choice for first time jumpers. Requiring only ten minutes of instruction, the student can experience the thrill of free fall with relative ease. The student is attached to an instructor with a special harness. They both exit the aircraft together and descend under one parachute. During the entire skydive, the instructor is safely guiding the student. Appointment is required.

·         Minimum Age: 16 (with parental consent)

·         First Jump Price: $189

·         Jump Altitude: 14,000 ft. AGL.

A student can continue to progress towards solo freefall with the Accelerated Tandem Progression program. This program is comprised of eight levels involving a progression from tandems to solo jumps. An instructor is present on each skydive. The student must pass each level before progressing to the next.

·         Second Tandem: $179

·         Third Tandem: $179

Total: $547
Prepay: $520 = $27 savings

·         Level IV-IX: $179 per level

Total: $1074
Prepay: $1020 = $54 savings
 
Total for entire course: $1621

Prepay Entire ATP Course: $1540 = $81 savings

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Accelerated Freefall

The most sophisticated and demanding method of instruction, Accelerated Freefall involves extensive instruction and supervision to thoroughly prepare a student for solo freefall. This is a progressive method of instruction comprised of seven levels. The student’s first jump includes five hours ground instruction. The student wears full skydiving gear and is accompanied by two instructors during the first three levels. The student progresses through levels four to seven with one instructor. The student must pass each level before progressing to the next. Appointment is required. Classes are held every Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine.

·         Level I: $299

·         Level II-III: $189 per level

Total: $677
Prepay: $635 = $42 savings

·         Level IV-VII: $179 per level

Total: $716
Prepay: $650 = $66 savings

Total for entire course: $1393
Prepay Price for entire AFF course: $1285 = $108 savings

·         After completion jumps: $49 (includes pack job)

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