There comes a point in many skydivers' careers when they begin looking for a way to give back to the sport. For some, that path leads to coaching, AFF instruction, rigging, or organizing events. For others, it leads to one of the most challenging and rewarding roles in skydiving: becoming a Tandem Instructor.
The decision to become a Tandem Instructor is not one to take lightly. You are taking responsibility for introducing thousands of people to the sport while carrying the weight of their trust, safety, and often one of the most important experiences of their lives.
More Than Just Taking People for a Ride Many outside the sport assume tandem instructors simply strap someone to their chest and jump out of an airplane. The reality is far different.
Tandem Instructor Ann Durand over Skydive Atlanta. Photo by Gary Schaffer.Continue reading →
