What's involved in a Static Line Course? The Static Line Course is the cheaper way to learn to skydive but takes a longer period of time. After the ground training your first jump will be from 3000 ft. Your parachute opens automatically by a static line attached to the plane before you jump. You will then fly your parachute to the ground with guidance from the ground crew. After 5 static line jumps you will do a short free fall jump to build up your confidence. Each proceeding jump will then follow from a higher altitude allowing you to freefall for longer before opening the parachute. Total number of jumps in this course is 17 and it will take you a couple of weeks (full time) to complete. After the course you can opt to go for your A-license. This license is recognized internationally, although in some countries you may have to demonstrate your skill in two or three evaluation jumps. To get it you have to learn how to pack your own parachute and how to land within designated area. For more info on the Static Line Course click here