Situation:
Veterans, Serving Military and First responders are considered to be at a greater risk for developing Operational Stress Injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder than most other occupations.

Mission:
The Operation Pegasus Foundation is partnering with Campbell River Skydive Centre who will host and conduct the First Jump Course in order to build robust relationships within the Veteran, Serving Military and First Responder community and to challenge the individual by taking them out of their comfort zone.

Event Details:
Our main event will be a First Jump Course, with the option to continue through the student process. as well as hanging out with old friends and making new ones. There will be a meet and greet with a BBQ on the first and last day of each rotaion. There will be two rotations this year. Please see specific dates below in the schedule.

Campbell River Skydive Centre is the only veteran owned drop zone in Canada. Their primary staff volunteering their time for this event consist of many retired Search and Rescue Technician, Airborne Regiment and Jump Company Veterans who are all certified skydive coaches and instructors.

If you do not want to or are unable to skydive we still welcome and encourage your attendance to Operation Pegasus Jump to experience the camaraderie.

If you are unable to attend and would still like to donate to Operation Pegasus Jump, donations can be made at https://gofund.me/1640aaa2

Schedule:
You can choose any rotation to attend or you can stay for both rotations and continue to jump and bond.
Rotation 1: July 10th-13th
Rotation 2: July 13th-16th
*Detailed schedule will be distributed closer to the date.Activity Details:First Jump Course
*Due to safety requirements, there is a weight restriction of 250 lbs to participate in the First Jump Course.During the first jump course, you will be taught the techniques and skills necessary to make your first skydive safe and enjoyable. The curriculum includes detailed instruction on the operation and use of the equipment as well as practical training using a suspended harness and an aircraft mock-up.The ground school takes approximately 4 to 5 hours and once completed, your first jump will be made from 3,500 feet where your instructor will initiate the deployment of your main parachute as you leave the airplane. After you’re under a good parachute, you’ll maneuver it yourself while under radio guidance from an instructor on the ground. We train you to fly and land your parachute. Once you have landed, your instructor will provide a full debrief of your jump with you and will fill out your logbook.

Once your first jump has been completed you have the option to continue through the student progression to work your way up to achieving your solo license.

Campbell River Skydive Centre will provide all equipment required to perform a skydive.
Please ensure you bring running shoes to wear for the jump. Check out our website for more details www.campbellriverskydivecentre.com

Tandem Skydive
*Due to safety requirements, there is a weight restriction of 220 lbs to participate in a tandem skydive.

On a tandem skydive, you’ll jump from 10,000ft securely attached to an experienced instructor and freefall for over 5,000 feet at speeds of up to 200km/h. To prepare for the jump, your instructor will give you a brief overview of the jump and will assist you in gearing up. While attached to your instructor, together you will exit the plane, descend in freefall, and pilot the canopy safely and gently to the ground.

Accommodation:

If you would like to camp at the Drop Zone, we have limited spots available at no cost. Please be sure to let us know if this is the option you would like upon registering as the spots will be on a first come first serve basis.
Alternatively there are many campsites and hotels in the area, please feel free to reach out if you need assistance locating a campground or hotel.Cost:
The cost of the First Jump Course is $314 +tax. Each additional jump you decide to make will be $125+tax.For those who are unable to participate in the First Jump Course, we will be offering the option of a Tandem Skydive at the cost of $299+tax.We will be seeking funding from organizations and personal donations in hopes of being able to reduce jump costs. Any discounts available will be communicated at the time of the event.Each participant is responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs.

Registration and Payment:
Registration must be in no later than June 15th 2023

Please note: If you are registering to participate in any jump type, a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $100 is required upon registration to confirm your spot and will be credited to your jump cost. The remainder of the payment will be taken upon arrival at the event.

If you are attending but do not plan to jump, we still require you to fill out this form, though a deposit is not required. If you change your mind before the event please email us and we will be able to let you know if there are still spots available.

Please e-transfer your deposit to oppegasusfoundation@gmail.com noting the payment is for Operation Pegasus Jump.Please fill out the following questions to complete the registration form.