We are pleased to announce three upcoming courses for 2026.

Two of these courses will take place in Holland: the first from April 20th to April 24th and the second from September 14th to September 18th. (Each course runs for 5 days.)

These courses will be conducted at the Dutch National Parachute Centre in Teuge, Holland. Upon completion, participants will receive the Dutch B wings as well as the Pathfinders Club Wings.

The fee for this course is £700.

Additionally, we are organising a course in France at the Abeille Parachute Centre from June 1st to June 5th. Participants will be awarded the Pathfinders Club wings on the conclusion of this course.

The cost for this course is anticipated to be higher, but we are unable to confirm the exact pricing at this time.

Upon successful completion of any of our courses, participants will become eligible to join the Pathfinders memorial jumps in Arnhem and Normandy, provided they demonstrate adequate canopy control skills.

The Normandy jumps will be scheduled for either June 6th or June 7th, while the Arnhem jumps will occur on September 19thor September 20th.

After completing a course in Holland or France you will then be eligible to attend any of our currency weeks in the UK at Hinton Parachute Centre, with sessions available from May 18th to May 22nd and from July 6th to July 10th, in addition to a planned water jump into Rutland Lake on July 11th.

Each course includes 5 parachute jumps and the rental of all necessary equipment, excluding personal clothing.

The course fee includes third-party liability insurance for parachuting; however, participants are required to provide proof of personal insurance that covers parachuting and repatriation, typically amounting to around £25+ depending on the cover you select.

The recommended attire for jumping is generally the combat uniform of your country’s military. Rank insignia may be worn if eligible, but should not be used. Civilians are encouraged to buy a set of green army-type coveralls for the course. For re-enactors participating in the Arnhem and Normandy jumps, World War II recreation uniforms are permitted.

If you wish to confirm your participation, please secure your slot by paying a deposit of £200. Deposits are none refundable.

Course Deposit

Joining instructions will be distributed at least 30 days prior to the course commencement date. Please be aware that any external expenses incurred by you are not the responsibility of Pathfinders.

Should you make arrangements for a ferry or accommodation, it is essential to have travel insurance to cover these costs in the event of your inability to attend or if the course is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances such as Covid, strikes, etc.

The maximum age limit for participants is 50, unless you possess prior parachute experience (please contact us if you are over 50). It is also required that you maintain a reasonable level of fitness. Should you fail the ground school assessment due to insufficient fitness, you will not be permitted to jump, and refunds at this stage are not possible.

In general, if you are able to run 100 meters and have full body mobility, you should meet the fitness requirements for the course.

You will receive a medical self-declaration form to confirm your fitness for parachuting. If you have any medical conditions listed on the form or are over the age of 40, you are required to have the form signed by a doctor.

If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us, and we will respond promptly.