Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Are Spouse or non-jumpers allowed to attend?
A. Yes, absolutely. In fact, much of the event is
focused around major sightseeing and tourist opportunities.
Additionally, the Israeli Army is very accommodating in that they will
allow a spouse to be a spectator at both the Airborne refresher class
(Tel Nof Airbase) and in covered tents on the drop zone for the Freedom
Jump itself.
Q. Do I have to be Military Airborne qualified to
jump?
A. Yes, you have to be military qualified and
provide supporting documentation to jump in the military portion of the
event.
Q. Do I need a tourist visa to travel to Israel?
A. Most of the time, no. If you are a passport
holder of one of the following countries you do not require a tourist
visa to travel to Israel:
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados,
Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Central African Republic, Chile,
Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Finland, France,
Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea South, Latvia, Lesotho,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico,
Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama,
Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovak Republic,
Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, St Kitts & Nevis Surinam, Swaziland,
Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom, United States of
America, Uruguay, Vanuatu.
If you are a citizen of a country not on this list,
please contact your Consulate to find out.
Q. What is included and not included in the
package?
A. For the most part, the tour includes many of
your meals, all transportation, all site entrance fees and the jump.
What is not included is as follows:
1. Plane Ticket, Airport Taxes and meals on travel
days
2. Personal insurances (cancellation & return to
the country of origin)
3. Tips for guides & drivers (About $6 US per day
to be taken in consideration)
4. Personal extra expenses (drinks, telephones
etc.)
What is included is as follows:
1. Transfers and assistance:
Airport/Hotels/Tours/Military base
2. Luxurious air-conditioned buses
3. Experienced guides French and English,
authorized by the Ministry of Tourism. (Note: we usually have an Italian
translator as well)
4. Entrances in all the religious and historic
sites mentioned in the program
5. The “Freedom Jump” event
6. Lunches and diners mentioned in the program
except on days of arrival and return
Q. What are the technical details of the military
jump?
A. For static line, you will jump from an altitude
of 400 Meters, (1300 Ft) there are limited places for qualified military
free fall jumpers at 3000 meters (10500 feet). For both jumps, the
aircraft will be a IDF Air Force C-130 HERCULES. The static line
parachute will be the T10 or an MC1 and helmets are provided at the
Airborne School, but you may bring your own if you desire.
Note, each Jumper is kindly requested to provide at
arrival:
1. Airborne License/Certificate
2. Medical Certificate
3. Passport photocopy
4. Number of jumps/Jump Logbook
5. Official uniform from you association and or
airborne unit is requested for the ceremony, special visits and Gala
Dinner
Q. How do How do I sign up?
A. Click on the register link and fill out the
form. Also, please contact one of the professionals located in your area
from our contact list for additional information and signup.