Yeah on the subject of single beginner jumps, you're allowed to jump on a static line without too much training. What this means in practice is that you have to

Yeah on the subject of single beginner jumps, you're allowed to jump on a static line without too much training. What this means in practice is that you have to get yourself out of whatever situation is causing you to approach the ground at terminal velocity. Someone I worked with did a static line jump for her first skydiving experience and her chute twisted together. Luckily she remembered the training they gave her and she was able to kick her legs and get the chute untwisted, but she was probably in the top 10-20% of people I've met in terms of her willingness to pay attention and remember directions. I think a lot of people would give in to panic. When I skydived it was tandem, so at least I would be going out with someone who was experienced. I would probably do it again if I wasn't married with a child.