Tandem Skydiving at Clinceni Airfield

Tandem skydiving at Clinceni Airfield is the main skydiving option near Bucharest. The aerodrome, Aerodromul Clinceni, lies in Clinceni, Ilfov County, about 20 km southwest of the city centre. In a tandem jump, a first-time participant is harnessed to an experienced instructor who handles the parachute, the exit from the aircraft and the landing. Freefall lasts about 45 to 60 seconds before the canopy opens and the descent continues for several minutes. No prior experience is needed, which is why the activity is classed as moderate rather than hard: the demands are mostly mental, along with the requirement to be reasonably fit and within the operator's weight and age limits. Participants are normally required to be adults or to have written parental consent, and a photo ID is needed. Health conditions such as heart problems, back injuries or pregnancy are standard exclusions, so anyone with a medical concern should ask the club before booking. Jumpsuit, harness and goggles are provided, and visitors wear closed sports shoes and comfortable layered clothing. The operator is listed as Aeroclubul Teritorial București Aurel Vlaicu together with independent tandem clubs based at Clinceni, so the specific club and its instructor qualifications should be confirmed when booking. Tandem instructors work under national aviation rules, and a ground briefing covers body position, exit, landing and what to do in an emergency. Parachute systems include a reserve canopy as part of the standard safety design. Prices are roughly 1,000 to 1,600 lei per jump, and video or photo packages may cost extra, so confirm what is included. The season runs from May to September and every jump depends on weather: low cloud, rain and strong wind lead to postponements, so visitors should keep the schedule flexible and allow half a day, including waiting time. The flight and landing views over the Wallachian plain and the Bucharest outskirts are the main reward.