It takes approximately four to five hours of ground preparation before someone can make their first static line jump. At Skydive Pennsylvania these jumps are made from 4500 feet. Very few, if any, skydiving schools offer static line jumps from this height! As you fall away from the plane, the main parachute is deployed by a "static line" attached to the aircraft. You will experience about two to three seconds of falling as the parachute opens.
The cost of the course and first jump is $235 inclusive.  You must be 18 years of age and less than 230 pounds. Training and jumps are offered Wednesday through Sunday. Pre-registration is a must by calling 800-909-JUMP or via email:  jump@skydivepa.com.