The one star is awarded because I appreciate it must be difficult when all the staff are working on a voluntary basis.
The lack of any other stars is because that this alone cannot be blamed for the dismal attitude that prevails at the centre.
I and a friend have always wanted to learn to skydive and were exited about taking the first step towards that by enrolling in the static line course.
The course was detailed but was run in such a way as to remind you at all times that your presence at the centre was a total inconvenience to the instructor and everyone else already within the strathallan Clique. Most of the regulars there will either not speak to you or will do so either to mock your apparently stupid questioning or to remind you of some anal (none safety related) golden rule you have broken.
We were told during the course that something like 98% would not return to do another jump or progress on to do further training. After the experience of the static line course I can see why. This is not due (as suggested by the instructor) to students all being a waste of space but due to the fact that the way students are treated is appalling.
Despite our first experience we were determined to keep trying and hoped that this was a one off and maybe we had caught the centre on an 'off weekend'. however we have been back 4 times now and each time the experience is largely the same. The staff are ignorant and rude and totally un-interested in welcoming anyone else.
AS a result we have decided not to return and just to allow our training certificates to expire.
Its a shame because if it was run well the centre would be a real asset to scotland and would no doubt enjoy more success.
NOTE: I and my friend are not (as is suggested by other reviews) from a rival club.
