this should probably be in Hanger talk, but I've flown for a DZ and jumped there myself. After seeing how everything works and getting to know the tandem instructors I felt safe. I've seen them have to cut away on a tandem their 1st time in the 3 years of the DZ being open and it really wasn't a big deal. They've got a very experienced faa licensed rigger doing all the packing. It's a good time, I've done it twice and pulled the chute the second time.