Skydiving, Learn to Skydive AFF Stage 1 - Melbourne, Nagambie
The Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) skydiving course is the most comprehensive introduction to sports skydiving and consists of nine stages comprising a minimum of 11 jumps. The ground training, classroom work and skydiving take place at the Drop Zone.
Once you have demonstrated an understanding of the skydiving skills learnt during your ground training you can progress to a skydiving jump wearing your own parachute and with two skydiving instructors, one on each side of you. They are there to hold on to the grips on your jumpsuit to help maintain your stability during freefall and to check your altitude awareness before deployment.
Once you have successfully deployed your parachute you will commence the final stage of your skydiving adventure – landing. You'll have clear air to fly through while you're guided back to earth by your Target Control Officer (TCO) on the ground. Your skydiving parachute system, specially designed for skydiving students, comprises a ram air main canopy, a ram air reserve canopy and an Automatic Activation Device. Once the skydiving course is over, the sky's the limit!
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fitness and experience
You must be 16 years or over (parental permission is required for participants under 18)
You must not be at high risk of having a heart attack
You must not be not pregnant
We may need to ask you some basic questions about your health. Should you have any doubts it is best to consult your doctor
Maximum weight 100kg (over 90kg conditions apply)
what to bring/wear
- Courage!
- Wear comfortable clothing
- On your feet, runners or trainers are a must. Avoid wearing shoes or boots with 'hook' style laces or chunky tread and heels
- Bunkhouse accommodation is provided as part of the package, so please bring warm bedding
what is supplied
- Stage 1 of the AFF Course (ground training and 1st jump)
- Professional tuition from qualified instructors
- All equipment and reading materials
- Bunkhouse accommodation
more information
When can I jump? Stage 1 courses are generally run over Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, you will start at 8am and finish at 7pm. Most jumps do not take place until the second day, weather permitting. Contact LIVE Adrenalin for further details on dates.
Where to after Stage One?
Stage Two - Tracking Across the Sky, Forward Movement - $225.00
Stage Three - Hover Control - $225.00
Stage Four to Eight - Turns, Docking, Tracking & Backloops. $175.00
Stage Nine (2 jumps) - Solo Graduation Jump - $75.00 each NB:
All repeat jumps incur additional charges At the successful completion of Stage 9 you have finished the student training part of your ‘A’ License. At the end of the B-Rel’s you then have to sit the ‘A’ license written and theory exam to qualify for your ‘A’ license. The next step from here is to purchase a ‘rig’ and go jumping. There are plenty of people including the drop zone safety officer who can give you advise on what to look for when purchasing a rig.
Expect to pay $4,000 - $5,500 for a good condition second hand rig with a cypress automatic activation device.
What about photos? Videos are $90 and DVD’s are $110. Still photos can be added to either of these packages for an additional $25. They are all professionally edited and come guaranteed. They are a 6 minute production of you (and only you) with no advertising material and mixed to natural sound and sound tracks! Videos are usually made on the day and you’ll usually get them within an hour of your jump, otherwise we’ll post them out to you. Simply organise and pay for this on the day at the drop zone.
