Skydiving Sydney, Learn To Skydive, AFF Course Stage 1

Fitness and Experience

• You must be 18 years or over
• 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
• Weight conditions apply: max weight 100kg, $100 surcharge applies for anyone over 95kg

What to Bring/Wear

• Wear comfortable casual clothes without too many buttons
• Jeans, track pants or shorts with a t-shirt/sweatshirt are perfect
• Avoid wearing shoes or boots with 'hook' style laces or chunky tread and heels
• Sunscreen and cap
• Lunch, snacks and water
• Or buy them at the drop zone kiosk
• A BBQ is available should you want to use it
• For the cooler months, pack a warm jacket and beanie – it can be really cold at the DZ in the morning
• Bring $25 in cash to pay on the day for the APF (Australian Parachute Federation) Levy

What is Supplied

• Professional instruction
• All equipment (including parachute jumpsuit, goggles and helmet)
• Course booklet
• APF (Australian Parachute Federation) student license

More Information

When can I jump? The Stage 1 ground training is normally held on Saturday morning at Picton 7am - 4pm. All jumps are conducted at Picton.

Stage 2 - 12,000ft This stage is a solo skydive, assisted by two instructors. In this jump you will learn about Freefall manoeuvrers. You will also consolidate your skills for height awareness and further aspects of piloting your canopy. $195.00

Stage 3 - 12,000ft During this stage you will learn how to Freefall solo, and keeping a heading. Skills learnt from previous stages will also be practiced and you will learn the importance of good body positioning while freefalling, and continue with more aspects of piloting your canopy. $195.00

Stage 4 - 12,000ft If you feel ready, this jump will be done with only one instructor! Stage 4 is a consolidation jump to improve previous performance. You instructor will release you. $195.00

Stage 5 - 12,000ft This stage is done with one instructor and the exit may be done unlinked. You will learn 360 degree turns and forward movement and re-linking up with your instructor. $195.00

Stage 6 - 12,000ft This jump is similar to stage 5 and is a consolidation dive to improve on previous performance. The exit will be unlinked. $195.00

Stage 7 - 12,000ft For this stage you will learn how to do a dive exit which is done unlinked. You will learn how to do back loops and one of the most important skills in skydiving, tracking. $195.00

Stage 8 -12,000ft This jump will demonstrate the concept of flying "relative". You will learn how to do fast and slow falling by changing your body position. You will practice skills such as turning and back loops. Your ability to track will be tested, you are required to perform an "S" turn during your track. $195.00

Stage 9 (2 jumps - 4,000ft and 3,000ft) These will be your first jumps without any instructors. Known by skydivers as a "hop and pop", they will be a slightly different experience than what you are used to. You will have a three-second delay before pulling your ripcord. This will familiarise you with getting out of a plane closer to the ground. $100.00 each jump Please call us to discuss details of the course, gear costs and anything else to do with skydiving, we have four skydivers working for Adrenalin.

To obtain your "A" licence you must complete 5 Solo Jumps ($100 each - includes gear hire), complete the Freefall course, learn to pack a parachute, complete a written exam and land 10 times within 25 metres of a designated target - all of these things are easily achievable with the professional training you are given.