Skydiving, Learn To Skydive, AFF Course Stage 1 - Mission Beach, Cairns
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. You will free fall on your first jump! Day 1 is spent learning theory in our classroom, beginning at 7.30 am and finishing about 4.00 in the afternoon. Day 2 is your first jump exiting the plane at 12,000 ft with two Instructors holding on. Landing is under the direct assistance of the Target Control Officer.
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! This experience is for stage 1 of the course, of which there are a total of 9 stages. You will jump straight onto the beautiful Mission Beach, just south of Cairns.
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I had an absolutely amazing time doing the AFF course over the weekend! I completed stages 1 & 2 yesterday and I'm going back to the Picton DZ on Saturday for stages 3 & 4, this is one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had. I'm hooked on adrenalin now, I'll definitely be back for more... Thank you for providing me with the opportunity...
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Fitness and Experience
- You must be 16 years or over
- Under 18's require a parent or guardian's authorisation
- 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 and at the discretion of the instructor
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
- ***$35 for Australian Parachute Federation Levy and $10 fuel levy
What is Supplied
- Professional instruction
- All equipment (including parachute jumpsuit, goggles and helmet)
- Course booklet
- APF (Australian Parachute Federation) student license
- Daily air-conditioned bus transfers to Mission Beach (1.5 hours each way)
More Information
STAGE 1 - Cost: $595.00 Free fall on your first jump! Day 1 is spent learning theory in our classroom, beginning at 7.30 am and finishing about 4.00 in the afternoon. Day 2 is your first jump exiting the plane at 12,000 ft with two Instructors holding on. Landing is under the direct assistance of the Target Control Officer.
STAGE 2 & 3 - Cost: $370.00 (for each stage) Guided in for a safe landing Stage 2 increases your aerial awareness in preparation for stage 3 which is the first time your instructors will release you in freefall. There is a comprehensive briefing before each jump and debriefing afterwards.
STAGE 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 - Cost: $260.00 (for each stage) Stages 4 - 8 are under the supervision of one Instructor. You will be working on the awareness of body position, guided through turns, back loops and tracking. Stage 8 is an unlinked exit incorporating all the skills from previous jumps.
STAGE 9 - Cost: $90.00 Your first Solo Skydive! A hop and pop from 3,500ft. SOLO ACCURACY JUMPS (12000'ft) - Cost $80.00 (each jump)
To qualify for your 'A' license, you may need further skydives until you have 10 stable freefalls of at least 10 seconds all landing within 25 meters of the target. In addition, you will be examined on the rules of parachuting and must be able to pack a main canopy unassisted.
Courses start on Tuesdays and generally take about 10 days to complete, depending on the weather.
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