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We offer 2 methods by which you can
experience your first skydive:
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Tandem
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AFF
(Accelerated Free Fall Course)
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Tandem Skydive
Tandem Skydive
The most current, innovative
method of introducing first time jumpers into the world of skydiving.
Starting with a 15 – 20 minute briefing on exiting the aircraft,
freefall body position, and landing techniques by a qualified
instructor. You are then fitted with a jumpsuit, harness and goggles
and taken with your instructor, wearing his dual parachute system, to
the plane.
The 25 – 30 minute plane ride is a trip in itself, where you can enjoy
the spectacular view. Flying over civilisation below and then
looking out towards the Pacific coast beyond is
breathtaking.
But keep breathing because we’re climbing up to an altitude of 13,000
feet! When that door opens at exit altitude, you’re going to enter that
beautiful picture you’ve been enjoying.
Nothing compares to the overwhelming feeling you get from leaving the
plane, defying all instincts, to step into the world above the earth!
You will freefall for over 30 seconds, reaching terminal velocity -
speeds in excess of 200km/h (120mph)!Your instructor
then opens the parachute above
3,000ft for you to enjoy a 5 – 7 minute descent back to the earth.
At this stage you can relax and take in the magical scenery and even take
control of the parachute and steer it, with your instructor, flying
through the sky and safely to the ground.
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Welcome to our Playground!!
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- Minimum age is 14 years for a
tandem skydive
(persons under 18 must have parent or guardian’s consent).
- Maximum weight limit is 110kg.
- Gift vouchers and group discounts
are available. Check out our price list or contact by phone 1300 13
JUMP.
- To prepare yourself for this all
time experience, come wearing comfortable clothing and sensible
shoes (sneakers – not high heels!).
- Expect to be at the drop zone for
half the day, skydiving is an outdoor activity and we can’t
guarantee the weather to be on our side all the time. We do have
picnic facilities, and are a short drive to town where there are plenty of cafes and restaurants to
satisfy your appetite.
Tandem Prices |
Learn to Skydive
Accelerated Free Fall (AFF)
Stage 1:
For the more adventurous, those who are
up for a challenge and dare to skydive solo for the first time
(instructor assisted) – this is the program for you.
It involves a full days training with a qualified instructor teaching
you basic freefall skills so you can safely deploy your own parachute
and land it, assisted, safely back to the ground.
The course covers exiting the aircraft, freefall body position,
emergency procedures, canopy handling and much more. Concluding with a
short exam to reconfirm all you’ve learnt.
The following day is where the fun really kicks in, if you passed the
exam successfully* you will be kitted up with jumpsuit, dual parachute
system, helmet and radio, altimeter and goggles.
The plane ride will take approximately 25 – 30 minutes, reaching up to
12,000 ft, the stunning scenery will relax you for the adventure
ahead. You will exit the aircraft with two instructors who will hold
onto you throughout your first freefall experience. You deploy your
own parachute at a predetermined height, and the instructors landing
before you will guide you safely down to the ground.
*If your instructor is not 100% satisfied of your abilities, they will
advise you to do your first stage AFF in tandem configuration. You
still perform all freefall procedures practiced in class – including
height checks, and pulling the ripcord, and steering the parachute
safely to land, like flying in dual command of an aircraft, where your
instructor is right there with you.
AFF Jump Prices
Accelerated Free Fall is a 9 stage
program. Here’s a brief description of the remaining levels. Each
level requiring a 20-30 minute briefing. |
Stage 2
This skydive introduces you to turns, where you learn to become aware
of the effects of arm and leg movements in freefall. By deflecting air
with your body, you are able to manoeuvre through the sky.
Stage 3
This stage teaches you hover control. To maintain a heading and fall
straight down in your own column of air in the sky.
Stage 4
Learning to freefall solo. This jump is usually with two instructors,
but can be done with one instructor. A consolidation of stage three,
to maintain a heading relative to the instructor/s.
Stage 5
Exiting the aircraft with only one instructor, you will perform 360
degree turns and forward movement in this stage. Using the skills
learnt in stage two to perform more advanced moves.
Stage 6
You will exit the aircraft solo with your instructor following you.
This is a consolidation of stage 5. You will perform 360 degree turns
and forward movement. To reconfirm the skills learnt in the previous
jump.
Stage 7
Before exiting the plane, you practice “spotting” the load (checking
the correct exit point in order for everyone to land back at the drop
zone). Diving from the aircraft and turning sub-terminal to face your
instructor in freefall, you follow your instructor’s demonstration and
perform a backloop. Then track in a specific heading.
Stage 8
This stage covers all the skills you have learnt so far, fast and slow
fall, demonstrate a figure eight, backloop and s-tracking.
Stage 9
The objective of this stage is to exit the aircraft at a low altitude,
and safely deploy your parachute before reaching terminal velocity. |
Getting You’re A License and Beyond…..
Now that you’ve successfully completed the AFF program, you’re just a
few jumps away from receiving you’re A license. This will certify you
as a sport parachutist with the Australian Parachute Federation,
allowing you to skydive at drop zones around the world.
You’re A license is just the
beginning to an amazing sport. Your next step is to learn to freefall
with other people and manoeuvre your body to create formations in the
sky relative to other skydivers. From here you can have fun with new
friends, even join a team and jump competitively.
At Skydive
Maitland we have many experienced jumpers and coaches to learn from,
and plenty of organized camps to increase your skills. Check out our
events calendar for dates. |
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Skydive Photography
Freefall Photography
You can relive the
sensation of freefall again and again by taking it home with you on
DVD. For an additional charge, a professional camera person
will record your entire skydiving experience, from ground training,
plane ride, freefall (the camera person exits the plane with you) and
landing onto state of the art digital recording equipment. Then dub it
down with music onto DVD.
Upon request, you can also get a roll of
24 photos capturing the entire experience on film.
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