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Welcome the
Skydive Club at Monash. If you have ever thought about
jumping out of a plane, you have come to the right place
- get ready for a great time!
Meet
New Friends
At the university
club, not only do we offer professional instruction
at Victoria's premier skydive centre - Skydive Nagambie
www.skydivenagambie.com.au
we can offer student discounts. You will meet other
members of the club and have fun at our social events.
Social
Events
2003 is shaping
up to be a huge year, don't miss out on the learn to
skydive weekends. Check
out our news section for what's happening and who to
contact.
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Why Jump
Out of a Perfectly Good Plane?
In a word FUN! There is nothing more rewarding than
setting yourself challenge and achieving it. There is
nothing too physically demanding about skydiving, gravity
does the work, you fly and learn why the birds sing.
What about
the Equipment?
The days of jumping and hoping the round silk parachute
opens are long gone. All the parachute equipment is
made using modern materials, and tested under loads
far in excess of normal operations. The bulk of first
jump training is associated with safety. All skydivers
carry two parachutes a main and a reserve. Anyone packing
a parachute must me fully qualified and a reserve parachute
is packed by a specialist. All parachute operations
are controlled by the rules and regulations of the Australian
Parachute Federation and other international aeronautical
organiations. All the instructors involved are highly
trained and experienced and their goal is to introduce
you to the world of skydiving in a safe and enjoyable
environment.
Do you go up when the parachute opens?
No. The impression of going up when the parachute opens
is caused because the person filming the jump is also
in free fall and continues to fall giving the impression
of a parachute going up as it opens.
How long does it last?
The freefall lasts around 50 seconds from 14,000 ft
and the canopy ride lasts around 5 minutes.
What about insurance?
While on a trip with the club you will be covered by
the university SRA insurance. This does not cover you
while you are actually jumping. Additional injury insurance
can be paid for at the drop zone and the cost for the
course includes third party cover while you are jumping.
Contact the club for more information.
Do I need a medical?
If you are under 40 and in good general health you will
be fine. The oldest skydiver was in his 90's. There
are many disabled people who have enjoyed skydiving.
Give us a call or send an email if you have any specific
questions.
Is there a weight limit?
Yes. 100kg for AFF and 90kg for Tandem
What should I wear?
Something comfortable, tracksuit pants, sweat top or
teeshirt and runners. Dress for the weather. When you
jump you will be loaned a jump suit or overalls. Don't
wear any boots with hooks.
Can I wear contact lenses or glasses?
Yes. You will be wearing goggles when you jump. There
are goggles available which can be worn over most glasses.
Bring spare contacts with you just in case!
Can I take a camera with me when I jump?
No. You won't be able to take any pictures during the
jump yourself. You can arrange to have your jump recorded.
On your application form ask for a skydiving camera
flyer to jump with you. They will have cameras attached
to their helmet and film your whole skydive. This is
extra cost but highly recommended and is proof you did
it! You can bring a camera and get a friend to take
some shots of you on the ground and landing.
Where do you jump and what is involved?
The Skydive Nagambie is a professional training organisation
approved by the Australian Parachute Federation. For
more info check their website www.skydivenagambie.com.au
Doing a first skydive is simple and no experience is
necessary, although there are some basic requirements
such as age, weight, and general health. Contact Ian
Hord for their specific requirements. Don't be afraid
to ask to see the Instructor or Jumpmaster's current
licence and membership to the Australian Parachute Federation
or to spend some time soaking up the atmosphere of the
Drop Zone. Feel free to ask questions about anything,
the skydive, the aircraft, or safety procedures. There
are many fun and challenging ways to skydive. A student
will experience the "box man" position flown in a belly-to-earth
orientation. This teaches skydivers how to fly stable,
which is important when it's time to deploy (open) the
parachute. There are all kinds of fun things to do on
the way down, but when it's time to get that parachute
out, it is necessary that the skydiver is stable and
belly-to-earth so the parachute will open cleanly. Once
the basics of body flight are learnt including the ability
to control movements in freefall, there are all types
of ways to enjoy skydiving.
More Information - Call Aaron Romero on 0402-321-787
or check the news section of the site for specific contacts.
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AFF is the gateway
to becoming a skydiver. After an intensive day of classroom
lectures and mock up training you will be ready to jump
in the morning of the following day after a little refresher
training. You will be jumping with your own parachute
free-falling from 14,000 ft to 5,000 feet where you
will open your own parachute and steer yourself to the
ground. For safety when you jump two experienced instructors
will jump with you and ensure everything goes smoothly.
During the next nine skydives you will be taught how
to turn, move forwards and backwards, adjust your fall
rate and skydive with your friends. You will then be
a licenced skydiver and able to jump solo.
TAF
NEWS!
There
is another option now. TAF - Tandem assisted freefall.
You do the same training as the AFF course and then
your first jump is on the front of a tandem with an
experienced instructor. The advantages are that you
can learn to skydive and know that everything will be
taken care of. It is cheaper too!
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