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Bookings
for the first two weekend courses planned for Second semester this year
are now being taken. More courses will be organised for later in the
year. Places are strictly limited and you must pay your $50 deposit and
membership fee in advance to get on the course. See the news page to
check the deadlines for deposit payment.
Trip One: 22nd-24th August 2003
Trip Two: 3rd-5th October 2003
We will be leaving
from the Notting Hill Pub at 8pm on the Friday night. If you
want to meet us for dinner come at 7pm. We will be outside the
bistro (unless it is raining). We will return on Sunday afternoon, once
all jumps are completed.
If you have your own group of six or more, we can
run a special trip.
Trip Information.
Here are a few notes for you to prepare for your weekend and ensure you
enjoy it to the fullest. We will leave Clayton on Friday evening and
return on Sunday afternoon.
Travel.
Meet in the NottingHill Pub on Friday at 7 for dinner in the Bistro or 8pm for the departure. If you
have your own transport and are prepared to drive, please notify Aaron
Romero (0402-321-787) when you pay your deposit. If you live a long way
from campus and want to travel independently, please contact a
committee member. We will be travelling back on Sunday evening.
What to Bring.
You will need to wear some comfortable clothing for Saturday and
Sunday. A change of clothes. Training shoes, tracksuit pants, teeshirts
and sweatshirt and jacket would be a good choice, if the weather is
hot, bring some shorts. Avoid clothes like tight jeans that may
restrict your movement. Don't wear any boots with hooks. Sunscreen and
insect repellent are recommended. You will need a sleeping bag, pillow,
wash bag, torch and towel. Lots of warm bedding is recommended. There
are showers on site. There is a kiosk for breakfast and lunch, but you
can bring some snack food and drink if you like. We will go to the pub
in the town or have a BBQ for dinner on Saturday evening. Bring your
student ID deposit receipt and this information sheet.
Payment.
You must pay the deposit by the due date. The remainder can be paid
when you arrive at the drop zone (DZ)
Photography.
You can have your jump filmed, but this is at your own expense. It
costs around $80.
Alcohol and Drugs.
Skydiving and drugs or alcohol do not mix. If you are found or
suspected of taking drugs or alcohol during parachuting operations the
Club reserves the right to cancel your membership and you will not be
allowed to jump. When you have completed your jump and do not plan to
jump again you may drink away from parachuting operations. You should
not be jumping if you have been drinking less than eight hours before. If
you take prescription drugs which you think may affect your ability to
jump, please discuss this with your pharmacist or instructor.
Aircraft Safety and drop zone etiquette.
You will be on an airfield with frequent aircraft movements. Spinning
propellers are almost invisible and highly dangerous. Pilots have
limited vision from the cockpit. If you are in an area where there is
aircraft taxiing give way to the aircraft and move away. Smoking is not
permitted within 15m of aircraft, fuel stocks, parachute equipment and
in the buildings. Keep away from aircraft unless accompanied by an
instructor, or the pilot. Keep off the runway. Do not enter the landing
area unless you have permission from an instructor. When crossing the
runway, look for aircraft before crossing briskly and give way to
aircraft. Do not interfere with parachute equipment. When walking
across the packing areas tread carefully and do not walk on the
equipment. Keep out of the video equipment and parachute equipment
rooms.
Glasses and contact lenses.
You can wear either, but contacts are probably more comfortable and can
be worn under standard goggles. If you wear glasses, bring a cord to
tie them on.
Health injury and disabilities.
When you arrive at the drop zone you will answer some basic medical
questions. If you are concerned about previous injuries you may want to
discuss it with your doctor. If you are over 40, a medical is normally
required.
Cameras and Spectators.
If you want to invite friends and family to witness your jump, tell them
to visit on Sunday morning. Jumping starts at 9 am. You can take photos
on the ground but will not be able to take a camera with you in the
aircraft or during your jump. Spectators need to obey the rules on
aircraft safety and etiquette. Dogs are not permitted and children must
be kept under supervision.
Directions to the Drop Zone.
From Melbourne take the Hume hwy north and turn-off at the Shepparton
exit, past Seymour. Nagambie is approximately a 15 min drive along the
Goulburn Valley Hwy. Drive through Nagambie township until just before
the 100 Km speed limit sign. Turn left as the road veers right. Head
for "KIRWANS BRIDGE". Follow the bitumen road, go over the
wooden bridge and at the next T junction turn left, for approximately
500M. The drop zone is on the right signed "Victorian Parachute
Centre". Drive slowly up the dirt track and park near the main
hanger.
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