What should I pay attention to when skydiving in Australia?

Skydiving is really a very interesting thing, and it is also a test for individuals. Today, Bian Xiang Xiao tells you something about skydiving. Here are some precautions for skydiving in Australia and some recommended addresses to play.

Introduction to USPA and APF

In fact, there are many places suitable for skydiving in the world, such as jungles, deserts and oceans, each with its own flavor. From the perspective of global skydiving standardization, the skydiving licenses of the United States (USPA) and Australia (APF) are the most well-known and recognized.

1. United States Patent Administration

It is the birthplace of American skydiving, and all the rules are made by USPA. Skydiving has become quite popular in the United States, so American tuition is also the cheapest in the world.

USPA (American Parachute Association) parachute permits issued by American Parachute Association are divided into four categories: A, B, C and D, which are recognized by all parachute bases in the world.

A: It takes 25 jumps to start. You can skydive in a hot air balloon and land on the water. It takes 50 jumps. C can skydive with a camera, can be a teaching assistant, and needs 200 jumps. D can test coaches, double jumps, etc. It takes 500 jumps.

2. Australian APF

APF (Australian Skydiving Federation) Australian Skydiving Federation, APF is licensed, that is, Australian license, and APF has more courses than USPA in the United States.

Australian skydiving certificate is divided into several grades: A, B, C, D, E and F? These are basically proof of accurate skydiving time and landing. In addition, there are starcrest multi-person modeling certificate, NightRWcrest night skydiving certificate, CRWcrest parachute modeling certificate, Freeflycrest free flight certificate and Wingsuitcrest wing assembly certificate.

For the average person, regardless of the A certificate of USPA or APF, you can skydive alone. If you don't want to prove it, you can also experience skydiving and falling from the sky under the guidance of a professional coach. Next, I will talk to you about some skills of skydiving.

Precautions before skydiving

1. About the weather:

Skydiving activities are greatly affected by the weather and may change. Please call the merchant's customer service one day before your trip to confirm whether there is any change in the next day's itinerary.

2. Play time:

Try to ensure that the skydiving is completed within 4 hours after arriving at the scene, but I suggest you reserve more time for this activity. A whole day should be arranged for this activity to prevent unforeseen delays, such as weather changes and air traffic control.

3. Weight requirements:

Customers weighing between 95kg and104kg need to pay an extra $50, customers weighing between105kg and14kg need to pay an extra $75, and customers weighing over15kg (if they can participate in skydiving after assessment) need to pay an extra/ Maximum weight: 125kg.

4. Age requirements:

The minimum age for skydiving is 12. Any minor who participates in skydiving must have the signature and consent of the legal guardian.

5. Cancel skydiving due to weather:

If the trip is cancelled due to the weather, businesses usually reschedule skydiving. (If there is any conflict with the scheduled time, you can get a full refund. )

6. Please don't drink alcohol or take any recreational drugs within 8 hours before skydiving.

7. Please don't go deep diving within 24 hours before skydiving. Diving activities (deep diving, snorkeling) are not allowed within 0/2 hours before skydiving. Please arrange diving activities after skydiving.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What are the requirements for skydiving?

A: For safety reasons, mobile phones and electronic products cannot be carried with you. In addition, it is recommended to take off your accessories (necklaces, bracelets or earrings, etc.). ).) Prevent them from falling first. It is recommended to bring your own high-index sunscreen.

Shoes: You must wear fully enclosed shoes, such as sports shoes or running shoes with laces. Avoid wearing shoes or boots with heels.

Clothes: Comfortable clothes without too many buttons. You can wear shorts in summer and jeans or sweatpants in winter. Because of the low temperature in the air, you may also need to bring a long-sleeved T-shirt or sweatshirt to keep out the cold.

Q: I usually need to wear strong glasses. Do I have to take off my glasses when skydiving?

A: No, the manufacturer will provide goggles suitable for wearing outside the glasses.

Q: Can I skydive with contact lenses?

A: Sure, but I suggest you put eye drops in case your contact lenses dry out.

Q: What are the health requirements?

A: You need to be as healthy as a normal person. If you have any health condition, please ask your professional doctor if you can skydive. When you arrive at our skydiving site, please show your doctor's certificate to prove that you are healthy enough to participate in skydiving activities.

Q: Can I skydive by myself?

A: If you have an APF (Australian Skydiving Association) A certificate, you can skydive on Ocean Road and York alone. Please contact us in advance to book the space and time of the flight.

Overview of skydiving process in Australia

In fact, there are many places for skydiving, such as jungle, desert and ocean, each with its own flavor. But if you choose Australia, then I want to talk to you. In this land with 37% desert, a large area of mysterious rainforest and the unique coastline of the Pacific Ocean, you will see different high-altitude scenery in 13 different skydiving areas. First of all, let me tell you about the general process of skydiving in Australia.

1.APF membership registration

According to Australian law, please register as a member of APF (Australian Skydiving Association) before preparing for skydiving. (APF registration website: 3359www.apf.com.au/club/studentregistration.aspxclubid = 383fb89887d255029f6fdfff9fa21ABA).

2. Reporting procedures and basic training

Arrive at the airport pick-up point or skydiving point at the appointed time, confirm your identity information in the skydiving point office and fill in the relevant forms (Chinese version is available for reference). Someone will take you to dress training after you check in. Ground training mainly includes disembarking posture (at the door of the engine room), free falling posture and landing posture (the teaching process is mainly body language communication, so don't worry about poor English. There are signs in Chinese).

take off

When everything is ready, the staff will take you to the airport and prepare for boarding.

4. sightseeing flights

The plane will fly to an altitude of about 4300 meters. After taking off from the ground, you will have a sightseeing flight for about 20 minutes. During this time, you can enjoy the high-altitude scenery.

5. Free fall

Open the hatch, experience unprecedented pleasure and feel the adrenaline surge. After flying out of the cabin and falling freely for 60 seconds, you can feel the pleasure of flying at more than 200 kilometers per hour: the wind blows over your face, your heart beats faster, and mountains, beaches and sea levels unfold before your eyes. If you choose to shoot your own skydiving, the photographer will hover around you and appear in front of you at any time to capture the eternal wonderful moments.

6. Open an umbrella and soar in the air.

When you land at an altitude of 1500m, the coach will be responsible for opening the parachute. At that time, the sky was unusually quiet and the scenery was extremely beautiful. During this 5-7 minute landing, you can even try to control the parachute yourself. When the sunshine and breeze hit your face, your heart must be calm and slowly feel the blue sky, white clouds, sea and beach. This is a crucial experience in skydiving life. The feeling is indescribable, and the excitement after skydiving will last for weeks.

safe landing

Raise your feet when landing, and the coach will be responsible for landing safely with you. Next, you can start a new journey after skydiving.

List of parachuting points in Australia

There are more than 10 skydiving sites in Australia, each with its own scenery. Next, according to different cities, I recommend a skydiving area for you.

1. New South Wales

Sydney: Wollongong, the birthplace of skydiving in Australia.

Wollongong is located in the north of Sydney, from downtown Sydney to Wollongong. There is a magnificent Pacific Avenue, and there is a cliff bridge on the cliff along the way, which is built on the mountain and is 665 meters long. If you choose to skydive in Wollongong, you can overlook this beautiful scenery from high altitude. Moreover, whales and dolphins can be seen jumping in the distance during the whale watching season from May to 165438+ 10. As the largest and most experienced skydiving center in Sydney, Wollongong is also the most popular, with the largest number of skydivers.

1. location: Sydney diving beach. Stuart Parker, Dr. George Hanley, 2500 Wollongong, New South Wales

2. Travel time: about 1 hour.

3. Highlights: Sydney's largest and most experienced skydiving center, the nearest skydiving area to Sydney CBD, overlooks the Hengkong Bridge built next to a steep cliff. Whales and dolphins can be seen in the whale watching season from May to165438+1October.

4. Cost: 154-250 Australian dollars.

2. Victoria

Melbourne: Dayang Road, coastal highway.

Ocean Road is located in the west of Melbourne. Originally a volcanic area, the western plain is now a vast wasteland, leaving only a few striking volcanic cones, lakes and crater lakes formed by magma blocking waterways, scattered on this plain, while the eastern part winds with the Oatway Mountains. You can see the whole scenery when skydiving.

1. location: bawanghead road, Cornwall 1405 bawanghead airport.

2. Travel time: about 1 hour.

3. Features: Overlooking the most beautiful expressway Ocean Road in the world, you can see lakes and volcanic piles dotted around.

4. Cost: 190-250 Australian dollars.

3. Queensland

1. Keynes: beach skydiving, beautiful beach

The beautiful scenery is located in the south of downtown Cairns, facing the beautiful waters of the South Pacific and backed by dense jungles and coastal mountains. The natural landscape is unique and magical. There are amazing golden beaches, which are more than 14 kilometers long, and you can also see the Great Barrier Reef. This is the most beautiful beach skydiving area in Australia.

1. Location: No.39 Porter Promenade. North Mission Beach

2. Travel time: about 2 hours.

3. Recommended reason: MissionBeach, Australia's most beautiful skydiving beach, 100% beach landing, free brunch, tea and coffee, WIFI and bicycles.

4. Cost: 150-250 Australian dollars.

2. Gold Coast: Byron Bay, a skydiving area with sea view.

Byron Bay is the easternmost point of the Australian mainland. As one of the famous towns in Australia, what impressed me most was the long coastline and the landmark lighthouse. Sometimes whales stop at the cape, seabirds cross the top of the tower, and the waves inadvertently draw a rainbow on the sea. Skydivers can not only experience the thrill of adrenal bursting at high altitude, but also have a panoramic view of these high-altitude beauty.

1. Location: New South Wales 248 1, tyagarah, tyagarahairfield, hanger 1.

2. Departure time: Byron Bay 14 minutes; 59 minutes from the Gold Coast; From downtown Brisbane, 1 hour for 40 minutes.

3. Highlight: You can see beautiful seascapes, such as the long coastline and the iconic lighthouse.

4. Cost: 170-220 Australian dollars.

3. Holy Spirit Islands: heart-shaped Great Barrier Reef skydiving area

Airy beach skydiving is located in the center of the Holy Spirit Islands. This is the most beautiful skydiving area in Australia and the most popular tourist attraction in Queensland. Network celebrity heart-shaped Great Barrier Reef is located here. From the high altitude of Aili Beach, I jumped directly into the crystal clear water and sparkling white beach of the Great Barrier Reef, so I can say that I parachuted directly over the sea surface of the Great Barrier Reef, a wonder of the world.

1. Location: No.265, Suote Haigang Road/kloc-0.

2. Recommended reason: Enjoy the heart-shaped Great Barrier Reef among network celebrities, which is the best skydiving area.

3. Cost: 150-245 Australian dollars.

Four. Western Australia

Perth: Overlooking Rockingham Island from the air.

Located in the south of Perth, Rockingham, there are many peaceful beach landforms. If you choose to skydive here, you can overlook Penguin Island, beautiful shallow-water island marine park, shallow-water island marine park and Rotness Island in the distance, where there are endless coastlines, blue sea and soft beaches.

1. Location: Perth Tourist Coach Station (Wellington Street, between the bus station and the train station)

2. Travel time: 50 minutes.

3. Highlights: Perth's recent skydiving ensures that 100% will land on the beach, and many islands can be seen in the distance.

4. Cost: 190-280 Australian dollars.

5. Northern Australia

Northern region: Uluru skydiving area

Ayers Rock is the most famous natural symbol in the Northern Territory of Australia. Uluru is the name given to this boulder by the aborigines, and Ayers Rock is another name given to it after the arrival of white people. This famous "rock" is 348 meters high and its circumference is about 10 km. It is the largest boulder in the world. If you choose to look down from high school, you can see the whole picture. At sunrise or sunset, the stone will turn golden red, so the skydiving scenery at this time is also the best.

1. Highlights: The landmark scenery of Northern Territory in Australia, overlooking the whole picture of badminton in Lu Lu badminton from high altitude.

2. Cost: 380-570 Australian dollars.

3. Height: 2,500m-3,500m