QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

What packages do you have?

We provide courses for you where you can learn to skydive or have a tandem skydive if you just want to jump once to see what skydiving is like. Inclusive in your tandem skydive is your membership to the Australian Parachute Federation, your third party liability insurance, all the equipment and training required, the skydive of course and memories that last a lifetime.  If you would like accommodation with the tandem skydive, ask us about our package deals with local accommodation providers.

Are group bookings welcome?

Yes! In fact if you come with a group of five or more tandem skydivers we will give you a free video. 10 or more and we offer you a free tandem skydive. All group members receive a free BBQ!

How long does it take to do a tandem skydive?

You need to allow at least three hours from the time of your planned check in to the time of your departure at the completion of your skydive. Please advise your friends & family who may wish to share the experience with you of this 3 hour time frame. Further delays may occur due to weather.

What's involved in doing a tandem skydive?

After arriving at the skydiving centre, you will be required to fill out some paperwork, we will take you through a safety briefing, your instructor will brief you on the jump, fit you with a jumpsuit and a harness, then we'll go skydiving. Your video will be made on the day. The tandem skydiving process takes approximately 3 hours and is subject to weather conditions - so it's best to allow half a day.

What skydive is best for me?

If you want to learn to skydive and jump more than once, we suggest you do the course. Or if you just want to see what skydiving is like, and think you want to only jump once, then the tandem skydive is best for you.

When can you skydive?

From 8 am till sunset, seven days a week, weather permitting. First jump courses and progressive skydiving training is run on demand.

Who can skydive?

Skydiving is for everyone, however in order to meet our strict safety standards we have certain restrictions. You will need to be:

We may need to ask you some basic questions about your health. Should you have any doubts it is best to consult your doctor.

What about glasses and contact lenses?

We have comfortable goggles designed to be worn over glasses and contact lenses.

What to bring?

Yourself. Runners or trainers are a must. Please, no boots. We provide all skydiving equipment. We suggest you wear comfortable clothing.  You may also like to bring a camera, and refreshments, perhaps a bottle of champagne to celebrate your jump.

Can I eat before I jump?

Yes, it is preferable, you should eat normally to maintain your sugar levels to meet the demands of your adrenalin rush!

Spectators?

Spectators are more than welcome. It's exciting for them to share the experience with you. Bring a picnic and take advantage of our free barbecue facilities and the seafood outlet at our Barwon Heads location. Spectators can also experience joy flights along the Great Ocean Road and aerobatic flights over Barwon Heads.

How much is a Video/DVD?

Video/DVD's prices are found on our prices page. They are all professionally edited and come guaranteed to be better than our competitors or they're free. They are a 6 minute production of you with no advertising material, mixed to natural sound and sound tracks. They are world class!

When do I get my Video/DVD?

Video/DVD's are usually made on the day and you'll usually get them within an hour of your jump, otherwise we'll post them out to you.

Progressive Freefall  Course

The course involves 2 days of training and you jump on the second day (weather permitting). You'll be trained as if you were jumping by yourself. You'll use the tandem system on stage 1 to confirm that you can do the skydive and receive a canopy handling lesson. It is a progressive way of learning and is recognised by the Australian Parachute Federation as an approved course.

From stage 2, you will be jumping with your own parachute system and pulling your own ripcord.  Unlike a tandem skydive, you'll be responsible for maintaining a stable body position, reading your altimeter, pulling your ripcord, checking the parachute, and flying and landing the parachute. It makes common sense really, it's just like learning to drive: you don't get in a car right after a theory lesson expecting to be able to drive, and skydiving is the same.

After successfully passing stage 1, you go up with 2 jump masters (one on either side) and we teach you how to fly forward across the sky, just like in the movies. From there on you learn how to do turns and back loops, "tracking" and "docking".

The course is recognised internationally and once you've completed it, you receive an international skydiving licence, and you can go skydiving anywhere in the world. Also, because we are approved by the Australian Parachute Federation, our courses are recognised throughout Australia which means that you can jump at most of the other Australian skydiving centres throughout your training.

Where are you?

We jump at two great locations. Into the city of Melbourne, at Royal Park (just near the zoo) and at locations in the Barwon Heads/Torquay area.

Do I need more than one application form?

No, not for group bookings, just fill in the number of people skydiving on the form where it says number of places. If the applicant is under 18 years of age and their parents are not attending the drop zone on the day, they need individual forms to be signed and parents will be contacted on the day to confirm.

Need to know more?

E-mail Skydive City: skydive@theoffice.net.au or call the Drop Zone on
03 5254 1467, and we'll be more than happy to answer your questions.