Skydiving Training
Recommended Resources and Links for Experienced Skydiversfrom Adelaide Skydiving Centre
eady to fly? Not sure what to expect?
We've put together everything you need to know about your first skydiving experience, including;
● How to prepare for your first jump
● What to expect on the big day
● How to make the most of your jump experience
Australian Parachute Federation
The Australian Parachute Federation (APF) is the peak body for the administration, regulation and representation of Australian Sport Parachuting. They seek to promote skydiving, maintain a high level of safety, and improve the standard of Sport Parachuting to encourage participation and excellence in performance.
Australian Skydiving Associations
Prepare for your AFF course with these video resources. Better preparation for your skydives will improve your performance setting you up for success to advance to the next AFF stage.
Chapter 1 - Good Canopy
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTYsjH7DSVA
Chapter 2 - Routine Opening Problems
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZx3lN-lwok
Chapter 3 - The Decision Making Process
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsxYEbLNh_8
Chapter 4 - SOS Emergency Procedures
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpZ_GeJ1rxk
Chapter 5 - Low Speed Malfunctions
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL87Ceo02L4
Chapter 6 - High Speed Malfunctions
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBNf-HsD3Ms
Chapter 7 - Two Canopies Out
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4x1ptlBF1Q
Chapter 8 - The Journey Begins
Advanced Free Fall Video Resources
Blue Skies Magazine
Based in the US, Blue Skies Mag pushes the edge on the sport saying what few are brave enough to print elsewhere! Also, our own Eddy and Lenny were published in Blue Skies Mag in 2015!
» https://www.blueskiesmag.com/
Australian Skydiver Magazine
Australia's own skydiving magazine spotlighting Oz's best skydivers and dropzones.
90 Percent
A beautiful, downloadable skydiving magazine out of Italy.
» http://www.90percent.it/newsite/
Skydive Mag
A publication printed out of the UK, but read the world over!
DropZone.com
Your one stop site for all things skydiving!
Parachutist Magazine
The official publication of the United States Parachute Association (USPA)
Skydiving Publications
Above All Else
The autobiography of Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld, founder of Arizona Airspeed, P3 and multi-world and US National Champion.
» http://www.danbrodsky-chenfeld.com/
Parachuting: The Skydiver's Handbook
Parachuting, The Skydiver's handbook is directed to those looking into the sport for the first time as well as the advance jumper. Every phase of skydiving, canopy flying, safety and equipment is covered. An appendix of skydiving terminology is included.
Transcending Fear
Transcending Fear is Brian Germain's most important work. The book addresses the most significant challenge of human kind to date: the process of recognising and moving beyond fear.
The Book of Wingsuit
Whether you're a want-to-be wingsuiter, a current wingsuit pilot, organizer, coach, DZO, Safety and Training Advisor, aircraft pilot, or air-sports enthusiast, this book is one you'll want to have on your digital shelf.
Sugar Alpha
The story of a man who single-handedly transformed the sport of skydiving both in business operations and skydiving instruction - Roger Nelson. Written by his daughter, Melissa Nelson, Sugar Alpha is an amazing page turner giving insights to how Roger built the amazing, Skydive Chicago.
Falling for a Sport
The fascinating history of South Australian skydiving from its beginnings in 1961 to the present, recording the people and the events which have shaped our sport.
» http://www.issuu.com/gardenandoutdoorliving/docs/skydving/1
