Adelaide Skydiving Centre - Adelaide Australia

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

» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79TWUxK1q2o

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.

» http://www.skydiver.com.au/

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!

» http://www.skydivemag.com/

DropZone.com

Your one stop site for all things skydiving!

» http://www.dropzone.com/

Parachutist Magazine

The official publication of the United States Parachute Association (USPA)

» http://www.parachutistonline.com/

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.

» http://www.amzn.to/1SiiQhz

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.

» http://www.amzn.to/1SiiPdE

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.

» http://www.amzn.to/1mJiwfE

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.

» http://www.amzn.to/1MCnboF

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

Skydiving Books

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