Skydive solo licence with Skydive Australia

Skydive Byron Bay is a great place to complete your SOLO training course as we have highly
experienced and professional jump masters, modern equipment for your training and we are located
just seven minutes north of Byron Bay. You will be able to take in beautiful views of Cape Byron
and the beaches every time you take to the skies for your training.

.......How do I do it?

Here at Skydive Byron bay we use the TAFF Method of training to progress our students through to
their first skydiving license. Using the Taff method you will complete your first stage
using the Tandem method; this is a great way to build skills and confidence before making
your first SOLO descent under the supervision of 2 instructors.

.......How long will it take?

Student training is very weather dependant, we ask you to put aside 2 weeks to complete your
SOLO course. The SOLO course also involves learning to pack your own parachute and extensive study.
We intend to make you a safe and competent skydiver and that requires a commitment
of time and effort on your part.

.......THE SOLO COURSE CONSISTS OF 9 STAGES:

-: Stage One :- requires two days.

The first day consists of a full day's training in the classroom with a jump master. You will get acquainted with free fall, learn how to read your altimeter, deploy your parachute and fly your parachute. The training is quite intense, and will go from about 8 in the morning until about 4 or 5 in the afternoon.

On the second day of training, you will return to jump from 14,000ft !!! You will be assisted by your tandem instructor who will assist you in free fall to maintain stability, height awareness and to deploy your parachute. When you have deployed your parachute your instructor will assist you to fly the parachute safely back to the Drop zone.

-: Stage Two :- Your first SOLO!!!! ...
To complete stage 2 you will exit the aircraft with 2 instructors. You will learn the techniques to create forward movement and turns. When you have deployed your parachute a third instructor on the ground will direct your parachute flight to landing via radio.

-: Stage Three & Four :- teaches you how to control your body during free fall so that you can fall by yourself without the jump masters hanging onto you.

-: Stage Five & Six :- involves solo turns and advanced body control.

-: Stage Seven :- involves back loops and tracking across the sky.

-: Stage Eight :- will consolidate the skills learned in previous stages.

-: Stage Nine :- is a lower altitude jump where you exit the plane and deploy your parachute to fly down to the completion of your AFF training!!

Each stage has to be passed and approved by your jump master(s) before progressing to the next stage. If a stage needs to be consolidated or repeated, you will be able to do so at a minimum cost price.

.......HOW DO I GET MY LICENSE?

The TAFF stages are the first requirement to gaining your APF A license. You will be required to perform a number of solo dives, known as accuracy jumps to complete the in air activities and ground training requirements.

.......COST

TAFF Stage 1 + AFF Stage 2-9 + Packing Instruction = $2,500

A License Completion Incentive:

11 Jumps including gear hire (if TAFF + AFF + Packing Instruction completed at Byron) = $660
11 Jumps including gear hire (if TAFF + AFF + Packing Instruction NOT completed at Byron) = $990

Total cost = $3,160
You will be issued with a stage price breakdown upon payment.

.......ACCOMMODATION

There are many great places to stay in town. You will be able to enjoy many restaurants and the party atmosphere of Byron Bay with free daily transfers to and from our drop zone while you complete your course. Check out www.byronbay.com to find something suitable.

.......CONTACT

Theory courses run every second Monday morning from 8am, bookings are essential please feel free to contact any of the staff at Skydive Byron Bay if you have any questions regarding the AFF course, or if you would like to register.