LBobRife 0 #1 July 29, 2015 Hi Guys, I'll be living in Australia for a few months this fall (spring?) and haven't been able to find much information online about what I need to do regarding my license in order to make sure I'm ready to jump. I hold a USPA B license; is there a process I need to complete to receive an APF license, or will I be able to jump under that USPA certification? Does anyone have any experience with this? Figured I'd ask here before calling the DZ I plan on jumping at (still not sure on that; thinking Byron Bay) Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #2 July 29, 2015 The dropzone will manage that for you; even as only a visiting jumper, I still had to purchase a membership for APF. It was no big deal. Byron Bay is a gorgeous DZ with a terrific staff. Ask for Jose, he'll get you sorted. He's also a USPA licensed jumper in addition to being an APF instructor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LBobRife 0 #3 July 29, 2015 Awesome, thanks DSE. Any other DZs in the area you recommend checking out while I'm there? Anything within a few hours' drive from Gold Coast is fair game. QuoteThe dropzone will manage that for you; even as only a visiting jumper, I still had to purchase a membership for APF. It was no big deal. Byron Bay is a gorgeous DZ with a terrific staff. Ask for Jose, he'll get you sorted. He's also a USPA licensed jumper in addition to being an APF instructor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Az_au 0 #4 July 30, 2015 LBobRifeHi Guys, I'll be living in Australia for a few months this fall (spring?) and haven't been able to find much information online about what I need to do regarding my license in order to make sure I'm ready to jump. I hold a USPA B license; is there a process I need to complete to receive an APF license, or will I be able to jump under that USPA certification? Does anyone have any experience with this? Figured I'd ask here before calling the DZ I plan on jumping at (still not sure on that; thinking Byron Bay) Thanks! You may need to complete the B-rel training table before you can transfer to an APF B license. Have a look at this document: http://www.apf.asn.au/ArticleDocuments/45/Certificate%20Class%20B%20Training%20Guide%20201401.pdf.aspx Have a chat to the instructors once you get there. Byron has a pretty heavy focus on tandems at the moment with the exception of the Wicked Wednesdays they run from time to time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouch 0 #5 July 30, 2015 LBobRifeHi Guys, I'll be living in Australia for a few months this fall (spring?) and haven't been able to find much information online .. Odd that you couldn't find anything?> I went to the APF website, looked at the various options and clicked the one that said 'overseas visitors and non APF members'. Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #6 July 30, 2015 ouch***Hi Guys, I'll be living in Australia for a few months this fall (spring?) and haven't been able to find much information online .. Odd that you couldn't find anything?> I went to the APF website, looked at the various options and clicked the one that said 'overseas visitors and non APF members'. Quote http://www.apf.asn.au/Members/Overseas-Visitors-and-Non-APF-Members/default.aspxYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LavaLady 0 #7 August 5, 2015 You will need to join the Australian Parachute Federation. There are options for short term and full year. When you rock up to a DZ you're current qualifications will be assessed and you will be able to apply for the equivalent APF Certificate, if you wish. This can all be found in the APF Operational Regulations, which are on the APF web site. http://www.apf.asn.au/ArticleDocuments/468/APF%20Operational%20Regulations%2020140501.pdf.aspx See Part 4 - Visitors from Overseas or Outside the APF System. Bring your current licence/qualifications and log book. Hope you have a beaut time downunder. Kim Hardwick Technical Officer Australian Parachute Federation Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
Squeak 17 #6 July 30, 2015 ouch***Hi Guys, I'll be living in Australia for a few months this fall (spring?) and haven't been able to find much information online .. Odd that you couldn't find anything?> I went to the APF website, looked at the various options and clicked the one that said 'overseas visitors and non APF members'. Quote http://www.apf.asn.au/Members/Overseas-Visitors-and-Non-APF-Members/default.aspxYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LavaLady 0 #7 August 5, 2015 You will need to join the Australian Parachute Federation. There are options for short term and full year. When you rock up to a DZ you're current qualifications will be assessed and you will be able to apply for the equivalent APF Certificate, if you wish. This can all be found in the APF Operational Regulations, which are on the APF web site. http://www.apf.asn.au/ArticleDocuments/468/APF%20Operational%20Regulations%2020140501.pdf.aspx See Part 4 - Visitors from Overseas or Outside the APF System. Bring your current licence/qualifications and log book. Hope you have a beaut time downunder. Kim Hardwick Technical Officer Australian Parachute Federation Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
LavaLady 0 #7 August 5, 2015 You will need to join the Australian Parachute Federation. There are options for short term and full year. When you rock up to a DZ you're current qualifications will be assessed and you will be able to apply for the equivalent APF Certificate, if you wish. This can all be found in the APF Operational Regulations, which are on the APF web site. http://www.apf.asn.au/ArticleDocuments/468/APF%20Operational%20Regulations%2020140501.pdf.aspx See Part 4 - Visitors from Overseas or Outside the APF System. Bring your current licence/qualifications and log book. Hope you have a beaut time downunder. Kim Hardwick Technical Officer Australian Parachute Federation Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
