Special Requirements

The Minimum age of someone who can skydive is 14 years and if under 18 years they require parental or guardian consent & signature. Participants need to be reasonably fit. If on medication for a medical condition we need to be informed & a medical certificate may be requested.

Maximum Weight Limit 100kg

No scuba diving 24 hours prior to skydiving.

No alcohol 8 hours prior to skydiving.

The Equipment

Tandem Skydiving equipment is somewhat larger than ordinary sport skydiving equipment. This enables the Tandem Master to carry the Tandem student in a special harness attached at the front. All Tandem equipment is fitted with automatic activation devices to enhance their safety under the rules of the Australian Parachute Federation. www.apf.asn.au . Aerial skydives restricts the weight of our Tandem Students to 100kg.

Weather

Sometimes the weather can interfere with our operations. There are some conditions that we would deem unsafe to operate in, so Aerial Skydives reserves the right to reschedule due to weather. www.bom.gov.au

What to Wear

Wear comfortable clothes & suitable footwear such as runners or sandshoes. We will provide you with specialist clothing ie. skydive suit, goggles, gloves & hat to wear over your own clothes. www.airsuits.com

Family and Friends

As it is often family and friends who purchase a gift certificate [ PACKAGES ] we can certainly cater for their comfort and enjoyment as well. Aerial Skydives operates from the Latrobe Regional Airport Terminal Building which is an air-conditioned, carpeted facility with disable access. Family & friends can watch the proceedings from inside the glass fronted building or are able to see the landing from a great vantage point outside.

The Latrobe Valley Aero Club www.latrobevalleyaeroclub.com.au adjacent has its famous Saturday BBQ where a sausage in bread never tasted better. Other snacks and drinks can be purchased as required or pack the picnic hamper and enjoy not only the skydiving but the other aerial activities that the Latrobe Regional Airport is renowned for such as AV8 www.flyav8.com, Latrobe Valley Gliding Club www.gfa.org.au and Pioneer Aviation.

On Arrival

At Aerial Skydives you are given the opportunity to view other Tandems on video prior to your briefing or your arrival may coincide with a previous students landing. This gives you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the skydive and ask any questions. After completing the appropriate paper work and prior to getting ready for the skydive, you are briefed in all aspects of the skydive from aircraft procedures, freefall body position to what you can expect for the landing.

The Flight to Height

Aerial Skydives is situated in the heart of Gippsland, www.gippsland.com and one of the unique and great things about skydiving is that in order get out of an aircraft you have to climb to height first; this means a leisurely flight of approximately 15 minutes will see you fly to 10,000 feet above the Latrobe Valley www.latrobe.vic.gov.au and www.visitlatrobevalley.com

A chance to sit back and take in the great views of Wilson's Prom - www.promcountry.com.au to the south and Ninety Mile Beach to the east - www.lakes-entrance.com or Mt Baw Baw - www.mountbawbaw.com.au & the great dividing range to the North. Given it's the Latrobe Valley, the quite spectacular open cut mines never cease to amaze - www.powerworks.com.au

Back to Earth

With a grin as wide as the great Australian Bite the first reaction we often get when someone lands is "Can I go again". This can certainly be arranged and we offer a variety of options for those who return with a friend or family member. [ PACKAGES ]

Video Photography

Aerial Skydives offers two types of video photography which can be booked in advance or is subject to availability on the day. [ PHOTOS ]

"Outside Camera" as we call it means that another specialist skydiver actually skydives with you and flies close by to video your freefall while taking a set of stills photography. These photographs are developed and sent to you assuring you of the utmost quality.

"Hand Cam" photography is when the Tandem Master wears the camera on his hand capturing all aspects of the ride to height, the freefall canopy flight and landing.

Skydiving Demonstrations

Churchill Football Club

Aerial Skydives boasts a talented crew of experienced Demonstration Skydivers who can deliver a skilful and highly entertaining finale for your valued event.

Janine Hayes, a qualified Licensed Display Organiser with the Australian Parachute Federation is also the current Australian Women's Accuracy Champion. Janine has organised or participated in Skydiving displays around Australia and overseas, including skydives in Germany, Czech Rebublic, Solvakia, Solvenia, England, Japan, Malaysia, China & France. Janine has skydived into the Geelong Football Club, the Melbourne Grand Prix and into many local events including the Sale & Bairnsdale Airshows, Morwell & Maffra Football clubs and display skydives at Latrobe Regional Airport.

Moe Racing Club Cup 2007
 

Aerial Skydives is offering a novel way to fundraise and provide entertainment at your valued event. Aerial Skydives has developed the 'Drop for Dollars' © concept to assist you in the marketing and fund raising for your event which concludes with the spectacle of having a skilled professional skydive into your local fete, football game or other special activity. This generates a great deal of interest and gives your organisation the opportunity to fund raise as well. Alternatively have a Special person in your club do a Tandem Skydive into your special event. *conditions apply

Themes Available

Participating skydivers are happy to dress in your organisations colours or as required for the theme of your event ie, Footballer, Father Christmas, Easter Bunny etc. **organisation to supply outfits.

Australian Champions

Australian Skydiving Champions are available as guest speakers in conjunction with your fundraising event in line with curriculum activities related to aviation, science or sport or just as a general interest to your members. To receive the 'Drop for Dollars' © brochure email Janine at janine@aerialskydives.com or download it now.

Aerial Skydives Cancellation & Conditions

Tandem skydiving is highly dependent upon weather conditions. Our highest priority is safety and in consideration of this or the weather we reserve the right to reschedule your booked skydive to another date. Should this eventuate we will contact you to make other arrangements that are suitable to you to reschedule your skydive.

All Aerial Skydives including Gift Vouchers are valid for 6 months from date of purchase. They are non refundable but transferable to someone who meets the weight, health and age requirements.

Once you have purchased a Skydive or a Gift Voucher you are required to contact Aerial Skydives (0408 070 991) to arrange a booking date.

On the day of your booking you need to contact Aerial Skydives (0408 070 991) between 7.30am to 8.00am, prior to travel to confirm your booking and the weather conditions for the day.

It is requested you arrive at your booking time to prevent forfeiting your booking & fee paid.

The booking time is not necessarily the time you can expect to Skydive and you should allow the morning or afternoon to participate in the experience.

Aerial Skydives requires a minimum of 7 days notice to reschedule your booking if you need to alter your arrangements.

Extensions past the expiry date for Aerial Skydives or Gift Vouchers are not possible if you have not made arrangements to contact Aerial Skydives (0408 070 991) within the validity dates.

Rescheduling within one week and up to 48 hours of the booking date will incur a reschedule fee of $50.

Rescheduling after 48 hours will forfeit the booking and fee paid unless there are extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances will be at the discretion of management.

Minimum Age: 14 years of age to 18 years (with written parental consent.)

Maximum Weight Limit: 100kg.