Across the two-week period, several students were welcomed to the skies and made strong progress through their AFF stages.
Megan completed AFF Stage 1, Lisa and Dhene progressed through Stages 1 and 2, Isabella advanced through Stages 1 to 3, and Kayne pushed on from Stages 1 to 4. Carlos and Mark made excellent progress, completing Stages 1 through 6.
Continuing students also kept the momentum going, with Mitchell completing Stages 2 and 3, Jack progressing through Stages 4 to 7, Brendan completing Stage 5, and Patrick advancing through Stages 4 to 6.
Massive congratulations again to Dyami, Ryan, and Sunny, who all powered through Stages 4 to 9, Brittany, who completed Stages 7 to 9, and Tom, who absolutely sent it by completing Stages 1 to 9. A special mention to Doug, who was there capturing photos of Tom’s B-Rels along the way.
Thanks to our Instructors for looking after the students and keeping everyone safe in freefall and under canopy, Toddy, Rebecca, Adam, Lisa, Li, Wayne, Natisha, Emily, and Millie.
Brendan before his AFF 5 with instructor Rebecca – 4th Jan. 2026
Li congrats on her AFF-rating, with Tish, Emily, and Lisa – 29th Dec. 2025
AFF Student Tom: Stages 1-9 complete
Tom AFF 1 exit with Wayne – photo by Toddy – Sun., 28th Dec. 2025
Tom AFF 1 – photo by Wayne – Sun. 28th Dec. 2025
Tom AFF 1 with Wayne and Toddy – photo by Doug – Sun., 28th Dec. 2025
Tom before his AFF 2 with instructors Toddy and Li, and with his dad Doug – 29th Dec. 2025
Tom AFF 2 with Li – photo by Lisa – 29th Dec. 2025
Tom AFF 2 with Lisa – photo by Li – Mon., 29th Dec. 2025
Tom AFF 3 exit with Li and Toddy – photo by Doug – Mon., 29th Dec. 2025
Tom AFF 3 with Toddy – photo by Li – Mon., 29th Dec. 2025
Tom AFF 4 exit with Toddy – photo by Doug – Mon., 29th Dec. 2025
Tom before his AFF 5 with instructor Wayne – 30th Dec. 2025
Tom AFF 6 – photo by Wayne – 30th Dec. 2025
Tom AFF 7 backloop – photo by Wayne – 30th Dec. 2025
Tom AFF 8 opening, with Tom’s dad Doug in the background – photo by Wayne – 30th Dec. 2025
Tom AFF 9 perfect exit – photo by Bec – Wed., 31st Dec. 2025
Tom AFF Course complete: ring the bell! With his proud dad Doug – 2nd Jan. 2026
by Tom’s Dad – Doug Pryor:
“I started jumping in 1992 at Ramblers. My tandem AFF stage 1 was with BenNordkamp, who is now the chief instructor at Ramblers.
At the end of December, my 16 year old son Tom did his AFF course with Sara at Ramblers, and his first training jump the next day. Now one week later, he has completed his A licence requirements, and is nearly finished his B licence relative work training and 20 skydives.
Tom does have a small advantage over most students, in that he has been doing indoor skydiving at iFly Queenstown for the last 7 years since he was around 8-9 years old. He is currently training for head down dynamic flying in the tunnel, and is looking forward to being able to do freely skydiving after he has done over 100 skydives.”
That was the most exciting adrenalin rush I have ever had. It was made so easy by the staff and those who jumped at the same time as I did. Not only did I feel included, but the genuine friendly nature of the people in that plane dissolved any nerves I had. What was so invigorating to see, was the eagerness of all to get out of the plane with no hesitation. Now: to the guy who took me as a Tandem, Tye, I know this man personally and wanted to jump with him. That never distracted from the professionalism shown and practiced by this Tandem Master. You made it easy and fun and beyond that safe. You are one top notch flier and I will jump again with you should I ever decide to do it again. Thank you so much everyone.
Barry Smith.
“…the people in that plane dissolved any nerves I had” – by Barry Smith
