Rambling On ⭐️ DZ Action News #682 (20-26 October 2025)

🏁 AFF Students Progression

Nicholas and Jesse kicked off the week strong on Monday, completing their entire AFF Course from Stage 1 through to Stage 9 in just one week! Welcome to the sport and congratulations on finishing your Course with us at Ramblers.

Good on Michael and Timothy, who sat in on the course as refreshers. On Saturday, James completed his First Jump Course classroom session – we can’t wait to get you up in the skies soon! Zane continued his skydiving journey with Stage 4.

Thanks to instructors Robin, Toddy, Wayne, Ash, and Lisa for looking after the students and keeping everyone safe in freefall and under canopy.

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Claim to Fame!

📸 If you are featured in this week’s photo gallery, don’t forget to share your news and forward this newsletter to your friends! Also, keep an eye on our weekly Facebook photo albums – tag yourself, tag your mates, and share the stoke!

🪂 Tandem Skydivers

Darcy, David, Kylie, Nicholas, Franklin, Nathanael, and Tamara all took the leap! Thanks to Tandem Masters Robin, Ashley, and Ty. A big thanks to Adam for running video and photos for Tamara’s jump – great memories to last forever.

Behind the scenes, instructors Toddy and Ash both did a Tandem jump playing passenger for Ben Skuce during training.

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☀️ B-Rels, Coach & Fun Jumps

Abigail smashed out B-Rels 4, 5, and 6, while Tommy and Michael got their knees back in the breeze with coached jumps after their refresher course. Big thanks to coaches Toddy, Lisa, and Ash.

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Need a jump buddy?

Finished your training and you are looking for someone to jump with? Let manifest know and they will put you in contact with our Load Energiser, who will either jump with you, or match you up with a jump buddy. No charge. All you pay for is your own jump slot.

📆 And check out our list of upcoming events below, and join our Facebook event listings to see who’s going, invite your jumping mates, and spread the word! Let’s send it!

⭐ Weekend Fun

Our fun jumpers came out on Saturday for the monthly Belly Bash event – Load Organising with Dawn and Chris. Check out the brilliant Fitchimages by Steve Fitchett! The next Belly Bash will be on Saturday, 22nd November – see you all there!

Cheers to everyone who made it out, helped out, jumped in, or just brought the good vibes. Here’s to blue skies ahead…

Catch you in freefall,
The Ramblers Crew 🪂

Belly Bash – Load Organising with Dawn & Chris (25th Oct.)

“A huge thank you to everyone who came out for BellyBash on Saturday! While the Formation Loads couldn’t go ahead as planned, the day turned into an absolute cracker — packed with great weather, energy, teamwork, and some seriously fun and challenging formations!

We saw some dynamic 8-ways that kept everyone grinning, some world-class geeeking, and wrapped-up with an amazing 15-way sunset finale, made into a 16-way by Michael on camera!

Big shoutout to our international guest Tony, whose bigway expertise gave us some valuable insights – and as ever, our generous sponsors – Skydive Ramblers, Toogoolawah Skydivers Club Inc, Queensland Parachuting Association – NQPC and SQPC and Mee Loft, and our camera flyers Michael Young and Steve Fitch who capture all the action!!

It was a perfect reminder of what makes these events so special — great people, great vibes, and awesome flying!

Here’s to the next Belly Bash – Load Organising with Dawn & Chris – November 2025! Blue skies everyone!”

–Chris Dodds.

Belly Bash – Photos by Michael Young

Belly Bash – Photos by Steve Fitchett © www.fitchimages.com

4-way Team “No Name Yet” – Fitchimages

4way team “No Name Yet” are planning on going to the Nationals. Team Members are: Travis McCartin, Greg Maskell, Luke Matthei & Abby Tucker. These images were from their first 2 jumps together as a team on Sunday, 26th October 2025.

Photos by Steve Fitchett © www.fitchimages.com

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Testimonials

Upcoming at the DZ

❗️This is shaping up to be a massive weekend, so make sure your daily rego is paid, waivers are up to date, and you’ve got jump credit for at least three jumps. Jump Credits and DZ rego fees can be purchased online up to 24 hours before the event (skip the queue!), or at manifest on the day.

🎃 Oct 31 – HALLOWEEN JUMP FEST

Get ready to scream (with joy) as we take to the skies for a frightfully fun day of jumping, costumes, and sky-high thrills! Whether you’re dressed as a ghost, ghoul, or gravity-defying superhero, this is your chance to celebrate Halloween like never before — 66,666 feet above the ground. Costumes encouraged. Halloween Jump Fest = Music, vibes, and airborne madness guaranteed.

But wait… the real darkness descends the following night. Saturday, 1st November – NIGHT JUMPS! For the brave souls who dare to dive into the abyss, join us for an unforgettable evening of night skydives under the stars. Limited slots, maximum adrenaline.

Any help with setup would be greatly appreciated! If you’re keen to lend a hand with decorations, gear, or general prep, we’d love your support to make this event truly sky-high. RSVP now to secure your spot for both days of sky-high celebration. Let’s make this Halloween one for your logbook.

🌔 Nov 1 – NIGHT JUMPS WITH TRAVIS MCCARTIN

Night experience is not required, however you will need a C Licence, or B Licence with CI approval. Currency is also required, and every jumper is subject to approval by the CI regardless of licence. Arrive EARLY on the day – everyone must do one day jump AND make the briefing, or they will NOT be allowed to jump at night – this is NON-NEGOTIABLE. For more info regarding requirement, times, cost, registration and quick links, please check the Night Jumps Facebook event listing.

🌟 Nov 2 – TSC STAR CRESTS

TSC Star Crests are back! Let the coach know if you would like to go for your Star Crest and how many you need. Or if you have your Crest and would like to come participate generously giving back to our up and coming skydivers and also having a good time while improving your own skills.

Requirements: – B-Certificate; – Have Continued doing 4 way + relative jumps after finishing B-Rels; – Have read the APF Star crest / big way guide; – Be confident in your own flying ability; – Have a Safe attitude and awareness for others in the sky. The event is supported by the TSC and SQPC.

🪂 Nov 1–2 – A2C CANOPY COURSE WITH MILES COTTMAN

Realistic Goal Setting, Get comfortable under canopy, Stay in CI’s good books, Knowledge, Accuracy, Safety. Limited Slots, $60/day. The A2C Canopy Course is supported by the Australian Parachute Federation. Reach out to @milescottman (fb/insta).

Upcoming Events 2025

• 31st October (Friday) – Halloween Jump Fest
• 1st November (Sat.) – Night Jumps with Travis McCartin
• Nov 1–2 – A2C Canopy Course with Miles Cottman
• Nov 2 – TSC Star Crests with Travis McCartin
• Nov 22 – Belly Bash – Load Organising with Dawn & Chris
• 25-26 Dec. (Thurs. & Fri.) – Xmas Day & Boxing Day – DZ closed (no jumps)
• 30-31 December (Tues. & Wed.) – Ramblers Feel Good Time  & New Year’s Eve Party
• 1st January 2026 (Thurs.) – New Year’s Day – DZ closed (no jumps)

See ya,

Macca and Team Ramblers.

DZ Flashback – Blast From The Past

Click on the album below for historical photos.

And visit our Ramblers history webpage for more info…