Another massive week at the DZ with Students, Tandems, B-Rels, and Fun Jumpers. all making solid progress. Good on Aiden and Kai, who received his A-Certificates, and huge congratulations to Samantha, Kaylie, Matty, Shane, and Sarah, who all completed their AFF Courses with Stage 9 and achieved their A-Certificates this week. Even better, Samantha, Matty, Shane, and Sarah rolled straight into B-Rels – love seeing that momentum continue. And a High Five to Toddy for his 2700th jump milestone.
Cheers to everyone who made it out, helped out, jumped in, or just brought the good vibes. Here’s to blue skies ahead…
🏁 On Saturday 9 May, Brooke started her Learn to Skydive First Jump Course with Bill. We hope to get your knees in the breeze very soon.
Welcome to the skies to Kerensa and Jamie, who both completed Stages 1 to 3. Continuing students Taylah progressed through Stages 3 to 8, Joshua completed Stage 4, Jack worked through Stages 4 and 5, and Fabrizio moved through Stages 4 to 6.
Massive congratulations again to Samantha, who completed Stage 9, and to Kaylie, Matty, Shane, and Sarah, who all powered through Stages 4 to 9 to finish their AFF Courses.
Thanks to our Instructors for looking after the students and keeping everyone safe in freefall and under canopy, Rebecca, Toddy, Robin, Adrian, Li, Wayne, Shani, and Ash.
A big shoutout as well to instructors Adrian and Robin, who completed AFF training jumps with Alex and Matthew, both currently working towards becoming AFF Instructors – awesome to see the next generation of instructors progressing.
AFF Students Photo Album of the week
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Brooke First Jump Course – photo by Bill – Sat., 9th May 2026
Fabrizio AFF 5 – photo by Shani – Mon., 4th May 2026
Fabrizio AFF 6 between clouds and the sun – photos by Shani – Mon., 4th May 2026
Fabrizio AFF 6 Opening – photo by Shani – Mon., 4th May 2026
Jack AFF 5 – photo by Li – Sat., 9th May 2026
Jamie all smiles after AFF 1 – Wed., 6th May 2026
Jamie going for AFF 1 with Toddy Wed., 6th May 2026
Jamie AFF 3 with Robin – photo by Toddy – Wed., 6th May 2026
Kai Gregoratos – received his A-Certificate – photo by Ben- 8th May 2026
Kaylie AFF-4 opening – smiles – photo by Bec – Sat., 9th May 2026
Kaylie AFF 5 docking smiles – photo by Bec – Sat., 9th May 2026
Kaylie AFF 8 completed – photo by Toddy – Sun., 10th May 2026
Kaylie AFF 8 exit – photo by Toddy – Sun., 10th May 2026
Kerensa AFF 1 with Adrian – photo by Bec – Weds., 6th May 2026
Kerensa AFF 3 with Adrian – by Bec – Weds., 6th May 2026
Matty AFF and Sarah crushing AFF – photo by Bec – 4th May 2026
Matty AFF 8 – photo by Shani – Tues., 5th May 2026
Matty AFF 9 – photo by Toddy – Tues., 5th May 2026
Matty AFF 9 signed of for A-Certificate – photo by Ben – 8th May 2026
Renzi AFF 1 with Bec and Adrian – Wed., 6th May 2026
Renzi super stoked after AFF 1 – Wed., 6th May 2026
Sam back for more: Refresher – photos by Bill – Mon., 4th May 2026
Samantha AFF 9 Hop ‘ n’ Pop – photo by Bec – Fri., 8th May 2026
Samantha A-Certificate achieved – photo by Ben – 8th May 2026
Sarah AFF – “Yeah the girls!” – photo by Bec – 4th May 2026
Sarah AFF 4 solo flying – photo by Bec – Mon., 4th May 2026
Sarah AFF 4 with Bec – Mon., 4th May 2026
Sarah AFF 5 – photo by Bec – Mon., 4th May 2026
Sarah AFF 6 loving it – photo by Bec – Mon., 4th May 2026
Sarah AFF 8 exit – photo by Bec – Tues., 5th May 2026
Sarah AFF 8 track – photo by Bec – Tues., 5th May 2026
Sarah AFF 9 – photo by Bec – Weds., 6th May 2026
Shane AFF 4 – photo by Adrian – Mon., 4th May 2026
Shane AFF 6 first solo exit – photo by Adrian – Mon., 4th May 2026
Shane AFF 7 backflip – photo by Adrian – Mon., 4th May 2026
Shane AFF 7 track – photo by Adrian – Mon., 4th May 2026
Shane AFF 8 – photo by Toddy – Tues., 5th May 2026
Shane AFF 9 – photo by Toddy – Tues., 5th May 2026
Shane AFF 9 – A-Certificate achieved – photo by Ben – 8th May 2026
Taylah AFF 3 with Shani – photo by Toddy – Mon., 4th May 2026
Taylah AFF 5 – photo by Toddy – Mon., 4th May 2026
Taylah AFF 7 completed – photo by Toddy – Sat., 9th May 2026
Taylah AFF 8 completed – photo by Toddy – Sat., 9th May 2026
Taylah AFF 8 ready to GO – photo by Toddy – Sat., 9th May 2026
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Tandem Skydivers
This week’s Tandem jumpers were Savanna and Colin, both taking the leap and enjoying an unforgettable experience in the skies above Toogs. Thanks to our Tandem Masters Adrian and Robin for getting them safely into the sky and back.
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Savannah Tandem freefall – photo by Adrian – Tue., 5th May 2026
B-Rels, Coach & Fun Jumps
B-Rel and coach jumps were full-on this week, with Dhene completing B-Rels 1 and 2, Carlos progressing through B-Rels 3 and 4, and Brittany moving onto B-Rels 6.1 and 6.2. Samantha, Kai, and Matty all smashed through B-Rels 1 to 4, while Shane completed B-Rels 1 and 2, Sarah completed B-Rel 1, and Andres worked through B-Rel 2. Nakai returned with a Refresher jump, while Morgan and Jake also continued their progression. And Victoria worked on her Star Crest skills.
Thanks to our coaches Rebecca, Li, Nicole, Marcee, Guanting, Logan, Adam, Shelby, Adrian, Matt, Jake, Toddy, Wayne, and Alex for looking after everyone and keeping the progression rolling.
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Good Ole Boys – photo by Bill – Sat., 8th May 2026
Look who’ s flying turbines – Alan G. Moss – photo by Bec – Mon., 4th May 2026
Andres B-Rel 2 – photo by Shelby – 9th May 2026
Britt B-Rel 6.1 with Ryan & Scotty – photo by Marcee – Sun. 10th May 2026
Britt B-Rel 6.1 with Ryan & Scotty – photo by Marcee – Sun. 10th May 2026
Britt B-Rel 6.2 – with Tishy & Scotty – photo by Marcee – Sun. 10th May 2026
Britt B-Rel 6.2 – with Tishy & Scotty – photo by Marcee – Sun. 10th May 2026
Carlos B-Rel 3 – photo by Logan – 4th May 2026
Carlos B-Rel 3 exit photo by Logan – 4th May 2026
Carlos B-Rel 4 – photo by Logan – 4th May 2026
Carlos B-Rel 4 track – photo by Logan – 4th May 2026
Dhene B-Rel 1 – photo by Bec – Fri., 8th May 2026
Dhene B-Rel 2 – photo by Li – Sat., 9th May 2026
Kai B-Rel 1 exit – photo by Toddy – Fri., 8th May 2026
Kai B-Rel 2 – photo by Shelby – Sat., 9th May 2026
Kai B-Rel 3 – photo by Shelby – Sat., 9th May 2026
Kai B-Rel 4 – photo by Logan – 10th May 2026
Matty B-Rel 1 completed – photo by Toddy – Thurs., 7th May 2026
Matty B-Rel 1 exit – photo by Toddy – Thurs., 7th May 2026
Matty B-Rel 3 – photo by Wayne – 9th May 2026
Matty B-Rel 4 – photo by Wayne – 10th May 2026
Nakai B-Rel 5 – photo by Marcee – Thurs., 7th May 2026
Nakai freefall Refresher – photo by Marcee – Wed., 6th May 2026
Nakai Opening – photo by Marcee – Wed., 6th May 2026
Ryan Happy times – photo by Marcee
Sam B-Rel 3 – photo by Shelby – Sat., 9th May 2026
Sammy B-Rel 1 loving it – photo by Bec – Fri., 8th May 2026
Sammy B-Rel 4 – photo by Adrian – 10th May 2026
Shane B-Rel 1 coming in to dock – photo by Bec – Thurs., 7th May 2026
Shane B-Rel 2 frothing – photo by Bec – Thurs., 7th May 2026
Victoria 1st Starcrest – ready to dock – photo by Ben – 9th May 2026
Drop Zone arvo – Thurs., 7th May 2026
Drop Zone night – photo by Shane Q. – 7th May 2026
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