Question for Aussie jumpers

[el_chester 4]

I will move to Sydney in a couple of months, so I have the following questions:

- Do you know if a German license will be recognized to jump regularly (i.e. not just a couple of times as a tourist) in Australia? Or do I have to get an Aussie license once I have moved there permanently?

- Does the Australian license have to be regularly renewed or is it a permanent license as long as one stays current?

- Does one have to belong to the national parachuting organization to jump in Australia regularly?

Thanks for your replies,
E.

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[crotalus01 0]

I jump in the States with an Aussie and a few Americans who have jumped there, and from what they have told me you have to buy a membership in the Australian version of USPA to jump even as a tourist.

As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD...

[JAGOZ 0]

How's it Going

You will have to get an APF (Australian parachute Federation) membership and apply to have your German licenses changed to thier Australian equivalent.

Normal membership is 1 Year but you can apply for a life membership but it will cost you

Membership costs and requirements for short term membership can be found at [www.apf.asn.aul]

Hope this helps

John

"Chicks dig guys that jump out of Planes! "

[JAGOZ 0]

Oh sorry mate almost forgot, welcome to the best country on earth.

"Chicks dig guys that jump out of Planes! "

[bob.dino 1]

To jump in Australia you will need to become an APF member. There are temporary and year-long memberships available. The Chief Instructor at the dropzone you first visit will assess your existing overseas licence & competence and award you appropriate APF privileges.

Instructional & rigging ratings have a separate migration procedure. Contact the APF for more details.

Most sport-jumping licenses are permanent. Display-jump licenses and instructional ratings need to be renewed.