digitalamnesia 0 #1 December 20, 2004 does anyone know anything about new zealand skydiving school (visit here http://www.skydiving.co.nz/ ). because i want to get into freefall photography (i think lol its still early days!) and i found this place (which also gives me a good excuse to get out of england!!!). is it a good school? i am finnishing AFF in march, and i also finnish my plumbing apprenticeship in about a year which is when i want to go. so any comments etc will be appreciated a lot thanks eddie------------------------------------------------------- if you wanna see the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeamFreefly 0 #2 December 21, 2004 Hey Eddie, I have PM you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spencer 0 #3 December 21, 2004 With the UK pound at a all time high almost $2 to the pound, there are some great deals to be had in the states. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyke 0 #4 December 22, 2004 The school you're talking about is run out of Wigram AFB in Chch, NZ. It's a good dropzone, with a great idea about starting a professional certification for 'managing' a dropzone. They teach you the importance of spotting, manifest, operations, marketing, sales&revenue, etc - as well as take you up to 200 skydives. (this is all that I have found out about them - perhaps they/someone can expand on it). Re: Video flying...there's no substitute for putting a camera on your head and flying with it. Not sure on the BPA's req's, but you have a ways to go before the USPA would "allow" you to fly video (150 jumps). As someone who has recently tackled the challenge of video flying - I can say this: practice, practice, practice. And when you think you know what you're doing - have someone go out with you to film YOU filming someone else. I was fortunate to have a TM who was our most experienced video flyer and he would coach me in the air while I was filming. The clients didn't know/care what was going on, but it has helped me considerably. Good luck - and oh yeah - expect to F*** up A LOT! 'snot nearly as easy as it looks! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digitalamnesia 0 #5 December 22, 2004 thanks alot guys, you have been a great help im still not sure what im going to do, but i think i might rack up my 200 jumps in england and take it from there........ thanks again------------------------------------------------------- if you wanna see the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #6 December 28, 2004 hi i am an x student of the diploma course and have now done 1400 jumps in 2.5 years (how long do you think it will take you to get 200 in the u.k.?)and am now a professional camera man. you will get about nz$3.30 for 1pound there is an extensive thread on the course titled 'career possibility' in this fourum. if you have any questions don't hesitate to P.M. me "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydog 2 #7 December 28, 2004 Quote. you will get about nz$3.30 for 1pound Quote Wish that were true Just got back from NZ and the rate is $2.67 to the pound and falling....... Also, I was the course director at Christchurch for a while so if you need any information on the pro's and con's then feel free to PM me. BrynJourney not destination..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites digitalamnesia 0 #8 December 31, 2004 thanks again. the other thread - career possiability - was very helpful, it seems some people have a good time with this skool and others dont. before i do anything i need to get money, i nearly have enough to finnish aff so im doing that in england and well...i wont hesitate to pm people if i need info thanks------------------------------------------------------- if you wanna see the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
digitalamnesia 0 #8 December 31, 2004 thanks again. the other thread - career possiability - was very helpful, it seems some people have a good time with this skool and others dont. before i do anything i need to get money, i nearly have enough to finnish aff so im doing that in england and well...i wont hesitate to pm people if i need info thanks------------------------------------------------------- if you wanna see the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
