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Skydiving Licence Cost in WA: The Honest Breakdown
The recommended path to your skydiving licence costs from $5,610. Here's what's included, what isn't, and what it really takes.
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Skydiving Licence Cost in WA: The Honest Breakdown
The short answer: the recommended path to your skydiving licence at The Skydive School costs from $5,610. Here’s what’s included, what isn’t, and what it really takes.
Why skydive with us? – Simple:
If you live in Perth, there are skydiving spots closer to home. Here’s why people happily make the drive to Hillman Farm for their tandem skydive.
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Your Essential Guide for Friends & Family Watching a Skydive in WA
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Did You Know You Need ZERO Tandem Skydives Before Starting a Solo Skydive Course?
Go straight to solo skydiving at The Skydive School in WA: no tandem needed. Jump with two instructors, master your freefall, deploy your own parachute, and land under radio guidance. Book your course at Hillman Farm, Darkan WA, just over 2 hours from Perth.
Skydive course for Singaporeans in Western Australia
Singaporean and keen to learn to skydive? The full AFF course at Hillman Farm, WA is $3,635 AUD with accommodation included, or $5,610 with Fly With Friends (20 jumps). Plan 10 to 14 days.
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Ready when you are
Tandem skydives from $399. Learn to skydive from $2,190. Jumping Wednesday to Sunday, year-round, at Hillman Farm Airport, Darkan: just over 2 hours from Perth, about 1.5 hours from Bunbury.
Questions? Call 0415 486 422