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Guides for skydivers.

Practical articles on currency tracking, gear maintenance, logbook workflows, and getting the most out of Jump Logs.

20 August 2026 · 6 min read

Skydiving dropzones near Melbourne: a guide for Victorian sport skydivers

Planning a jump near Melbourne? Here's a rundown of the main skydiving dropzones in Victoria — what to expect, who operates them, and how to keep your logbook current between visits.

18 August 2026 · 5 min read

APF logbook requirements: what Australian skydivers need to track

A practical guide to Australian Parachute Federation logbook requirements — what needs to be recorded, how currency works, and how a digital logbook keeps you compliant effortlessly.

15 August 2026 · 5 min read

The best skydiving app for Australian sport skydivers

Australian sport skydivers need more than a basic jump counter — APF currency tracking, coach sign-off, repack reminders, and a logbook that works offline at the DZ. Jump Logs covers all of it.

12 August 2026 · 6 min read

Landing accuracy: the canopy skill most skydivers neglect

Consistent, precise landings are the clearest measure of canopy skill — and the one most skydivers stop actively working on after their A licence. Here's how to improve deliberately.

12 August 2026 · 7 min read

Formation skydiving: how to progress from 2-way to bigger builds

FS is one of skydiving's most technical disciplines — and one of its most social. Here's how to build the skills, find the right teams, and track your progression effectively.

12 August 2026 · 6 min read

Jumping abroad: what to bring, what to expect, and how to prepare

Skydiving in another country is one of the great experiences the sport offers — but different governing bodies, gear rules, and procedures mean a little preparation goes a long way.

12 August 2026 · 5 min read

Wind tunnel training: what transfers to the sky and what doesn't

Indoor skydiving accelerates body flight skills faster than almost anything else — but it's not a perfect substitute for the real thing. Here's how to use tunnel time effectively and what to track.

12 August 2026 · 6 min read

Your first 100 jumps: the habits that will define your skydiving

The logbook habits, gear knowledge, and skill priorities you build in your first 100 jumps tend to stick. Here's what experienced skydivers wish they'd done differently early on.

12 August 2026 · 7 min read

Canopy downsizing: how to progress without rushing

Downsizing is one of the most consequential decisions a skydiver makes — and one of the most commonly rushed. Here's a practical framework for knowing when you're ready and what to expect.

12 August 2026 · 6 min read

Understanding wing loading: the number every skydiver should know

Wing loading determines how your canopy flies, how it opens, and how much margin you have when things go wrong. Here's what the number means and how to use it.

12 August 2026 · 5 min read

AAD maintenance: what every skydiver needs to know and track

Your automatic activation device has a strict service schedule — and missing it can void your warranty or leave you with equipment that may not fire when it should. Here's what to track for every major AAD.

1 June 2026 · 4 min read

How to track your skydiving currency with Jump Logs

Currency lapses sneak up on you. Jump Logs shows you exactly how many days since your last jump and warns you before the window closes — not after.

1 June 2026 · 9 min read

Reserve repacks and AAD service: regulations, timelines, and how to stay on top of them

How often does a reserve parachute need to be repacked? When does your AAD need service? A country-by-country breakdown of repack regulations, what riggers actually check, and how to track it all.

1 June 2026 · 4 min read

Log every jump in seconds — the Jump Logs workflow

A step-by-step look at how the jump logging flow works: from opening the app on the DZ to walking away with a signed, synced record.

1 June 2026 · 3 min read

Never let a skydiving licence, rating, or medical expire silently

Expired medicals and lapsed ratings are easy to miss. Jump Logs stores your certificates with multi-stage expiry warnings so you always know what's coming up.