If you're a licensed sport skydiver in Australia, you need a logbook that does more than record jump numbers. You need APF currency tracking, gear repack reminders, coach sign-off support, and something that actually works at the dropzone — which often means offline, with no cell signal.
Here's what to look for in a skydiving app, and how Jump Logs addresses what Australian skydivers specifically need.
APF currency tracking that works automatically
Currency is one of the most important — and most annoying — things to track manually. Under APF rules, you need to have jumped within a certain window to remain current. Lapsing means a supervised jump or assessment before you can jump again.
Jump Logs calculates your currency window from your last logged jump and shows it on the Stats screen every time you open the app. You get a warning before the window closes, not a surprise at manifest. You can set the window to match your DZ's requirements — whether that's 30, 60, or 90 days.
See more on how currency tracking works in Jump Logs.
Offline-first — works at the DZ without cell signal
Most Australian dropzones are regional, and cell coverage can be patchy. An app that requires internet to function is useless at Nagambie on a busy weekend load. Jump Logs stores everything locally on your device and syncs when you have a connection. Log a jump, add notes, pull up your currency status — all without needing signal.
QR-based instructor sign-off
For progression jumps, endorsements, and certain APF requirements, you need a coach or instructor to sign off on your logbook entry. Jump Logs handles this digitally — your instructor scans a QR code from the app on your phone and signs the entry. No paper, no chasing down signatures at the end of the day.
The sign-off is tied to the jump entry and appears in your PDF export, so it's verifiable if an APF examiner or chief instructor ever asks to review your records.
Gear tracking and repack reminders for Australian regulations
Australian regulations require 6-month reserve repacks by a licensed packer, plus manufacturer-specified AAD service intervals. Missing either one means your rig is grounded until it's back in date.
Jump Logs tracks repack dates and AAD service due dates and sends you a warning before they expire. If you have multiple rigs, each one is tracked separately. This is especially useful across a winter off-season when it's easy to forget where gear was left in the repack cycle.
Australian dropzones in the database
When you log a jump, Jump Logs lets you select your dropzone from a database that includes Australian DZs — Commando Skydivers, Ramblers, Sydney Skydivers, Skydive Oz, Western Australia Skydiving Academy, and more. The DZ name, state, and coordinates are all recorded, which matters for accurate logbook exports.
If your DZ isn't listed, you can enter it manually and it will appear correctly in all your records and exports.
PDF and CSV export for APF reviews
When a chief instructor, APF assessor, or coach asks to see your logbook, Jump Logs exports a clean PDF covering your full jump history — dates, dropzones, disciplines, freefall times, and any sign-offs. It looks like a proper logbook, not a spreadsheet printout.
CSV export is also available if you need to work with the raw data, or if you're migrating records from another system.
Available on iOS and Android
Jump Logs runs on both iOS and Android. Download it free and start with a full-featured trial — no credit card required. Your data is backed up to the cloud so you never lose your logbook if you change phones.
Ready to try it? Download Jump Logs from the App Store or Google Play and log your next jump at the DZ.