Star Crest Until you earn your Star Crest in Skydiving , you are restricted to jumps no bigger than 10 people. To gain the qualification necessary for larger loads you will have to earn your Australian Star Crest. This certificate acknowledges the fact that you have docked 5th or later on three 8 to 10 way formations. These three separate jumps must each be witnessed by at least two Star Crest holders or APF judges. Star Crest loads can be done from a single large aircraft or several smaller aircraft flying in formation. These jumps can be organised for you at your own DZ or at boogies where load organisers are designated to assist jumpers working to improve their skills.

Swooping entails flying a parachute to an "start" point over the swoop course, then turning into a rotating dive dramatically increasing the canopy's speed. The canopy pilot stops the canopy's rotation on the proper course heading, while at the correct altitude allowing their canopy to recover from the dive and level out with maximum speed ,regularly reaching speeds in excess of 140 Kph

Australian National Skydiving Championships 10 way speed stars. Exit height 8,500ft, working time 25 seconds. Who wins ? The team that builds the fastest 10 way star formation. The rules: Get in , don't go low and have fun !

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