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Frequently Asked Questions

 
 How do I calculate my wing loading? 

 

 

 

 



Q
How do I calculate my wing loading?

A The topic of wing loading comes up pretty often and for our newer members this is how it is defined...

Wing loading is calculated as your total exit weight in pounds divided by the size of your canopy. It is very important to know that any jumper with less than 100 jumps, and who does not have a B licence, may not exceed a wing loading of 1.0

OK so how is it calculated? Say you weigh 70kg, that is 70*2.2 = 154 pounds. Add the weight of your gear, 25 pounds, that gives an exit weight of 154+25 = 179 pounds. That means that the smallest canopy you may jump is a 179. Nothing smaller than that until minimum 100 jumps plus B licence.

See the table below which is self explanatory.

Jumper
weight (kg)
Jumper
weight (lbs)
Gear
weight (lbs)
Exit
weight (lbs)
Min canopy size allowed (ft2)
50
110
25
135
135
55
121
25
146
146
60
132
25
157
157
65
143
25
168
168
70
154
25
179
179
75
165
25
190
190
80
176
30
206
206
85
187
30
217
217
90
198
30
228
228
95
209
30
239
239
100
220
30
250
250

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Q
How do I book accommodation at the Drop Zone?

A The following type of accommodation is available...



HUTS / CABINS

The cabins for rent have various sleeping configurations. The cost to rent a cabin is R50 per person per night. All the cabins have been fitted with electricity and can handle one plug and one light.

For further enquiries or cabin bookings, please email Monica on hutrentals@jsc.co.za or call 083 453 2009



CAMPING

FREE! Plenty of space to pitch your tent. Free hot and cold showers and plenty of secure parking.



BED & BREAKFAST

Various B&B's are available and their prices differ. Click here for guest houses in Carletonville.

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Q
How do I contact a guest house in Carletonville?

A Below are the names and numbers of some of the guest houses in Carletonville & Fochville...

 

GUEST HOUSE
ADDRESS
CONTACT
PHONE
ROOMS
Villa Avvenimento
Fochville
Anel Bothma
018 771 2616
072 953 8830
9
Annabel's
Carletonville
Annatjie or
Sebil
018 788 6768
082 454 7176
5
Casa Lumini
66 Oranje Str, Oberholzer Carletonville
Lourina Coetzee
018 786 3370
083 229 6124
9
Die Akker
58 Van der Stel Str, Carletonville
Tienkie
Labuschagne
018 788 5825
1
Die Herberg
2 Heathplek, Carletonville
Ina ven Eck
018 788 3140
083 308 3140
3
El Shaddai
9 Pafuri Str, Carletonville
Estelle
Pretorius
018 787 5866
082 804 1300
4
Elspeth
5 Douglas Str, Carletonville
Martie Wasserman
018 787 2694
082 613 9392
7
Francois's
105 Kaolin Str, Carletonville
Francois
van Heerden
018 788 2890
083 228 7811
2
Geranium
7 Geranium Str, Carletonville
Rina
Swanepoel
018 788 3793
083 449 6271
4
Honey's Hive
52 Douglas Str, Carletonville
Jane Honey
018 787 3913
083 271 7459
2
Karee
38 Andries Str, Carletonville
Kitty Cloete
018 788 3233
082 682 2114
8
Kaya Selati
Carletonville
Estha
018 788 4992
1
Manyana
21 Waters Edge, Carletonville
Sannie
Potgieter
018 788 6380
083 230 5920
2
Marlene's
41 Steyn Str, Carletonville
Marlene
Mostert
018 788 6318
2
Onze Whonen
4 Emerald Str, Carletonville
Gerda Cooke
018 787 4282
082 934 9700
5
Crocodilian Estates
Fochville
The Manager
018 771 6499
many
Edensvreugd
Fochville
Amanda
018 771 2220
083 380 8145
3
Waenhuis
Fochville
The Manager
018 771 7900
6

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Q
When must I pay my PASA membership?

A Temporary (or student) membership is issued to every student performing a first parachute descent by way of a static line, AFF or tandem progression course at an affiliated Drop Zone Operation. Such membership is valid for a period of 12 months or until such time as, due to his/her progression, he/she is required to become a full member, whichever occurs first, whereafter full membership must be applied for. Thereafter, membership is renewed annually on 1 April. 

For more information please visit PASA's website: www.para.co.za

   

 

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