Basic Parachute Packing Course – Now in Malaysia!

“It’s not just folding fabric – it’s about safety and responsibility.”

Parachute Packing Course in Malaysia is your first step to learning how to safely and confidently pack a parachute with proper guidance. Whether you’re an aspiring skydiver, a dropzone crew member, or someone interested in working in the sport, learning how to properly pack a parachute is one of the most important skills you’ll ever gain in skydiving.

🎯 What Is a Parachute Packing Course?

A Basic Parachute Packing Course is a hands-on training program that teaches participants how to correctly fold, stow, and secure a main canopy into its deployment bag and container. The course is often the first technical skill taught after ground school and is critical for safety, equipment longevity, and building confidence in the gear you’ll use.

In many dropzones around the world — including those operating under British Skydiving, USPA, or APF — this course is a prerequisite for becoming a certified packer or even an eventual rigger.

📚 What You’ll Learn in a Basic Packing Course

The course typically includes:

• Introduction to Parachute Systems

  • Main canopy, deployment bag, lines, pilot chute, risers, 3-ring system, closing loops, etc.

• Packing Techniques

  • Flat Packing: Traditional method, suitable for beginners.

  • PRO Packing (Proper Ram-Air Orientation): Common in dropzones worldwide; faster and compact once mastered.

  • Line Stowing and Slider Positioning

  • Bagging and Container Closing Techniques

• Troubleshooting Common Mistakes

  • Line twists, line-overs, slider misplacement, poor stow tension, and more.

• Packing Etiquette & Safety

  • Clean area, supervision, final gear checks, how to report equipment issues.

“A proper packing course, where you’re shown the process and supervised while packing multiple times, is one of the most valuable learning experiences for any new skydiver.”
– Skydiving Community, Reddit

🧑‍🏫 Why Take the Course with a Certified Instructor?

While online videos can help, there’s no substitute for in-person supervision. Certified packing instructors (or riggers) can provide immediate feedback, spot critical errors, and ensure that what you’re doing meets safety standards.

In some countries, you must complete a certified course (e.g., Form 111 – British Skydiving Packing Course) to be legally allowed to pack for others.

👥 Who Is This Course For?

🪂 AFF or Static Line students
👨‍✈️ Military or cadet trainees
🎓 University extreme sports clubs
👷 Dropzone ground crew & gear room assistants
🤓 Skydiving enthusiasts who want to level up

No prior packing experience needed. We’ll start from scratch.

🗓️ Course Info

• Language: English & Malay

• Certificate: Issued upon completion

• Location: At our facility or your facility.

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🚀 What Happens After the Course?

✔️ You can confidently pack your own main parachute
✔️ You may assist dropzones as a part-time packer
✔️ It’s the first step toward becoming a Certified Rigger
✔️ You’ll trust your gear – because you packed it yourself

❓ FAQ – Got Questions?

Q: Do I need a skydiving license to join?
A: No, but the course is designed for active jumpers or students who have done at least 1 jump (tandem or static line).

Q: Is this a rigging or reserve packing course?
A: No – this course covers main parachute packing only. Reserve packing requires rigger certification.

Q: Can I join even if I’ve never jumped before?
A: Yes, but priority will be given to active students or crew.