I started skydiving in 1988. I get so much out of the sport that in 1990 I made it my full time occupation and became a military parachute technician. I am a BPA qualified; a parachute rigger, category system instructor (static line), accelerated freefall instructor, formation skydiving coach and a Birdman Ltd approved wingsuit flight instructor. All this has enabled me to notch up over 5000 descents.

Skydiving is more than just a job to me, and I’ve competed in a range of events. I’ve achieved 2 gold medals in the skysurfing national championships and one as a cameraflyer in the world skydiving championships with team Vmax, and a silver in the artistic freefly national championship. As a freefall cameraflyer I’ve built up an eclectic portfolio, including promotional images for Ralph Lauren and film work for extreme sports programmes, various kids TV shows, charity work, and the GMTV Eammon Holmes tandem experience.