Learn to Skydive
AFF - Accelerated Freefall
What is AFF?
AFF, accelerated freefall, is a Skydiving training method where certified instructors accompany the student in freefall holding onto the student's harness.
"It can be compared to learning to ride a bike with training wheels."
AFF - The best way to becoming a qualified skydiver
AFF Training
AFF training consists of a 6-8 hour ground course followed by a written test, and eight levels.
After passing Level 7 you are allowed to jump on your own and start to work towards obtaining your skydiving license.
Since the student is wearing his own parachute, he must be trained to handle:
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Equipment
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Aircraft procedures
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Freefall procedures
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Canopy control
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Landing procedures
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Emergency procedures (aircraft, freefall, landing)
You will be briefed on skills to be achieved and debriefed on your performance every jump.
All jumps are filmed, and the free-of-charge footage is used to provide you feedback.
The AFF Levels
You have tasks to do at every level to be able to advance to the next level. One level means one jump if you meet the requirements.
For smooth learning and safety, the levels are divided as:
Levels with two Instructors
L1 - Adaptation to the skydiving environment
L2 - Preparation for heading maintenance
L3 - Heading and hover maintenance
Levels with one instructor
L4 - Start and Stop turns
L5 - Start and Stop 360º turns
L6 & L7 - Controlled unassisted freefall performing:
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Solo exit
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Back Flips and/or Barrel Rolls
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360º turns
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Tracking
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Altitude awareness
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Opening at the proper altitude
L8 – Solo unassisted jump below 5000 ft
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Next step
Work towards obtaining your Skydiving License
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SKYDIVING LICENSES
The main requirements to obtain the basic A license depend on the association you join:
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BS (British Skydiving) – 8 AFF levels and 10 solo consolidation jumps.
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USPA (United States Parachute Association) – 8 AFF levels, 25 jumps in total, 5 coaching jumps on average, and a packing course.