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AFF - Accelerated Freefall

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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. 

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"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. 

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After passing Level 7 you are allowed to jump on your own and start to work towards obtaining your skydiving license.

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Since the student is wearing his own parachute, he must be trained to handle:

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  • Equipment

  • Aircraft procedures

  • Freefall procedures

  • Canopy control

  • Landing procedures

  • Emergency procedures (aircraft, freefall, landing)

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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:

  • Solo exit

  • Back Flips and/or Barrel Rolls

  • 360º turns

  • Tracking

  • Altitude awareness

  • Opening at the proper altitude


L8 – Solo unassisted jump below 5000 ft

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Get a free edited video of your jumps

at the end of the course.

AFF - Learn to Skydive – AFF Level 7 – Student performing a dive exit on Level 7 over Algarve - Learn to Skydive in Portugal - The Skydiving Therapist

After passing Level 7 you are cleared to jump solo

Skydiving For The First Time: From First Jump to Getting Licensed 🪂
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Skydiving For The First Time: From First Jump to Getting Licensed 🪂

Skydiving For The First Time Are you ready for a life-changing experience? In this video, I'm going to take you on an adventure of a lifetime - from my first skydiving jump How to become a licensed skydiver. Follow me as I take off for the skies and learn how to become an expert in this extreme sport. Discover the thrill and excitement of freefalling along with me and see why skydiving is one of the best ways to experience life! Besides having an extraordinary experience, I also got to spend quality time with some amazing people I've meet in Evora. Special thanks to Junior - The Skydiving Therapist If you are interested into getting a Skydiving Licence, send an email to Junior stating that you're coming from Octavian and your adventure will begin: josepedojunior@gmail.com Make sure you like, share and subscribe because more videos are coming up. In the meantime enjoy it and share your thoughts in the comments. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/live.to.the.fulest/ Octavian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tavi.ung/ #skydiving #adventure #parachute #flying #gopro #theskydivingtherapist
AFF final approach and landings - Basic information - Learn to Skydive in Europe
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AFF final approach and landings - Basic information - Learn to Skydive in Europe

The last part of a skydive, the scary part for most people, is the landing. In this video, you will see the final approach and landing, which may only take a few seconds, but it is one of the most significant moments in a skydive. Let's explore the Flare (slowing down the canopy for a smooth touch down) and the PLF (Parachute Landing Fall - manoeuvre used when things do not go as planned). Please note that this video shows only basic information for people wondering how skydiving beginners perform their first landings under their student parachutes. If you are a skydiving student always ask for advice for your instructor. Get in touch if you want to learn to skydive. I run skydiving courses all year round in Portugal and Spain.

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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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Learn to Skydive with The Skydiving Therapist – Change your life – Skydive In Algarve – Skydive in Portugal – Skydive in Paradise - Get your Skydiving Qualifications in Algarve – FS1 Qualifying jump - BS A Licence - BS FS1 – USPA A License – FS1 Sticker – FS1 Qualification

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