What is the Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) Program?

The AFF course is the unsurpassed method of training if you are interested in jumping with a parachute system designed for an individual and ultimately becoming a licensed skydiver.  The AFF course is the most advanced skydiving training course offered and is endorsed by the United States Parachute Association (USPA).

Prior to your first AFF Level jump, you will receive 6-8 hours of ground training and learn what it takes to skydive solo. Afterwards, you will jump utilizing your own equipment and with the assistance of two USPA certified AFF instructors. Under normal conditions, you will jump the same day you complete the ground training.

The AFF Course is a program structured into a two-phase training progression. Phase 1 consists of eight jumps where you will be under close supervision by USPA AFF instructor(s) on each level. Each one of the eight jumps is a learning level where you will learn the basic survival skills necessary to skydive solo. Each level features performance objectives that must be accomplished prior to advancing to the next level. Completing Phase 1 qualifies you to make solo skydives under the supervision of a qualified USPA instructor. At this point, you are now on Student Solo Status and are allowed to skydive on your own. Phase 2 consists of making solo skydives and completing coached jumps in order to learn basic group freefall skills you will use once you get your A license.

What you can expect on your first jump?

After reaching the desired altitude (14,000 ft. MSL), it is time to freefall with your two instructors who will grasp your harness on each side. Upon exiting the aircraft, you will quickly accelerate to over 120 miles per hour for up to 60 seconds in freefall! You will complete simple tasks during freefall such as working on the correct body position, reading your altimeter and practice deployments. You will then pull the deployment handle and enjoy a breathtaking five-minute flight under your own parachute. Yes, these parachutes truly fly, allowing you to steer your parachute to the designated landing area. Your instructors will assist your parachute descent via radio communication and control commands for a safe landing. After the skydive, you will be critiqued and given a First Jump Certificate and a skydiving logbook. As you pass to the next learning level, your instructor will outline the next lesson plan and explain the new objectives.

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