Frequently Asked Questions

Who may participate in the AFF program?
You must be at least 18 years of age, be in a reasonable level of fitness, and weigh 230 lbs. or less. It may be possible to accommodate students up to 240 lbs at an additional cost.

How long does it take to get a license?
It can take from a few weeks to a few months, often depending on the weather. Please be aware that jumps must be made within 30 days of each other to avoid retraining or repeating earlier jumps.

Can I get video or photos of my AFF skydives?
Yes, you can get video or still photographs of your AFF jumps for an additional cost. Please indicate that you would like video or stills when scheduling your skydive.

What time of the day does AFF start?
Start time for AFF students is 8 a.m. on weekends, April through November, and 9 a.m. on weekends December through March. Please CALL for weekday AFF start times. For all AFF jumps, please remember to call and schedule in advance of your arrival.

Do I jump the same day?
Yes, you will jump the same day (weather permitting). The first part of the day is spent going through a First Jump Course (FJC).  The course is a series of lectures, demonstrations, and training activities to prepare you for your first jump. It is an extremely thorough course and takes about 6-8 hours to complete.  After successfully meeting all of the training objectives, you will be able to do your first jump that same day. Please factor in a full day at the dropzone when you come to participate in the FJC.

What about equipment?
You will be supplied with all of the equipment you need for the first several AFF jumps.  Eventually, you will need to buy your own helmet, goggles, altimeter, and a log book.

What do I need to bring?
You will need comfortable clothing including appropriate footwear and fluids to stay hydrated throughout the day.  Each person making a skydive MUST bring a government-issued identification to jump; NO EXCEPTIONS!

What if I have already done a Tandem jump?
It is possible to progress through the AFF after having done a tandem jump. You will still need to participate in a first jump course before your first AFF skydive, but your tandem jump will count towards the 25 skydives that are required for your A license.

Can I bring a GoPro?
Though this photo says it all, here's the short set of reasons they can't bring GoPros with them:

• Can cause entanglement with parachute lines
• Could blind your instructor on opening
• Distracts you and your instructor from the jump Particularly for AFF, Students need to focus on their own tasks for the jump and not add a distraction. And also that they have a slim chance of getting any footage without proper video training at 120 MPH.
• We don't even allow our most experienced tandem instructors to be distracted with the handcams some other drop zones are so eager to let their instructors wear, no good can come from distracting your instructor with a camera.

Make a reservation today!  Call 1-540-943-6587