AFF Skydiving Program
Earn Your Skydiving License
Accelerated Freefall (AFF) Skydive Training Course
To train students in its AFF skydiving certification program, Skydive Orange uses the USPA’s safety-oriented Integrated Student Program (ISP) which was developed right here at Orange. The ISP teaches students the essential skills to skydive competently through a series of jumps in 8 categories (A-H) working toward the 25 jumps required to earn the initial “A” skydiving license.
How the AFF Course Works
You begin with the first jump course which includes 6-8 hours of thorough ground training and a written test. You’ll make your first jump that same day (weather permitting) with two instructors holding onto you as you exit the airplane. You will deploy your own parachute and fly it by yourself under radio guidance. After landing, your instructors will debrief you about your jump to set you on your path for the rest of the AFF skydiving certification program.
Freefall Objectives Overview
During the course of your training, your instructors will assist you in learning and successfully executing the 8 freefall objectives listed in the table below. Mastery of these essential skydiving competencies is required to complete the AFF course and earn your initial skydiving license.
| A | Acclimation to freefall, altitude awareness, stable body position, and deployment |
| B | Refinement of freefall body position, leg extensions, heading awareness, and parachute deployment |
| C | Stable freefall after instructor release, hover control, solo deployment |
| D | Unassisted Exit, Controlled freefall turns (90°, 180°, and 360°) |
| E | Unpoised Exit, Recovery from instability (Barrel roll, front flip, back flip) |
| F | Introduction to Tracking, emergency exit rehearsals |
| G | Forward and backward movement, docking with another skydiver, adjustment of fall rate |
| H | Diving exit, swoop and dock with another skydiver, front riser control |
Becoming a Licensed Skydiver
To advance past AFF status and earn an “A” License, you must complete 25 freefall jumps, and 19 minutes of freefall time. All student jumps are from 13,500’, except for two mandated “low solo” jumps.
Register for an Upcoming Accelerated Freefall Course
The AFF skydiving certification jump course must be scheduled in advance. To register, you can book online or contact the dropzone directly. Typically first jump courses are offered every Saturday. Please contact us to discuss available course dates. Once you’ve started the student program, you must make at least one jump every 30 days in order to maintain currency.
For more information, view our detailed AFF pricing packages below or give us a call!
Please note: You MUST be at least 18 years of age to jump and under 225 lbs – no exceptions!
Accelerated Freefall (AFF)
| Category | Description | Cash | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| A - 1 Jump | 6 - 8 hour Jump Course - Skydive with 2 AFF instructors | $410 | $430 |
| B - 1 Jump | Individual Ground Training; Skydive wth 2 AFF instructors | $275 | $290 |
| C1 - 1 Jump | Individual Ground Training; Skydive wth 2 AFF instructors. Individual Ground Training; Skydive wth 1 AFF instructor. | $275 | $290 |
| C2 - 1 Jump | Individual Ground Training; Skydive wth 2 AFF instructors. Individual Ground Training; Skydive wth 1 AFF instructor. | $220 | $230 |
| D - 2 Jumps | Individual Ground Training / Skydive wth 1 AFF instructor. | $220 | $230 |
| USPA Membership | Required before progressing to E | $78 | - |
| Equipment | Purchase of altimeter, goggles and gloves. | Varies | - |
| E - 1st Jump | 1st Jump with 1 AFF instructor / clearance for self-supervision. | $220 | $230 |
| E - 2nd & 3rd Jumps | 2nd & 3rd jumps - supervised solo | $120 per jump | $125 per jump |
“A” License Certification Dives (Must be completed for A-License)
| Category | Description | Cash | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| F - 4 Jumps | Supervised solo jumps | $130 per jump | $135 per jump |
| G - 4 Jumps | Skydive with USPA Coach | $130 per jump | $135 per jump |
| H - 4 Jumps | Skydive with USPA Coach | $130 per jump | $135 per jump |
| Check Dive | "A" License check dive | $150 | $156 |
| USPA Fee | "A" License USPA Fee | $36.00 | - |
| Packing Class | Learn how to pack your parachute | Varies | - |
| Extra Solo Jump | Additional solo jump | $120 | $125 |
| Graduation Bonus | Complete your "A" license progression and receive 6 graduation jumps with a FREE parachute rental ($600 value). | FREE | FREE |
| Prepayment Bonus | Prepay your 25-jump “A” license” package and receive $100 off and 12 graduation skydives with a FREE parachute rental ($1,200 value). | $100 Discount | $100 Discount |
Ben Vickers
Radford, VA
The first time you skydive is a tremendous event in your life. And I am so lucky to have found Skydive Orange.
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