Start now: AFF skydiving course
The Accelerated Free Fall course is fast and intense, and is the most effective way to progress quickly and become a skydiver. In fact, with only 8 jumps you will be able to jump out of a plane by yourself!
This course is designed to be completed quickly, which is why SkyFlowers offers week-long residential trips in Spain that will allow you to complete all levels in just 4-5 days, ideally. We choose Spain because it guarantees sunny and warm weather all year round, as well as the longest freefall time in all of Europe (60 seconds).
The AFF course consists of theoretical ground training and 8 levels; each levels has an educational goal that must be achieved to progress, as well as being completed successfully and safely.
The ground training will prepare you step by step before jumping from the aircraft and familiarises you with the equipment and aircraft, the AFF sequence and manoeuvres to be performed, exit procedures from the aircraft, body position during free fall, flight procedures, landing procedures and emergency parachute operation. Other ground exercises, parachute harness training and theory tests are also planned to ensure learning.
We have 4 options
AFF BASIC COURSE: LEVEL 1-7
The levels are as follows:
Level 1 – Level 3: two instructors with you during the freefall – familiarisation with the freefall, check and drills and opening the parachute.
Level 4- Level 7: one instructor – exercises without hold and opening the parachute.
Level 8: a “hop and pop” jump at low altitude (5000 ft/ 1800 m) checked by an instructor.
The levels do not only involve jumps, but you also learn how to fly the canopy, being the landing another aspect of training. During the course, instructors will help you to pilot your parachute and land by communicating with you via radio.
You will receive specific instructions on the skills to be acquired and you will discuss the videos with your instructors («de-brief») after each jump for assured progress.
If the objectives are not reached, then the level will be repeated. Most of our students qualify without repeating, but you should be aware of the possibility.
All SkyFlowers training is conducted according to USPA recommendations and standards (United States Parachute Association).
We hold AFF courses every month and in all three languages. Contact us so we can accommodate your requests in the best way and provide your accommodation.
AFF + TUNNEL FLY
Although it is not compulsory, 20 to 30 minutes training in the wind tunnel can be a good and useful starting tool for the AFF course, as this technology allows us to practise the position and free-fall sequence without any stress, which speeds up progression considerably.
The additional time allows students to get used to the airflow which helps them overcome some initial fears and build confidence for their future jumps. For this reason, practising in the tunnel first can prevent the student from repeating jumps; therefore, although tunnel training may seem expensive, it is convenient, both in terms of money and time.
FULL PACKAGE: AFF + LICENCE A
The main requirements for a licence depend on the association you join:
- BPA (British Skydiving): 8 AFF levels and 10 solo consolidation jumps.
- USPA (American association): 8 AFF levels, 25 jumps in total, 5 coached jumps* and a packing course.
* These will help you practise and improve your exit technique and freefall skills as well as training your canopy flying.
The package includes:
- AFF certificate
- 5 coached jumps
- Packing course
- License lecture and test
Without the right knowledge and skills, you may find yourself in trouble, so that’s why this is such an important step in your skydiving career. Having a license will allow you to jump with other skydivers and friends, as well as having the freedom to jump in other DZs all around the world.
LICENCE PRO: A+B
This package includes:
- 5 coach jumps
- Packing course
- Water training
- 3 coach jumps – tracking basics
- Licence lectures + tests
- FLIGHT-1: 101 canopy course
FLIGHT-1 is a training program in Canopy Control and Instruction to learn and improve your canopy handling skills.
PD Factory Team aims to help you improve your landing accuracy and technique, as well as guide you into more advanced canopy piloting. These courses will give you the chance to progress through a structured training program and achieve your personal goals.
FLIGHT 101 – FLYING THE MODERN WING:
This course provides the fundamentals of canopy flight to ensure consistent, safe landings.
- Correct flare technique
- Ability to debrief personal performance
- Flight plan and flight cycles
- Stalls and stall recovery techniques
We run canopy course every month, to reserve your slot https://flight-1.com/about/team/armando-fatturoso/courses or contact Armando@flight-1.com.
