Accelerated freefall training is the topic for this part of our skydiving guide.
Accelerated freefall (or AFF) training is a form of skydiving instruction aimed at getting learners freefalling on their own as quickly as possible. It is more expensive than other types of parachute training but it is necessary for people intending to regularly skydive. Beginners can do tandem or static line jumping, or both, before entering AFF training, or they can go straight into AFF.
The first stage of AFF training involves a series of lectures and demonstrations on the ground. This will usually take 6-8 hours and topics will include how exit the plane, how to position your body, and how to deploy and steer the parachute. And, of course, landing.
After the initial theoretical training you'll then be taken up in a plane with your instructor so you can put into practice what you've learnt so far. The instructor will exit the plane with you, as in tandem jumping, but instead of being attached closely together by a harness, they instead just grip you by the hand or wrist.
The instructor stays with the student as they descend in freefall, and once they reach the appropriate elevation, the instructor gives the signal for opening the parachute. In the event of any problems occurring, the instructor can release the student's chute.
Once the canopy has been deployed, the instructor will observe the student's handling of the parachute and following landing will give advice on better ways to handle the next jump.
After a few jumps, there may be more classroom time to teach you about more advanced skills. As you progress through multiple jumps you'll gain experience in skydiving techniques and skills and, in as few as 8 assisted jumps and 10 solo skydives, you can be qualified enough to attain a skydiving license.
Accelerated freefall (or AFF) training is a form of skydiving instruction aimed at getting learners freefalling on their own as quickly as possible. It is more expensive than other types of parachute training but it is necessary for people intending to regularly skydive. Beginners can do tandem or static line jumping, or both, before entering AFF training, or they can go straight into AFF.
The first stage of AFF training involves a series of lectures and demonstrations on the ground. This will usually take 6-8 hours and topics will include how exit the plane, how to position your body, and how to deploy and steer the parachute. And, of course, landing.
After the initial theoretical training you'll then be taken up in a plane with your instructor so you can put into practice what you've learnt so far. The instructor will exit the plane with you, as in tandem jumping, but instead of being attached closely together by a harness, they instead just grip you by the hand or wrist.
The instructor stays with the student as they descend in freefall, and once they reach the appropriate elevation, the instructor gives the signal for opening the parachute. In the event of any problems occurring, the instructor can release the student's chute.
Once the canopy has been deployed, the instructor will observe the student's handling of the parachute and following landing will give advice on better ways to handle the next jump.
After a few jumps, there may be more classroom time to teach you about more advanced skills. As you progress through multiple jumps you'll gain experience in skydiving techniques and skills and, in as few as 8 assisted jumps and 10 solo skydives, you can be qualified enough to attain a skydiving license.
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