There are 8 levels to the AFF course – each consisting of training on the ground, a single skydive and a set of manoeuvres that you must complete before moving on to the next level. It’s considered the fastest and most successful way to learn to skydive in the world.
What is AFF certification?
AFF is your introduction to the world of skydiving solo. AFF is an eight-part course – four to six hours of ground training followed by seven supervised jumps – that teaches you the fundamentals of becoming a licensed skydiver.
What does AFF mean in skydiving?
Accelerated Free Fall
Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) is the most common training method used in the skydiving industry today in order to jump solo.
How many AFF jumps in a day?
The number of daily jumps depends on you, your energy and physical condition (adrenaline takes a lot of energy) as well as your budget. Most students reach an average of 2-4 AFF jumps and an average of 3-5 consolidation jumps per day.
What is the 7 level AFF program?
Our accelerated freefall (AFF) skydiving course is a 7 level program designed to fast track you to learning to skydive solo and achieve the dream to learn to skydive!” Our AFF skydiving program starts with 4-6 hours of ground training known as our First Jump Course (FJC).
What is AFF level1?
Accelerated Freefall Level 1 The AFF Level 1 First Jump Course is a two-day course which includes one day of ground training (day one) and a full altitude freefall skydive, up to 15,000ft, on day two.
What’s the difference between AFF and a license?
Your AFF is like driving school. The remaining jumps you do to complete your USPA A-license are like the supervised journeys that you do behind the wheel to prepare for your driver’s test. Earning your A-license is like passing your drivers’ test and getting your driver’s license.
How safe is AFF skydiving?
Once a skydiver is fully trained, the average injury rate is 0.3 injuries/1000 jumps and the fatality rate is just under 1/100,000.
What should I wear to AFF?
You will be most comfortable in loose fitting, seasonally appropriate clothes. On cooler days, you might want to opt for jeans or sweatpants and a long sleeve shirt. No skirts or dresses. Tennis shoes will work best.
What are the tiers in skydiving?
Different Licenses and Their Requirements
- Skydiving A License. The first license that a jumper can attain is the A License.
- Skydiving B License. To obtain a Skydiving B License, a jumper must have reached at least 50 jumps.
- Skydiving C License.
- Skydiving D License.
How much do professional skydivers make?
Total Salary For those who work year-round and operate full time, yearly salaries may reach as high as $44,000 per year, according to KayCircle.com. However, for a more general range, most skydivers make an average of between $20,000 and $40,000 per year, according to JobMonkey.com.
How long does it take to get aff certified?
How long does it take to get my License? You can get your License in as little as 7 – 10 business days.
