AFF: Accelerated Freefall

The AFF course is by far the best and safest way to be introduced into the world of freefall. In this course you will learn not only how to control and fly your parachute, but you will also learn how to control your body in freefall.
Each AFF level jump is a target learning objective for which you will be prepared on the ground prior to the jump. The goal has to be fulfilled in order to pass to the next AFF level jump.

On the first 3 AFF Level jumps you will be accompanied by two instructors who will be flying on each side of you. Both instructors will give you feedback in the air by showing you different hand signals. The goals of the first three AFF jumps are mainly to learn stability in free fall, altitude awareness and unassisted opening of your parachute.

From AFF Level 4 to 7, you will be accompanied only by one instructor who releases you and who will evaluate your free fall skills (on your own), controlled movements, such as turns, loops etc.

Your jumps (levels I to VII) will always be recorded by air-to-air video to allow the instructors to provide the most accurate post-jump evaluation and critique of your performance. The video will be recorded by one one the instructors. All jumps will be passed on to DVD format and serve not only as a tool for the instructors to critique your performance as well as an audio / visual momentum of all your skydives.

During the descent under the square parachute there is a FM radio link between you and another instructor on the ground, who will give you guidance by radio if necessary. Generally, after seven AFF jumps you will be able to perform all the basic manoeuvres in freefall and under your parachute.

The AFF course is recognized world wide and when you graduate you will be able to skydive in any part of the world.

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USPA AFF Progression

Category A EXIT AND FREEFALL reasonable arch and stability within ten seconds prior to planned deplyment altitude reasonable altitude awareness initiate deployment procedures within 1,000 feet of the assigned altitude CANOPY plan and execute canopy decent and landing pattern with assistance assisted flare for a safe landing within 60 degrees of correct landing direction land within 100 meters of planned landing area, spot permitting.

Category B EXIT AND FREEFALL stability within ten seconds of exiting the aircraft maintain correct body position for stability throughout , including leg awareness and control initiate deployment procedures within 500 feet of the assigned altitude in addition tandem students complete the solo first-jump course CANOPY understanding a planning descent strategy from opening to pattern entry and pattern principles steering with clearance procedures without prompting assisted flare for safe landing within 30 degrees of heading into the wind EQUIPMENT understanding routine canopy problems and the correct responses

Category C EXIT AND FREEFALL demonstrate the ability to free-fall safely with one AFF instructor stable deployment without AFF Instructor control within five seconds of exist stable and relaxed fall ability to dampen turns and heading drift using "altitude, arch, legs, relax" wave-off and pull at the assigned altitude CANOPY fly a recognizable pattern with minimal assistance flare with minimal assistance SPOTTING AND AIRCRAFT understanding of how to plan ad adjust the landing pattern for wind speed and direction

Category D EXIT AND FREEFALL stability within five seconds after an unassisted poised exit cumulative four 90-degree turns, 20-degree tolerance cumulative two 180-degree and two 360-degree turns, 45 degree tolerance CANOPY cumulative two 90-degree rear riser turns with brakes set cumulative two 90 degree rear riser turns with brakes released one 180-degree rear riser turn, and one 360-degree rear riser turn with brakes relased two rear riser flares above 1,000 feet stand-up landing landing within 50 meters of the target with minimal assistance EQUIPMENT operate the AAD SPOTTING AND AIRCRAFT recognize and observe the airport and the spot from the aircraft during jump run

Category E EXIT AND FREEFALL cumulative two successive disorientating maneuvers with stability and altitude awareness recovered within five seconds cumulative one barrel roll, one back loop, and one front loop one self-supervised free-fall CANOPY unassisted landing within 50 meters EQUIPMENT complete open parachute system orientation RSL orientation SPOTTING AND AIRCRAFT correct calculation of the opening point given simple wind conditions active participation with spotting procedures on jump run

Category F EXIT AND FREEFALL cumulative three tracking sequences: track for five seconds within 30 degrees of the planned heading, turn 180 degrees, and track back for five seconds CANOPY cumulative four 180-degree turns under canopy while flying in deep brakes braked approach and landing on a canopy that allows for a safe braked landing cumulative two unassisted landings within 25 meters of the planned target EQUIPMENT one complete pack job with assistance preform a pre-jump equipment check on another jumper fully rigged and ready to jump SPOTTING AND AIRCRAFT spot the aircraft, including all procedures with minimum assistance

Category G EXIT AND FREEFALL two redocks from ten feet without assistance two redocks requiring and adjustment in fall rate break off at the planned altitude without prompting track 50 feet within ten degrees of the planned heading CANOPY four maximum-performance reverse canopy turns two unassisted landing within 20 meters if the target EQUIPMENT one complete pack job without assistance SPOTTING AND AIRCRAFT spot the aircraft, including all procedures with minimum assistance

Category H EXIT AND FREEFALL two swoops and docks with minimum assistance break off at the planned altitude without prompting track 100 feet within ten degrees if the planned heading CANOPY two cumulative 90-degree front-riser turns two cumulative 180-degree front-riser turns total of five unassisted landings within 20 meters of the target EQUIPMENT disassemble, preform owner maintenance and reassemble three-ring release system remove and replace or adjust a main container closing loop