Accelerated Free Fall (AFF)

What is AFF?

Accelerated Free Fall or AFF is an intensive course aimed at the individual who has decided to get the fast track training required to become a Skydiver.  After a full day of intense training you will be taken to heights of up to 13,500 feet, where two very experienced instructors will exit the aircraft with you, giving you instructions via hand signals, whilst in free fall.

You will open the chute at around 5,000 feet and fly it to the ground. You will have radio communication to help you whilst under the canopy.

AFF Course Levels

The course is structured over 8 levels. You need to pass each level before you can progress to the next one. This course is by far the most intense way of learning to free-fall via a very steep learning curve.

This information is for use as a guide only.  Depending on your ability and based on your progression, your instructor may slightly alter what you do on each level. In essence, each session will include what you did on the previous jump including the new skill being learnt.  This applies to all levels apart from level 8. 

Level One

from £350.00
After 6-8 hours ground training, you will fly up to 12,000 feet with two instructors. You will then jump out of the plane with them holding on to you. Whilst in free-fall, the instructors will communicate with you using hand signals.  When you drop to 5,000 feet you will deploy your main canopy and fly it to the ground as per the training given to you by your instuctor.

Level Two

Level two is similar to level one only this time the instructors may introduce turns to the jump.

Level Three

As above, but this will be the first time that the instructors release you during free-fall.

Level Four

You will now only need one instructor!  He or she will supervise the controlled 360 degree turns.

Level Five

You will be able to exit the aircraft without the instructor holding on to you and continue as above.

Level Six

As above, but will also include back somersaults.

Level Seven

You will demonstrate a combination of all the moves learnt above.  These is called a 'half series'.

Level Eight

A 'hop and pop'. This is when you jump from the plane from a lower level and open your chute straight away.  This simulates an aircraft emergency.

Please note, if you fail a level it can be re-taken at a reduced rate.

Consolidation Jumps

£35 per jump, after 10 consolidation jumps, that involves jumping on your own to practice what you have learnt, you will then be a qualified Category 8 Skydiver. 

Jump Restrictions MAX age 49 - 55 depending on centre.

If your 40th birthday falls before the day of your jump or you have a medical condition that requires medication, you need to complete a British Parachute Association (BPA) Medical Form 114a.  We will provide you with this form when you book your jump with us.  The form must be stamped by your doctor in order for it to be validated.  Unfortunately, without this validation, you will not be able to book a Tandem Jump.   To view and download this form, please click here. 

You must be over 16 to skydive in the UK.  If under 18, you are required to complete a British Parachute Association (BPA) Consent Form 106 that will need to be signed by a parent/guardian.   To download a copy of this form, please click here.   If you have a medical condition then your parent/guardian will also need to sign Form 114a. 

We recommend everyone under the age of 18 takes a parent/guardian with them on the day.

Charity jumps

To find out how to make a jump for charity click here.