There are other ways to learn how to skydive, but the AAF is the most exciting (Accelerated Free Fall).
Since 1982, Accelerated Free Fall has been used as a fast way to train. Compared to traditional training on a static line, it is a fast way to learn. With AFF, you can get a real picture of what skydiving is like today.
Accelerated Free Fall has more training on the ground than static line, which is good since your first jump will be a 50-second drop. When the plane is between 10,000 and 12,000 feet above the ground, you will jump with two other jump masters who will help you during your fall. They will hold on to you from the time you jump until your parachute opens. They will help you stay steady. At about 4000 feet, you will be able to pull the ripcord.
The Accelerated Free Fall is a seven-level programme. On levels 1, 2, and 3, you have to jump with two jump masters. On these levels, you learn basic safety skills like being aware of your altitude, where your body is in space, and how to stay stable during free fall and the pull sequence. The best way to pull the ripcord is the most important skill. When you reach level 3, you get to free fall for the first time on your own.
The rest of the levels, 4, 5, 6, and 7, will only need one free fall jump master. This will save you money and teach you things like how to turn, move forward, and dock with other people. You will also learn how to do things like frontloops, baclloops, and the "Superman" exit from the plane.
Accelerated Free Fall lets you move from one level to the next with each jump, as long as the goals have been met. The training that must be done takes about 45 minutes.
The next level is called "Level 8," and it comes after level 7. The student gets to practise and get better at this skill until they have done 20 free falls and are ready to get their A skydiver licence.
