Learn to skydive
Learn to Skydive
Skydiving is an amazing sport that opens a new dimension to you that you may never thought of before. You will make great friends from all walks of life, and once qualified be able to skydive with your license anywhere in the world! If you are unsure whether skydiving is for you, consider a tandem as an introductory insight into the world of skydiving.
There are two methods of learning to skydive which each have their advantages and disadvantages.
Static line
Static line is the traditional method of learning to skydive. It is slightly cheaper than AFF but takes significantly longer. It includes more jumps than the AFF course so your canopy skills should be better at the end of course.
Jumps 1-8
A minimum of 8 static line jumps from 3500ft. Your parachute deployment sequence begins as soon as you have left the aircraft. Jumps 4-8 Include pulling a Dummy Ripcord Pull (DRCP).
Jumps 9-17
If you have been cleared by your instructor your 9th jump may be your first 3 second freefall. Jumps after that are longer in length. Initially you will count in free fall but as the jumps increase in length you will learn how to use an altimeter.
Jumps 18-27
In these jumps you will learn free fall drills such as turns, tracks, back loops and recovery from spins. Your last two jumps will be a conversion from a spring loaded deployment system to a Bottom of Container deployment system (BOC).
AFF (Accelerated Free Fall)
AFF means free fall from the 1st jump from 11 000ft. Having an instructor along side you in free fall gives the instructor opportunity to give you in air coaching to improve your body position, perfecting your position right from the start.
Levels 1-3
2 instructors (one on either side) will assist you with hand signals to improve your body position in free fall and give you kind reminders (Iike to check your altitude!)
Levels 4-7
If your instructors are happy with your progression jumps 4-7 will only have one instructor along side you. In these jumps you will learn to do turns, tracking and backloops. On level 6 you will also exit unlinked with your instructor.
Levels 8-10
Levels 8-10 are solo jumps if you have been cleared to do so. You will still be supervised in the aircraft by your instructor but you will leave the aircraft solo!