Full 8-Level Accelerated Freefall Course.
The full AFF course consists of 8 jumps or 'levels' after which a student can progress onto unsupervised free fall. Because you are building on what you have already learnt in the initial groundschool, the training for each of the new AFF levels takes less than an hour and so you can now make several jumps per day, weather permitting.

AFF Level 1: See AFF First Jump Course for more information.

AFF Levels 2 and 3: Skydive again with your two instructors but they will be able to give you a bit more freedom and both should be able to release you on the Level 3 jump. You'll really be doing it on your own. You will need to show us that you can monitor your altitude, hold a good body position, control your orientation in the sky and deploy your own parachute before moving onto the next levels. 

AFF Levels 4 and 5: Now that you've shown us you've learnt the basics you only need one instructor with you. On these jumps you'll practice controlling your 'heading' or direction, starting and stopping turns, progressing onto 360 degree turns on Level 5.

AFF Level 6: For the first time, you will be jumping out of the plane without an instructor holding onto you. Level 6 gives you the chance to demonstrate you can regain stability by performing a back loop with recovery and then practice tracking, an important skill that allows you to move forwards which is essential once you start jumping with other people.

If all goes to plan your instructor won't need do hold onto you at all on this jump, but they will be right there just in case you need a hand.

 AFF Level 7: Now you've learnt all these new skills you'll be asked to show us them in a sequence. Once your are proficient in these areas and your instructors are satisfied with your performance, you can be cleared to jump without an instructor with you in free fall.

AFF Level 8: A solo skydive from 5000ft with just a short delay before opening your parachute completes your training. This skydive is to simulate an unplanned low altitude exit.

Unsupervised free fall: A minimum of 10 'Consolidation' jumps without an instructor must be made before you can become a licensed skydiver. Your instructors will still be working closely with you giving you new things to try in free fall and you'll receive further canopy control training helping you achieve your canopy handling grade one certificate (CH1).

Provided you refresh your ground training at least every month and jump every two months, there are no additional costs for this. Please be aware that you have to pass each level before continuing onto the next skydive. Sometimes it is necessary to repeat a jump and these re-jumps are at an additional cost.

How Can I complete the AFF course
Because the training for each new AFF Level takes less than an hour, once you have completed the first jump course (Level 1), all your training is then one-on-one with your instructor on a per jump basis.

• You can return to the dropzone as and when you have time available or the weather looks good.  You don't need to book, just give us a call to let us know your plans. Skydive Hibaldstow is open 7 days a week in the summer and only closes on Tuesdays in the winter season.
• Start your training on a Friday or pick one of our Saturday course dates and jump on the weekends so you don't need to take time off work.
• Stay with us for as long as you would like from a few days to a week or more and complete the course in a short space of time. Accommodation is available on site and you can do this with any course date and we have training most Wednesdays and Fridays and also on Mondays during the Summer.

AFF Intensive Week Course
We offer one week courses over the Summer months April - August which have the same content as the full course but run over a single week

In December, January and February one of our instructors accompanies a trip to our sister dropzone in southern spain for a weeks skydiving holiday

AFF Intensive Course

Skydiving in Spain
Why not combine learning to skydive with a holiday in southern Spain?

We offer three trips to our sister dropzone in Seville in Decmber 2011 and January & February 2012 accompanied by a British AFF instructor from Skydive Hibaldstow.

Included, are the full 8-Level AFF course, consols, accommodation and DZ transfers in the price. So all you need to do is book your flights and get to the airport on time. Click here to find out more - 1 week skydiving holidays.

What is the difference between AFF & Static-Line?
Accelerated Freefall is the only sky diving course that allows students to freefall wearing their own equipment on the first jump, as opposed to Static-Line where the parachute is opened automatically upon exiting the airplane.

AFF students jump from 15,000ft and carry out a series of drills during one minute of freefall before opening their own parachute, whereas static line parachute jumps start from 4000ft.

Both training courses entail one full day of teaching in the classroom. AFF courses are limited to 4 students per BPA qualified instructor, however Static Line can be taught in groups of up to 12 students.

As Accelerated Freefall is designed to be completed in as short a space of time as possible it does require a greater initial capital outlay, unlike static-line which can be paid for on a per jump basis but is a much slower way to learn to skydive. Overall the costs will not be dissimilar.

Both courses can lead to an internationally recognised qualification as an A-licence skydiver.

When can I start?
AFF First Jump Courses take place weekly all year round. Training is suitable for both Full 8-Level course students and those wishing to start with a Level 1 only.

• September - May : Wednesdays and Fridays
• June / July / August : Mondays and Fridays

AFF Dates This Autumn 2011

• Friday 14th October
• Saturday 22nd October
• Wednesday 25th October
• Friday 28th October
• Friday 4th November
• Friday 25th November

Book now for 2012

Contact us for dates from July onwards. Training takes place every single week.

AFF Intensive Weeks 2012 - April To August Only
Click here for more info on the Intensive weeks.

• April Monday 2nd - Friday 6th
• May Monday 7th - Friday 11th
• June Monday 11th - Friday 15th
• July Monday 2nd - Friday 6th
• August Monday 6th - Friday 10th

AFF Weekenders
Check out our new 'AFF weekenders' and enjoy an action-packed Bank Holiday with us:

• Friday 6th April
• Friday 4th May
• Friday 1st June

Ground training starts 9am on the Friday and you can spend the long weekend skydiving, then carry on over the summer to attain your licence (places are limited to 4 per course and the intensive week bonuses do not apply to the weekenders).

How do I continue the course after my Level 1 skydive?
Because the training for each new AFF Level takes less than an hour, once you have completed the first jump course (level 1), you can return to the dropzone as and when you have time available / the weather looks good.  You don't need to book, just give us a call to let us know your plans. All you have to do is stay within the 'currency requirements'.

Skydive Hibaldstow Opening times 2011

Restrictions
There are some restrictions for solo skydiving, these are outlined below:

Weight
The maximum acceptable weight for solo skydiving is 15 stone / 95kg fully clothed.
All students must be within their recommended Body Mass Index (height:weight ratio) and a reasonable level of fitness is required.

Exceptions can sometimes be made for those with a good level of fitness with a high BMI due to muscle mass, however assessments are made on an individual basis at the Chief Centre Instructors discretion.

Age

• Overall age range 16 - 49.
• Age 16 – 17: The minimum age for solo skydiving is 16 years. A parental/guardian signature of consent is required on three forms (the centre membership form, the BPA medical form and the BPA membership agreement) which will be provided upon booking.
• Age 16 – 39: Will be required to sign a BPA Solo Student Declaration of fitness form. Those unable to sign the form due to medical conditions or injuries must bring a copy signed and stamped by their doctor instead.
• Age 40 - 49: The maximum age we accept for solo skydiving courses is 49. Those aged 40+ must bring a fully completed BPA Solo Student Declaration of fitness form signed and stamped by their doctor along on the day of training.

Medical conditions and notes
Please bear in mind that the full day of ground training does require students to be able to concentrate in a classroom environment for long periods of time as well as understand and apply basic principles. The written test section of the groundschool is designed to highlight any elements that a student may not have fully understood. If you suffer from learning disabilities then please contact us in advance.

We regret that certain medical conditions may prevent you from taking part in a skydive. These include -  epilepsy, some cardiovascular and neurological conditions, some forms of diabetes and recurring injuries such as disclocations. A full list with notes can be found on the back of the medical form. You can also contact the parachute centre on 01652 648837 if you have any questions.

You can download a copy of the BPA Solo Student Declaration of Fitness form. Kindly note that we cannot accept letters or notes from doctors – this particular form must be used.

Full list of restrictions

Your Safety
Skydive Hibaldstow is a British Parachute Association affiliated dropzone and we demand the highest standards from our instructors and staff. Our primary concern is for your safety and we reserve the right to refuse training to anyone we suspect may be unsuitable.

All students weights and heights are checked on arrival.

Please also note that all solo training is assessed and only students who pass both the theory and practical elements of the ground training will be permitted to make a solo skydive.

Accelerated Freefall Course Prices

Rejumps
Much as the dropzone centre staff want you to pass each AFF level, you are not guaranteed to do so. If you have to do a rejump, you will be charged for this.

How to book
We will need the following details for every jumper to ensure they are within the restrictions:

• Name
• Age, weight & height
• Contact mobile phone number & email address
• Preferred training date and an alternative
• Payment of the non-refundable deposit

You can book by:

• Phone – call and speak to one of our skydiving advisors on
  01132 505 600.
• Book Online and your payment will be securely processed by Paypal. (you do not need your own paypal account to use this service).
• Email – our Booking Office info@skydiving.co.uk and we can call you back.
• Post – send a cheque (payable to Target Skysports) along with the required jumper details to: Target Skysports Booking Office, Woodleigh Hall Farm, Woodlands Drive, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6JT.