What Does Accelerated Freefall (AFF) Level 1 Involve?
Before you can jump, you will complete a day of training on the ground with one of our British Skydiving qualified AFF Instructors. This will be theory and practical based, showing you all the equipment and in-air requirements you will need to jump. The skydive will take place the following day, making this a 2-day course.
See our step by step guide below!
the 2-day course
Day 1
Arrival & Registration
Arrive for registration at 7:45am
Day 1
Drop Zone Orientation
Your course starts with a dropzone orientation at 8:30am.
Day 1
ground training course
Parachute Basics & Freefall Skills
Learn about your parachute equipment, how to board and exit the aircraft, communicate with your instructors, maintain body position, read your altimeter and deploy your parachute.
Day 1
ground training course
Landing & Emergency Training
Learn how to recognise the airfield, navigate, land your parachute and deal with emergencies.
Day 1
written Test
The course will finish with a written test where you get to prove that you are ready to jump from 15,000ft.
Day 2
Morning Refresher
Your day will start with refresher training with your instructor at 8am.
Day 2
Kit Up & Flight to Altitude
Get kitted up, complete your safety check, board the aircraft and enjoy the 15 minute ride up to maximum altitude.
Day 2
Jump!
Exit the aircraft with the two dedicated AFF instructors, who each have thousands of jumps. Receive in-air coaching from your instructors who will be falling alongside you, holding onto your harness.
Day 2
Freefall
Experience about one minute of freefall at 120mph and open your own parachute.
Day 2
Parachute flight
Fly and navigate your parachute for around five minutes and then land back on the airfield. Your instructors will be speaking to you by radio in your helmet.
Day 2
debrief & certificate
Meet with your instructors to debrief the jump and collect the all important skydiving certificate.
Some Important Info
The AFF ground training can be both mentally and physically tiring, so it’s best to start fresh in the morning. The ground training takes one full day, with the AFF Level 1 skydive the following day, weather permitting. We ask all students to commit to the initial 2-days.
For safety reasons, we require you to return and jump within one month of your initial ground training.
If you are doing your AFF Level 1 as a one-off experience, you will still be required to commit the same level of effort into the training as if you were going to complete the full course.
If you do not live locally, then we strongly recommend staying on-site or nearby, rather than driving a long distance immediately before your course starts. Please note that skydiving is a weather-dependent sport and certain conditions are required for first-time jumpers. This can mean your skydive is delayed or has to be rescheduled to an alternative date.
Find a List of local accommodation here. Skydive Hibaldstow has private and dormitory rooms available, as well as free camping.
Please see the link below for our prices page, we offer discounts if you come as part of a group!
Accelerated Freefall Packages
AFF Level 1 Taster
Learn to skydive with our 2-day AFF Level 1 training course. Includes temporary British Skydiving membership. This is your first step to becoming a qualified skydiver. Book a date
From £389
AFF Full A-Licence course
Your ticket to becoming a qualified skydiver! Complete all 18 jumps to get your A-Licence. Includes British Skydiving membership, gloves, goggles & logbook
£1799
AFF Level 1 Taster Gift Voucher
2-Day AFF Level 1 training course includes ground training and AFF Level 1 skydive from 15,000ft. A perfect gift voucher present valid for 1 year
£389
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