Have you ever wanted to learn how to Skydive?
Perhaps you would just like to learn about what is involved?
The view from 15,000ft is like no other and the freedom you experience flying after jumping out of a plane is unparalleled.
Join a family of people around the world, while you educate yourself on how to control your fear and change your perspective of the world.
Through the AFF (Accelerated FreeFall) first jump course ground training, you will receive all the prior learning required to arrive at the drop zone as prepared as you can be to do you first skydive.
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to Skydive?
Perhaps you would just like to learn about what is involved?
The view from 15,000ft is like no other and the freedom you experience flying after jumping out of a plane is unparalleled.
Join a family of people around the world, while you educate yourself on how to control your fear and change your perspective of the world.
Through the AFF (Accelerated FreeFall) first jump course ground training, you will receive all the prior learning required to arrive at the drop zone as prepared as you can be to do you first skydive.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to Skydive?
Perhaps you would just like to learn about what is involved?
The view from 15,000ft is like no other and the freedom you experience flying after jumping out of a plane is unparalleled.
Join a family of people around the world, while you educate yourself on how to control your fear and change your perspective of the world.
Through the AFF (Accelerated FreeFall) first jump course ground training, you will receive all the prior learning required to arrive at the drop zone as prepared as you can be to do you first skydive.
In this course you will gain the knowledge required and learn how to:
- use the equipment
- understand areoplane safety
- key freefall teqniques and control
- how to deploy and assess the parachute
- execute emergency procedures
- and how to control and fly the parachute to the ground under guided instruction.
You will have a headstart on all the information and will reduce the information overload, so you can get down to busniness and start flying.
"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." —LEONARDO DA VINCI
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Learning objectives
- First jump course prior learning on the ground training. everything you need to know for your first jump.
- Detailed lessons on equipment, aeroplane safety, freefall and parachute control.
- How to exit an aircraft, how to stay stable in freefall & how to deploy your parachute and scenarios once your parachute is open.
- What learning to skydive involves, preparing you for your first skydive.
- Skydiving culture.
- Aff is a step-by-step course that teaches you all the skills you need to be able to jump solo.
- First jump course prior learning on the ground training. everything you need to know for your first jump.
- Detailed lessons on equipment, aeroplane safety, freefall and parachute control.
- How to exit an aircraft, how to stay stable in freefall & how to deploy your parachute and scenarios once your parachute is open.
- What learning to skydive involves, preparing you for your first skydive.
- Skydiving culture.
- Aff is a step-by-step course that teaches you all the skills you need to be able to jump solo.
Syllabus
Introduction and overview of what the AFF course is and drop zone structure. Operational rules, regulations and the governing bodies that skydiving operations function under.
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Essential ground prep for first skydive
Praised for its detailed and thorough coverage of crucial safety topics.
Significantly boosts confidence for new skydivers and first-time jumpers.
Provides essential knowledge, reducing overwhelm on jump day.
Activities
Physical Fitness Check
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Ensure physical readiness for skydiving by assessing fitness levels and addressing any concerns.
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Review the physical requirements for skydiving.
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Perform basic exercises to test cardiovascular health, flexibility, and strength.
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Consult with a healthcare professional if any concerns arise.
First Aid and CPR Review
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Enhance knowledge of first aid and CPR to prepare for potential emergencies during or after skydiving.
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First Aid
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Enroll in a first aid and CPR certification course.
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Review existing certification materials and practice techniques.
Skydive Terminology
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Build a better understanding of terminology used in skydiving to reduce information overload on the first day.
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Create a table with at least 30 key terms and their definitions.
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Categorize terms into groups related to equipment, safety, freefall, and canopy control.
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Test your knowledge by creating a quiz or flashcards.
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Equipment Maintenance and Inspection
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Gain a thorough understanding of how to inspect and maintain skydiving equipment to ensure safety.
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Locate and review manufacturer's guidelines for inspecting and maintaining parachutes.
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Practice inspecting and packing a reserve parachute.
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Seek guidance from an experienced instructor or rigger.
Emergency Procedures Practice
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Reinforce knowledge of emergency procedures and malfunctions to build confidence before the first jump.
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Review the course materials on emergency procedures.
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Create a list of potential malfunctions and how to respond to each.
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Practice deploying a reserve parachute using a simulator or visualization.
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Role-play different emergency scenarios with a partner.
Skydiving Logbook Challenge
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Encourage regular skydiving practice and progress tracking through a friendly competition.
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Set up a group or join an existing skydiving logbook challenge.
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Accurately record and submit skydives in the logbook.
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Analyze personal performance and identify areas for improvement.
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Connect with other skydivers and share knowledge.
Physical Fitness Check
Show steps
Ensure physical readiness for skydiving by assessing fitness levels and addressing any concerns.
Browse courses on
Physical Fitness
Show steps
- Review the physical requirements for skydiving.
- Perform basic exercises to test cardiovascular health, flexibility, and strength.
- Consult with a healthcare professional if any concerns arise.
First Aid and CPR Review
Show steps
Enhance knowledge of first aid and CPR to prepare for potential emergencies during or after skydiving.
Browse courses on
First Aid
Show steps
- Enroll in a first aid and CPR certification course.
- Review existing certification materials and practice techniques.
Skydive Terminology
Show steps
Build a better understanding of terminology used in skydiving to reduce information overload on the first day.
Show steps
- Create a table with at least 30 key terms and their definitions.
- Categorize terms into groups related to equipment, safety, freefall, and canopy control.
- Test your knowledge by creating a quiz or flashcards.
Equipment Maintenance and Inspection
Show steps
Gain a thorough understanding of how to inspect and maintain skydiving equipment to ensure safety.
Browse courses on
Safety
Show steps
- Locate and review manufacturer's guidelines for inspecting and maintaining parachutes.
- Practice inspecting and packing a reserve parachute.
- Seek guidance from an experienced instructor or rigger.
Emergency Procedures Practice
Show steps
Reinforce knowledge of emergency procedures and malfunctions to build confidence before the first jump.
Show steps
- Review the course materials on emergency procedures.
- Create a list of potential malfunctions and how to respond to each.
- Practice deploying a reserve parachute using a simulator or visualization.
- Role-play different emergency scenarios with a partner.
Skydiving Logbook Challenge
Show steps
Encourage regular skydiving practice and progress tracking through a friendly competition.
Show steps
- Set up a group or join an existing skydiving logbook challenge.
- Accurately record and submit skydives in the logbook.
- Analyze personal performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Connect with other skydivers and share knowledge.
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