Accelerated Freefall (A.F.F.) is the course for those who are really serious about becoming a Skydiver. It is the fast-track route to becoming a British Parachute Association 'Category 8' Qualified Solo Skydiver. This is our most intensive course, so you will be in a group of no more than three students, ensuring individual attention.
The programme is termed 'Accelerated' because the learning process is three to five times faster than alternative training systems - sorry, you don't fall faster! To achieve this, AFF Instructors accompany you in freefall and provide direct tuition during each 50 second skydive, assessing and improving your performance moment by moment, giving you both time and help to gain confidence and overcome any fears.
The AFF course is based on eight Levels of accomplishment, normally one skydive at each Level, and is designed to take place over a full week. Given good weather, the course may sometimes be completed in a few days. After graduating from the Course, you perform a further ten consolidation jumps, guided by your Instructors, practising the skills you have learned, after which you will be awarded 'Category Eight' - and your first International Skydiving Licence!
On the Day of your Course
The course commences with a full day of ground tuition with your Instructor. This covers the theory and practice of Skydiving and the use of your parachute system. You will learn safety procedures, how the equipment operates, how to exit the aircraft with your Instructors, how to maintain control and communicate in freefall, how to initiate the opening of the main parachute, and how to steer down to the landing area and land safely. Before jumping, you will practise all the procedures for both your skydive and the parachute descent until your Instructors are completely satisfied with your abilities.
When your Instructors are happy with your performance on the ground, you will make your Level 1 skydive from 12,000 feet with two Instructors holding on to you. They continue to teach you during freefall using a system of hand signals: direct in-air instruction is the most effective way to learn Skydiving! So that we can help you after your parachute is open as well, you will wear a radio. After every AFF jump, a comprehensive debrief takes place with your Instructors, followed by additional training both to improve skills learned already and add those required for the next jump.
All the equipment you need is provided - our parachuting equipment is state-of-the-art, and is specifically designed for Sport use, with both safety and comfort in mind. Two parachutes (a Main and a Reserve) are always carried. Modern streamlined parachute equipment places both Main and Reserve parachutes on your back using a container and harness which is light and comfortable to wear. Student equipment is fitted with additional safety devices for your peace of mind. The Main parachute is a large 'square' (or 'ram-air') canopy, and is the result of years of design innovation and technical improvement based on rigourous testing and field use. The Ram-Air design is now used by most experienced skydivers as their Reserve as well as their Main canopy. You will also be provided with a helmet, goggles, an altimeter to monitor your descent, and a jumpsuit to go over your clothes. You should wear comfortable loose clothing and good training shoes.
Accelerated Freefall is the way to become a Skydiver; it is expensive, but the rewards are well worth it! British Parachute Schools was the first Drop Zone in Britain to teach skydiving under the Accelerated Freefall method. AFF has been taught by the School at Langar since 1985, so come and learn with the experts! We offer a range of course price options. The Premium and 5-Star course price includes, for you to keep, many basic accessories needed as a skydiver - altimeter, helmet, goggles, logbook - plus full membership of the British Parachute Association, extras worth several hundred pounds in all.
We offer a range of prices based on the accessory options you select. We also offer an option to have a Freefall Photographer with you on Levels 1 to 7, providing a video record for you to keep, and an invaluable training aid, allowing your Instructors to assess you in much greater detail.
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