Your AFF Experience, Step by Step
Your dream of Learning to skydive starts here
Step 1
ARRIVAL AT THE AIRFIELD
We are located at La Juliana airfield. You will need to either pay a parking fee or obtain a parking pass
Step 2
chECK-IN
Walk down the track behind the hangars to our reception. Our staff will check over your paperwork and get you ready to start
Step 3
GROUND SCHOOL
We will spend the first day teaching you the basics about equipment familiarisation, flying your parachute, communication, freefall body position or lots more
Step 4
Advanced TANDEM JUmp
Before jumping solo, you’ll do an advanced tandem jump, where you’ll put some of the theoretical instructions into practice
Step 5
GEAR-UP / PRE-BOARDING
You’ll put on your own parachute system and do the safety-checks. We will also do a full run-through of the jump with your instructors to make sure you’re ready. All skydivers do these checks on every jump
Step 6
levels 1-3
During the first three jumps, you’ll be accompanied by two instructors. They will help you maintain a stable freefall position and perform the basic manoeuvres. All levels include a post Jump debrief
Step 7
levels 4-7
During the second half of the AFF program, you will learn to control your body – turns, unstable exits, forward movement. Level seven is where you combine all the new skills together into a single jump
Step 8
AFF CERTIFICATE
After completing the seven levels of your AFF course (AFF Gold Package), you’ll receive your AFF Certificate
Step 9
PROGRESSING TOWARDS “A” SKYDIVING LICENCE
If you wish, you can continue your training: Level 8 (low-altitude jump), 11 consolidation jumps, 5 coached jumps (included in AFF Expert package)
Step 10
You are a licensed skydiver
After completing your license (fees and applications not included in the AFF Course), the world will open for you literally! You will be able to jump with other skydivers now