Your First Jump
▼ AFF (Solo) | Tandem
Our Accelerated Free Fall Training program is the most advanced and highly developed first-jump training program in the world. If you are interested in learning to skydive by yourself (solo) and becoming an accomplished licensed skydiver quickly, this is the course for you.
In our comprehensive 5-6 hour ground school (First Jump Course) you will learn everything you need to know to make a safe jump wearing your own parachute. You will learn about the skydiving equipment, the aircraft, the free fall, parachute flight, and how to safely and effectively respond to malfunctions and emergency scenarios.
After the classroom training (First Jump Course - FJC), you will take your newly-acquired skills to the air as a working tandem for your AFF Level 1. As you continue on to AFF Levels 2 through 8, one or two instructors will grasp both sides of your parachute harness to assist with stability and additional moral support. When the desired altitude has been reached, the three of you will exit our airplane and accelerate to over 120 miles per hour for up to 50 seconds! Then the much anticipated Level 9, your first solo. That's correct, you will have learned enough at this point to be on your own without any instructors.
Next, you will open your parachute and enjoy a breath-taking five-minute flight as you glide quietly over the rolling hills and incredible views of Central New York. Yes, your parachute will truly fly. You will steer your parachute during your descent, with assistance from an instructor on the ground, guiding you with a radio in your helmet.
After your AFF Level 1 jump, you will receive a logbook in which your instructor's constructive feedback will be recorded, highlighting the strengths of your performance, as well as areas to consider improving, for the next step in your adventure into human flight.
As you progress through each learning level, our instructors will outline the next lesson plan and explain the new objectives until you have earned your skydiving license. To earn your skydiving license, you must successfully complete 25 levels (See Student Program Below). This course is designed for people who want to get their skydiving license and have the time and dedication to complete the course. You will need to commit to making at least 2-3 jumps per week. If you are not interested in getting your license, don't have the time to commit, or only want to make a few jumps, please check out our Tandem Page for an introduction to skydiving. If you are over 45 years old, please email jump@skydivecny.com to set up an appointment for a physical fitness evaluation prior to making a reservation (this is required for the Accelerated Free Fall Training Program only). The weight limit for this program is a strict 210lbs.
Free Video: AFF Jump levels 2 – 8 and all of our coach jumps come with a free training video. This service is invaluable when it comes time to review your skydive. At the completion of your jump, you and your instructor will review the video together. This will drastically improve your learning experience and it has been proven to save repeat jumps. This is over $1,300 in free video that is included in our student program and another great reason to choose Skydive Central New York. Video files will be available to take home after you complete your A-License.
2024 AFF First Jump Course Schedule
The AFF First Jump Course (FJC) is 5 – 6 hours long.
May
Thursday the 2nd at 4pm
June
Thursday the 6th at 4pm
July
Thursday the 11th at 4pm
August
Thursday the 1st at 4pm
Additional First Jump Courses (FJC) may be available on request to better accommodate your schedule. Please email jump@skydivecny.com for more information.
Jumping can start as soon as the next morning, weather and other students permitting. All AFF Students must complete and pass this course before their first jump.
AFF Prices: To request an AFF Student Price List, please email jump@skydivecny.com
Levels 1 - 8 are Accelerated Freefall (AFF). This is where our instructors will teach you the basics.
Level 1 - First Jump Course and First Jump
Level 2 - Altitude, Body Position, Leg Awareness
Level 3 - Team Turns
Level 4 - Release Hold Heading
Level 5 - 90° Turns
Level 6 - 180° Turns
Level 7 - Back Flips
Level 8 - Barrel Rolls
Levels 9 - 25 are Coach Jumps. This is where our instructor's and coach's will help you refine the skills you learned in the first 8 levels.
Level 9 - Solo
Level 10 - Tracking
Level 11 - Forward Movement
Level 12 - Forward Movement
Level 13 - Up/Down
Level 14 - Up/Down
Level 15 - Swooping
Level 16 - Swooping
Level 17 - Center Point 90° Turns
Level 18 - Center Point 360° Turns
Level 19 - Back Fly
Level 20 - Sit Fly
Level 21 - Hop-n-Pop Emergency Exit
Level 22 - Solo
Level 23 - Solo
Level 24 - Solo
Level 25 - Check Dive
AFF Prices: To request an AFF Student Price List please email jump@skydivecny.com
