The Advanced Freefall Progression (AFP) is the safest and most
effective form of student training available. It combines the tandem
skydiving method (student attached to instructor) with the progressive
freefall method of training (solo freefall w/instructor). AFP allows the
student to progress to a self-supervised level where they can then
work toward becoming a CSPA-licensed skydiver. This program
reduces student anxiety levels while increasing performance,
safety, and excitement, as well as maximizing the student’s
learning experience.

• Certified Tandem instructors
• Certified PFF or AFF Instructors
• Strong Tandem Parachute Systems – (Emergency System – Reserve parachute w/ electronic
_ automatic deployment device)
• Modern Solo Student Parachute Systems – (Emergency System – Reserve parachute w/ electronic
_ automatic deployment device)
• Exit altitude – 13,000 ft. (over 2.5 vertical miles)
• Learn to fly your body in freefall and a parachute after deployment
• Ground to Air One-Way Radio to aid student in para-flight and landing


The Advanced Freefall Progression (Tandem & Solo Skydiving Course):

1st Progression (Tandem)
• Ground instruction
• Visual horizon check
• Altitude awareness
• Simple body turns
• Practice parachute deployment (3)
• Parachute deployment
• Parachute control skills during descent
• Practice landing
• Landing (instructor assisted)

2nd Progression (Tandem)
• Ground instruction
• Visual horizon check
• Altitude awareness
• Simple body turns in freefall
• Practice parachute deployment (1)
• Forward movement
• Parachute deployment (at correct Altitude)
• Parachute control skills during descent
• Practice landing
• Landing (instructor assisted)

3rd Progression (Solo Freefall)
• Ground instruction
• Solo freefall (2 instructors assisting)
• Poised exit
• Visual horizon check
• Altitude awareness
• Relaxed body position (arch)
• Practice parachute deployments (3)
• Demonstrate stability and holding w/horizon
• Solo parachute deployment (at correct altitude)
• Solo parachute descent and landing (ground-to-air assisted - 1way radio)

4th Progression (Solo Freefall)
• Ground instruction
• One-on-one solo freefall (1 instructors assisting)
• Poised exit
• Relaxed body position
• 90 Degree turns in freefall
• Practice parachute deployment
• Solo parachute deployment (at correct altitude)
• Solo parachute decent and landing (ground-to-air assisted - 1way radio)

5th Progression (Solo Freefall)
• Ground instruction
• One-on-one solo freefall (1 instructors assisting)
• Diving exit
• Relaxed body position (arch)
• 360 degree turns in freefall
• Solo parachute descent and landing
• Gear check (understand how parachute gear operates)
• Solo parachute deployment (at correct altitude)
• Minimal ground-to-air assistance - 1 way radio

6th Progression (Solo Freefall)
• Ground instruction
• One-on-one solo freefall (1 instructor assisting)
• Gear check
• Relaxed body position
• 2 back loops and regain stability
• Solo parachute descent and landing
• Solo parachute deployment (at correct altitude)
• Minimal ground-to-air assistance - 1way radio

7th Progression (Solo Freefall Graduation Jump)
• CSPA check-out jump (graduation skydive)
• Gear check
• Clear airplane and deploy parachute from 4500ft.
• Solo parachute descent and landing
• Minimal to no ground radio assistance


*In order for students to progress through the AFP levels they must demonstrate awareness and the skills to proceed*
*All AFP students must complete an introductory 1st Tandem Skydive before starting the progression*