AFF Skydives

AFF is the most efficient method to becoming a solo skydiver. On this skydive, two USPA-Certified AFF Instructors will exit the aircraft with you; maintaining contact throughout the full duration of freefall until you successfully deploy your parachute. You are expected to initiate the deployment sequence by extracting your pilot chute while also maintaining a stable freefall position.

IAD Skydives

Unlike AFF, the instructor extracts your pilot chute (a small auxiliary parachute used to deploy the main parachute) as you exit the aircraft; initiating the deployment process. The first jump is at a lower altitude with much less freefall time in between your exit and deployment, so that you can focus on good body position and the fundamentals of canopy flight.

Interested in learning more? Check out our blog post for more info about the Student Skydiver Program HERE!