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Skydiving : Accelerated Freefall
Accelerated freefall training is the topic for this part of our skydiving guide.
Accelerated freefall (or simply AFF) training is a way of learning to skydive that, as the name suggests, gets you in the air and freefalling on yourself as quickly as possible. It's the most expensive method of training but is recommended for those who plan on skydiving regularly.
AFF training is done in stages, with the first part taking place on the ground. A series of lectures and demonstrations (normally taking 6-8 hours) will cover topics such as what to expect from the experience, how to achieve and maintain a stable body position and how to deploy your parachute.
This initial theoretical training is followed by a jump. An instructor will exit the plane with each student. But unlike tandem jumping, the attachment is not a harness but just a grip by the wrist or hand.
The instructor guides you so that you're able and ready to deploy your parachute at the proper time and can land safely on your own. If necessary, in case of any problems arising, the instructor can open your parachute for you.
The instructor can use pre-determined sets of hand signals or two-way radio (usually the helmets will have radios) to communicate with the student. Any problems or concerns should be immediately communicated. The instructor will observe the student throughout the jump and provide advice afterwards that can be used to improve technique.
After a few more jumps, there might be more on-ground lectures and demonstration, this time covering more advanced skills. After as few as eight assisted jumps and 10 solo skydives, trainees can acquire enough experience, skills and knowledge to earn a skydiving license.
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