Accelerated free fall (AFF)
Accelerated free fall (AFF)
This method of skydive training is called "accelerated" because the progression is the fastest way to experience solo freefall.
The AFF training discipline is where certified instructors accompany the student in freefall holding onto the student's harness at first while the student demonstrates certain skills. The instructors provide in-air instruction and assist with stability when necessary. The students deploy and land their own parachutes. Each level must be passed before progressing to the next. After passing level 7, the student continues as a level 8 solo student.
Each country has its own system of skydive licensing, in Norway all drop zones are part of the Norwegian Air Sports Federation NLF, and licenses are issued under their rules and regulations.
The AFF training discipline is where certified instructors accompany the student in freefall holding onto the student's harness at first while the student demonstrates certain skills. The instructors provide in-air instruction and assist with stability when necessary. The students deploy and land their own parachutes. Each level must be passed before progressing to the next. After passing level 7, the student continues as a level 8 solo student.
Each country has its own system of skydive licensing, in Norway all drop zones are part of the Norwegian Air Sports Federation NLF, and licenses are issued under their rules and regulations.
AFF-LEVEL 1-7 + LEVEL 8
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AFF LEVEL 1
Instructors: 2 Assistance from instructors: Holding on to student's harness on exit and in free fall until student deploys parachute. Exit altitude: 12500 feet (4000 meters) above ground level Parachute deployment: 5500 feet (1800 meters) above ground level Time in freefall: 45 seconds Time under parachute: 4-5 minutes Requirements to pass: Three practice pulls, correct free fall body position, unassisted deployment. |
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AFF LEVEL 2
Instructors: 2 Assistance from instructors: Holding on to student's harness on exit and in free fall until student deploys parachute. Exit altitude: 12500 feet (4000 meters) above ground level Parachute deployment: 5500 feet (1800 meters) above ground level Time in freefall: 45 seconds Time under parachute: 4-5 minutes Requirements to pass: Three practice pulls, 90 degree right and left turn, forward motion, unassisted deployment. |
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AFF LEVEL 3
Instructors: 2 Assistance from instructors: Holding on to student's harness on exit and first part of free fall, releasing student with instructors discretion. Exit altitude: 12500 feet (4000 meters) above ground level Parachute deployment: 5500 feet (1800 meters) above ground level Time in freefall: 45 seconds Time under parachute: 4-5 minutes Requirements to pass: One practice pull, solo free fall, maintaining heading, unassisted deployment. |
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AFF LEVEL 4
Instructors: 1 Assistance from instructor: Holding on to student's harness on exit and first part of free fall, releasing student. Exit altitude: 12500 feet (4000 meters) above ground level. Parachute deployment: 5 000 feet (1600 meters) above ground level. Time in freefall: 50 seconds. Time under parachute: Approx. 3 minutes. Requirements to pass: Solo freefall, turning and forward motion as on level 2, unassisted deployment. |
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AFF LEVEL 5
Instructors: 1 Assistance from instructor: Holding on to student's harness on exit and first part of free fall, releasing student. Exit altitude: 12500 feet (4000 meters) above ground level. Parachute deployment: 5000 feet (1600 meters) above ground level. Time in freefall: 50 seconds. Time under parachute: Approx. 3 minutes. Requirements to pass: 360' turn right and then left, forward motion. |
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AFF LEVEL 6
Instructors: 1 Assistance from instructor: Solo exit and freefall, only grip assistance if necessary. Exit altitude: 12500 feet (4000 meters) above ground level. Parachute deployment: 5000 feet (1600 meters) above ground level. Time in freefall: 50 seconds. Time under parachute: Approx. 3 minutes. Requirements to pass: Solo exit, regain stability if necessary, backwards aerobatics and recovery, forward track. |
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AFF LEVEL 7
Instructors: 1 Assistance from instructor: Solo exit and freefall, only grip assistance if necessary. Exit altitude: 12500 feet (4000 meters) above ground level. Parachute deployment: 5000 feet (1600 meters) above ground level. Time in freefall: 50 seconds. Time under parachute: Approx. 3 minutes. Requirements to pass: Solo diving exit, forward aerobatics and recovery, forward track. |
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AFF LEVEL 8
Instructors: 0
Assistance from instructor: Students on this level are cleared for solo free fall skydives without assistance from instructors. There will be an instructor in the aircraft.
Exit altitude: 11 jumps from 12 500 feet including two check out jumps with an instructor and two low level jumps from 3500 feet.
Parachute deployment: 4000 feet (1300 meters) and 3500 feet on low jumps (1100 meters)
Time in freefall: 50 seconds with exit from 12 500 feet, maximum 5 seconds on the low jumps.
Time under parachute: Approx. 3 minutes.
Instructors: 0
Assistance from instructor: Students on this level are cleared for solo free fall skydives without assistance from instructors. There will be an instructor in the aircraft.
Exit altitude: 11 jumps from 12 500 feet including two check out jumps with an instructor and two low level jumps from 3500 feet.
Parachute deployment: 4000 feet (1300 meters) and 3500 feet on low jumps (1100 meters)
Time in freefall: 50 seconds with exit from 12 500 feet, maximum 5 seconds on the low jumps.
Time under parachute: Approx. 3 minutes.