Here You Will Find the Answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions about AFF Training.
How Old Do I Have to be for the Training?
You must be at least 16 and have the written consent of your parent or guardian.
What Physical Requirements Do I Have to Meet?
The same requirements as for a tandem jump. Additionally, you will need a medical certificate (form) from a general practitioner or sports physician regarding your health condition.
How Long Does the Training Take?
We usually start the ground training – the so-called Ground School – on Sundays at the specified dates in Gießen-Lützellinden. It lasts about one and a half days. We usually start the jumps from Level 1 on Tuesdays, provided the weather conditions are suitable. On the following days until the weekend, you will learn to jump independently.
What is Ground School?
Ground School is an approximately 12 to 15-hour preparatory training. Here we introduce equipment and body positions for skydiving. Furthermore, you will learn how to fly and land with a parachute and how to behave in an emergency. After subsequent practical exercises on the ground, you will complete a written test.
How many Jumps Do You Need to be Allowed to Jump Alone?
The training includes a total of seven jump levels. The first three are completed with two instructors, the subsequent four with only one instructor. Ideally, these are seven jumps. The eighth jump could therefore be your first independent jump.
What Do the AFF Levels Include?
You can find the content under Training.
How much Does the AFF Training Cost?
Under Training/Prices you will find the training costs.
Who Determines whether I Have Passed a Level or not?
The instructor! The jump procedure is discussed and practiced beforehand in the briefing. After the jump, there will be a discussion with the instructor about the procedure. Together you will discuss whether the required content has been achieved.
How Do I Find out if the Training is Interrupted Due to External Circumstances?
If the training cannot be completed due to weather or health reasons, you can continue it on subsequent jump days after an individual consultation with your instructor.
Can I Split the Training and the Costs?
Unfortunately, partial or installment payments are no longer possible due to bad experiences. We offer you the option to pay for the jumps individually – see Prices.
Can I also Complete the Training on Weekends?
Following the recommendation of the Parachute Sports Association, we only offer training in weekly courses. This is the most sensible and safest way, as you should take enough time for it and not interrupt the training. A weekend would be too short.
What other Costs Can I Expect?
The medical certificate from a general practitioner or sports physician. The prices for this vary greatly. They average around 50 Euros. Additionally, your own jump costs and the examination fee for the association (plus 75 Euros) will apply.
What Do I Do after AFF Training?
First, continue jumping to practice what you’ve learned (costs per jump see Prices).
How Do I get My Skydiving License?
To be admitted to the license examination, you must demonstrate at least 25 jumps, with the last two examination jumps counting towards this. After that, you can take the theoretical and practical examination and receive your license.
What if I’m Hanging from the Canopy and Don’t Know What to Do?
Your instructor will only let you jump alone if they know that you have understood everything. Additionally, the student receives radio instructions from an instructor on the ground and is thus supported during landing.
What Happens if My Parachute Doesn’t Open?
An essential part of Ground School is to discuss and practice the procedures you will then perform during actual jumps. Your parachute system also contains a second reserve parachute, which can be activated by a so-called automatic activation device “Cypress”.