More information about the program
The Free Fall Program is comprised of 10 levels; each level is represented by a jump.
You will be supplied with all the equipment that you need in order to complete the course. The parachute that you will be using is a student parachute; it is equipped with a Cypres Automatic Activation Device or an AAD. This nifty little built-in computer measures your rate of descent and height. You will also be provided with a helmet, goggles a two-way radio so that you remain in contact with us and that we can assist you with the landings and an altimeter.
Your program kicks off with an introductory tandem skydive, one during which there is no task for you to complete. If you have already done and experienced a tandem skydive before, we will move straight on to begin the program.
It is important to understand that you cannot skip levels of the program and that you must successfully complete each level in order to progress to the next. Each of the levels in the program is made up of a ground training session and a minimum of one jump.
After the introductory tandem jump, your next two jumps are also tandem jumps that will teach you the basics of free fall and how to control your parachute.
A breakdown of the program:
Levels 1 - 3
At all times the instructors will assist you. The focus will be on your body position, stability, altitude awareness and successful ripcord pulls. At the same time, basic maneuvers, such as turns and forward moment, will be introduced.
Levels 4 - 7
During this stage, solo skills are taught and one instructor assists. You will learn how to do front and back loops and turns on heading. You will also practice more advanced maneuvers and forward movement combinations.
Levels 8 - 10
For levels 8 to 10 a minimum of three solo jumps need to be completed. Two of the three jumps will be tasks that are assigned to you by the instructor. The third jump is called a 'hop and pop' jump or a low altitude jump.
The instructors that will be providing your skydiving free fall tuition are PASA (Parachute Association if South Africa) approved, so you can rest assure that you are in capable hands.
Please Note:
- In order to get an A-license that is internationally recognized you need to successfully complete 25 freefall jumps.
- We advise that anyone wanting to take the accelerated free fall program allow themselves a two week time period to complete it in. This allows time to complete thee course and the necessary jumps, allowing for bad weather, postponements, sightseeing and more.
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