Prerequisites

A minimum of 2 tandems and your last tandem must be a training tandem made within 30 days prior to starting the student program.

A typical first tandem receives only the minimal training to introduce you to the sport of skydiving. You may request additional training on your first jump if you are intent on joining our student program. This will cause more advanced training to be available to you on the next tandem and will benefit you in the long run.

Your second tandem should include training if you wish to become a free fall student. Be sure to let us know this is your intent when booking and when checking in at the DZ. We do not charge extra for training tandems. You should plan to purchase a log book ( $5 - $14 options). If you did not make your first jump(s) with us bring your video or jump certificate so that we can log that jump(s) as well.

A third tandem may be necessary if you did not perform well on the second, if it has been more than 30 days from your last jump, or if you did not ask for training on your first jump and you want to receive the more advanced training that could have been available on the second.

Ground School

4 - 6 hours of focused training covering the dos and don’ts of flying a parachute. Your next jump will have you landing the parachute on your own and the main purpose of the this course is to make sure you are ready to do just that. Rest easy, we will not move on until you are ready and feel confident about doing so.

Student Training Program Jumps 1 - 7 (AFF)

You are wearing a parachute and strapped to no one, however there is still an instructor with you in freefall. You have been trained to handle the jump on your own and deploy your own parachute and that is just what you should do, the instructor is there as a teacher and redundant safety.

USPA Membership

You are encouraged to do this earlier and at this point you are required to join the USPA.

Student Training Program Jump 8 (Solo)

At this point you are still a student and cleared for self supervision. It is time to leave the plane with no one with you, enjoying solo freefall and proving to yourself that you have earned this.

Packing Class

More ground training. Time to learn how to pack the parachute.

Student Training Program jumps 9 - 10 (Solo)

These are solo jumps. Unlike #8 you have more to do than just relax. You will be given drills to work on moving you closer and closer to that “A” license.

Student Training Program Jumps 11 - 16 (Coach)

Jumping with a USPA Coach or Instructor you will continue to learning new skills a licensed skydiver is expected to have

Student Training Program Jump 17 - 18 (Hop & Pops)

These are lower altitude jumps focusing on aircraft emergency and parachute flight.

Student Training Program Jumps 19 - 23 (Solo)

A few solos may be needed to finish out your jump numbers to earn the “A” license. Some of these may have been used up as “practice” jumps between levels earlier in the course, to give you time to work on a particular skill your coach/instructor thought you could use practice on. These jumps can also be used to work on more advanced parachute skills normally taught during “B” license training. Do your research, read up on “B” license canopy training in the SIM (Skydivers Information Manual). If you can do that we will provide this additional training at no extra charge.

So you have your “A” License

Rest assured the journey is just beginning. A multitude of skydiving disciplines, aircraft, locations, people, and additional training await you. Enjoy!!