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Accelerated Freefall ... commonly abbreviated "AFF."
This 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. It can be compared to
learning to ride a bike with training wheels.
Training
Since the student is wearing his own parachute, he must be trained to
handle emergency procedures as well as landing procedures. AFF
training usually consists of a several hour ground course, and the
first jump can often be accomplished the same day.
How Does It Work?
Student exits the aircraft with two USPA AFF Instructors and freefall
together for 30 to 50 seconds, depending on jump altitude, typically
10,000 to 12,000 feet. Instructors maintain grip on the student's
harness to provide in-air instruction and assist with stability if
necessary.
The student opens his own parachute by 4,000 feet and pilots it to the
landing area.
Skydive Airtight has several AFFIs and also employ other methods of
instructions such as IAD and Tandem progression. More information on
methods of learning how to skydive can be found at
www.skydiveairtight.com. |
