What is the Accelerated Freefall Program (AFF)? This program has 8 jumps to achieve.... Jump 1 - Two Jumpmasters You first AFF jump requires six to eight hours of ground school. Two jumpmasters are assigned to each individual student and, weather permitting, you will be able to "suit up" and make your skydive! This provides for 40 seconds of freefall directly supervised by two certified jumpmasters and allows you to land your parachute with radio instruction. Jump 2 - Two Jumpmasters Two jumpmasters again exit the plane with you as you continue to learn the basic movements of body flight. Jump 3 - Two Jumpmasters You exit the plane with two jumpmasters, learn body and ground reference awareness as you fall with your jumpmasters next to you. Jump 4 - One Jumpmaster You learn basic control through minor turns and forward flight, guided by one jumpmaster. Jump 5 - One Jumpmaster This level continues instruction with more precise turns and forward movement, again one jumpmaster. At this time you also spotting (directing the plane to the exit point). Jump 6 - One Jumpmaster You learn more advanced maneouvers, including loops and recovery from planned unstable body positions, again with one jumpmaster. Jump 7 - One Jumpmaster One jumpmaster watches as you "solo" and demonstrate your skills. Please note that video is mandatory on this level. Jump 8 - Solo! Graduation Skydive. Hop-N-Pop. Jump solo your first time! How can I find out the cost of lessons for my area? The cost of the Accelerated Freefall Course and Tandem Skydives will vary in price depending on your choice of location, altitude, video etc. Click on your State on our maps and you will find a Skydiving Center near you. These Centers are all linked to their individual web sites which will have all the information you need. How old do I have to be to make a skydive? In most places you will have to be 18 years old to make a Tandem Skydive (where you are strapped to an instructor) and 16 with a parents consent to start the Accelerated Freefall Program (AFF- 8 jumps to be achieved). Again the best way to find out what the restrictions apply in your area is to contact your local skydiving center on our maps What are the options for my first skydive? Most people choose to do a Tandem Skydive for their first jump but you can also choose to do JUMP 1 of the Accelerated Freefall Program - AFF (see above). Is their a weight limit for Tandem Skydiving? Yes, the weight limit is 225-235 pounds depending on which Skydiving Center you choose.