Sky diving Course
Our Skydive Academy is the perfect place for aspiring skydivers to begin their journey. Whether you’ve always dreamed of flying or want to master a new skill, this program is designed to give you the foundation needed to soar.
At the Academy, you’ll start with ground training and gradually build up your skills through an immersive curriculum. You’ll gain hands-on experience in key techniques for accelerated freefall (AFF), under the guidance of expert coaches in British Skydiving. Our package includes a detailed digital guide to support your learning every step of the way, and 60 minutes of tunnel time spread over six weeks. Each week, you’ll focus on essential skills that will be checked off by your coach, preparing you for your first jump with your own parachute.
The Academy also offers 1-on-1 coaching throughout each session, ensuring you get personalised feedback and steady progress. Upon completion, you’ll be well-prepared to excel in a full AFF course or continue training to become a Pro Flyer in the tunnel. Join us to turn your flying dreams into reality!
Progression
How it works
Each week, you’ll focus on skills essential for safe, confident solo skydiving, guided by our certified instructors in 10-minute sessions over six weeks. By the end, you’ll have a strong foundation in Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) techniques, preparing you for real skydiving.
Complete this course with the foundational skills and confidence to embrace solo skydiving and progress toward a real skydive experience.
Weekly Skill Breakdown
Week 1
Belly Fly Basics
Learn stable freefall good body position, a core skill for Accelerated Freefall Skydiving.
week 2
Position Control
Practise holding position and moving forward, backward, left, and right.
week 3
Advanced Positioning
Reinforce control to handle free fall movement with ease.
week 4
Spins and Turns
Gain skills to execute controlled spins in both directions, essential for re-orientation.
week 5
AFF Skills Refresher
Refine previous techniques, integrating key AFF skills.
week 6
Freedom 7 – Skill Proving
Demonstrate all learned skills confidently, proving your readiness for Accelerated Freefall.
Road to Pro!
Benefits of the academy
The Academy package is the ideal way to start your skydiving journey, combining both skydiving and indoor skydiving to build your foundation as a “Pro Flyer.” This package includes ground training and provides you with essential skills for progressing through AFF levels. As a Pro Flyer, you’ll benefit from reduced rates on tunnel time and gain a head start toward completing an AFF course. This solid groundwork makes it easier to approach solo skydiving with confidence and smooth progression.
EARN YOUR LICENSE
AFF COURSE PREPARATION
The skydive academy is a fast-track way to learn to skydive, guiding Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) through essential skills for a solo skydive, including body control and stability. Wind tunnel training can greatly benefit AFF students by allowing them to practise freefall techniques in a controlled environment, helping them master skills and gain confidence before their AFF skydive, making progression smoother and safer.
Certification
BRITISH SKYDIVING TRAINING
With our Skydive Academy and wind tunnel training, participants can progress from beginner to licensed skydiver, gaining the skills needed for a solo skydive or even to become a qualified skydiving instructor. This thrilling sport isn’t just for professionals—it’s also a fantastic way to experience the excitement of flying solo. Our tunnel training provides essential practice for British Skydiving certifications, helping students build the expertise and confidence to teach others who dream of learning to skydive.
AGE AND WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
WHO CAN LEARN TO SKYDIVE?
Anyone aged 4 and up can learn to skydive, with a maximum age limit—everyone is encouraged to get involved! For safety reasons, we do have weight limits: to participate in a tandem skydive in our wind tunnel, flyers must weigh between 20 kg and 120 kg.
Once you’ve completed your first skydive, it’s onward and quite literally upward! After finishing the full course, you can become a Pro Flyer in our wind tunnel or apply all these new skills to progress through the AFF levels—and even work toward becoming a qualified skydiver.
Frequently Asked Questions
All you need to know
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