Skydiver Training Program
based on USPA Skydiver's Information Manual, and
The USPA Integrated Student Program

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INSTRUCTIONAL OVERVIEW: All methods

Welcome to the world of modern sport parachuting. Once you begin your training, the next weeks, months and years will be filled with true excitement and a constant pattern of learning new things. You will meet some of the most interesting and exciting people in the world, and you will join them in a world where few have ever ventured.

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USPA First Jump Course Information (All methods)
Skydive University First Jump Course (AFF)

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These next weeks and months and years will also be very challenging, and we offer
three alternatives for your skydiving training: here are the USPA Instruction options:

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Accelerated Free Fall (AFF)

Instructor Assisted Deployment (IAD)

Instructor Assisted Freefall / Tandem Progression (IAF)
IAD/AFF Comparison

After Phase One with USPA instructors, you will be cleared for "self-supervision" in freefall and begin Phase Two with any UPSA instructional rating holder:

Phase Two (All students)

USPA Check Dive (All students)

What will you learn during your "A-License" training?

Forms Page

We encourage you to read up on all three methods of training (plus Phase Two) for your A-License and choose the path that suits your situation best.

Once you've selected your method of training (remember, you can't jump unless you're here at our drop zone) plan your time and schedule so that you can put in the time necessary to graduate to an A-license as soon as possible. Once you have a USPA license, you are free to buy your own equipment and to jump anytime and anywhere you want to. Until then, you are on "student status," and your activities are limited for your own safety, and the safety of others.

Once you graduate to your A-License, there will be far less direct supervision by USPA instructional rating holders, so make the most of your time in our student training program and with our instructors and coaches.

It is recommended that you always call ahead to arrange jumps and to assess instructor/coach availability. Weather can be a concern, but many skydives are made on days that were predicted to be washouts. Plus, rainy days offer great opportunities to accomplish many of the non-skydiving requirements for your license, so plan accordingly and take advantage of all skydiving has to offer you.

Blue skies and safe landings. And, congratulations on your decision to join the sport of skydiving!