Learn to Skydive

Learn to Skydive solo and get certified through our Accelerated Freefall program.

Learn to Skydive with our Accelerated Freefall Progression Program

Time to kick off your tandem training wheels? Our Accelerated Freefall Progression Program is designed to put you on the fast-track to being able to skydive solo. The program consists of ground training, tandem jumps, training jumps with our experienced professionals, and supervised solo jumps.

The 16-jump program starts with two tandem skydives to help you get your bearings in the new environment. From there, it emphasizes strong freefall and canopy skills, a procedural approach to the high-stakes environment of a skydive and one-on-one tutelage by our team of experienced skydiving instructors. We do our best to make sure that all jumps are video recorded for thorough, immediate feedback.

Tandem 1
Freefall: Display proper body position.
$229-269*
Tandem 2
Freefall: 90 & 360 degree turns. Pull at correct altitude in a calm and
aware manner. / Parachute: Discuss canopy control check and pattern.
Click Here to Schedule Your Second Tandem Jump
$229-269*
First Jump Course
Ground Training; 6-8 Hours.
Click Here to Schedule Your Solo Ground Jump Course
*To be eligible for the solo jump ground course (the next step in the AFF process), you must complete two tandem skydives.
$100
AFF 1
Freefall: relaxed and stable pull at the correct altitude.
$189
AFF 2
Freefall: Release Dive, relaxed and in-control solo pull at the correct
altitude. (*After this skydive, you must join the USPA [additional fee] to continue)
$189
AFF 3
Freefall: 90-degree freefall turns left and right using arms. / Parachute:
90 degree rear riser turns with brakes stowed and unstowed.
$189
AFF 4
Freefall: 360 degree freefall turns. / Parachute: 180/360 rear riser turns.
$189
AFF 5
Freefall: Barrel rolls; demonstration of stability recovery.
$189
AFF 6
Freefall: Backflips, front flip; demonstration of stability recovery.
$189
AFF 7
Freefall: Intro to tracking (Delta position). / Parachute: Deep brake
turns. Eligible For Packing Class ($75 – max. 4 hours).
$189
AFF 8
Freefall: Tracking (Full). / Parachute: Braked approach.
$189
AFF 9
Freefall: x2 successful docks from greater than 10’ starting distance /
Parachute: Reverse canopy turns
$189
AFF 10
Freefall: Fall rate adjustments
$189
AFF 11
Freefall: Swoop docks. / Parachute: Front riser turns
$189
AFF 12
Freefall: Simulated Emergency Exit from 5,500ft
$139
AFF 13
Freefall: Simulated Emergency Exit from 3,500ft
$139
Check Dive
Freefall: 360–degree left turn, 360 right turn, backflip, dock from +20’
starting distance. / Parachute: Land as planned
$189
A License Requirement
8 more jumps at $79 each to meet A License requirement
$79
Prepay option
Package price for AFF 1 through check dive. Normally priced at $2,546
$2,396
Click here to view our AFF Terms and Conditions

Ready to get started? Schedule your first 2 tandem jumps

Ready for the next step? Schedule your first solo jump ground course!

*PLEASE NOTE: To be eligible for the solo jump ground course you must have already completed two tandem skydives. To schedule your tandem skydives, click here.

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  • Erika Carson Avatar
    Erika C.
    It was an awesome experience! Crew members were very cool and down earth. If I ever decide to jump again I will definitely choose Piedmont Skydiving. You guys ROCK🤘🏽🤙🏽🤘🏽
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    6 years ago
  • Pamela Hanak Avatar
    Pamela H.
    This was the most awesome experience of my life!!! John was my jumping buddy , he made me feel as at ease and made the experience unforgettable!!! Thank you to everyone at Piedmont Skydiving!!
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    5 years ago
  • Christopher Anderson Avatar
    Christopher A.
    What an amazing experience, Andrew is an awesome tandem instructor he made sure my first jump memorable. He was patient because I did forget some of the instructions, but in the end it was awesome. I will be back for sure.
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    3 years ago
  • Rol W Avatar
    Rol W.
    At 78 this was my Bucket List jump and it was amazing! I got the jump as a Christmas gift and went with my two boys. My tandem jumper Rob was great, I learned a lot in a short time! One of the neatest things is feeling the moisture in the clouds as you go through them. The concern for safety and having a satisfying time was paramount with this team, I highly recommend Piedmont Skydiving!! See the earth like you've never seen it before...
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    2 years ago
  • Chris Odom Avatar
    Chris O.
    One of the best experiences I’ve had in life, Kyle Stubbs was the guy I was with and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!!!
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    2 years ago