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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  • Josh Gowland Avatar
    Josh G.
    AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Made my first jump today and everyone there was awesome. The instructors were super helpful and calming. The entire experience was amazing. Highly recommend to anyone on the fence about skydiving, do it, it won't disappoint!
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    3 years ago
  • Chava Harris Avatar
    Chava H.
    I decided to go skydiving with my brother for the first time ever to celebrate finishing up nursing school. I think it is very important for a person who’s jumping out of the sky to feel comfortable, and with Piedmont Skydiving I felt really safe. In the future when I decide to skydive again I would utilize this company.
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    5 years ago
  • Ashely Jonaitis Avatar
    Ashely J.
    Had an amazing first experience! Allen was an incredible, easy going, fun, and safe instructor. My uncle and I enjoyed every second of it. I would recommend going in the summer so it isn’t 20 degrees when you jump out. That wind hits your face HARD! Overall it was amazing, and I can’t wait to be back!
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    4 years ago
  • Vang Xiong Avatar
    Vang X.
    John was great instructor and guide me through my jump. All the staff were friendly and very helpful. I highly recommend Piedmont Skydiving if you looking to jump out an airplane.
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    5 years ago
  • ciara mari Avatar
    ciara m.
    Wow today was my first time ever skydiving and the experience was more than amazing! I have little words to describe the feeling I felt when we jumped out of that plane other than fearless! Kai *professional jumper who I was attached to* was such a kind person with such positive energy! I highly recommend this place to anyone in the area interested in skydiving. The staff was very kind and knowledgable about how to safely jump, land, and the overall experience. Thanks again to the great staff at Piedmont Skydiving!
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    4 years ago