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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  • Kal D Avatar
    Kal D.
    Hands down amazing. The staff was friendly the whole time. They ensured our visit was something to remember and upmost they ensured our safety during the whole experience. I will definitely be going back again.
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    4 years ago
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    Keeler F.
    This was my first time skydiving and I had an awesome experience at Piedmont! My best friend and I came for her birthday so I was hoping it would be a great experience for her and it was! Everyone is so friendly and laid back, we felt totally comfortable asking them a million questions and they walked us through exactly what would happen, but basically told us not to worry about anything and to just enjoy it! Which is exactly what I did and it was great, shoutout Derek! Definitely a place I’d recommend for all levels of skydiving!
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    3 years ago
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    Anna P.
    If you’re in the Piedmont area and want to skydive, then Piedmont Skydiving is the place to go. The employees are absolutely wonderful! They make the whole experience fun and help you feel at ease. You’ll be wanting to go again!
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    4 years ago
  • Greg French Avatar
    Greg F.
    I went to Piedmont Skydiving on 7-23-20. It was an absolutely amazing experience. The staff were the friendliest and most professional people I have had the pleasure of dealing with. I made 2 jumps and absolutely loved it. Allen was my instructor and he was great. I would recommend Piedmont Skydiving to anyone wanting to experience this amazing sport. Thank you guys for making this a perfect experience. I will be back 😊
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    4 years ago
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    Tucker C.
    Awesome experience. I went here for my 18th birthday since I've wanted to skydive my whole life. My instructor Chris was super nice. I will be coming back.
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    1 year ago