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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  • Jordan Zendejas Avatar
    Jordan Z.
    What an experience!! I would suggest anyone who needs to blow off some steam to try this! It's really not expensive especially when you realize the experience you are having.
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    2 years ago
  • Ben Kirchner Avatar
    Ben K.
    An amazing experience on my birthday! I did a tandem jump with Thomas. He was a great guide, while providing some comic relief. Thanks for a great day!
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    7 years ago
  • John Lucenti Jr. Avatar
    John L.
    I jumped for the first time today and had an awesome time! It was the biggest rush that I have ever experienced. All of the staff were great and the instructors were top notch. I had so much fun that I've already purchased a second jump. I highly recommend Piedmont Skydiving! If you're thinking about jumping, just do it. You won't regret it.
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    4 years ago
  • Lisa Smith Avatar
    Lisa S.
    Experience of a lifetime. Matt is the best! I felt comfortable and safe. He made it so fun because he enjoyed it almost as much as I did. All the instructors are awesome.
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    6 years ago
  • Kashif Rasheed Avatar
    Kashif R.
    Friendly staff, good preview and training. Reasonable price but video quality is okay okay. Overall experience very good. Enough space for my wife and daughter to wait and play while I did my jump.
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    9 years ago