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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  • Kevin Stumpf Avatar
    Kevin S.
    Piedmont Skydive is one of those places where you immediately feel at home; whether you’re doing a tandem or are you’re a sport jumper, you’re going to leave with great friends! I would highly recommend Piedmont Skydive to all those fun jumpers out there if you want to shred the skies with a great, safety oriented drop zone!
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    4 years ago
  • Dylan Suggs Avatar
    Dylan S.
    Amazing experience from the first visit. Staff are all extremely knowledgeable and about as friendly as it gets. Their as excited to jump as you are. If you are a student there is no better place to be. I began as a student at a rival drop zone and became unpleased quickly. I was considering this sport was not for me until I called these guys. They completely changed my outlook and were eager to help me advance at my own pace. If you think skydiving is for you, theres this guy named Kai that will teach you what you need to know and get you in the air and training to be a licensed skydiver as fast as you are ready.
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    3 years ago
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    S V.
    After a long waited time I finally got to make the jump and Piedmont Skydiving was perfect. They made my experience super relaxed and easy. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for an awesome jump and smooth landing.
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    4 years ago
  • Patricia Forbes Avatar
    Patricia F.
    We had a great experience at Piedmont Skydiving! The instructors are amazing and really care about their clients. We will absolutely be back again! Highly recommend.
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    3 years ago
  • Sandra Roberson Avatar
    Sandra R.
    I jumped for the first time on Sat. It was one of the best experiences of my life! My instructor was Ben, and he was great. I will be purchasing another ticket soon!
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    6 years ago