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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  • Christy Allen Avatar
    Christy A.
    This place is amazing!! My first time skydiving and my instructor was super awesome!!! I will be coming back. Thank you to everyone who helped me celebrate my big 50th birthday!!
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    2 years ago
  • King Snicker Avatar
    King S.
    Oh man where do I even start? Absolutely amazing. I cant put into words how the instructors make you feel safe but also let you enjoy the dive without coddling you like a baby. They tell you exactly what you need to do but they also have character. Extremely charismatic and as you're diving its absolutely breathtaking. They give you a camera to take a video and pictures during the entire experience. Amazing in every way, shape, and form. I encourage everyone to do this when you get the chance. You wont regret it!!!
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    4 years ago
  • Samantha Ward Avatar
    Samantha W.
    I had an amazing experience! The instructor Ki was amazing and so wonderful. My fiancé passed three months ago and this is something that we wanted to do together. So I was already nervous and unsure, without him by my side. I’m not a out going person, but Ki truly made my experience one for the books. He came over introduced himself was very professional, and made my experience life-changing. I actually regret not booking my second session. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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    3 years ago
  • Paula Mukau Avatar
    Paula M.
    I had such an amazing experience with my best friend for our very first time! The staff were excellent. I would definitely do this all over again!!????????
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    5 years ago
  • Jeff Bell Avatar
    Jeff B.
    I've been waiting a long, long time to do this! They didn't disappoint. I drove 6 and a half hours round trip, and I'll be doing it again. I'm even considering pursuing certification. There are places closer to my home, but the instructors and staff were so incredible and the prices are so much better, that I'm all in on Piedmont Skydiving. UPDATE: Took the wife and 2 daughters for their first jump. They are ALL still on cloud 9. They remarked how they were way less nervous than they thought they'd be. Wife said it was the instructors that made her feel calm. I am definitely pursuing certification now!
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    3 years ago