JUMP BY JUMP
the way to a parachute license
This training method takes you into freefall from the very first jump - with professional guidance, of course. This training method is suitable for people who want to make rapid progress and appreciate individual support. After just a few jumps, you will feel right at home in freefall. You will need 30 to 40 jumps before you are certified.
Minimum age: 15 years
In the basic course, you will complete several training jumps. You will initially be accompanied by two, and later by one AFF instructor. You will learn how to move safely in freefall and how to control your parachute independently, land safely and pack your parachute correctly. After this first part, you will already have mastered turns and somersaults in freefall. Now you are ready for the next step, the practical training.
In this course you will learn how to skydive in small steps. To familiarize yourself with jumping from an airplane, a ripcord will automatically open your parachute during your first jumps. During ripcord jumps, you jump out of the plane on your own.
Minimum age: 15 years
You first complete a few zip line jumps. These jumps serve as preparation for the first freefall jumps. During the following training jumps, you will open the parachute independently and gradually increase your freefall duration. At the end of the course, you will have mastered stable freefall and will be able to control, land and fold your parachute independently. Now you are ready for the next step, the practical training.
After the basic course, there are four practical tests to test your skills:
After the basic course, there are four practical tests to test your skills. During the jumps after the basic course, you will be specifically prepared for these test jumps so that you can always approach the tests with a good feeling. At the same time, you will study the various topics in the parachute manual and prepare for the theory test.
For detailed information contact your skydiving school
Once you have completed the basic course and all training jumps and passed the tests, you can register for the skills test. This concludes your basic training and consists of one and two test jumps where you can demonstrate everything you have learned. Once you have passed the exam, you can apply for your parachute license from Swiss Skydive. You can find detailed information about the exam here Training overview
Which school is best for you? Skydive schools differ in terms of their range, size and infrastructure - each has its own character. The companies certified by Swiss Skydive work according to the association's guidelines and guarantee the highest quality of training. Their instructors are rated by Swiss Skydive and are highly trained.
Here you will find all the parachute schools certified by Swiss Skydive. You can see which training method they offer on the list.
Are you between 16 and 19 years old and a Swiss citizen? Then you can also complete your parachute training at Spair, where you can find information about training to become a parachute instructor at www.sphair.ch.
