Introduction: Both AFF and static line on completion of the full course qualify the student as a
GRADUATE SKYDIVER.
NOTE: A Student who has begun an AFF course remains an AFF student: until he/
she is signed off as a GRADUATE by an AFF Instructor; or until he is released by specific logbook entry by an AFF Instructor.
Objectives:
- To teach candidate to be safe and independent.
Levels (1- 3) - Two instructors per jump.
- Survival skills in priority.
1. |
Student to pull own rip cord. |
2. |
Student to be altitude aware. |
3. |
Student to have basic body position and be able to do manoeuvres. |
4. |
Student to show general awareness. |
5. |
Student to demonstrate safe canopy control |
The students' ability to perform these skills will give the instructor an indication as to the safety level of the student.
Levels (4 - 7) - One instructor per jump.
These levels place the emphasis on " solo " skill of the student.
1 to 5 as above and;
- Student must initiate and stop turns on a heading.
- Student must demonstrate ability to regain stability - front loops/backloops
- Student must show ability to move forward - delta / track.
- Student must show more individual mind work i.e. start sequence on own.
Here the student must show independence as well as safety skills.
Levels 8, 9 and 10 - Three solo skydives, which may be done in any order:
1. |
Polish up on any weak area, e.g. turns. |
2. |
Spin test. |
3. |
Clear and pull. (Hop & pop) |
Student is now a graduate skydiver, and must now commence with the
intermediate skills programme before progressing via any of the recognised sub-disciplines'
.
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