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SKYDIVE OPTIONS:




DIRECTIONS:



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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