Considered to be the normal method of entry to the sport of parachuting, the student uses a parachute that is automatically opened once he/she has exited the aircraft. The exit height is 3500' and this will give the student a descent under canopy of about 5 minutes. The plane journey to this altitude takes about 10 minutes.

This is an introductory course, which takes place over a weekend.  Initially you will be required to undertake a ground-training programme, which lasts for a minimum of 6 hours and culminates in a written test.  Then you will parachute from 3,500 feet using a Static Line Ram Air canopy, which is designed to open automatically within seconds of you exiting the aircraft.  Once you have successfully completed this first jump, you can go on to follow a progression system, which prepares you to go on to freefall. 

What is the Accelerated Freefall (AFF) course?

This is an accelerated freefall programme consisting of eight levels of attainment.  Levels one to seven are made from 13,000 feet, level eight is made from 5,000 feet.  Initially you will be required to undertake a ground-training programme.  Next you will undertake three levels with two instructors, followed by the remaining five levels with one instructor.  Once you have successfully completed this, you will undertake ten solo consolidation jumps (not included in the course price).  

These courses are run by dedicated AFF instructors who will take the novice skydiver from Level 1 to Level 8, using the most up-to-date equipment and facilities available.

AFF is designed to accelerate an individual's skill progression in skydiving, and is limited only by weather conditions.

Booking: Stay at Manor Farm B&B and receive preferential rates for your courses. We also take care of the booking and provide all the necessary paperwork.

Location: Netheravon (10 minutes drive from Manor Farm)

Provider: The Army Parachute Association (APA).  The APA is probably the oldest parachute club in the world and Netheravon is the centre where parachuting, as a sport, was born in the U.K.  Not many clubs have a pedigree going back to the very early days of freefall parachuting.  The APA is widely regarded as the  premier parachuting club in this country.

How much does it cost?

Reduced rate for a static line course when a guest at Manor Farm B&B: £200

Reduced rate for the AFF course when a guest at Manor Farm B&B: £1,350

What do the fees include?

1. Training
2. One jump for static-line, eight jumps for AFF. If you need to do any AFF re-jumps these will incur an additional charge (Levels 1-3: £130, levels 4-7: £80, Level 8: £40.00)
3. British Parachute Association membership including third party insurance
4. Parachute equipment hire

Am I eligible to skydive?

If you fulfill the following conditions, you are eligible to apply to jump:

• Age: Minimum age is 16, maximum is 50 for static line and AFF, 60 for tandem jumps. If you're over 40 you will need to obtain a doctor's signature on the relevant form (available from us). If you're aged between 16 and 18 you must obtain written parental consent on the membership agreement form, and a parent must be the witness on the medical declaration form. Everyone must complete and bring the relevant medical declaration. 

• Health: Maximum weight 14½ stone (92kg) and weight must be in proportion to height.

• Existing medical conditions or disabilities: We'll need to put you directly in touch with the APA to ascertain your suitability to jump.

Please call us now on 01264 850859 if you'd like to know more.

Go on, go for it!