Iceland Skydiving
AFF Seminar
Learn to skydive solo — step-by-step, instructor-led
AFF is a structured training program designed to teach you how to become an independent skydiver. You start with ground school, then move into coached jumps with clear goals and debriefs. You progress by demonstrating safe, repeatable skills—never by rushing a timeline.
- Ground school first, then coached jumps
- Clear objectives per jump + debrief coaching
- Progression-based: repeat until consistent
- Weather-dependent scheduling (safety first)
The Program
What is AFF?
AFF (Accelerated Freefall) is a widely used method of learning solo skydiving where you wear your own parachute and train with certified instructors.
Early training emphasizes strong ground instruction, emergency procedures, and coached freefall fundamentals.
- You learn the complete flow on the ground first
- You jump with coaching and a clear plan
- You debrief after each jump and repeat skills until they're consistent
- You progress toward independent solo skydiving at a safe pace
For beginners
If you're starting from zero, you're the intended audience. AFF is designed to teach foundational skills safely and progressively.
Is this for you?
Who is AFF for?
People who want to skydive solo
If your goal is independence—not just a one-time experience—AFF is the pathway to becoming a licensed skydiver.
Students who want structure
AFF is progression-based: you train a specific skill, debrief it, repeat it until it's solid, then move forward.
People who value safety
AFF is built around training discipline, conservative decision-making, and instructor oversight at every stage.
Getting Started
Day 1 (in plain English)
Your first day removes the mystery. You'll learn the flow, practice procedures on the ground, and only move forward when instructors confirm you're ready.
- Check-in + meet the team
- Ground school: equipment, aircraft procedures, body position, deployment, canopy basics, landing approach, emergency procedures
- Hands-on practice on the ground (procedures become automatic)
- Gear fitting + safety checks
- Briefing for your first coached jump (when conditions allow)
- Post-jump debrief + next-step plan
The Process
How Progression Works
AFF is a scaffolded curriculum: you build mastery of fundamentals before advancing. You progress at your own pace.
Ground School (First Jump Course)
You learn the full system: equipment, exit procedures, stable body position, altitude awareness, deployment flow, canopy checks, landing approach, and emergency procedures. Nothing is rushed.
Coached Jumps (goals per jump)
Every jump has a plan: what you're practicing, what success looks like, and what to do if things feel off. You're never jumping without a clear objective.
Debrief + repeat for mastery
After each jump you debrief: what worked, what changed, and what to repeat. Repeating a level is normal—consistency is the goal, not speed.
Independence (when ready)
As your performance becomes consistent, supervision shifts toward independence. Progression always follows instructor judgment and operational safety policies.
Remember
Proficiency-based means there is no shame in repeating. That's how safe learning works.
Skills
What You'll Learn
Freefall Fundamentals
- Stable body position
- Awareness and decision discipline
- Calm deployment flow
- Controlled turns and movement as you progress
Canopy Fundamentals
- Canopy checks and safe control basics
- Navigation and predictable landing patterns
- Traffic awareness and conservative spacing
Safety & Emergency
- Gear checks and safety habits
- Emergency procedure practice (repeat until automatic)
- Clear decision points and instructor-led planning
Expectations
What's Included
What's included
- Instructor-led training structure (ground + coached progression)
- Gear fitting and safety checks guided by staff
- Briefings and debriefs to accelerate learning
- Progression based on demonstrated readiness
What depends
- Exact scheduling/timing (weather + ops)
- How quickly you progress (skill-based)
- Any add-on coaching formats the dropzone uses
- Any details not explicitly confirmed for your dates
Safety
Why AFF Is Safe to Learn
AFF is instructor-accompanied training where early jumps include instructors providing in-air stability assistance while the student demonstrates skills.
Training first
You practice procedures and decision points on the ground before relying on them in the air. Nothing is assumed—everything is rehearsed.
Instructor decision points
Progression is controlled. You move forward when performance is safe and consistent—never on a fixed schedule.
Repeat until consistent
If something isn't solid, you repeat it. That's expected and normal. Mastery matters more than speed.
Glossary
Key Terms
So you're never confused by industry language.
Ground School / First Jump Course
The training session where you learn procedures, canopy basics, landings, and emergency steps before coached jumps.
Debrief
A post-jump review: what happened, what worked, what to refine, and what's next. Essential for learning.
Weather hold
A pause because conditions aren't safe. Normal in skydiving—especially in Iceland where weather changes fast.
Requirements
Readiness & Eligibility
General requirements for AFF training. Final eligibility is confirmed after you submit the form.
- Minimum age requirement with valid ID (confirmed by the dropzone)
- Physical readiness and mobility for safe landings
- No alcohol or impairing substances before training
- Ability to understand instruction and communicate clearly
- Patience for weather holds and conservative decision-making
Preparation
What to Wear & Bring
What to wear
- Comfortable layers (wind and temperature can change fast)
- Closed-toe athletic shoes
- Secure pockets (no loose items)
- Warm outer layer recommended
What to bring
- Valid ID
- Water + snack
- A calm learning mindset
- Questions you want answered
Scheduling
Weather & Scheduling
AFF is weather-dependent. Wind, visibility, and cloud layers determine what's safe. If conditions aren't right, training may pause or reschedule. Safety comes first—always.
This is especially true in Iceland, where conditions can shift quickly. Flexibility and patience are part of the process.
What's Next
After AFF
After you're progressing confidently, the focus becomes consistent independence: planning your own jumps, flying predictable patterns, refining canopy skill, and building experience.
- Continue coached jumps to build consistency
- Improve canopy skills and landing accuracy
- Build conservative decision-making through repetition
- Work toward program completion and certification steps
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Get Started
Request AFF Info
Tell us when you want to start and what your goal is. We'll reply with the safest recommended next step.