The Advanced Freefall Program is a structured skydiving course that has been continuously developed since 1984 and exclusive to Skydive Chicago™. It is the most progressive and complete instructional program in the world. Although there are different training programs being used around the world, AFP instructs where other programs end short. AFP has inspired USPA’s requirements for self-supervision thus producing more competent and confident skydiving students. AFP graduates have excelled in all aspects of the sport.
Before AFP, the student completes the objectives of the Tandem Progression. These jumps introduce flight planning, freefall body positions, dive flow, altitude awareness, heading awareness, deployment procedures, and canopy flight skills. The AFP Transition class begins the solo freefall information in a detailed 6-hour class. In the transition class one is taught solo freefall emergency procedures, hand signals, Golden Rules #1, 2, 3,and 4, exit and freefall techniques, high performance canopy flight and landing skills. The first AFP jump is designed similar dive flow to the initial tandem jump.
AFP allows students to progress at their own rate in a supportive rather than stressful curriculum. This style of teaching caters to students of all ability levels by providing individualized attention. The AFP supervised environment enables each student to demonstrate sufficient and competent skills for equipment inspection, freefall, canopy flight and packing throughout the 18 level program.
Skydive Chicago™ has teamed up with Rare Dynamics and now offers air-to-air communication at no additional charge. This system allows the instructor to verbally talk to the student during the skydive. Skydive Chicago is the only center that offers such training methods. “Students are learning much faster and becoming better, safer skydivers then ever before" (Chief Instructor at SDC). With this cutting edge technology, see why Skydive Chicago™ has trained more national and world champions than any other skydiving center.
Pricing & Specials
Advanced Freefall Program Progression |
| Jump |
Regular Price |
Package Price |
A License in a Week |
| AFP 1 |
$195 |
$185 |
Included |
| AFP 2 |
$183 |
$180 |
Included |
| AFP 3 |
$183 |
$169 |
Included |
| Total |
$561 |
$534 |
|
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| AFP 4 |
$179 |
$165 |
Included |
| AFP 5 |
$175 |
$160 |
Included |
| 1st Year USPA Membership |
$51 |
$51 |
Included
|
| Total |
$405 |
$376 |
|
|
| AFP 6 |
$170 |
$155 |
Included |
| AFP 7 |
$165 |
$150 |
Included |
| FF Class |
$59 |
$40 |
Included |
| Total |
$394 |
$345 |
|
|
| AFP 8 |
$160 |
$145 |
Included |
| AFP 9 |
$160 |
$145 |
Included |
| AFP 10 |
$160 |
$145 |
Included |
| Total |
$480 |
$435 |
|
|
| AFP 11 |
$155 |
$145 |
Included |
| AFP 12 |
$155 |
$145 |
Included |
| AFP 13 |
$155 |
$140 |
Included |
| Total |
$465 |
$430 |
|
|
| AFP 14 |
$150 |
$140 |
Included |
| AFP 15 |
$145 |
$135 |
Included |
| Total |
$295 |
$275 |
|
|
| AFP 16 |
$145 |
$130 |
Included |
| AFP 17 (LALO) |
$65 |
$59 |
Included |
|
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|
|
| Total |
$210
|
$189
|
$2599 |
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| *AFP 18 - if all four endorsements from Page 19 of your logbook are signed off, then this is your graduation jump and it's free. If they are not all completed, then the jump would be regular slot cost plus gear rental. Your free graduation jump can be made anytime after all requirements are met. |
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| $2599 Pkg includes AFP Jumps 1-17 and 6 additional jumps, FF and Packing Class and your 1st year USPA Membership |
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| Freefall Class and USPA Membership must be completed before AFP Level 10 |
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| Prices subject to change ^ All jumps include gear rental ^ AFP Jumps include video |
Skydive Chicago™ now offers an expedited Student Course.
Get your license in a week!! This program includes 23 jumps of which 18 are with a instructor and videoed. The program also includes parachute packing class and license fees. There are no hidden costs. You must complete 2 tandems prior to enrolling in the program. Package price $2,599.
2008 Dates:
April 11-20
May 23-(June)2
June 27-(July)6
July 25-(August)3 (Summerfest!)
August 22-31
September 19-28
October 17-26
Below is a timeline of how 'A' License in a week is set up:
Day 1: Start 5pm Friday afternoon
Upon arrival at SDC you will need to check-in with manifest to confirm all paperwork is up-to-date. Once everyone has checked in the Transition class will start at 5:30 pm in the AFP classroom located downstairs. The transition class will last 4 hours. Dinner is available though Genie’s Café located onsite.
Day 2: Start 8am Saturday
Saturday morning will finish up the Transition class by 9 am. Levels 1-3 will be completed Saturday. You will have at minimum of 30 minutes between jumps. SDC encourages staying hydrated and feed.
Day 3: Start 8am Sunday
Sunday will start at 9 am. Levels 4-8 will be completed. There will be a minimum of 30 minutes between jumps.
Day 4: Start 9am Monday
Monday will start at 9 am. Levels 9-13 will be completed. There will be a minimum of 30 minutes between jumps. Monday will also include the parachute packing class beginning at sunset. You will learn how to successfully pack a main parachute.
Day 5: Start 9 am Tuesday
Tuesday will start at 9am. Levels 14-18 including the graduation jump will be completed. The graduation jump must be organized by the graduate and not exceed 3 people.
Day 6: Start 9am Wednesday
Wednesday will begin with the student completing the 5 jumps to achieve the required 25 jumps for the USPA ‘A’ license. The jumps can be solos or group dive not exceeding 4 people.
Day 7: Start 9am Thursday
Thursday will finish up any jumps and or requirements for the license. This day may not be necessary; however it is saved in the event of a weather day.
Please note that weather plays an important role. Bad weather days can be utilized by training in other areas, however it is possible to get weathered out altogether but highly unlikely.
Camping complete with hot showers and laundry facility is free while you are going though this program or stay in one of our cabins. Genie's Café located onsite can keep you fed throughout the duration of the course.