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 with a similar dive flow to the initial tandem jump. For safety reasons jumpers must weigh less than 220lbs. to go through AFP.
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. To maximize each jump we include video to aid in learning. Skydive Chicago is the only center to offer this at no additional costs! You will leave each day with a copy of the days jumps.
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 |
|
|
| 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 |
$65 |
$65 |
Included |
| Total |
$394 |
$390 |
|
|
| 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 |
|
|
|
|
| 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. To qualify for this special discount you must actually complete the program within the course dates for A-license in a week.
2011 Dates:
April 8 - 17
May 6 - 15
June 3 - 12
July 1 - 10
July 22 - 31 (Summerfest!)
Aug. 19 - 28
Sept. 16 - 25
Sept. 30 - Oct. 9
Nov. 4 - 13
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. Eat Up Café located onsite can keep you fed throughout the duration of the course.