{"id":16627,"date":"2016-10-04T16:00:48","date_gmt":"2016-10-04T16:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/?p=16627"},"modified":"2023-10-28T13:26:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-28T20:26:15","slug":"accelerated-freefall-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/blog\/accelerated-freefall-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Accelerated Freefall Course: 7 Tips From the Pros"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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So you have your eyes set on the skies? Congratulations! <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Completing your Accelerated Freefall Course is one of the most satisfying, exciting and life-changing experiences you\u2019ll ever have. We know it\u2019s a challenge and we want to help you succeed, so we\u2019ve put together our very best tips to smooth the way.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Jump Often. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get to the drop zone as often as possible. To build skills and feel confident, you\u2019ll need to jump much more than the minimum of once every 30 days. Ideally, you\u2019ll do a couple of jumps a day, at least twice a week.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Get Comfortable In The Tunnel.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to fast-track\u00a0your way to success in an AFF program, be sure to spend as much time in the wind tunnel as humanly possible.\u00a0<\/span>At Skydive Perris we include wind tunnel time as part of our ground training for AFF-1<\/span> so you\u2019ll already have the basics down by the time you\u2019re crouching in the aircraft door. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Review Your AFF Jump Prior To Arriving At The DZ.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each AFF jump is a little different. To help our students prepare, we made a<\/span>ll of our AFF training videos and dive flows<\/a>\u00a0available on our website which explains<\/span>\u00a0the procedure for each level. We highly recommend that you spend a few minutes of your morning reviewing this information and using it to pre-visualise a successful jump.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Don\u2019t Expect Perfection.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getting your skydiving certification is <\/span>hard<\/span><\/i>. What you\u2019re asked to do isn\u2019t easy, and there\u2019s a lot of pressure on. If it turns out that you have to repeat an AFF level, <\/span>don\u2019t<\/span><\/i> beat yourself up. Some of today\u2019s world champions have repeated AFF levels. Just work on it in the tunnel, if you need to, and try again with a smile.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Scared? That\u2019s Normal\u2013and Totally Okay.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every new skydiver is scared, whether it shows or not. This isn\u2019t skee ball, after all–this is a couple miles\u2019 worth of high-speed descent from a flying airplane. The more you do it, the more you\u2019ll learn to take control of the fears you experience. Not acknowledging your fear is a waste, anyway–the bravery lies in the fact that you\u2019re terrified, but work diligently despite your fears.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Be Patient.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You\u2019ll experience delays. Weather holds will keep you on the ground. You\u2019ll hang tight for a slow-turning load or two. Remember to keep your sense of humor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Remember To Have Fun!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Along those lines: a smile and a sense of humor will go far to helping you along your path to your A-license stamp. Don\u2019t forget to reach out to the community for encouragement; we\u2019re here for you. Talk to people, ask questions and enjoy the journey!<\/span>
Learn more about our <\/span>Accelerated Freefall Course<\/span><\/a> or contact a member of our team with questions about how to become a certified skydiver. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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