LEARN TO SKYDIVE
Skydive Solo
GET YOUR SKYDIVING LICENSE
Do you want to learn how to become a skydiver?
At Music City Skydiving, we train new skydivers using the Accelerated Freefall (AFF) program—the fastest and most effective way to learn how to skydive.
You’ll jump from full altitude with at least one instructor on every level, building skills progressively as your confidence grows. Many students finish AFF in as little as one long weekend. To stay current during training, you’ll need to make at least one jump every 30 days.
After completing AFF, most jumpers continue toward their United States Parachute Association “A” license. You’ll earn it after 25 jumps, working with instructors and coaches, completing required skills, and demonstrating consistent accuracy parachute landings. With your USPA “A” license, you can jump solo at most skydiving centers in the world, and go up to 60 days between jumps.
HOW SKYDIVING TRAINING WORKS
1. GROUND SCHOOL
Becoming a licensed skydiver starts here.
Your path to your first skydiving license begins in the classroom, where you’ll learn equipment basics, skydiving terminology, safety and emergency procedures. This is also where you’ll learn the goals and sequences for your upcoming skydives.
This 4–6 hour course, typically held on Friday evenings, gives you everything you need to confidently step into your first AFF jump the very next day.
2. FIRST AFF SKYDIVES
Your first two AFF jumps are completed as a tandem progression, introducing you to freefall while focusing on body position, altitude awareness, and initiating deployment under instructor guidance.
After demonstrating stability, heading control, and deployment, you’ll advance to Category C, where you begin your instructor-assisted solo freefall levels, practicing controlled maneuvers and building the skills needed to complete the AFF program.
3. FINAL AFF SKYDIVES
In the final levels of AFF, you’ll continue building confidence and sharpening your skills with more advanced maneuvers, independent exits, and improved control in freefall.
Each jump helps you demonstrate consistency, awareness, and the ability to manage your skydive from exit to landing with minimal instructor assistance.
By completing these final levels, you’ll have the skills and experience needed to move on to the next steps toward earning your USPA ‘A’ License.
4. LICENSE PROGRESSION
After completing AFF, you’ll continue with 18 additional skydives, including coach jumps and hop-and-pops, building skills in tracking, docking, exits, and landing accuracy.
Once all skill, knowledge, and 25- jump minimum requirements are met, you’ll earn your USPA A License, allowing you to jump independently and participate in group skydives.
LEARN TO SKYDIVE PRICES
The prices listed include all the equipment necessary to complete your skydiving training.
United States Parachute Association membership is required for all students beginning with Level 4. Membership can be purchased directly from the USPA.
After graduation from the Accelerated Freefall Program, each student must have their own helmet, altimeter, and jumpsuit. Music City Skydiving is a dealer for all major manufacturers and our team is happy to assist you in finding new or gently used gear that fits your experience level and budget as you continue your skydiving progression.
* Includes Log Book
Includes only the 7 AFF jumps.
Includes the 7 AFF skydives and 18 solo skydives.
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What are you waiting for? Our highly experieced team is ready to help you tackle that bucket list. With one of the fastest skydiving planes in the country, Music City Skydiving is Tennessee’s hottest ticket around!