SKYDIVING LICENSES - Overview to become a skydiver (2023)
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- So you decided to learn how to skydive and start your skydiving training? This video will explain to you the different skydiving licenses that will show you how to skydive by yourself and improve your skills overtime to make you a safer skydiver. From the parachute training to the skydiving certifications, you’ll learn what are the different licenses and their privileges.
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@skydive vibes I am from Germany so I got my licence after 25 jumps. From here on my progress is only monitored by the amount of jumps I do. I am at 66 right now and the next level is ~100 from where I am allowed to talk to a experienced skydiver who can coach me using a camera (GoPro) etc. For all other specialities Heli/ night etc there are recommendations from the German USCPA (DFV) when you can do it. But the DZ boss is always in charge and can decide if you have a go or not.
Once you reach (250 I think) you can make an additional trainers licence which allows you to official start telling solo jumpers what they can do...but not aff students for that you need a special aff teacher licence...
But as you see 66 jumps I am fairly new so I have still a lot to learn;)
@@Kossi85 Awesome! Thanks for sharing and keep progressing!
@@SkydiveVibes I'm D-8904.
@@SkydiveVibes im 18 jumps into my progression doin iad. Failed alot. But i will get there soon as season starts back. One of my jumps is on my channel if you dont care watch it and lemme know what u think
@Skydive Vibes. B license 170ish jumps. Fun fact, many don’t know or think about it. but after 100 jumps you can do a FJC for tracking suits and start flying a tracking suit. I did it at jump 130 or so at skydive Perris with Scotty Bob and now am flying the Squirrel, Sausage too tracking suit and having a blast!!!
I motivated a few skydivers to follow the same path :) 💪🏼👍🏼
Last week, I did my first tandem and yesterday, I completed and passed AFF Lvl 1... yaahhhooo!!!
You still alive bro? Lol
@@Uniaasa well donne keep up the good work happy for u ! 🥰
Just got my A license last Saturday!!!
Yeah you rock!
@TR 2007 All ur bank balance
How much did it cost to you ?
@TR 2007 sell your house rob a bank and there you go you got the D license
$2900 from 0 to licensed A in my area.
I just had my first jump with other people , It was amazing.
It is great when you can jump with friends!
I never thought of skydiving being a sport and now when I look back at it, it really is. Helpful information for when i start skydiving one day. I'm not leaving this world without jumping out of a plane at least once.
16 Years old, Licensed, 69 jumps ;) from Germany BLUE SKIES
Wow, that is quick! Do your parents jump?
@@SkydiveVibes My Dad has started now, after me. He has finished Aff but now it's winter break now. He does more Soaring, which I do also ;)
Did you join the course at GoJump? I live in Dresden and also want to begin my skydiving journey.
Before i met my wife in 2017 i had never been on a plane and swore i never would . she finally talked me into flying to denver Colorado . after that i was hooked . now we skydive . i was 47 when i took my first flight , 4 years later we are jumping out . absolutely love everything about it
Got hooked after doing my first tandem. Currently working on getting my A-license! 💪 ✈ ♥
Great to hear!
Wing suit and helping people with tandem and coaching is definitely a long term goal!
I was a B license holder with 646 jumps during my skydiving days. I highly suggest getting some tunnel time before going for AFF.
Yes tunnel time helps a lot!
Solo. A few more jumps to get my A license. The weather hasn’t been cooperating. But it has been a good excuse to get a couple hours of coaching in the tunnel.
Nice mindset! haha Tunnel is so cool and helps you progress a lot!
JUST FINISHED AFF & DID MY FIRST JUMP #8!!! GOING THIS WEEKEND!!! Posting a video going through my AFF! thanks for this!
Just got my d license on March 13th. Finished taking the pro rating class and did my flag/streamer and smoke jump today!
Here in the Great White North I have my "B" license...I am also a jump master (JM), coach 1 (C1), skydiving school instructor (SSI).
Looking forward to the 2021 season. Taking students out and jumping with old friends...blue skies !!!
Can’t wait to get my AFF !!
I am still working on AFF. Having a difficult time trying to be able to go to my DZ to finish, but hopefully plan to get to my solo sometime early 2020.
Just went skydiving definitely will go again.
Level 3 AFF unfortunately the quarantine blocks my progression but i hope return again soon!!! Awesome channel!!! 🤙🏻🤙🏻
C license. 248 jumps. Home DZ at Skydive Perris. Did 5 Wingsuit jumps but on my last one stalled and went head down, pulled and had a hard opening and hurt my arm/back/neck. Hope to recover soon and get back out there! There’s nothing like it on Earth!
I free falled from a 20 floor building and it was amazing ever since all I want to do is skydive 🪂
Thanks, this was really helpful
I love this, and i love this feeling
Hello, I´m a student from Czech Republic, 11 jumps done. Love your channel, keep it up!
Great! Welcome in the sky! Do you follow the AFF program in Czech Republic?
I’ve got like 60 jumps but I can’t find any canopy courses in my area (North Carolina). My rigger friend told me I can print out some paperwork from the USPA website and get them signed off by a certified instructor to sort of side step the canopy course. I’m thinking of doing it that way and then taking a canopy course this summer that way I can start doing night jumps this spring 😏
cant wait to start my aff
Salut! Merci pour tous les vidéos informatifs. I would like to hear you discuss the time frame (how fast/how slow) one could/should progress in the AFF, not only number of jumps required. (You probably made one I didn’t see..)The recommended pace of progression. Encore merci pour la info!
Was looking for a channel like yours. Love from India dear. Thank you for your tireless effort 🙏
My pleasure 😊
Thank you, thank you!
You are welcome!
Cant wait to get mine next spring! Helpful video catherine!
Nice! Where will you do your AFF?
@@SkydiveVibes michigan, at midwest freefall ^_^ I think I already told you that on Instagram as user mstrcstz. Cant wait!
C License, Falcon award, and I *was* 4 jumps away from my D License. Also have a couple CRW jumps. Seems the requirements have changed since I earned my C License back in 1999. I started packing my own rig on jump #5 or 6, helmets were not required, and by jump 75 my 13 year old daughter was packing my rig.
I'm 5 jumps in to my AFF course....one of the best decisions I've ever made!! Should have it finished in another week when I head out to the DZ next. Thanks for all you cool vids too.....blue skies 🤙🏻 😎
Awesome! Keep it up! Blue Skies for you too!
I have an E license ,Riggers Certificate and over 12 hours of Freefall time.World meets in 8 way relative work and a host of amazing experiences and friends i have been privileged to know.Its all about the enjoyment of chasing a dreams no matter what that dream is.
D license, tandem Instructor, 720 jumps. Glad to see you didn't say AFF was the only program. Learned static line here.
Awesome Glad to have you here. Do you have any topic in mind that would be worth sharing on the channel?
Skydive Vibes oh there are so many! AAD history and differences across manufacturers, drop zone etiquette, canopy progression, boogies, camps/rookiefest, wind tunnel training, skydiving safety statistic, there are so many fun topics! Check out Skydive radio podcast for some more ideas.
Stuck on the ground due to issues and funds, but I will get there one day!
Thank you
Lots of love from India sky diving is my dream mam ...
Catherine, just wish to thank you for all the great videos. Back in August my wife surprised me with a tandem jump for myself on our 40th anniversary down in Las Vegas. Little did she know it would turn into an AFF course when we got back home and hopefully my 7th jump weather permitting Friday. P.S AFF Training @ Kapowsin Shelton, Washington.
What an amazing gift hahaha! Congrats on your AFF! Good luck for the rest!
Thank youuuuuuuu
Hello from Saudi Arabia
Thanks for informatives video. Clear,easy explain.
I'm planning to get licence A (AFF courses)
I had experienced 5 times tendem
Skydiving need strong body &money.
Thanks again
New subscribe 🤘
Another great video! Perhaps it may be an opportunity however to also discuss the progression of the CSPA as there are indeed nuanced differences. More so, I feel it could be beneficial to clarify some confusion I noticed some DZ having between the progressions, while I had the pleasure of adding another country to my logbook when I went home this past June for my brother's wedding.
In particular, while it's true the CSPA's A license doesn't permit jumping with others (unless it's with a coach), it's not because they have more stringent requirements; it's because the CSPA A license omits the 2 key categories (G and H) present in the USPA A license, which are all about skills necessary for jumping with others (such as fall rate control, tracking etc.).
That is right. I'll try to clarify that at some point. Thanks. I am preparing a series for the CSPA so stay tuned. ;)
Just starting out! I made my 1st tandem a month ago and loved it so much did another tandem 4 days later. I did these while on vacation at Jump Florida Skydiving. Now that I’m home in TN I have found and visited West Tennessee Skydiving DZ and have talked with the main instructor for the AFF classes. Now that it’s getting cold here will probably wait until early spring. Can’t wait! Any tips on things I can read/do while waiting to start???? Thanks for the awesome videos!
Watch more videos here hahaha. But Rythm XP Channel has a lot of great content too.
Hey, is that the DZ offering jumps out of a biplane? While I was at ChutingStar in GA for my FAA Sr Rigger's Cert, Laura mentioned going to a DZ in TN for such a jump; sounds super cool!
PS: To any who may be considering their FAA Sr Rigger's Cert, I'd highly recommend ChutingStar's program; by the time you leave there, you'll have had the opportunity to pack most of the rigs currently available on the market, learned a ton from an incredibly knowledgeable Master Rigger, score some cool swag/gear, and made connections with other Riggers, from whom to bounce ideas.
André Brunet West Tennessee Skydiving in Whiteville TN does ha e jumps from a Biplane. Look them up hope to do my AFF courses in the spring!!
I'm a solo skydiver working towards my A license. 15 jumps so far
I like so much you videos... I started my Aff course on 5th march... I did only 2 jumps because of Coronavirus ...in Italy lockdown started on 7th March and we don't know how long does it take to come to normal life... so probably my Aff will be the longest in the history 😓! It's hard to be patient and cannot talk to anyone in my position.... the fear comes through...also the doubt to give up! But now our health is the very important thing!
Do not give up. Blue Skies will wait for you. ;) Keep educating yourself about your passion. ;)
Cleared for solo supervision, goal is for my A soon to make to boogie in PR 2020
Boogies are the best!
Great videos and channel - I have a B with 137 jumps. In your video you mentioned you need a C license and 200 jumps for a camera and wingsuit. Isn't it a B license and 200 jumps with CSPA? Thanks Jake.
Currently 41 jumps... looking forward for my B lincence. I just love your videos! Please, keep up the good work! Joing us in Boituva (city)/SP (State)/Brazil (Centro Nacional de Paraquedismo). Hugs from Brazil!
Hi, Great content! What about different types of licence? And what about tandems and round canopies? Can it be counted for licence from your point of view ?
I have 152 jumps and B licence from FAI but I also wish to get USPA licence some day.
I just did my second jump yesterday
Level 2 AFF 🙌🏻
Yeah! Keep it up!
Going for A licence course in end of june
Ive been obsessed since I was a kid. Now that im old enough I can't wait to get my first jump. Hopefully one day I'll be an instructor!
That is a great goal!!
In terms of each licences is there tests involved? or is carry out the correct amount of jumps and your just entitled to the licence?
Started skydiving in August 2018. Got my A in June 2019; did jump 100 in September; got my B in October!
You rock!! Wow what a progression! Where do you jump?
@@SkydiveVibes I jump out at Skydive Vancouver and did my AFF there. I have started venturing out to other dropzones near by. Victoria Skydivers, Skydive Kapowsin, Skydive West Plains (Did Flight 101/102 there with Maxine Tate), and Whistler Skydive (Did jump 100 there - two way belly - with the skydiver who was my tandem master for my first tandem jump). Planning to go to Eloy soon for their Thanksgiving Boogie. First boogie at a new dropzone! Can't wait to get there!
I love your videos. Very helpful when I was looking around at gear and they have been a great resource for improving my skills. Please keep them coming!!!
How much time should be calculated to gain the D licence, started from an AFF-course?
Why it takes so long to be able to wear a camera?!?!? You can jump at night with 50 jumps but 200 jumps just to use a camera in your helmet? why is that?
A couple reasons. First off, a camera poses an entanglement hazard with the parachute system as well as other skydivers’ parachute systems, and the rule is in place to allow enough awareness and know how to both prevent an accident and what to do if an emergency arises. Secondly, a camera also poses a distraction hazard to a new skydiver only focusing on “getting the shot” rather than on their position in the sky and their altitude.
Dont have one yet, just done 2 tandems over the past two months, looking to get my A license. Thanks for the vid!!
Nice! Where are you planning to do it? And when? ;)
@@SkydiveVibes Buckeye Arizona, @ Skydivebuckeye, hoping to get it started before the end of the year. :)
@@kensegel5909 Awesome! Arizona has the best weather for skydiving. Been there once!
@@SkydiveVibes Cant complain here, I am so looking forward to doing the AFF!!
Ken Segel how much does it cost per jump there?
Wonderful 👍I wanna be skydiver 😄
how long does it take to get a USPA A?
how long and how much does it take to get a USPA C?
I am interested in wingsuiting. Just want to know how long does it take to get to a point that I can do that?
It is true sky diving is an expensive sport? I just want to know how much do I need to prepare for before I can get a USPA C
Its a little different in Norway.. But Really I think skydiving progress, should learn a few things from PADI... I think its a little too complicated to become and maintain license for skydiving.
But I have A license, and advance scuba diving livence.
Thank you for this now I dont have to explain anymore
AFF-Student from Germany going to do my AFF-7 and first Solo next Friday and than finally be Student-Solo. Needed 3 Jumps to finish AFF-4 -.-
Super! Keep it up! Welcome to the family!
One thing left out is that each license allows you to have lower pull altitudes
Hi Catharine, i love your channel and I watch every videos that you send. So, I would like to ask you. Have you been in an accident with parachutes? Tell us. Thank you and congratulations.
After you’ve done your AFF course, how much does it cost per jump? Seems like it could be extortionate to get licences which require 100+ jumps
I wish to get my A license soon. I did my AFF in Z.Hills Florida on February but could not finish all my 25 jumps before returning home due to bad weather . Just 3 more jumps and I'll finally get it, hopefully on January.
Awesome! Glad to see you progress!
Oliver …I’m getting ready to start my AFF program in Z hills too . How was the training you received?
@@nautiboiscuba it was good. You will need 2 weeks to complete all required jumps. If you buy the full aff package it will cost you like $2400 and will include all jumps and gear rental. You wont be dissappointed.
It's different at least in germany (and maybe so it is in europe). Here you just get one license and for further privileges you just have to get qualifications by doing instructor jumps. So for example you need to get a relative work qualification to do group jumps.
Blue Skies!
Yeah it makes sense. I don't know about the European Associations yet. I will have to study that. ;)
@@SkydiveVibes Don't start with the french system if you don't want to freak out. We have A (15 jumps), B (30), C (200) and D (300), but with different meanings than the USPA one. We also have the "BPA" at 100 jumps. Then certification for group jumping but only on our belly, certification for sitfly and tracking, another one for freeflying including head-down, one for precision landing competition, one for canopy relative work, a two-level certification for swooping, a three-level one for wingsuit, and of course certifications to be allowed to issue all those certifications. You also have to do a special formation to be allowed to do tandem videos. Then there is a whole bunch of different monitor rating. And last but not least, two different tandem certification (one by the national federation supervised by the sport ministry, another one by a group supervised by the transport ministry).
@@Wawet76 That's kind of similar as in germany exept the A,B,C and D license
I'm doing my A licence in a few weeks. Am I able to wear a camera to record getting my licence or would I have to have my C licence for that?
Solo Student, 3 IAD ~ 4500 ft working to Solo.
A couple of random questions:
-Do you need to buy a USPA membership prior to starting an AFF course?
-Should you buy your own logbook prior to starting a course and log everything from day 1, or is that for the most part taken care of for you until you finish AFF/get your A license?
It is included in the course. They usually also provide you with a logbook. If not, ask. You will need to write down everything from day 1
I got my A license this past summer and I am thinking about going all the way to my Pro license. Biggest fear during the AFF progression was having to pack and jump my own chute!
I know right! I'm glad i had 2 parachutes on my first pack job! 👏🏾
How did it go?
Skydive Vibes I initiated owning procedures a little higher than normal, 4500ft, just in case. The opening was a little harder than I was used too but it opened! 😂 That was a real confidence builder for me! Subsequent pack jobs have been better each time. I’m really thankful for Chris at my DZ for constantly answering my questions and letting me shadow him as he packed.
Can you recommend a country with more relaxed skydiving regulations? I didn't even have enough patience to finish video.
Complete noob, here. Waiting for the next jumping season starts to start the process. I have 4 tandems in and just 10 minutes of tunnel time... Feeling super impatient but willing to wait to do all that's necessary. I don't want to rush this
You got this Lou! Nice to count you as a soon to be sky family member! Where will you do it?
@@SkydiveVibes At a place called Skydive Sussex, in NJ. The instructors that I have met there are wonderful. I can't say that I've met an asshole in this sport, yet. I know there's still plenty of time for that to happen, though. Lol
I just want to learn skydive for adventure, so that i can do it on my own, what should i do
I just got my British Skydiving A licence. Still confused about what is allowed and what isn't. Can't find information about it anywhere official. Digital altimeter? Full face helmet? Jump with other people? Is there a rule book somewhere?
Solo licence and 77 jumps:)
Awesome! Are you considering your A license?
It wasn't mentioned, but you don't have to go through all licences to progress. What I mean is, that you can go straight from A to C (or D for that matter, even though it'll be weird).
In fact, many jumpers don't get a B at all.
Canopy corse can be waivered off,
Camera at 200 is not a requirement but a reccomandation as far as I know
Fill your proficiency card!!!!!
Are you under the USPA? The CSPA requires you to get the previous license to the one you want so you can't do that.
@@SkydiveVibes oh you Canadians folks. I'm sorry, it's important to mention. Indeed I'm USPA.
Also important!
Students, your currency time is up to 30 days!
A is 60
B is 90
C & D, if I'm not wrong, is 180.
Cspa doesn't require coach jump (and if the dzo insists, try to convince them otherwise, it'll save you money!)
USPA requires a coach jump
I'm a forever out of currency A licensed jumper USPA, with 40 jumps in over 10 dzs around the world.
@@SkydiveVibes previously in Australia you only needed to qualify for the previous license to the one being applied for. Rarely were licenses skipped with the only occurrence being a qualified skydiver moving to Australia and joining the APF to get the equivalent that I recall. Most people want the whole collection.
It has now changed to "applied for and be eligible to be issued".
They are now referred to as "Certificate" instead of "Licence" as well.
Hi im a high school student in south africa and seem to be interested in sky diving. How much will it cost plus minus not exact
Don’t forget you can get your AFFI rating at C license with 6 hours of freefall. C-47391
Great , thank you ! Can you please do a packing course in slow motion one day. ? 😂
That is a great idea. ;) But I am not a packing expert! :P
Close to my A license about 10 more jump
What do I need to do HALO jump
Only have an "A" license currently have 300 + jumps ,Don't really have the need for Any other .
Wait why do you have to earn a C license before you can mount a camera? My goal is to reach wingsuit flying. Do military jumps count?
i have been obsessed with skydiving for years. i think it's the closest experience to flying. however, i have yet to realise my dream. that being said, besides the extensive studying & preparations needed to skydive solo. how many tandem jumps do i need before my solo dive?
It depends on your program. Many places will allow you to go solo your first jump. Other places may require you to do one or two tandems before your first solo jump. Also, with the relatively recent prevalence of wind tunnels, some DZs located nearby may recommend or require a certain amount of tunnel time prior to jumping. As an experienced instructor I’d recommend, if you’re close to one, 5 or 10 minutes in the wind tunnel is a huge help, and do at least one tandem prior to starting your licensing program.
So if I have A or B license I can't jump with a camera ! what's the reason?
Just wondering if you had any recommendations on a book to teach everything about parachuting
I have not read any book but the association mamual can be interesting. Is there anything you'd like to know specifically?
@@SkydiveVibes nothing specific going for my first certification. Just want to have as much knowledge in my head as I can! Thank you so much for your reply and your videos they are informative I've learned from them.
I'd say it's basically learning how to measure wind speeds and how to deal with what kind of weather I'm looking to read about
Brian Germain
A License with 55 jumps currently on a break untill i get my rig
Nice! Where do you jump? And which rig did you get?
put some background chill beat i would recommend u, good job !
Thanks for the feedback! Where do you jump?
@@SkydiveVibes Waiting to do my aff in Sweden, -35 in the winter up there. Any recommended DZ's ?
@@Maverickmiro I don't know this area, but I hear you. The cold is coming in Canada as well and the season is already over... :(
Main difference between USPA A License and BPA A License? Can I jump in America/UK with the other country´s License?
Good question about the differences. However, the A license is recognized internationally. But can't validate for all Associations.
How many jumps can I do in a day?
Hi Catherine mam, i am interested in skydiving. And i want to study this
What about eye sight requirement
How much does it cost to get a license?
B license, 167 jumps. last jump in 1992.
Scientific fact: after 500 jumps your head becomes stronger!
Hahaha, unfortunately no but you are supposed to land on your feet. :P Personally, I prefer to keep jumping with my helmet whatever number of jumps I have.
bsrodeo540 😂😂😂
I almost took that seriously hahaha! Thought you meant your neck muscles get stronger or something like that haha
@@SkydiveVibes I'm returning to jumping, but as a civilian. I have 100+ jumps from the military. My last jump was 26 years ago and it was from 32,000 feet HALO style!!!! The DZ im going to says i have to stay from the beginning but I don't mind. The technology has changed some so learning some new things and reviewing things I already know is fine by me!!!!
@@razor75250 Great. Be safe and yes things have surely changed! Blue Skies!
Te amo
I've got 260k in the bank, want to quit my job and give it all up to learn to do this as a career, is this enough ?
I really want to get my license
I also want skydiving trainning .
Stay tuned for today's video!
How to count jumps that we did accurate
A license with 50 jumps, doing my b-rels, missing 2 !!!
Go get it!