What does AFF mean in UNCLASSIFIED

AFF is an abbreviation for “Accelerated Free Fall”, the process of skydiving from a plane in which a person completes their first solo skydive. During Accelerated Free Fall, the student will be accompanied by two instructors who provide guidance throughout the experience.

During an Accelerated Free Fall, you can expect to reach speeds of up to 120 miles per hour and depths of 10,000 feet or more! You'll also gain knowledge about safety procedures and techniques needed for a successful dive.

Most individuals over 18 years old are eligible to try an Accelerated Free Fall. However, there are also minimum physical requirements that must be met which means that individuals may not be eligible depending on their health status or physical abilities. It is important to consult with your instructor before undertaking AFF.

The costs vary depending on the location and type of instruction you select but typically range from $200-800 USD per person. Be sure to research various schools and instructors in order to find the best option for you at the lowest price.

Absolutely — safety should always be your number one priority when engaging in any sort of activity involving heights or travel at high speed. Make sure you thoroughly review all instructions provided by your instructor prior to beginning the dive and follow all instructions closely while in the air. Additionally, it is important to inspect all gear prior to use and obtain any necessary insurance coverage before jumping out of the plane!

In order for your experience with Accelereated Free Falling to be safe and fun, it's important that you have the right gear. Typical freefall equipment includes an altimeter, goggles, helmet, jumpsuit/harness combo suit, gloves, footwear etc., so make sure these items are packed along with any other personal items such as sunglasses or hearing protection as well as a parachute system if needed.

Yes — some potential students may qualify for waivers if they have prior military training background related specifically to parachuting activities due to their previous service such as those who served in pararescue roles during combat operations around the world or have prior airborne service credentials from either Army or Navy aviation programs respectively. For more information on this subject contact your instructor directly who will be able assist you further with determining whether or not this applies.

Generally speaking most skydivers should continue seeking instruction beyond their first solo jump even though they have now graduated from Accelerated Freefall Training (AFT). This provides them with opportunities for further growth within different areas such as canopy control landings where proper technique becomes increasingly important as jumps become higher and faster!

Yes - Individuals attempting AFF must obtain approval from local physicians confirming proper functioning mental & physical capability; including height & weight restrictions with complete control over all body systems.