become a SOLO Skydiver

At Skydive Ireland we offer two pathways of Solo Skydiving Courses.

pathway 1: aff training courses

AFF (Accelerated Freefall) is a full training course created to take you from someone with feet firmly planted on the ground to becoming a solo skydiver in as little as 7 jumps.

It all starts with the ground training, where you’ll learn the skills to stay stable in freefall, how to open, fly and land your parachute, and most importantly, how to skydive safely.

Once you’re ready, you’ll take to the skies with two instructors. As you progress from AFF Level 1 to Level 7 it will become one instructor and before you know if it, you’ll be jumping on your own.

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept anyone for solo skydiving training that is over the age of 54. Anyone wishing to start training over the age of 50 must attend the centre for an assessment prior to booking.

AFF Level 1 only - £375

AFF Level 1

Get started today with just one jump with the AFF Level 1 Taster, including Ground School training and your AFF Level 1 jump from up to 15,000ft with two qualified instructors.

Silver Package - £1,425

AFF Levels 1-7

Become a solo skydiver. You’ll start with Ground School training and the AFF Level 1 jump, before moving through Levels 2 to 7. From jump one, you’ll manoeuvre and land your own parachute, with the comfort of knowing there is radio help if necessary. As your confidence soars, you’ll learn all the freefall skills, how to turn and stop, move across the sky and even do backflips.

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Gold package - £1,790

aff lEVELS 1-8 & 10 consolidation jumps

Become a qualified skydiver with 18 jumps in total. You’ll start with Ground School training and the AFF Level 1 jump, before moving through Levels 2 to 8. You’ll then advance to 10 consolidation jumps to achieve your A-license so you can jump anywhere in the world.

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pathway 2: STATIC LINE - aff HYBRID

If you’re not quite ready to commit to the AFF Course you can go the Static Line - AFF Hybrid route. Start with a Static Line Taster jump, and if you want to progress to be a Solo Skydiver take a 2nd Static Line jump then convert to AFF level 2.

It all starts with the ground training, where you’ll learn the skills to stay stable in freefall, but with a Static Line jump you’ll exit at 3,500ft and be assisted with your parachute deployment.

STATIC LINE taster - £249

SOLO STATIC LINE JUMP

Get a taste for solo sky diving before committing in full with Ground School training followed by exiting at 3,500ft with a static line parachute deployment. You’ll learn to manoeuvre and land your own parachute, with the comfort of knowing there is radio help if necessary.

If after the jump you like it, book on our next Static line - AFF hybrid course

Static line/aff hybrid £1,365

STATIC LINE - AFF Levels 2-7

Become a solo skydiver. You’ll start with Ground School and 2 Static Line jumps, then a short Ground School conversion to AFF, before moving through the AFF levels from Level 2-7.

As your confidence soars, you’ll learn all the freefall skills, how to turn and stop, move across the sky and do backflips.

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Gold package - £1,730

static line - aff lEVELS 2-8 & 10 consolidation jumps

Become a qualified skydiver with 19 jumps in total. You’ll start with Ground School and 2 Static Line jumps, then a short Ground School conversion to AFF, before moving through the AFF levels from Level 2-8. You’ll then advance to 10 consolidation jumps to achieve your A-license so you can jump anywhere in the world.

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Ready to get started?

Ground school courses are available on Wednesdays through to Sundays.

Contact hello@skydiveireland.com or 028 29558609 for available dates.

Weather permitting you could have your license in a week!

Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

FAQs

  • Once you have your license you can work towards jumping in groups, you can try out different skydiving disciplines. There’s always something new to work on, and as an AFF graduate you’ll already be friends with some amazing coaches. You’re part of the biggest family in the world!

  • If you have no pre existing conditions or disabilities, you can sign the relevant form yourself:

    British Skydiving F115-C – Solo Student Parachutist Medical Information and Declaration.

    If you have any current or former disabilities or health conditions, you’ll need to take one of these forms to your doctor prior to your jump day. If you don’t have access to a printer, let us know and we’ll post one out to you.

    British Skydiving F115-D – Solo Student Parachutist Request for Medical Advice.

    We believe skydiving should be accessible to as many people as possible. If you are unsure if it’s suitable for your, or you need any adjustments to help you access our services, please get in touch and we will organise an assessment.

  • Skydiving has a very low rate of injury, with the most common issue being skydiving students feeling a bit sick or faint. Injuries are possible in any sport, you will be shown in training how to minimise this risk. If you have any questions at all, just ask.

    If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or have had any surgery you will need approval from a doctor prior to jumping, and may be assessed prior to jumping.

  • The minimum age to skydive in the UK is 16. Under 18’s MUST have a parent or legal guardian to co-sign their forms, this can be done on the day or in advance.

    You must start your training before your 55th Birthday as per BPA rules and regulati

    We’re dedicated to getting as many people in the air as possible, so please give us a call on 028 29558609 if you have any questions.

  • Under British Skydiving rules we can’t let you take your own GoPro until you have 200 licensed jumps.

  • Skydiving is weather dependent and there’s always the chance that skydivers will have to wait a while, or even come back another day.

    All our skydives are non refundable, but there is no charge or penalty to reschedule due to weather. We do ask that skydivers are prepared to turn up and wait for suitable conditions, as forecasts aren’t always accurate.