Progressive Freefall (PFF)
Our advanced training program for students who demonstrate exceptional skill and dedication.
The Next Step in Your Skydiving Journey
Progressive Freefall (PFF) is our advanced training program designed to take promising IAD students to the next level. Unlike the IAD course which is open to everyone, PFF is by invitation only — reserved for students who demonstrate exceptional body awareness, safety consciousness, and dedication during their IAD progression.
The PFF program consists of 9 carefully structured levels, all conducted from 10,500 feet. You'll work one-on-one (and sometimes two-on-one) with dedicated PFF instructors who will guide you through increasingly advanced maneuvers — from basic freefall stability all the way to independent jumps.
PFF is an all-day commitment on both Saturday and Sunday. Pricing is discussed individually with each student, as it depends on progression speed and the number of jumps required at each level.
Quick Facts
Access
Invitation Only
Altitude
All jumps from 10,500'
Levels
9-level progression
Schedule
All day Sat & Sun
Pricing
Discussed individually
The 9-Level Progression
Each level builds on the last, developing your skills from basic stability to full independence.
Level 1: Introduction to Freefall
Two instructors. Practice position, altitude awareness, and deployment.
Level 2: Stable Freefall
Two instructors. Demonstrate heading awareness and controlled freefall.
Level 3: Released Freefall
Two instructors release. Maintain heading and altitude awareness solo.
Level 4: 90-Degree Turns
One instructor. Controlled turns left and right while maintaining stability.
Level 5: 360-Degree Turns
One instructor. Full rotation turns in both directions with heading control.
Level 6: Front Loops
One instructor. Forward somersaults with recovery to stable position.
Level 7: Back Loops
One instructor. Backward somersaults with recovery and heading control.
Level 8: Spotting & Self-Supervision
Learn to spot the aircraft exit point and perform self-supervised jumps.
Level 9: Graduation
Demonstrate all skills. You are now a qualified solo skydiver!
How to Get Invited
PFF invitations are extended by our instructors to IAD students who demonstrate exceptional aptitude during their student progression. The best way to start your path toward PFF is to sign up for our First Jump Course, keep jumping, and show dedication to learning.