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Skydive by OUTDOOR - Dropzone
Skydive by OUTDOOR - Air Base Drop Zone, 3713 Reichenbach im Kandertal
Learn to Skydive - AFF Course
4 days
Most beautiful drop zone in Switzerland
Intensive training
Swiss or USPA license
Season:
March September
Requirements
18
Min. age
18
Max. weight
85kg
Good health and fitness
Only for participants residing in Switzerland, exceptions possible on request
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone ready to level up with the skills that actually matter.
Learn to Skydive in the Swiss Alps
From tandem jump to solo: Learn the basics of free fall, safe parachute handling, and the correct behavior in all phases of the jump.
A week of intensive training in theory and practice. You'll practice all steps from exit to landing with experienced instructors. The course includes 8 levels and is the first step towards a skydiving license.
Course details
AcademyLearning objectives
- Independently open, steer, and land a parachute
- Safely apply emergency procedures
- Control stable body position during free fall
- Develop awareness of altitude and procedures
- Perform controlled movements during free fall
- Independently achieve horizontal distance in free fall (tracking)
- Know and use equipment and gear
Course curriculum
Preparation for the first jumps with theory, technique, and equipment knowledge.
T1
Theory and Equipment
Key points:
- Aerodynamics in free fall
- Main and reserve parachute
- Altimeter and altitude awareness
Techniques:
Operate equipment, read altitude, practice emergency procedures
T2
Landing and Control
Key points:
- Parachute control
- Landing approach
- Landing technique
Techniques:
Steering movements with the parachute, landing under radio guidance
T3
Body Position in Free Fall
Key points:
- Stability
- Balance
- Movements in the airstream
Techniques:
Maintain basic position, control small movements
Gradually approach free fall, accompanied by a tandem and jumps with instructors.
T1
Level 1 – Tandem Jump
Introduction to free fall, body control, and landing.
T2
Level 2–4 – Jumps with Two Instructors
Key points:
- Safe exit from the airplane
- Position in free fall
- Opening and steering the parachute
Techniques:
Maintain body position, control altitude, independently perform parachute opening
More complex exercises to develop stability, safety, and freedom of movement in free fall.
T1
Level 5–8 – Jumps with One Instructor
Key points:
- Turns and rolls
- Forward and backward loops
- Stabilization from unstable positions
- Tracking for horizontal distance
Techniques:
Combine movements, ensure safe parachute opening, maintain distance from other jumpers
Assessment methods
Progress is assessed after each jump. Learning objectives must be met before advancing to the next level. If necessary, a level can be repeated.
Certification
AFF Basic Skydiving Course
Upon successful completion, you are ready for your first solo jump. The course is the first step towards a skydiving license.
What's next?
After the AFF course, you can continue your training to obtain the USPA A-License or the Swiss Skydiving License.
- USPA A-License: at least 25 jumps, internationally recognized
- Swiss Skydive License: at least 50 jumps, theoretical and practical exams
Issued by:
Outdoor Switzerland AG
Itinerary
Meeting points Your AFF course starts at the drop zone in Reichenbach with theory and ground training. Then you jump in eight levels. From the first tandem to jumps with instructors, you progress step by step. In the end, you master your first solo jump.
Day 1: Theory and Tandem Jump
The first day focuses on theory. You learn about aerodynamics in free fall, parachute control, landing approach, and emergency procedures. After ground training, your first jump follows: a tandem with an instructor where you directly experience body control and landing.
Day 2–3: Jumps with Two Instructors
Three jumps with double guidance. You practice safe exit from the plane, stable position in free fall, initial movements, and independent canopy deployment. Landing is guided by radio instructions from the ground.
Day 4: Jumps with One Instructor
Four jumps for your independence. You perform turns, rolls, and loops, learn to regain stability from any position, and practice tracking to create distance from other jumpers.
In the end, you master your first solo jump and experience the feeling of complete freedom.
The Next Step
Afterwards, you continue your training and work towards your skydiving license. In Reichenbach, experienced instructors guide you on the path to the USPA A-License or the Swiss Skydiving License.
What's included
Goggles
Jump logbook
AFF manual
Jumpsuit
Altimeter
Helmet
Video footage
Radio
Parachute harness
What to bring
Sportswear
Bring your own food
Weather info
General weather info
Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.
Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.
For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog
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