For most people, AFF is the real beginning — the training that takes you from “first jump ever” to “I can fly my body, deploy safely, and land under control.”
From there, you have two clear ways to start:
🟠 Option 1: AFF Classic
Best if you want a clean, simple start and you’re happy to build your independence step by step after AFF. You finish the AFF levels, then continue with coached/solo jumps and skills-building until you’re ready for the next formal stage.
In short: AFF first → build experience gradually → upgrade later when it makes sense to you.
🔵 Option 2: AFF License A
Best if you want to fast-track your independence right after AFF. It offers a structured path toward License A. This includes coaching, packing basics, exam prep, and the “how to be an independent jumper” framework.
In short: AFF first → structured progression → License A as your early milestone.
Licenses are not just “more jumps.” They’re about what you’re allowed to do and how independently you can operate at a drop zone.
➡️ See the infographic and the full A vs B road explanation here ⤵️:
🔎 Not sure which path to take yet?
Don’t stress and try to figure it out now.
The most important thing is to start with the AFF course and see – actually feel – the “flow”. What will be better for you will come by itself in its own time. The sky has a way of showing you very quickly which way you want to fly next.
Take our mini quiz and see which way to heaven is yours. Click the icon and count orange or blue answers.
No spin – it’s just fun (but you know there’s some truth in all fun 😉)