How to start skydiving

How to Start Skydiving:
Your First Step Explained

The bottom line:
Skydiving doesn’t begin with “just jumping,” but with the right training. If you want to learn how to skydive, this blog will walk you through how to start safely and independently — and why an AFF course is the ideal first step for your adventure.

Dreaming of skydiving: now what?

Maybe you’ve been dreaming of skydiving for years.
Or you just saw someone jump and thought: I want that too.
But where do you actually begin if you want to take the leap yourself?

The best way to begin: an AFF course

If you really want to learn how to skydive independently, start with an
Accelerated Freefall course (AFF).
It’s the global standard for beginners.

During your AFF course, you’ll learn all the essential skills step by step:
from body position in freefall to opening and steering your parachute.

You can train at dream locations like France or
Morocco, where learning to skydive feels like a vacation filled with focus, sunshine, and freedom.

What to expect from your first jumps

You’ll always start under the guidance of experienced instructors.
For the first few jumps, they’ll fly right next to you and coach you during freefall.

After a few assisted jumps, you’ll make your first solo flight — a moment you’ll never forget.

First jump by an Airboss student while learning to skydive
That moment after your first jump: pride, freedom, and connection.

Why proper training matters

Skydiving is safe — if you’re well prepared.
An AFF course teaches you everything from gear checks to emergency procedures and in-air safety.

You build confidence step by step.
In yourself, your equipment — and in the process.

Want to know more about training programs, licenses, and how everything is regulated in the Netherlands?
Visit the KNVvL Parachute Division for official information on license structures and safety standards.

What do you need to get started?

  • Minimum age: usually 18 (Airboss accepts ages 18–55).
  • Basic physical condition.
  • Motivation to learn and grow — plus a bit of curiosity.

Ready to take your first step into the sky?

Take the leap today and discover what learning to skydive can mean for you.
Your adventure starts here.

More inspiration for your skydiving journey

Curious about skydiving, training, and destinations?
Check out the full Airboss homepage.

“I hesitated for years. But that first jump gave me so much freedom and confidence, I instantly knew: this was the best thing I’ve ever done for myself.”