Passed your AFF course? Here’s what comes next

Completion of your AFF course

Congratulations — you passed! The skydiving world is now wide open. You’re allowed to jump solo, which may feel strange at first, but you’ll quickly gain confidence. Without the pressure of being evaluated, progress often comes rapidly. Things that felt tricky before suddenly become natural.

  • Level 6 will be signed off in your logbook by your AFF jumpmaster.
  • You’ll receive a notation from Airboss in your SPB (Skydiving License Booklet) confirming your AFF completion. This document is valid worldwide.

Make sure your jump documents are complete:

  • SPB + logbook with a valid harness test
  • Valid medical certificate
  • Temporary KNVvL membership (valid until the end of the year)

KNVvL membership

Membership with the KNVvL (Royal Dutch Aeronautical Association – Skydiving Section) is mandatory. During your course, Airboss signed you up as a temporary member. You’ll receive a confirmation by mail. This membership is valid through December 31, but does not automatically renew.

Want to keep jumping? Apply for full membership (with FAI license) here:

Apply for KNVvL membership

What do you need to fill in?

  • Personal details
  • Check that you were a temporary member
  • Select “Skydiving Section”
  • Check the FAI license box
  • Club name: Airboss
  • Start date: 01-01-[new year]

KNVvL membership app

New members used to receive a physical KNVvL card. Nowadays, it’s all digital. Log in with your membership number and password received from the KNVvL. The app, Mijn KNVvL, is available via the App Store or Google Play.

Your first solo jumps

  • Independently: You are now responsible for preparing your own jump: pin check, briefing, flight plan, etc.
  • Jumpmaster: There’s always a jumpmaster onboard to help with order and pin check.
  • 3×3 check: Do this on the ground and again in the aircraft.
  • Plan your jump: Think ahead about freefall and canopy time.
  • Emergency procedures: Always visualize or rehearse before the jump.
  • Opening altitude: First solo jump at 5,000 ft. Then reduce by max. 500 ft per jump. Minimum 3,000 ft with club gear.
  • New skills: Try new things above 7,000 ft. Always ask for a briefing.
  • Logbook: You now fill in your own logbook. Get it signed at the end of the day. (Not after every jump.)

Logging your jumps is mandatory:

  • Sequence number, date and location
  • Exit altitude
  • Freefall duration (if applicable)
  • Type of jump

Have A-license items signed off by an instructor (I) or assistant instructor (HI).

Note: your harness test is valid for 3 months. Book your renewal in time.

Skydiving at other dropzones

There are several dropzones in the Netherlands and Belgium. See the links at the bottom. Always contact them first — don’t show up unannounced.

Required documents:

  • KNVvL membership
  • Logbook with valid harness test*
  • SPB (skydiving license booklet)
  • Valid medical certificate**

* Harness test is required for jumpers without a B license. Valid for 3 months.
** Without a B license, a valid medical certificate is always required (valid for 2 years).

Note: the FAI license includes liability insurance (WA), but not all countries accept it by default. Check your coverage and consider an additional insurance if needed.

Jumping responsibly

New dropzones may have different rules. Ask questions. Always get a briefing — about procedures, equipment and landing areas.

  • Manifest: Register, create an account, top up credit and check in for loads.
  • Equipment: Other dropzones may use different rigs. Show your logbook with previous gear usage.
  • Landing briefing: Always get a proper briefing about the landing area.

Next step: your A license

Earn your A license in one week with the Airboss Academy

The Airboss A-license program helps you progress with:

  • Minimum 25 freefall jumps
  • At least 15 minutes of freefall time
  • 10 landings within 15 meters of the target
  • 5 formation jumps with instructor
  • 5 canopy control exercises
  • 1 hop-and-pop jump
  • Theory exam + prep
  • Spotting techniques and packing your own parachute

Download the study materials: A license study pack

Haven’t jumped in a while?

  • After 3 months: Take a harness test (theory + emergency procedures).
  • After 6 months: Take a refresher course and make a supervised jump.

Plan your return well. Contact the dropzone early to prepare.

Useful links

Enjoy the next part of your skydiving journey — and we hope to see you again at Airboss!