Graduated from AFF? Here’s what comes next

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Completing your AFF course

Congratulations – you’ve passed! The world of skydiving is now open to you. You can now jump solo. It may feel a little strange at first, but you’ll notice that your confidence grows quickly. Without the pressure of being evaluated, progress comes faster. Skills that were difficult during the course will soon feel natural.

  • Your AFF jumpmaster will sign off your Level 6 in your logbook.
  • Airboss will annotate your SPB (Sport Parachuting Certificate) confirming your AFF graduation. This document is internationally recognized.

To have complete paperwork for jumping:

  • SPB + logbook with valid harness test
  • Valid medical certificate
  • KNVvL provisional membership (valid until year-end)

KNVvL Membership

Membership in the KNVvL (Parachuting Division) is mandatory. Airboss registered you as a provisional member before your course. You’ll receive your card by mail. This membership is valid until December 31, but it doesn’t automatically renew.

If you want to continue skydiving, apply for full membership (including FAI sport license) here:

Apply for KNVvL Membership

You’ll need to provide:

  • Personal details
  • Confirmation that you were a provisional member
  • Selection: Parachuting Division
  • Check the FAI license option
  • Club name: Airboss
  • Start date: 01-01-[new year]

Your first solo jumps

  • Independent: You are now responsible for your own prep: pin check, briefing, flight plan, etc.
  • Jumpmaster: There’s always a jumpmaster on board for pin checks and jump order.
  • 3×3 Check: Perform it both on the ground and in the plane.
  • Plan your jump: Think about freefall and canopy plan in advance.
  • Emergency procedures: Visualize or rehearse before every jump.
  • Opening altitude: Start solo jumps at 5,000 ft; gradually lower by 500 ft per jump, no lower than 3,000 ft with club gear.
  • New skills: Practice new skills above 7,000 ft. Always ask for a briefing.
  • Logbook: You now maintain your own logbook. Have it signed daily (not required after every jump).

Required logbook entries:

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

A-License skills must be signed by an Instructor (I) or Assistant Instructor (AI).

Note: Harness tests are valid for 3 months. Book renewal on time.

Skydiving at other dropzones

There are multiple dropzones across the Netherlands and Belgium. See useful links at the bottom. Always call ahead — never show up unannounced.

Documents you must carry:

  • Valid KNVvL membership proof
  • Logbook with valid harness test*
  • SPB
  • Valid medical certificate**

* Harness test 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).

FAI sports license includes liability insurance but may not cover foreign jumps. Always check and, if needed, get additional insurance.

Jumping responsibly

Other dropzones may have different rules. Always ask for briefing about gear and landing zones.

  • Manifest: Sign in, open an account, deposit balance, and register for jumps.
  • Equipment: Other dropzones may use different parachutes. Show your logbook if asked.
  • Landing briefing: Always get a proper briefing about the flying and landing procedures.

Next step: A-License

Earn your A-License in a week: Airboss Academy

With the Airboss A-License program you further develop with:

  • At least 25 freefall jumps
  • Minimum of 15 minutes freefall time
  • 10 jumps landing within 15 meters
  • 5 formation instruction jumps
  • 5 canopy control jumps
  • 1 hop-and-pop jump
  • Theory preparation + exam
  • Spotting technique and solo parachute packing

Download the study material: A-License study material

Haven’t jumped in a while?

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

Plan your return carefully. Arrange everything in advance with a dropzone.

Useful links

Enjoy your next skydiving adventure – and we hope to see you again at Airboss!