Skydiving course: learn to skydive in France or Morocco
Third freefall jump during an Airboss skydiving course, above the Atlantic coast.
With a skydiving course at Airboss, you learn to skydive yourself, with guidance from instructors. You do not need any previous skydiving experience. You start with AFF (Accelerated Freefall): six instructor-assisted jumps from approximately 4200 metres, followed by your first solo jump after successful completion.
Would you like to learn to skydive in a week, or continue training towards your A licence straight away? Below, you can compare AFF, Airwareness and our A-licence course, Airboss Academy. You take these courses during a skydiving holiday in France or Morocco.
Which skydiving course is right for you?
The right course for you depends on your skydiving experience and what you want to achieve. You can start AFF and Airwareness without any previous skydiving experience. If you have already completed AFF, you can continue with Airboss Academy.
AFF: learn to skydive independently
For beginners who want to learn the basics and make their first solo jump.
- 7 days of training
- 6 instructor-assisted AFF jumps
- 1 free solo jump after successful completion
Airwareness: from beginner towards your A licence
For beginners who want to combine AFF and further training towards their A licence in one programme.
- 14 days of training
- 25 jumps, including the AFF jumps
- Solo jumps, formation jumps, packing instruction and a theory exam
Airboss Academy: continue after AFF
For skydivers who have already completed AFF and want to continue working towards the requirements for their A licence.
- 7 days of further training
- 10 jumps: 5 solo and 5 formation jumps
- Parachute packing, theory and the A-licence exam
AFF Plus: more solo jumps after your course
For beginners who want to stay for two weeks and gain more skydiving experience after AFF.
- 14 days at the dropzone
- 15 jumps, including the AFF jumps
- More time to practise independently after AFF
The A licence is a further qualification after your basic training. You earn it once you meet the required jump experience, practical requirements and theory exam requirements. With Airwareness, you work towards it from your first jump; with Academy, you build on the experience you already have.
How do you learn to skydive?
As a beginner, you start with a full day of ground training. You learn how to exit the aircraft, stay stable in freefall, monitor your altitude and open your parachute. You also practise canopy control, landing and emergency procedures.
On your first AFF jump, two instructors guide you during freefall. Once your parachute is open, you receive instructions by radio to help you steer and land.
After each instructor-assisted jump, you review the video footage with your instructor. Each subsequent jump builds on the skills you have already mastered. After successfully completing AFF, you make your first solo jump. You can find the full AFF programme on the course page.
Video: what an AFF course looks like, from the first instructor-assisted jump to the first solo.
What is included in the course?
You receive theory lessons, practical training, guidance during your jumps and the equipment for your course. The number of jumps and further training components vary by programme.
Guidance and equipment during AFF
- Theory and practical lessons on the ground
- Instructors during the assisted freefall jumps
- Video debriefs after the instructor-assisted jumps
- Radio guidance for steering and landing
- Use of skydiving equipment with a main and reserve parachute
During AFF, your parachute is packed for you.
Further training with Airwareness and Academy
- Solo jumps to continue practising your skills
- Formation jumps: jumping together with a coach in freefall
- Exercises to help you steer and control your parachute
- Theory and exam preparation for the A licence
With Airwareness and the A-licence course, you learn to pack your own main parachute.
We plan 7 days for AFF and 14 days for Airwareness. Your progress and the weather conditions determine how the programme unfolds. You can find the total trip duration and exactly what is included on the pages for your course and destination.
How much does a skydiving course cost?
Course prices in France
These are the starting prices per person, excluding travel and accommodation:
- AFF: 7 days, 6 instructor-assisted jumps and 1 bonus solo — from €1.495
- AFF Plus: 14 days, 15 jumps including AFF — from €2.022
- Airwareness: 14 days, 25 jumps including AFF — from €2.825
- Airboss Academy: 7 days, 10 further jumps after AFF — from €945
For Morocco, we offer travel packages with training, flights, accommodation, meals and local transport. You can find the current package details and prices on the skydiving in Morocco page. For more information about course costs and additional expenses, see How much does skydiving cost?.
A skydiving course in France or Morocco
With Airboss, you set aside one or two weeks for training at the same dropzone. During the day, you attend theory lessons, make jumps and review the video footage with your instructor.
After jumping, there is time to eat together, chat about the jumps and explore the area with other students. This gives you a chance to get to know each other outside skydiving too.
France: Royan in summer
You jump at Royan on the Atlantic coast. After your training day, you can head to the beach or into town. You choose how to travel and where to stay; the options are listed on the destination page.
Morocco: Beni Mellal in winter
You jump at Beni Mellal with the Atlas Mountains in the background. The trip is offered as a package with flights, training, accommodation, meals and local transport.
Still deciding between a course in the Netherlands or abroad?
On where can you skydive? you can read more about the differences between the destinations.
Personal guidance from Airboss
Airboss has been organising skydiving courses outside the Netherlands since 2004. Sjon de Jong, owner of Airboss and an AFF instructor, guides you together with a team of instructors. You receive a briefing before your jump and specific feedback after landing. You can also ask the team questions between jumps.
You spend your training days with other students at the dropzone. You watch each other practise, discuss your experiences and share the moments after a successful jump. This combines learning to skydive with the atmosphere of a skydiving holiday.
Entry requirements
There are a few practical requirements for taking part in our courses:
Age
18 to 55 years inclusive.
Weight
Maximum 100 kg.
Medical certificate
A valid medical certificate is required to take part. When you book, you receive information about the requirements for your destination.
Which course will you choose?
Would you like to start making your first independent jumps? Take a look at AFF. Would you like to train towards your A licence from the start? Choose Airwareness. If you have already completed AFF, the Airboss Academy A-licence course is the next step.
For personal advice, you can email spring@airboss.nl
or call +31 (0)85 401 46 47.
You can find the available dates and booking options on the destination pages.
Read more about skydiving?
- ➔ Doubts about skydiving: answers to questions beginners often ask.
- ➔ How do I start skydiving?: from your initial research to a course.
- ➔ Your first skydive: what to expect on your first jump.
- ➔ How much does skydiving cost?: course prices and other expenses.