Learn to Skydive with the Best – The AFF Program at Airborne Petawawa

The Accelerated Freefall (AFF) Program is the gold standard for solo skydiving training worldwide. At Airborne Petawawa, we offer a Seven-Jump AFF Program, designed to take you from first-time jumper to certified solo skydiver, setting you up for a lifetime of skydiving adventures—at home or abroad.

A Skydiving Licence That Takes You Anywhere

Training with Airborne Petawawa and the United States Parachute Association (USPA) means earning an internationally recognized skydiving licence. This allows you to skydive anywhere in the world—whether it's in Canada or at drop zones across the globe.

AFF Training Requirements

Before beginning the Seven-Jump AFF Program, all students are required to complete one tandem skydive at our facility. This tandem jump helps you get comfortable in freefall and prepares you for solo training.

Why Train at Airborne Petawawa?

✅ Globally Recognized Licence – Skydive in Canada or take your skills anywhere in the world. Our USPA licences and ratings open doors to international skydiving travel.

✅ Course Flexibility – We work around your schedule—not the other way around. With small class sizes, flexible scheduling, and accommodating availability, you’ll progress efficiently and confidently at your own pace.

✅ Affordable & High-Value Training – Get world-class training for the most competitive rate in Ontario, with higher altitudes, and personalized coaching.

✅ Elite-Level Instruction – Train with highly experienced military and civilian instructors who bring real-world expertise and top-tier safety standards to your learning experience.

Start your skydiving journey with Airborne Petawawa—where passion meets professionalism. Are you ready to take the leap?

The AFF Program consists of seven objective level skydives with an instructor. Once passing each level you are permitted to move on in advancing your skydiving skills. The seven jumps can take anywhere from three days for a commited jumper, to three months for someone who is not as current with their skydives. It truly is up to you! We recommend high volume and saturation, especially at the beginning of your skydiving career.

You must be over 18 years old to skydive. Please bring a copy of your government issued ID.

Skydiving is a physical sport, but does not require excessive strength or prowess to achieve success. Moderate physical fitness is more than enough to skydive safely.

Contact lens and glasses are acceptable and no issue at all.

After completing the First Jump Course and relevant ground training for your AFF Level 1 skydive, your instructor will help you gear up, and perform a minimum of three gear checks on you before you exit the aircraft. Once you leave the aircraft your instructor will not let go of you until your parachute deploys and pulls you out of their hands. At that point you will direct your canopy towards the Drop Zone and will receive instructions VIA radio headset from your instructor. The instructor will guide you all the way down, through your landing pattern and tell you when to flare (HIT THE BREAKS!) for a safe landing while performing a Parachute Landing Fall (PLF).

Now you're hooked, and you do it all again! 

Please contact us and our staff will schedule you for your first solo skydive!

Flexible Scheduling – We work around your availability, offering student jumps when it fits your schedule—not the other way around.

We recommend completing the first level before commiting to the full AFF 7 Jump Program.

You can choose to purchase the full jump package or pay as you go (per jump).

All equipment is included in the price.

Additional Cost to Consider:

New Annnual USPA Membership: $98.00USD

Purchase of a Jumplog: $30.00

Any required repeat jumps.

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Has it been a few months since you have gone for a skydive? We can get you current in one jump with some ground training. Coaching availalbe for all disciplines (Progression, Wingsuit, Freefling, Recurrency etc)

See Price List below!

Please bring: Logbook

Regardless of Licence, Rating or Experience all jumpers are required to utilize an Automatic Activation Device (AAD) at Airborne Petawawa.

Must show proof of current (within 180 days) reserve pack by certified FAA Rigger.

At Airborne Petawawa we support our serving community. We aim to convert your military qualifications such as Military Square Parachutist or Military Free Fall Parachutist, in the most cost effective manner possible. Please contact us to receive a quote. Cost varies depending on military qualifications and experience.

Our owner previously ran the Para Training Platoon at the Canadian Army Advance Warfare Center, and is uniquely qualified to convert your military qualification into a civilian skydiving license. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, we welcome all inquiries.

We require proof of qualification (Course Reports), a logbook with verified jumps, and a copy of your governemnt issued ID.

The wingsuit First Flight Course (FFC) trains skydivers to soar through the sky in a wingsuit, air navigation, and safe deployment in their wingsuit. The course consists of two hours of ground training and two evaluation jumps. After successful completion of the two wingsuit skydives, you will be given approval to rent wingsuits VIA Wicked Wingsuits.

We are the ONLY drop zone in Canada with access to Wicked Wingsuit's large selection of suits in all shapes, sizes and brands including SQRL and Tonysuit.

Includes: Ground Training, Wingsuit Rental and HD Video with debrief

Requires Two Evaluation Jumps: Jump Tickets and Parachute Rental are NOT included in price.

See Price List below.

In order to Wingsuit, you must have the following:

B - Licence

200 Jumps

9' Bridal

Wing loading of 1.3 or lower

Yes! The wingsuit rental is included in the course fee. Completing the course will give you acess to wingsuit rentals through Wicked Wingsuits.

Yes, our rental gear can be used for wingsuiting.

We are the only dropzone in Canada with a full time wingsuit coach sponsored by Wicked Wingsuits! We offer wingsuit courses daily with 24hr notice. Please contact us at skydive@airbornepetawawa.ca to speak with our wingsuit coach.

If you are ready for your USPA B Licence, we provide a canopy cousre to ensure that jumpers meet  all requirments set forth by the Canopy Piloting Proficency Card.

Price Includes Ground Training, Coaching under canopy, Debriefing and Videos

Requires Five Evaluation Jumps

Jump Tickets and Gear Rental are NOT included in price.

See Price List below.

“Prepare for an unintentional, water, landing!”

The purpose of water training is to improve the chances of survival if an unintentional water landing happens.  

Yes, this training meets the requirements for your B – Licence.

At Airborne Petawawa we make training accessible and affordable.

Short ground training and simulated water training experience: See Price List below.

We offer skydive coaching in ALL disciplines due to the skilled nature of our instructors. 

Coaching is avilable on a per jump basis.

See Price List below.

Price includes: Ground Training, Lift Tickets (both you and your Coach) and Video Debrief. 

Gear rental is not included.

Has it been a few months since you have gone for a skydive? We provide currency taining, please contact us to and we will custamize the training to your needs and experience level.

Please bring: Logbook