After completing your Skydiving Training through the Accelerated Freefall (AFF) Course, the next exhilarating step in your skydiving journey is the Solo Parachute Jump (often simply called a Solo Jump). This is where you truly take control, experiencing the ultimate freedom of independent flight. At Dropzone Thailand, we provide the perfect environment for you to master these jumps and work towards your Skydiving Certification.
What is a Solo Parachute Jump / Solo Jump? A Solo Parachute Jump signifies that you are performing the skydive entirely on your own, from exiting the aircraft to deploying your parachute and landing. While you are still under the supervision of a Skydiving Trainer on the ground (via radio communication) and in the aircraft, the responsibility for executing the jump lies solely with you.
The Progression to Solo Jumps: Your journey to Solo Jumps typically follows this path:
- Tandem Skydive (Optional): Many begin with a Tandem Skydive to get a taste of the Freefall Experience and the Jump Out Airplane sensation.
- AFF Course: This is where you truly Learn to Skydive. Through a series of AFF Jump levels, you gain the fundamental skills to control your body in freefall, deploy your parachute, and manage your canopy.
- Consolidation Jumps (Solo Jumps): After successfully completing the AFF Course, you will perform a series of supervised Solo Jumps. These jumps are crucial for:
- Building Experience: Accumulating the required number of jumps for your USPA Skydiving License.
- Refining Skills: Practicing maneuvers, emergency procedures, and precise landings without direct physical assistance from instructors.
- Gaining Confidence: Becoming more comfortable and proficient in independent flight. Each jump is meticulously recorded in your Skydiving Logbook.
Why Perform Solo Jumps at Dropzone Thailand?
- USPA Certified Environment: We provide a safe and regulated environment adhering to USPA standards, ensuring your Solo Jump progression is secure.
- Expert Skydiving Trainer Support: Even on Solo Jumps, our trainers are available for pre-jump briefings, post-jump debriefings, and radio guidance during your canopy ride.
- Stunning Scenery: Enjoy your independent flights with the breathtaking backdrop of Skydiving Ocean views, making every Solo Jump a visually spectacular experience.
- Pathway to Skydiving Licence: Each Solo Jump brings you closer to obtaining your Skydiving Licence, opening up opportunities for advanced skydiving disciplines and Fun Jumps with other licensed skydivers.
- Comprehensive Facilities: We offer all necessary amenities, including a packing area, and can provide Skydiving Jumpsuit and other equipment rentals.
Solo Jumps are a testament to your dedication and the culmination of your Skydiving Training. They represent true freedom in the sky.
