AFF Skydiving Course in Évora | Accelerated Freefall

• Language
  Portuguese, English
• Duration
  1 week
• Difficulty
  Intermediate
• Next Date
  04/05/2026

AFF skydiving course in Évora for anyone who wants to go beyond a tandem jump and actually learn to skydive independently. Skydive Portugal’s Accelerated Freefall programme is the fastest and most immersive route to becoming a licensed skydiver, taking you from complete beginner to solo skydiver across 7 to 8 progressive jumps over 4 to 7 days. Unlike a tandem skydive where an instructor controls everything, AFF puts you in charge from the very first jump, under close instructor supervision, developing the skills and confidence to fly solo.

The course begins with a full day of ground school covering 6 to 8 hours of intensive theory: equipment and gear handling, aircraft exit techniques, body position and stability in freefall, parachute deployment, canopy control, landing patterns and emergency procedures. From there you progress through the practical levels. Levels 1 to 3 have two instructors alongside you in freefall. Levels 4 to 7 reduce to one instructor as your independence grows. The final level requires you to demonstrate full control, at which point you are ready to jump solo. Each jump delivers approximately 60 seconds of freefall from 12,000 to 15,000 feet, followed by parachute descent and landing. After every jump you receive a detailed debrief with video analysis and advance only when you have met the required skills for that level.

What you’ll learn

🪂 Equipment and gear handling including modern parachute systems with backup reserves

🪂 Aircraft procedures and body exit techniques from high altitude

🪂 Body position, stability and control in freefall

🪂 Parachute deployment and canopy control for safe descent

🪂 Landing patterns and radio-guided landing techniques

🪂 Emergency procedures and how to respond safely to equipment issues

What’s included

☁️ Full AFF ground school covering 6 to 8 hours of theory on day one

☁️ 7 to 8 progressive training jumps from 12,000 to 15,000 feet

☁️ Two instructors in freefall for levels 1 to 3, one instructor for levels 4 to 7

☁️ Video footage analysis and detailed debrief after every jump

☁️ Modern parachute systems with backup reserves and radio communication for landing ☁️ Highly qualified Skydive Portugal instructors throughout the full course

What you leave with

An independent skydiving qualification, the skills to jump solo and the foundation to continue toward an international A License, all earned in the open landscapes of Évora over 4 to 7 days.

We are Skydive Portugal, one of the leading skydiving centres in the country, combining adrenaline, safety and professionalism at our dropzone in Évora. The Alentejo location offers excellent training conditions including low wind, wide open landing areas and stable weather that make it one of the best places in Europe to learn to skydive. Our team of highly trained and certified instructors is dedicated to taking every student safely and efficiently from first jump to independent flyer.

Typical course duration 4 to 7 days depending on weather and individual progression. Some students complete multiple jumps per day. After completion, students can continue toward an international A License.

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