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Learn on the ground, then jump solo with an automatically deploying parachute — ideal for beginners working toward freefall.
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Skydive with two instructors guiding you through freefall — perfect for fast, structured training toward becoming a licensed jumper.

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Competitions

British National Championships
Annual event that brings together skydivers from across the UK to compete in various disciplines such as formation skydiving, freefly, freestyle, and canopy piloting.
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UKSL & Grand Prix
A series of competitive events held throughout the UK that brings together skydivers of all skill levels to compete in various disciplines, including formation skydiving, freefly, and artistic events
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World Championships
A premier international skydiving event organised by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), bringing together top skydivers from around the globe to compete.
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Skydiving World Cups
A series of international skydiving competitions sanctioned by FAI, featuring multiple events where skydivers from different countries compete individually or as part of national teams.
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Training & Progression

After A Licence, you have more choices. You usually begin with a sticker to signify basic competence in a discipline, such as CT1,FS1 or FF1. With experience, you can qualify for higher Licences, which open up more possibilities.

A Licence
B Licence
C Licence
D Licence
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A Licence
A Licence
The British Skydiving A Licence is the first certification that qualifies a skydiver to jump independently. To obtain this licence, a skydiver must complete a series of training jumps and demonstrate proficiency in essential skydiving skills, including stable freefall, controlled canopy deployment, and safe landing techniques. Achieving the A Licence allows skydivers to participate in solo and group jumps, advance to more complex skydiving disciplines, and pursue higher-level licences and ratings.
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B Licence
B Licence
To apply for a B Licence, you will need an A Licence, at least 50 jumps and to have completed the JM1 & CT1 qualifications. Achieving your B Licence demonstrates a level of competence in the sport that allows you to take on greater responsibilities, such as acting as jump master, checking equipment on the flight line and making more choices about the personal equipment you use. If you are considering purchasing your own set of equipment, seek advice from your Chief Instructor and check the canopy size chart Form 330i before you buy.
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C Licence
C Licence
Once you have achieved your B Licence, you will then require at least 200 total jumps, CT2 and one further grade 1 qualification (FS1, FF1 etc.) before you can apply for your C Licence. This demonstrates you have achieved a high level of competence in the sport and are now able to begin participating in more demanding disciplines. Once you have obtained your C Licence, you can start considering whether you want to be a coach or a Category System (Static Line) Basic Instructor (CSBI) followed by your Category System Instructor (CSI) rating. Obtaining a C Licence also allows you to wear any auxiliary equipment approved by your Chief Instructor (CI), such as camera helmets, etc. This is also the minimum level from which you can start to coach less experienced but qualified skydivers in disciplines such as FS1 and FF1. After obtaining 800 descents and 8 hours free fall, you can then consider applying to become a Tandem Instructor (TI).
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D Licence
D Licence
Once you have achieved your C Licence and at least 1000 jumps you are eligible to apply for your D Licence. You need at least a D Licence and ten hours free fall to become an Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) Instructor.
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