Progressive Freefall Program
Learner's Permit
Get Your Solo Certificate
There’s no greater accomplishment than earning your Solo Skydiving Certificate! Bring your dream of flight to life with Parachute Ottawa’s Progressive Freefall Program (PFF). In a matter of days, we’ll school you on how to safely, competently, and confidently pilot your own parachute! You’ll learn to skydive solo and earn your CSPA Solo CoP skydiving license.
PFF Pre-Requisites
Our PFF Skydiving Program
Every dropzone is required by the CSPA (Canadian Sport Parachuting Association) to deliver a prescribed curriculum – but not every dropzone is required to deliver it in the same way!
The Parachute Ottawa Progressive Freefall Course (PFF) is an intensive, weeklong camp – a teaching model now considered best among learn-to-skydive programs across Canada.
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Earn your Solo Skydiving Certificate in 5-7 days
Just five if the weather cooperates – Sunday through Thursday
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Develop skydiving habits of mind
Immersive programming is a proven knowledge retention strategy
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Progress with skydivers in your graduating class
Continue to advance in the sport with skydivers at your level
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Strengthen sense of community
By the end of the week, you’ll be bonded with your SkyFam for life
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Advance Canadian skydiving
Demonstrate and disseminate skydiving best practices
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Engage with special interest groups
Explore the sport, find your tribe, consider different disciplines
What to Expect
PFF Camp Weekly Schedule
Ground School
2-on-1's
2-on-1's
1-on-1's
Solo Jumps
Overflow / Weather day
Overflow / Weather day
**Students are expected to attend every day of the camp
Following a day of classroom instruction, you’ll take to the sky and complete a series of 10 jumps, minimum. If you don’t hit all curricular milestones within 10 jumps, you’ll perform course re-jumps – which, by the way, are no big deal; lots of students are required to re-jump. We can’t let you loose until you showcase mastery of specific skills.
By course conclusion, you will demonstrate freefall proficiency, earn your canopy solo endorsement, practice emergency procedures, and display evidence of technical skills.
Day 1: Ground School
PFF camp begins on Sunday at noon. We’ll spend four to five hours in an air-conditioned classroom together, covering all the basics.
Days 2 & 3: Two-On-Ones
Starting at 8am on days two and three, you’ll perform a minimum of three 2-on-1 jumps. This means you’ll jump with two instructors.
Day 4: One-On-Ones
Now it gets really real! Starting at 8am, you’ll perform a minimum of four 1-on-1 jumps with your instructor. Rest up – Day 5 is a biggie!
Day 5: Solo Jumps
Pull it like it’s hot! Starting at 8am, you’ll perform a minimum of three solo jumps with radio support of your instructor on the ground.
Graduate PFF
Once you’re proficient, you’re free to take your Solo CoP to new heights! You can join POW, learn to pack, and pursue your A CoP!
PFF Pricing
Weeklong Training Camp | $3,487
Graduate with your CSPA Solo Certificate of Proficiency!
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$1,000 due at booking; balance due on first camp day
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Includes ground school, 10 planned jumps, gear and jumpsuit rental
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Re-jumps require additional payment
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Meals and footwear not included
Hossam's PFF Experience
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What’s Next?
Earning your Solo CoP is a big deal! It represents a major first step into the skydiving world – and we can’t wait to be first in line to share high fives and hearty congrats! Logical next steps are to learn to pack, pursue your A CoP, and get into a groove. Ladies, we’d love for you to join POW, the Parachute Ottawa Women’s group!
