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AFF Solo Skydive Training

Learn to Skydive
Learn to Skydive

Ready to take the Solo leap?

We will help you achieve your USPA license!

Want to feel the freedom of Skydiving on your own and earn your skydiving license?

There’s no denying that tandem skydiving is fun and exhilarating, but if you want to learn how to skydive without an instructor turn to Skydive Windy City. Program prerequisites require a couple training tandems first, so you can experience skydiving without any additional pressure.

Then, you’ll start your AFF (Accelerated Freefall) skydive training, where you’ll learn all the ins and outs of skydiving so you can become a pro yourself! See you in the skies! 

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Key information

 Max Weight: 250lbs
Jumpers 210-250lbs: +$40 surcharge
View our full Height/Weight Chart >

You must be 18+ years old with Valid ID

 $39 deposit required to book.
Balance due on jump day.

 If you find a lower price within 70 miles, we’ll
match it – no questions asked.

What our Students say

10/10, Learned a lot, so happy I could have had to privilege to actually learn to do what I’ve always wanted to do since I turned 18, the people were amazing, and the place was awesome. I’ve never been more grateful to have gone through the program that let me fly…or fall with style I suppose.
Kyle CosnerLicensed 2025
I did my AFF at Skydive Windy City Chicago, and I honestly can’t think of a better place to learn. The instructors are the real deal—highly experienced, calm in the air, and genuinely invested in teaching. You can tell they want students to succeed. Windy City didn’t just teach me how to skydive, they made me fall in love with the sport.
Trent NabingerLicensed 2025
Skydive Windy City wasn't just a business to me, it felt like home while going through my AFF. Everyone is more than willing to help you feel at ease and like a true skydiver from day 1. I can not sing their praises enough.
Aaron RichardsonLicensed 2024
Walking into ground school, I did not know what to expect, but my instructor, Kevin, gave me the confidence and knowledge I needed for my first solo jump. His instruction was exactly what a new student needs to safely leave a plane! My instructors and coaches tailored each jump to help me progress through the program, taking videos of my jumps to show exactly where I could improve.
AJ MaretLicensed 2025
Great place where they care about you and you learning the sport. You learned through their experience and the USPA guidelines. 1st jump was awesome! Walked me through what we were going to do. Used a mock up to practice! Talk about it again on the way up and on green light it was FLY time. The amount of knowledge and attention to detail in this team of instructors and coaches is unreal!
Ron DinoLicensed 2025
Windy City's AFF program is great! With the help of there experienced instructors and coaches they were always there to provide insightful information and encouragement when needed. They made it a BREEZE! 10/10
Koby ScruggsLicensed 2025
Skydive Windy City’s AFF program is OUTSTANDING! The instructors are extremely hands-on and thorough, making sure every skill is understood before moving on. Training feels structured, supportive, and confidence-building from start to finish. I always felt safe, well-prepared, and encouraged throughout the program. Highly recommend for anyone looking to learn to skydive the right way.
Joshua VancinaLicensed 2025
As an AFF student who previously didn’t look down when on a 5 foot ladder, the training at SWC was amazing! The instructors tailor the course, making it enjoyably challenging at every step! They address any concerns and questions making safety procedures a second nature and turning the fear of falling into freedom of flying.
Mikolaj KrygerLicensed 2025