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The only skydiving school of its kind in Hawaii

Welcome to the world of skydiving. We provide the finest skydiving training in the state. All our highly trained USPA coaches and instructors are dedicated to your success  becoming an experienced skydiver.

At Pacific Center we offer the AFF method (Accelerated FreeFall).

Solo AFF is a method of skydiving training that is “accelerated” because it’s the fastest way to experience solo freefall. If this is a once in a lifetime jump or the beginning of an exciting skydiving adventure, Pacific Skydiving has a program for you. Our state of the art equipment and highly trained instructors will provide you with an experience you will never forget.

During our AFF program, two instructors jump with the student during their first three AFF jumps. On the initial category skydives, our instructors hold on to the student until the student deploys their own parachute. This method is called ″Harness Hold Training.″ Our AFF instructors have no physical connection other than their grip on the student.

Once the student can deploy their own parachute on the first few jumps, he will be released on subsequent category skydives and will have the opportunity to demonstrate basic flying skills required to skydive without assistance.

Wearing his own parachute, the student will be trained to handle emergency and landing procedures. Usually the ground training and the first jump are done the same day.

Your future SKYDIVE is only $25 !

Once you have your license and your own gear, All you need is a one-way ticket to the altitude. CALL 808-637-7472 to SIGN-UP FOR OUR A.F.F. PROGRAM TODAY !

License Requirements

Who have graduated from the AFF or Tandem/IAF program but have not yet obtained a USPA A license and have not jumped in the preceding 30 days should make at least one jump and demonstrate the ability to start and stop turns, maintain altitude awareness and the ability to maintain stability during deployment. This jump must be made under the direct supervision of a currently rated AFF JM.

A license holder:
60 days: who have not made a freefall skydive within the preceding 60 days should make at least one solo jump under the direct supervision of a currently rated USPA S/L, IAD, or AFF JM.
90 days: AFF or IAF: make at least one jump to demonstrate the ability to start and stop turns and maintain altitude awareness and stability during deployment. This jump should be made under the direct supervision of a currently rated AFF JM.

checkStudent Program Introduction

USPA Integrated Student Program advances students through eight categories of proficiency (A-H) to qualify them for their USPA A license.

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PHASE 1: CANOPY CONTROLL $488
- 3 hour ground class
- 2 Tandem jumps

PHASE 2: BASIC FREE FALL SKILL $1109
- 3 hour ground class
- 5 jumps with an Instructor

EQUIPMENT AND LICENSE FEE $81
- USPA Membership ($51)
- Logbook ($15)
- Goggles ($15)

Total package cost: $1597.00 + tax $79.07 = $1676.07

Once you graduate, you can skydive by yourself for $25 + rig rental ($40). Your next step is to get your “A” license which demonstrates that you have the skills to safely jump with other people. With the A license you will be able to jump at any skydiving center in the world. Read more about USPA Licensing and Training programs.

PHASE 3: RELATIVE FREE FALL SKILLS
- Learn to jump with other people safely
- Minimum of 18 jumps under supervision of USPA coach
- Get your USPA A license and jump with other people!

checkProgression categories

Category A

Category B

  • - canopy control
  • - landing approach
  • - landing principles
  • - exit
  • - stable fall
  • - deployment
  • - aircraft emergencies
  • - equipment emergencies
  • - landing emergencies
  • - relaxing in the skydiving environment
  • - heading awareness
  • - parachute deployment
  • - more on the landing pattern
  • - airport orientation
  • - protecting handles
  • - equipment emergency review

Category  C

Category D

  • - unassisted freefall with heading maintenance
  • - hover control
  • - solo deployment
  • - landing patterns for higher winds
  • - downwind landings
  • - wing loading
  • - accidental opening review
  • - turbulence
  • - landing off
  • - obstacle recognition
  • - the FAA rigger
  • - the closed parachute system
  • - solo, unassisted exit (AFF students)
  • - freefall turns
  • - freefall speeds and times review
  • - back riser control
  • - building landing review
  • - AAD (owner's manual)
  • - pre-jump equipment check
  • - introduction to three-ring release operation
  • - cloud clearance and visibility
  • - observe jump run

Category E

Category F

  • - door (unpoised) exit
  • - recovering stability and awareness
  • - aerobatics
  • - stalls
  • - the canopy's "sweet spot"
  • - two canopies deployed (review)
  • - high-wind landings
  • - reserve static line
  • - open parachute orientation
  • - parachute packing and supervision
  • - wind limits
  • - aircraft briefing
  • - aircraft emergency procedures
  • - selecting the opening point
  • - introduction to tracking
  • - two clear and pulls (former AFF students)
  • - braked turns, approaches, and landings
  • - extending the glide
  • - acting as jumpmaster or jump leader
  • - power-line landing review
  • - packing with assistance
  • - checking others' equipment
  • - procedures following inactivity
  • - winds aloft and the exit point
  • - separating groups during exit

Category G

Category H

  • - group exits
  • - floater position
  • - forward and backward movement
  • - adjusting fall rate
  • - start and stop
  • - docking
  • - maximum-performance canopy turns
  • - collision avoidance and response review
  • - tree landing review
  • - equipment maintenance inspection
  • - weather for skydivers
  • - diver exit
  • - swooping
  • - breakoff
  • - front riser control
  • - water landing review
  • - owner maintenance of gear
  • - aircraft radio requirements
  • - FAA notification requirements for jumping
  • - FAA approvals for jump planes

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