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Coached Solo Jumps (Categories F–H)

Solo freefall with a coach nearby, building toward the A license.

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After AFF release you move to coached solo jumps. You exit and fall on your own while a USPA Coach jumps with or near you, refining freefall skills, fall-rate control, docking, and tracking. On the canopy side you build accuracy landings and pattern discipline. This phase (USPA Categories F–H) bridges instructor-assisted training and unsupervised jumping.

You are now essentially a solo skydiver under coaching. The goal is to round out the A-license proficiency card: the specific freefall and canopy tasks the USPA requires before signing you off.

What you'll learn

  • Fall-rate control, tracking, and basic docking with a coach
  • Accuracy landings and consistent pattern flying
  • Self-supervision and spotting

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Common questions

What is a USPA Coach?
A Coach is a rated jumper who teaches freefall and canopy skills to post-AFF students. They are distinct from AFF Instructors, who run the instructor-assisted phase.