To choose the right Skydiving School for your AFF course is not an easy task and your skydiving career will depend upon this decision. As in any other sector of the skydiving market there are some very good and recognized schools and some less known ones…

From Friday to Sunday, every month on the year

Skydive Proença is professional organization operating every Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the year, starting at 09:00 am until sunset. This means you can take advantage of your every weekend and jump as much as you want. The weather in Proença allows jumping all year round which is a huge advantage over some other countries in Europe. While others are waiting for good jumping conditions you will be able to finish your whole AFF course in a matter of days.

Instructors

Our Instructors have an average of 4,500 jumps and an average of 14 years in the sport! They are professional skydivers and instructors with experience from other countries and schools. We have both world champions and world record holders on board.

The e-logbook. Overview of your jumps online.

Once more, at Skydive Proença we put all our efforts into the quality of the training and the service we provide for our students, innovating and delivering the best tools and training methods available at the moment.

The electronic "e-logbook" is a new tool, used exclusively in our AFF school and available for all our students: The e-logbook will allow our students, as well as our instructors, to have a continuous and detailed overview of all the jumps of the student, starting with the ground school on the first day till the completion of the A-license. Our instructors will enter all the information of the jumps in the system, so that the e-logbook will always be updated. After the students AFF graduation, he/she can update the online logbook him-/herself through this tool, from any computer, using the username and password provided when started the course. More information here.

Dealers or distributors

Depending on where you do your course, the quality of the course, the services post course and guarantees etc will differ. Skydive Proença is an established, well-known drop zone and by booking through the drop zone you will be able to deal directly with the school with out any intermediate agencies.

Friendly school

The school and the drop zone are customer-orientated. The friendliness, professionalism and flexibility of the staff mean that Skydive Proença has become home to many skydivers.

Landing area

Skydive Proença has a large landing area with very well taken cared with natural grass. On your first jump you will be relieved when you see the flat, open ground under you without forests, lakes or power lines!

Equipment

Skydive Proença uses the latest equipment manufactured by the best in the industry. After your course you will have a range of 25 different parachute systems for renting or testing if you are looking to buy your own. This means you won't have to wait your turn to use a parachute.

Long-term commitment

Skydiving is a very intensive sport and can have a huge impact on someone's life. For us, the relationship between instructor and student is very important, not only during AFF but also after. We want all of our students to feel that they have someone they trust that can give them clear and correct advice on any skydiving matter even after their course has finished. For that reason all of our instructors are on email or can be contacted by phone so after you return to your home country you can still maintain your reliable point of contact in the sport. In our internet forum you can also share your experiences with other students from Skydive Proença.

Camera flyers

Camera flyers are available on the drop zone every day so you can get any of your jumps filmed (AFF levels 1-7 are filmed by your instructor as part of the course). Being able to see yourself in freefall and analyze your performance using video footage will help you to learn faster. You can also take a DVD home with you as a souvenir fro your course. Still pictures are also available if you want them.

Professionalism

For the duration of your course you will find your instructor will have the utmost professional attitude towards you. All of our students are treated with the same level of professionalism by all of our staff regardless of age, sex, nationality or any other factor.

Recreational drugs are strictly not allowed while jumping and are not encouraged at any time on the drop zone. However, you may do as you please when jumping is over and away from the drop zone.

School prestige

Gaining your license from an internationally recognized school will make it much easier for you when you return home or if you go to another drop zone to jump. Some drop zones will insist on you repeating levels or doing 'check' dives if they are unsure of the standards that you have been trained to. At Proença we insist on the highest standards and these standards have become recognized at UK drop zones and throughout Europe.

The cost

We offer competitive rates for our full AFF course. Furthermore, with low cost airlines flying into Proença and the good value accommodation in Proença you can keep the cost of your course to a minimum.

In addition, doing your course at a recognized school may save you money when you return home.

Invoice

We can provide you with an official invoice after the course listing your costs should you require it. Some possible benefits of this may be…

Tax deduction in your country

Guarantee of the services delivered by the drop zone

Justification of the expense if it is paid by your company

...etc.

Altitude

At Skydive Proença the normal altitude for jumping is not lower than 12,500 ft. This means a freefall time of 50 seconds which will give you plenty of time for learning and practicing your skills. Not every school offers this altitude every day due to aircraft with less power or airspace restrictions.

Further training

Skydive Proença can help you after your AFF course to advance your skydiving skills in almost any area of skydiving you choose. We offer courses in formation skydiving, free flying, canopy piloting, base jumping etc. Additionally we run packing courses and we can even help you to become an instructor yourself through our instructor rating school.

Events

At Skydive Proença we run special events for our recent graduates or "Youngsters". You will be able to meet and jump with like-minded people of a similar level to you. You will also have the opportunity to improve your skills in any area of skydiving or take advantage of our load organizing. Our website (in your own language) will keep you updated of all the upcoming events or promotions.

International School with international programs

We provide British, Spanish, German and Portuguese speaking Instructors. Every Instructor and every staff member at Skydive Proença speaks English. You will also meet students from other countries from around the world and enjoy the experience of sharing time with these students. Your training will be according your own countries regulations.

Approved organization

Skydive Proença is an approved organization recognized internationally by:

The following International Parachuting Federations:

FAI world air sports federation
IPC International Parachuting Commission
FAE Federación Aeronáutica Española
BPA British Parachute Association
USPA United States Parachute Association
DFV German Parachute Association

Recognized by EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) and Civil Aviation (where there are any aircraft operations these must be approved for commercial operations which is the same for any airline).

We are an official company recognized by the government.

Insurance

Drop zone and Aviation Company insured for third party liability covering:

Jumpers

Students

Instructors

Skydiving material

Drop Zone Facilities

Aircrafts

Skydive Proença can arrange your insurance that will cover you for third party liability (90.000 €) and unlimited medical assistance on your arrival. We have a special arrangement with an insurance company and the costs for the insurance are therefore lower than normal. You can purchase the insurance for the length of time you need it - 15/30/120 days or one year. If you wish we can arrange this for you on check-in.

Location

School and Drop zone are located very close to the town. This means it is easy for you to go back and forth to your accommodation if you choose to stay in the town. In the town there are supermarkets and a number of bars and restaurants that you can choose to eat or drink in, in the evenings. At the drop zone we have a cafeteria where you can eat and drink during the day and a bar for the first beer after jumping.