AFF Skydiving Course
near St. Moritz

From the Engadine's glacier lakes and 4,000 m peaks to solo freefall at 200 km/h — earn your Swiss parachute licence in one of the world's most elite mountain settings.

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8AFF Levels
4,049 mPiz Bernina summit
from CHF 3,200Full AFF course
~201 kmNearest AFF DZ

AFF Training for the Engadine and St. Moritz

St. Moritz and the Upper Engadine sit at 1,800 m altitude, surrounded by glaciers, high-altitude lakes, and peaks including Piz Bernina (4,049 m) — the easternmost 4,000 m summit in the Alps. For AFF licence training, Skydiving Ostschweiz at Sitterdorf Airfield in the Sittertal valley (Thurgau) is the closest option at ~201 km over the Julier Pass via Chur (A13).

AFF (Accelerated Freefall) is the globally recognised standard for earning a skydiving licence. After a full-day ground school you progress through 8 supervised freefall jumps — from dual-instructor support in Level 1 to fully solo performance by Level 8. All jumps exit at approximately 4,000 m altitude.

Your Swiss parachute licence, earned on completion of consolidation jumps and a written theory exam, is FAI-recognised and valid at drop zones across Europe.

AFF Course at a Glance

📍Nearest AFF DZ: Skydiving Ostschweiz, Sitterdorf TG — ~201 km from St. Moritz
🏔️Local peaks: Piz Bernina (4,049 m), Piz Palü (3,901 m), Engadine glacier chain
🎓Ground school: Full-day theory on freefall, canopy, and emergency procedures
✈️8 AFF jumps: Levels 1–3 dual, Levels 4–8 single instructor, solo by Level 8
📋Requirements: Min. age 16 (parental consent under 18), max. ~100 kg, good health
🏅Licence: Swiss parachute licence, FAI-recognised throughout Europe

Nearest AFF Drop Zone to St. Moritz

Eastern Switzerland's primary AFF training centre, accessible over the Julier Pass via Chur (A13).

Skydiving Ostschweiz — Sitterdorf TG

~201 km from St. Moritz

Located in the Sittertal valley (Thurgau); from ~4,000 m you can see across Lake Constance to the Alpstein/Säntis massif. Full AFF programme in German and English, Pilatus PC-6 Porter to 4,000 m. The natural choice for Engadine residents and visitors pursuing a skydiving licence.

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Your AFF Journey — Step by Step

1

Ground School

Full-day theory covering stable body position, altitude awareness, emergency procedures, canopy control, and landing patterns.

2

Levels 1–3 (Dual)

Two instructors exit with you. Master stable arch, altitude checks, and controlled deployment with hands-on assistance.

3

Levels 4–5 (Assisted)

One instructor accompanies you. Execute 360° turns, forward movement, and precision deployment as you grow in confidence.

4

Levels 6–8 (Solo)

Your instructor observes at a distance. Perform solo manoeuvres and earn your final sign-offs — fully independent in freefall.

5

Licence & Beyond

Consolidation jumps, theory exam, and your Swiss parachute licence. The Engadine sky is now yours.

AFF in Numbers

8AFF Levels
4,049 mPiz Bernina summit
55 secAverage freefall
200 km/hTerminal velocity

AFF near St. Moritz — Common Questions

Yes. From St. Moritz, drive north over the Julier Pass via Chur (A13) to Sitterdorf, approximately 201 km and about 2 hours 45 minutes. The route is one of the most scenic drives in Switzerland. Most AFF students plan weekend training days to make the most of the journey, staying overnight in the Thurgau area if needed.
Absolutely. Skydiving Ostschweiz operates throughout summer and autumn. Many Engadine visitors and seasonal residents complete their AFF course during an extended summer stay; the drive over the Julier Pass via Chur (A13) is about 201 km and roughly 2 hours 45 minutes, a longer but scenic journey best planned as a weekend or multi-day trip.
None. AFF starts from absolute zero — the ground school teaches you everything you need to know before your first jump. A tandem jump is commonly done beforehand for familiarisation, but it is not a formal requirement. You can enrol in AFF ground school with no prior skydiving experience.
The Swiss parachute licence is FAI-recognised and accepted at drop zones throughout Europe. If you later want to jump in the USA (USPA-affiliated DZs) or Australia, a local skills check-jump is typically required — this is standard for all international visitors, not specific to Swiss licence holders. Within Europe, your licence is fully portable.

AFF Courses in Other Swiss Regions

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Earn Your Licence in the Land of Piz Bernina

Contact Skydiving Ostschweiz to register for the next AFF ground school, about 201 km from the Engadine's glacier lakes.

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