CASE SPRING / KNOWLEDGE FOR YOUR ENTRY

Plan all the way.

Concrete price examples, hidden additional items and a calculator for your personal training budget.

From experience to education

A tandem jump, an AFF basic course and a full license education are different achievements. A favorable entry price is not yet a total price up to the license. Comparisons included jumps, equipment, theory, fees and repetitions.

Concrete price example from Germany

The FSZ Saar publishes the following prices as of April 2026. They serve as a comprehensible example of a provider; other places may have different prices and services.

PerformancePublished priceClassification
Tandem jump from 4,000 m265 €A single experience; photo and video packages are offered separately.
AFF trial course450 €Entry level offer with limited scope.
AFF Complete Course Level 1–72.100 €AFF phase; additional training is listed separately.
Completion of training1.600 €Additional phase according to the offer of the operator.
Repeat AFF Level 1–3 / 4–7300 € / 200 €Additional effort can increase the overall budget.

Check the price list and the exact scope of services ↗

Your personal sample budget

The first two fields take the above example prices. All other values are freely changeable plan assumptions. The computer does not create a provider offer.

YOUR EXAMPLE BUDGET4.620 €

Including your reserve. Own equipment is not included.

These items are included in the comparison

  • Are equipment, packing and jump tickets included at each stage?
  • How are additional teacher support and repetitions billed?
  • Is theory, examination, licence application and association or association costs included?
  • What certificates and insurance do you need and who will pay the costs?
  • How do weather days, rebooking and a second arrival affect?
  • How much does regular sport cost after training?

Own equipment only with advice

A suitable parachute system is a larger additional purchase. Condition, size, compatibility and maintenance are crucial. For your entry-level budget, it is first important how long you can use school equipment and what it costs.

More about Equipment

Sources and additional information

Research: 14.10.2026. Offers and rules may change. Binding information about your course is provided by the respective jump school.