Phase 5: From C-certificate to D-certificate


From jump 120 to 500 , you continue to grow in experience, leadership, and genuine expertise.

Now you grow from an experienced skydiver into someone who actively contributes to the sport. You learn not only to fly better, but also to organize, guide, and anticipate better.


During this phase, you work on:

  • consistency
  • safety in busy loads
  • leadership
  • advanced group jumps
  • discipline in-depth info* video*



The best training courses in this phase are:


  • Organizing group jumps

You will learn:

  • dirt dives leiden
  • exit plans
  • organize break-offs
  • safely guiding groups


  • Coach rating preparation

Not mandatory, but incredibly educational. It helps you jump more consciously, safely, and technically.


  • Specialty Camps & Boogies  events*

This is often where you make the biggest strides. Think about:

  • FS camps
  • angle camps
  • canopy camps
  • big boogies and events

You jump with experienced skydivers, learn faster, and gain a huge amount of experience.


Goals towards the D license:

  • Safe and comfortable jumping in busy loads
  • Organizing group jumps independently
  • Develop strong discipline-specific skills
  • Show more leadership and responsibility
  • To develop into an experienced and complete skydiver