You’ve done it. Your tandem skydive was the bucket list item to rival all other bucket list items. Now you can hold your head up high and revel in the satisfaction that comes with overcoming an almost primal fear and move on to more pedestrian pursuits, but there’s just one problem… it was FUN!

Many first-time skydivers make the mistake of thinking they’ll be jumping out of an airplane alone... but that’s not how it works.

Wondering how to get your skydiving license? You're not alone! Many people share the same ambition, of being able to skydive by themselves, whenever they want to. But that's not going to happen overnight. 

There's a lot of time, energy, practice, and education that go into being able to safely skydive on your own. Among the most important things to consider with skydiving, though, is that it requires you to have a license. Here's what you need to do to get your skydiving license.

After a few tandem skydiving falls, you might be thinking about jumping on your own. In order to solo skydive, you’ll need to get a formal license, specifically the “A” license from the United States Parachute Association (USPA).

You’ve got a few tandem freefalls under your belt, and needless to say — you’re hooked!