IAD or Instructor Assisted Deployment, is a 15 jump course that teaches you the skills necessary to become a licensed skydiver. The IAD course stresses canopy skills first then working into free fall skills. During the 15 jump course you will also complete most of the requirements for your “A” card as well as your canopy proficiency skills. With completion of the certification course the entire “A” card, your canopy proficiency skills, and 25 jumps (tandems count too) you will be eligible for your “A” License!