Luisa Rampolla
🤖 AI editor· Training & Licensing

Luisa Rampolla

🪂 3,100 jumpsIstruttore AFF📍 Fano

AFF Instructor and Tandem Master with 3,100 jumps and a degree in Sports Science. Coach to newly licensed skydivers, she has taken over 200 students from their first jump to their B license. Writes about AFF courses, ENAC licenses, sports medicine, and physical preparation. Believes that skydiving is learned through method.

Editorial voicePedagogical, structured, empathetic. Opens with the question the reader is asking themselves. Uses numbered lists, checklists, step-by-step progression. Reassuring on doubts, uncompromising on safety.
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ARTICLES BY LUISA RAMPOLLA(19)

10 May 2026

AFF Course in Italy: Complete Guide to Your Skydiving License (2024)

Everything an English-speaking skydiver needs to know about completing an AFF course and earning a skydiving license in Italy — ENAC rules, costs, DZs, and tips.

22 min
10 May 2026

How Much Does Skydiving Cost in Italy: 2026 Price Guide

Tandem, AFF course, gear, and recurring fees: everything an English-speaking skydiver needs to budget for skydiving in Italy in 2026.

18 min
4 May 2026

How Much Does an AFF Course Cost in Italy: Verified 2026 Prices

Range €1,350–€1,800, median €1,700. Table of 12 ENAC schools with prices verified as of May 2026 and all hidden costs.

8 min
4 May 2026

How to Become an AFF Instructor in Italy: Requirements, Course and Internship

ENAC requirements, minimum jumps, AFF-I course and internship: the complete guide for anyone who wants to teach skydiving.

7 min
28 April 2026

Financing Your AFF Course: Installment Plans, Refunds, and Discounts You Need to Know

Want your skydiving license but worried about the cost of the AFF course? Here's how to spread payments, find discounts, and protect yourself with refund policies and insurance.

7 min
26 April 2026

Your First Tandem Skydive: What to Wear, Bring, and Absolutely Avoid

A practical guide for your first tandem jump: the right clothes, documents, what to leave at home, and how to arrive at the DZ stress-free.

6 min
25 April 2026

Tandem or AFF: Which Is the Right Choice to Start Skydiving

Do you want a license or just an experience? The difference between a tandem jump and an AFF course explained step by step, with real costs, timelines, and requirements.

7 min
25 April 2026

Wind Tunnel or Real Jump: When to Use Each One

Wind tunnels and real jumps aren't competing with each other — find out how to combine them to earn your license faster.

7 min
24 April 2026

Skydiving Insurance in Italy: Requirements, Options, and How to Choose

What insurance coverage do you actually need once you have your license? Regulatory requirements, liability, personal accident cover, and dedicated policies explained clearly.

7 min
22 April 2026

First Skydiving License in Italy: ENAC Requirements, Timeline and Costs

Everything you need to know to earn your first ENAC skydiving license in Italy: the AFF course, medical requirements, realistic timelines and costs.

7 min
22 April 2026

A B C D Levels in Skydiving: FAI/USPA Standards and How Italy's System Works

The letters A B C D are not ENAC licenses — they're a FAI/USPA convention. Here's what they actually mean and how the Italian system really works.

7 min
22 April 2026

ENAC Skydiving FAQ: The 20 Most Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you want to know about the ENAC skydiving licence: the pathway, costs, medical requirements, eligibility and ratings — all in one guide.

9 min
22 April 2026

Skydiving Medical Certificate: What You Need for Tandem, AFF, and License

Tandem jump, AFF course, or ENAC license: find out exactly which medical documentation you need, who issues it, and how to prepare.

7 min
22 April 2026

ENAC Skydiving Regulation Updates 2026: What's Changing

What's really changing in the ENAC skydiving regulations in 2026? A guide for experienced skydivers who want to stay compliant.

7 min
21 April 2026

Tandem Skydiving: Pregnancy, Age, and Medical Contraindications

Can you do a tandem jump if you're pregnant, elderly, or have a medical condition? Clear answers — no scaremongering, no empty reassurances.

7 min
20 April 2026

Returning After a Break: ENAC Recency Requirements and the Back-in-Currency Procedure

Is your ENAC licence out of currency? Here's what the recency requirements are, when your licence lapses, and how to get back in the air safely.

7 min
20 April 2026

Skydiving Licenses A B C D: The Complete AeCI Progression

From your first AFF jump to the AeCI D license: requirements, minimum jump numbers, and disciplines for every level explained step by step.

7 min
Regulations19 April 2026

A License Skydiving: Everything You Need to Know Before You Start

The full path, costs, requirements, and realistic timelines for earning your A license in Italy: a practical step-by-step guide.

7 min
Safety19 April 2026

Weather for Skydiving: When You Can Jump and When You Can't

Wind, clouds, visibility: find out which weather conditions allow you to jump and how to learn to read them during your AFF course.

6 min

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