I completed the exam and check dive at Carolina Sky Sports in North Carolina. The staff there is awesome. They spent literally ALL DAY tutoring and quizzing me, and answering a ton of my questions.
Their student program is top notch, with several instructors who really put a lot of effort into making sure their students know all the procedures and safety information. I was really amazed at how available and helpful they are. They drilled me on the information all day and were very encouraging through the whole process.
I also got a jump in at Sebastian on my way home and have 45 jumps.
Showing posts with label Licenses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Licenses. Show all posts
Friday, August 1, 2008
Monday, January 7, 2008
Jumps Update- 35
I have 35 jumps now and have completed everything for the A license except a braked approach and landing. This isn't a big deal, but I wanted to save it for last because it can cause a very rough landing if you don't know your canopy.
Since my last jump posts I've done a 2 way with a really good D licensed jumper, another coached jump (this one with Uwe), and a hop-n-pop at 3,300 feet.
The 2 way was pretty cool. We took turns turning 360's then I watched as he pulled right next to me and fell away from him. That was sweet.
The coached jump was pretty crappy from the start when I flipped head over feet on my way out the door. I didn't push off with my right foot so it decided to stay in the plane. Then Uwe was pretty tough to catch up to as we altered our fall rates. He has 12,000 jumps, so I guess I shouldn't feel too bad.
The hop-n-pop is a requirement for the A license. It worked out really well that we had heavy weather moving in on us after we were in the plane. We could either jump below the clouds or ride the plane to the ground. Ten jumpers went out one right after the other, pulling their chutes immediately out the door. Eight stayed on the plane (figure that out).
Since my last jump posts I've done a 2 way with a really good D licensed jumper, another coached jump (this one with Uwe), and a hop-n-pop at 3,300 feet.
The 2 way was pretty cool. We took turns turning 360's then I watched as he pulled right next to me and fell away from him. That was sweet.
The coached jump was pretty crappy from the start when I flipped head over feet on my way out the door. I didn't push off with my right foot so it decided to stay in the plane. Then Uwe was pretty tough to catch up to as we altered our fall rates. He has 12,000 jumps, so I guess I shouldn't feel too bad.
The hop-n-pop is a requirement for the A license. It worked out really well that we had heavy weather moving in on us after we were in the plane. We could either jump below the clouds or ride the plane to the ground. Ten jumpers went out one right after the other, pulling their chutes immediately out the door. Eight stayed on the plane (figure that out).
Sunday, November 11, 2007
'A' License Update!
I nailed two accuracy landings and Ian signed off on them for me. I'm getting to know the flag on the South side of the field.
Just a little closer to my license!
Just a little closer to my license!
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Time to start working on my 'A' License!
The next step after AFF is to achieve an A license from the USPA. This requires 25 skydives total and proven proficiency in several areas. I've completed a few of the requirements, but have many more to go. Here's my A license proficiency card:
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