jrmrangers 0 #1 October 23, 2010 hello everyone i was wondering the things i do to pass my aff could count towards getting my A license or do i need to do jumps after aff just for the licensing? if it matters ill be doing my aff at the blue sky ranch in N.Y.Wait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
castle_bravo 0 #2 October 24, 2010 Usually, AFF jumps are included into the jump count needed for a license. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycamefalling 0 #3 October 24, 2010 Yes, everything done in your AFF counts towrds your A license. After you are cleared for solos, you will need to do coached jumps (with an instructor qualified to sign you off) to get the remainder of your yellow card signed off. Then once that is done and have 25 jumps, you can do your check dive for your license.Speedracer~I predict that Michael Jackson will rise from the dead. And that a giant radioactive duck will emerge from the ocean and eat Baltimore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #4 October 24, 2010 Quote Yes, everything done in your AFF counts towrds your A license. After you are cleared for solos, you will need to do coached jumps (with an instructor qualified to sign you off) to get the remainder of your yellow card signed off. Then once that is done and have 25 jumps, you can do your check dive for your license. You can do coach jumps, with a coach, who works under the supervision of an instructor. The instructor signs you off, but you can jump with the coach. "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #5 October 24, 2010 Quote You can do coach jumps, with a coach, who works under the supervision of an instructor. Crap, am I really supposed to be paying attention to what those coaches are doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #6 October 24, 2010 Quote Quote You can do coach jumps, with a coach, who works under the supervision of an instructor. Crap, am I really supposed to be paying attention to what those coaches are doing? I think it means that a coach works under the supervision of an instructor just like a packer works under the supervision of a rigger."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmrangers 0 #7 October 24, 2010 thanx for the info guys just trying to get all the info i can so i dont ask to many stupid questions when the time comesWait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #8 October 24, 2010 Read SIM Section 3-2My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gators1240 9 #9 October 25, 2010 Yes they all count. I mean after all anything you performed during those jumps cant be taken away from you just because you had instructors to witness it happen. I had a good portion of my proficiency card done when I finished my AFF. If you havent started yet it might be a good idea to look at the A license proficiency card before starting AFF to know what kind of stuff you will be required to do for your license. On the other hand some people have a hard time with just meeting the TLO's during AFF so make sure you are concentrated on what you have to do for each jump before worrying about other things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycamefalling 0 #10 October 27, 2010 Quote Quote Yes, everything done in your AFF counts towrds your A license. After you are cleared for solos, you will need to do coached jumps (with an instructor qualified to sign you off) to get the remainder of your yellow card signed off. Then once that is done and have 25 jumps, you can do your check dive for your license. last time i checked you dont need 25 jumps to do your check dive. you just have to complete all your aff and coach jumps. As stated here in the SIM: http://www.uspa.org/tabid/165/Default.aspx You will have to scroll down to the A license requirementsSpeedracer~I predict that Michael Jackson will rise from the dead. And that a giant radioactive duck will emerge from the ocean and eat Baltimore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #11 October 27, 2010 Please get a Skydiver Information Manual (SIM) and read it....you'll be glad you did.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gators1240 9 #12 October 27, 2010 QuotePlease get a Skydiver Information Manual (SIM) and read it....you'll be glad you did. +1 AND if you dont want to buy it they offer a free online version on the USPA website Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #13 October 27, 2010 Quote Please get a Skydiver Information Manual (SIM) and read it....you'll be glad you did. Umm, was he wrong? Does the SIM say the checkdive must be completed after 25 jumps? Cause I did his checkdive... before his 25th jump, I'm sure. Should I take away his license? I think I better, just to be safe! Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rainbow6 0 #14 October 27, 2010 A couple quick things regarding your posts. First of all during your AFF concentrate on the AFF. Don't worry about does this count towards my A license, worry about finishing your AFF. To answer the question some things can go towards your license but other things don't, again don't worry about the license so much and concentrate on the AFF. Finally regarding asking stupid questions, please ask them and if need be ask them twice. As an instructor I hate nothing more than hearing the words I should have asked about that or I was wondering about that...People say there are no stupid questions, that isn't exactly true but in this sport your life and the lives of anybody else in the air is on the line...Ask your questions and if you ever get blown off because you asked a question you may need to find a different instructor or drop zone...We are all learning in this sport from jump number 1 to 1 million Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #15 October 27, 2010 Technically, you're right: a person could complete requirements b, c, and d, have his skills check dive on, say, Jump #22, and then make 3 more jumps (thereby completing requirement a.), at which point he can receive his A license. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #16 October 27, 2010 QuoteTechnically, you're right: a person could complete requirements b, c, and d, have his skills check dive on, say, Jump #22, and then make 3 more jumps (thereby completing requirement a.), at which point he can receive his A license. I did a checkdive on someone's 18th jump last weekend. He was finished with Category H. Why wait? Hopefully he'll get his A-license this weekend. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
