shah269 0 #1 April 14, 2009 What book would you recommend for a newcomer to this sport? Thank you.Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linebckr83 3 #2 April 14, 2009 The Parachute and Its Pilot by Brian Germain Jump! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy by Tom Buchanan and of course the SIM The SIM is necessary but the other two are great informational sources "Are you coming to the party? Oh I'm coming, but I won't be there!" Flying Hellfish #828 Dudist #52 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #3 April 14, 2009 Thank youLife through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #4 April 14, 2009 Quote and of course the SIM The SIM is necessary but the other two are great informational sources Brian's canopy book f'sure but the SIM is only necessary in the States and there are more folks here. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyBastard 0 #5 April 14, 2009 Parachuting, by J R Hartley Oh I forgot this isn't Bonfire my bad Dude #320 "Superstitious" is just a polite way of saying "incredibly fucking stupid". DONK! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #6 April 14, 2009 What about Transcending Fear by Brian Germain? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #7 April 14, 2009 SIM?Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #8 April 14, 2009 Skydiver Information Manual Publication of United States Parachute Association with all of the Basic Safety Regulations and recommendations as well as the student training outline. You will need one to study for licenses. Available at uspa.org for download free. Hardcopy available for $. Also THE book until this century, Parachuting, The Skydiver's Handbook by Dan Poynter. Forget the zen crap.'God, I'm helping Dan sell a book? HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!' I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fmmobley 0 #9 April 14, 2009 Quote...Also THE book until this century, Parachuting, The Skydiver's Handbook by Dan Poynter.... I agree. I think Dan's book is the best for someone interested in getting into the sport.... Marion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLIDEANGLE 1 #10 April 15, 2009 The USPA SIM: http://www.uspa.org/SIM.aspxThe choices we make have consequences, for us & for others! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstime 0 #11 April 15, 2009 God, I'm helping Dan sell a book? HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!'CrazyWink hehe, ditto, good reading Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #12 April 15, 2009 Skydiver Information Manual, The Skydiver's Handbook, The Holy Bible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erdnarob 1 #13 April 15, 2009 All books mentioned are excellent but to complete your new skydiver education you can go and download on the CSPA web site at www.cspa.ca and make your choice like PIM1, PIM2 for a good start. Moreover your local DZ should have probably its own manual about the first jump to the A or even B license.Learn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #14 April 15, 2009 A Check Book! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #15 April 15, 2009 QuoteThe USPA SIM: http://www.uspa.org/SIM.aspx Sweet flaming jesus! that is a huge document! I killed at least three trees!Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmyfitz 0 #16 April 15, 2009 QuoteA Check Book! Best answer yet and so true. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #17 April 15, 2009 I have to read, know and be tested on this SIM book! WOW! OK....and to think I was gonig to go for my MBA this fall! There goes that thought!Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #18 April 15, 2009 Quote A Check Book! F'sure (all though I'd spell it differently correctly ) (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nbblood 0 #19 April 15, 2009 QuoteI have to read, know and be tested on this SIM book! WOW! OK....and to think I was gonig to go for my MBA this fall! There goes that thought! Relax, it's not as bad as it may seem. Besides, what's in that book may save your life some day. Your MBA probably won't. I know mine hasn't. Anyway, here's a handy tool to focus study for each particular license exam. http://www.uspa.org/SIM/Read/AppendixB/tabid/175/Default.aspx See.....not so bad.Blues, Nathan If you wait 'til the last minute, it'll only take a minute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #20 April 15, 2009 OK cool...good think i'm off on a business trip soon. I can read it while stuck between two very fat men in the middle of the plane! I'll also get the first book mentioned...looked very good. Who knew jumping out of a perfectly good airplane would require a test!Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred 0 #21 April 15, 2009 QuoteWho knew jumping out of a perfectly good airplane would require a test! You might consider attending the First Jump Course and jumping out of an airplane before you read these books. The books have a lot of information, and you don't want to be overwhelmed. Otherwise, make sure you realize that these books can only supplement your knowledge. They can help you ask the right questions. Your instructors will tell you what you need in order to live, even if they dumb it down a bit from what the books say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #22 April 15, 2009 Thanks mates, it's the Engineer in me comming out. I'll do my best to kill it next time. ShahLife through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moto89 0 #23 April 15, 2009 Knowledge is good my friend. You aren't going to do yourself any disadvantage by reading the SIM before your first jump course. I read it before I made my first jump and I think it made the FJC much easier as I already knew (or was at least familiar with) 75% of what was covered. Be careful what you read around here on the forums as people can say some pretty nutty things, but generally speaking the USPA isn't going to steer you wrong. So... when's your first jump?Less talking, more flying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #24 April 15, 2009 QuoteSo... when's your first jump? I have to pay for and install a hot water heater this week end....and I'm off on a buisness trip to Florida next week. I hope to have my credit card cleared by the time I come back and I would like to start as soon as possible.Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jvanauken 0 #25 April 15, 2009 aint it the truth!- james "i want it all and more." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
