quade 4 #51 May 1, 2002 QuoteYou always have some bizzare ass question. What is the deal?Well, I don't know about that but maybe you're right. In this particular case, Ann, I guess you have to know the person to understand the question.I come from a fairly structured background both in life and in aviation. In my 5-day-a-week life, qualifications actually do carry some weight. If a person tells me she went to the film school at USC, then I know what that means and I have a pretty good idea of what they've been exposed to in their training. In my previous weekend life as a flight instructor, if somebody said they had an instrument rating then that too meant I knew they had done certain things -- if they said they had a CFI, then I knew they had done even more and as a matter of fact, I would know precisely that on a certain day in front of a certain type of person, they had demonstrated their abilities to a certain level. No question about it.Now, please understand I'm not saying this specifically about you, but I have heard people say the D-licensed qualified thing before, but without them actually holding it -- how do I know? As a matter of fact, the statement draws attention to itself and sort of makes me suspicious.Ok, by now you're probably asking yourself, "what the freekin' difference does it make?" Well, maybe to you it doesn't make any difference at all, but to me it says something about a person's level of commitment and what they think of achievement.On the other hand, just because somebody says they have certain qualifications, doesn't always mean they do. I recently got a resume from a guy that claimed he was an editor for the first four seasons of South Park. Well, you knew I was going to check that one out if for no other reason than to chat with the guys over at South Park. Yep, I guessed correctly, they'd never heard of the guy.Not only that, you'd be amazed at what some people try to pass themselves off as. My favorite is when some yahoo walks into the Bomb Shelter over at Perris wearing a SEAL Trident tattoo on his arm -- pretty much a dead give away he's NOT a SEAL, but he says he is!!! The fun part is watching the real SEALs that jump there get in his face for it. They call it stolen glory and real SEALs take it pretty damn seriously.So, anyway, if you're qualified, why not just get the license?quadehttp://futurecam.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #52 May 1, 2002 Do not try to question Ann in anyway or you get nasty grams sent to you.....Cheers....vasbytmarc"it's hard to be anal with no anus!!!"-Dogma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #53 May 1, 2002 QuoteSo, anyway, if you're qualified, why not just get the license?Why not? Why should I? If my current licence lets me do everything I want to do and I have no plans on getting a instructors rating or competeing then upgrading is kinda pointlesss other then personal reasons huh? If someone respects me less or don't trust me since I never bothered to upgrade (Like you upgrade to a new camera everytime one comes out....) from a C to a D, then its no skin off my back.I would have never got a licence in the first place if I did'nt plan on leaving my home DZ... If once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #54 May 1, 2002 QuoteLike you upgrade to a new camera everytime one comes out....Actually, in my 5-day-a-week professional life, it's critical! Producer's have a tendancy not to hire folks with old technology. You'll find very few freelance production camera people out there shooting with tube cameras!As for my weekend camera flying, if everyone was switching over to a new format, you bet your ass I'd upgrade to stay competitive. That's just smart.Anyway, that's a different topic.QuoteIf someone respects me less or don't trust me since I never bothered to upgrade (Like you upgrade to a new camera everytime one comes out....) from a C to a D, then its no skin off my back.I guess. It'd be interesting to know who has the most jumps and still only has an A. What do you suppose their jump numbers would be? 500? 1000?Just out of curiosity, would you ever consider getting an AD? Or maybe the new USPA 3-D award?quadehttp://futurecam.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #55 May 1, 2002 See there... I knew you had a cool reason for that, Quade, I just didnt know what it was. Nasty Grams? Is that like a strip thing? Ann ~ www.AirAnn.comScrew Spell Check. ~Kittens anyone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #56 May 1, 2002 .0116019 jumps and 1637 posts. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #57 May 1, 2002 >Just out of curiosity, would you ever consider getting an AD? Or maybe the new USPA 3-D award?If provided my skill level ever gets to that point and there is a need/ want for it.... I would consider it. Just the same as if I ever decide to become an instructor... I'll get my D.I'm the kinda of person that procrastinates ANY time I can... I gguess this is another example huh?If once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #58 May 1, 2002 hey quadeYou really like those italics huh??Will"Look before you jump, don't die until you're dead" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #59 May 1, 2002 Right now, I think they're the most attractive looking way of giving emphasis. Much better than bold, since that kinda looks like a SHOUT, but I've been known to use ALL THREE.quadehttp://futurecam.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #60 May 1, 2002 QuoteIt'd be interesting to know who has the most jumps and still only has an A. What do you suppose their jump numbers would be? 500? 1000I know a guy that had over 2500 before he got any license... never got one until he wanted to get his tandem rating.http://www.aerialfusion.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #61 May 1, 2002 i'm proud to not be a dropzone whore485jumps/194posts= 2.5 that's a good wing loading ratio right?lew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sumadoggie 0 #62 May 1, 2002 9 jumps/4 posts = 2.25.you win. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #63 May 1, 2002 "The D license usually only shows up for the pro ratings and instructor stuff. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Or if you want to compete in a USPA sanctioned comp... "Okay, I'm coming in a little late folks so bear with me.....D licenses are in my experience extremely useful things to have, eg at competitions as stated earlier, they're also required for FAI world records and suchlike.However they are the most use when you are travelling, my old home DZ (in Scotland) for example has two landing areas, one for D license holders, and another (futher away) for everybody else. DZ operators are more likely to let you do your own thing, jump with anybody you want to etc, if you have a D license. Otherwise you may end up doing endless 'evaluation jumps' every time you show up at a new DZ. Which, if you need one, is probably not a bad thing.In short, a D license is kinda like a skydiving passport....My UK D license has never been questioned or challenged at any DZ I have visited.CyaD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #64 May 1, 2002 QuoteMy UK D license has never been questioned or challenged at any DZ I have visited.Well...after completeing the 400,003 jumps required for a BPA D...Who would question you? "It's all about the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #65 May 1, 2002 That and Dave there is a big guy, I don't think anyone would *want* to question him...A human cannonball, I rise above it allUp higher then a trapeze, I can fly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cessnadog 0 #66 May 1, 2002 900 jumps6 posts (this makes 7)150 (129) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james1010 0 #67 May 1, 2002 This is my 139th post and yet I'm the lowliest. I have jumped out of the same porter over the same cow pasture a mere nine times. Close to getting AFF behind me. I'm pretty damn thankful most of the users on this forum don't recognize me as a whuffo, I know my instructors don't. I posted one day about the quality of the individuals in this sport as opposed to the balance of everyone else and how that is one of the things that draws me to skydiving, that and and the thrill of leaving an airplane at 13k. I've had my bouts with billvon and quade over various things, but never on skydiving. When it comes to that, I just listen and learn. I enjoy the chit chat with them and other people that I personally look up to. I wish I had over 200 jumps, but one thing I know . . I will oneday. James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #68 May 1, 2002 Just about 1:25 for me. That's less than two posts per day since I signed up. This Illinois fall/winter/spring have been keeping the jump numbers down since I started in August.--Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowflake 0 #69 May 2, 2002 120 jumps/211 posts .57 and let me add I think that at 200 jumps I'll still be a toddeler as far as skydiving is concerned. I think it should be a combination say 500 jumps within the last four yearsJG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #70 July 28, 2005 Resurection for fun. I think the most impressive is billvon on page one... +1000 jumps +17000 posts~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
