KansasGuy 0 #1 May 29, 2016 I am 57 and now want to get my A license. I did a 2 static lines (round chutes) in the 80s but that is it. Then no money and then family and kids. Now I would like to try it again. Any downside to going on vacation for a week (like in CA) staying by the dropzone and do AFF 1-8 and then as other many jumps I can in the 8 days? I think it would be a cool week. Also, we have an iFly in my home town. There is a trainer who does AFF training also. Would spending 10-20 minutes of tunnel time with this AFF guy help a lot with the AFF jumps? Is the tunnel realistic as really jumping when it comes to control and movement? Thanks for any advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplummeter 15 #2 May 29, 2016 If you're sure about wanting to get your license this is a great dropzone with excellent instruction that could get you licensed in that time frame: http://houston.skydivespaceland.com/learn-to-skydive/a-license-in-a-week/ Tunnel can't hurt either, if you have the money. Start slowly (maybe 15 minutes a week, every week) and work with a single instructor. That's my advice, probably worth what you paid for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KansasGuy 0 #3 May 29, 2016 Thanks for the info! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #4 May 29, 2016 The best answer is "It depends." AFF in a week is like drinking from a firehose. You will be bombarded with a lot of information and new experiences. It will be pretty intense. Some people do better under that sort of situation, others not so much. There is also something to be said for doing your training at the DZ that will be your home in the future. You will build relationships with the people that you will be jumping with on a regular basis in the future. You might go out to that DZ and find out what they will expect from you coming in as an AFF grad, but still a student. It varies by the DZ. The tunnel is an excellent training tool. It's no substitute for actual jumps, but it can be good training for control and movement in freefall (one thing to remember is that freefall is only one part of a jump). If the tunnel instructor is also an AFF instructor, and you make sure he knows you are looking for skills for jumping, you can learn a fair amount."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,312 #5 May 31, 2016 Spaceland Houston recently purchased Skydive Dallas in Whitewright, Texas and offers the same one week program... http://dallas.skydivespaceland.com/Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #6 June 1, 2016 KansasGuyI am 57 and now want to get my A license. I did a 2 static lines (round chutes) in the 80s but that is it. I'm a year older than you. In how good of shape are you? Being flexible and HWP is a huge advantage in our sport. QuoteAlso, we have an iFly in my home town. There is a trainer who does AFF training also. Would spending 10-20 minutes of tunnel time with this AFF guy help a lot with the AFF jumps? Is the tunnel realistic as really jumping when it comes to control and movement? I love it when my AFF students have tunnel time. I wouldn't worry too much with getting AFF specific training. Any kind of belly flying in the tunnel transfers very well to the sky. It's like learning to ride a bike before you throw your leg over a Harley. More time is better, but I've seen just 10 minutes of time make a huge difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
