mxcale 0 #1 June 3, 2009 i'l be in chicago the same weekend they'r doing a day of 20,000ft jumps and i wana jump but i'm not sure if an A license will cut it. anybody know wut license is needed for a 20,000ft jump? thanks and have a good week Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #2 June 3, 2009 Um, why don't you ask the DZ? ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mxcale 0 #3 June 3, 2009 i called and the lady told me she didnt know but she thought it would be B or C that i needed. just figured i'd check on here real kwik Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenneth21441 0 #4 June 3, 2009 Its in the USPA SIM.... I know that you need at least 100 jumps and a B lic..(15 to 20,000)..... If its at 20,000 feet and up you need a C lic. and had made at least one jump from 15,000 feet ...... Also you need to dress warm.... in layers.. it gets cold up there..... HAHAHA... Not that I am your parents.. Good luck... Kenneth Potter FAA Senior Parachute Rigger Tactical Delivery Instructor (Jeddah, KSA) FFL Gunsmith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #5 June 3, 2009 >Also you need to dress warm.... in layers.. it gets cold up there..... Eh, it all depends on the weather. I've frozen my butt off at 12,500 and been OK at 30,000 feet with just a jumpsuit, shorts and summer gloves. Fortunately such information is easy to get from a winds-aloft forecast! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #6 June 3, 2009 QuoteIts in the USPA SIM.... I know that you need at least 100 jumps and a B lic..(15 to 20,000)..... If its at 20,000 feet and up you need a C lic. and had made at least one jump from 15,000 feet ...... I believe is it merely a suggestion for a B license for that range, not a requirement. The primary risk for newer jumpers is the effects of hypoxia. Still affects the B and Cs, but they have a bit more experience to draw on. Ultimately, the DZ decides this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morrison79 0 #7 June 3, 2009 I think that is it just a suggestion. We did jumps from 22,000 and all we had to do was a quick 30 minute briefing. They never mentioned anything about license requirements. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billeisele 130 #8 June 3, 2009 the B or C thing may have been back when you actually needed to "spot" to know when to jump it is amazing to me how many folks just go on green without even glancing outsideGive one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #9 June 4, 2009 Benefit of jumping at a cessna dz..........You can spot your ass off. What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #10 June 4, 2009 Quote Benefit of jumping at a cessna dz..........You can spot your ass off. like it's hard to spot for 4 people at lower altitude in the slowest moving aircraft used! Not sure that translates well to a KA moving 100% faster, 100% higher, and with 400% of the load. With enough oxygen to be conscious for a few minutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #11 June 4, 2009 Damn. I jumped from 18,000 out of an otter on my 3rd AFF jump. You know, the one where you don't do any maneuvers, just your prcps and hang out. It was sweet! I did start to feel hypoxic and asked for the O2 around 16,000. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrismgtis 0 #12 June 4, 2009 Quote Also you need to dress warm.... in layers.. it gets cold up there..... HAHAHA... You live in Canada? :P In the winter in SC it would probably be pretty darnnnn cold, but I'd do it in shorts in the summer. Rodriguez Brother #1614, Muff Brother #4033 Jumped: Twin Otter, Cessna 182, CASA, Helicopter, Caravan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mxcale 0 #13 June 4, 2009 will i carry a ltl can to inhale from or wut? i'm so stoked to jump from that high! cant wait! i got a ltl money set aside for as many jumps as possible. wut does a 20k jump cost anyways??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mircan 0 #14 June 4, 2009 Quote Quote Benefit of jumping at a cessna dz..........You can spot your ass off. like it's hard to spot for 4 people at lower altitude in the slowest moving aircraft used! actually AN-2 is slowest moving aircraft used, and yes, you can fall asleep waiting for spot. Been only on 17000ft. Single problem was when some Polish dudes got the door stuck so we had to go turn around until they managed to get it open.dudeist skydiver #42 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
