kelpdiver 2 #51 October 26, 2006 Quote And wait a second...there's TWO types of "A" licenses? How do we know which one we'll get at our DZ? No, there's one A license. To get it you need to do a 3500' jump and deploy within 5 seconds. The fully spelled out progression has a practice jump at 5500 to do it with a plenty of air to spare. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #52 October 26, 2006 QuoteDepending on your dropzone they can be cheaper so you can spend every last little bit of money you have. (I just started packing when I did the H&P too.) You: Reach into pocket, "I only have $6.50, what can I get?", while staring at manifest. Manifest: Pulls calculator from drawer, "That will get you 1,450ft.", while staring at you with a crazy look. You: Drop money onto counter, "I'll take it.", while smiling like a crack addict who just got another fix. You have quite the imagination, considering you have a pack opening minimum of 3,000 feet. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #53 October 26, 2006 Bummer, real bummer. Oh well, someday I won't have a pack opening minimum, someday. PS: I like the stories of the people turning points on H&P from 3,500ft."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFFI 0 #54 October 26, 2006 2006 SIM Section 4 Page 75: 5. Clear and pull (AFF students.) a. A clear and pull is used for emergency exits and pre-planned low-altitude jumps. b. Use a familiar, stable exit technique. c. Present your hips to the relative wind and execute normal pull procedures (without wave-off ) to deploy within five seconds of exit. d. Expect the parachute to open in relation to the relative wind, not overhead as usual. e. The sequence consists of a clear and pull from two altitudes: (1) first from 5,500 feet (2) once successful, from 3,500 feet -Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #55 October 26, 2006 QuoteA real Hop n Pop is from 2000 ft. 3500 ft. is a 12 second freefall. Sheesh! Kids these days! Yeah what he said DUDE getting ground rush while you are still on the step of the C-182 is awsum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
