jon_calla 0 #1 February 8, 2006 hi im new to sky diving and am looking forward to doing an aff course in 3 weeks thanks jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjiimmyyt 0 #2 February 8, 2006 What country are you in? "This isn't an iron lung, people. You can actually disconnect and not die." -Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jon_calla 0 #3 February 8, 2006 UK but doing my aff course in spain with bpa instructer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjiimmyyt 0 #4 February 8, 2006 You'll need your CAT 8 and CH1 to apply for your FAI A license. You can get all the details from http://www.bpa.org.uk/ Edited to add: Check out the OPs manual at http://www.bpa.org.uk/opman.htm this explains what are the requirements for CAT8 etc. I think you'll want section 2. "This isn't an iron lung, people. You can actually disconnect and not die." -Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjiimmyyt 0 #5 February 8, 2006 QuoteUK but doing my aff course in spain with bpa instructer Cool, where are you doing it? "This isn't an iron lung, people. You can actually disconnect and not die." -Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jon_calla 0 #6 February 8, 2006 freefall university in aranjuez just outside madrid. have you heard of it heard? from what i can see it sounds pretty good cant wait to finally try skydiving only just turned 18 and iv been wanting to do it for yrs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jon_calla 0 #7 February 8, 2006 that website was a great help thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjiimmyyt 0 #8 February 8, 2006 Glad I could help. I have heard of it FFU, very good reputation, check out the reviews under Dropzones section here. Let us all know how you get on. Have fun. "This isn't an iron lung, people. You can actually disconnect and not die." -Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julesshrew 0 #9 February 8, 2006 Cant hurt to pop along to your local DZ and have a word with the instructors there just give them the heads up that you will be shortly spending some time with them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thourb 0 #10 February 8, 2006 Quotehi im new to sky diving and am looking forward to doing an aff course in 3 weeks thanks jon Wow... Exactly same as me! I've done one tandem skydive so far, going to FFU from the 18th till the 28th of this month, to do my AFF, consols and CH1! Will definately hope to see you there When are you going? Where abouts are you from? What dropzone is closest to you? jjiimmyyt is absolutely correct about the requirements for BPA 'A' license, you need to do: - AFF (levels 1-7), plus hop & pop - 10 Consolidation jumps - Complete BPA CH1 It's all in the operations manual mate! See you in sunny spain! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jjiimmyyt 0 #11 February 8, 2006 [reply - AFF (levels 1-7), plus hop & pop - 10 Consolidation jumps - Complete BPA CH1 It's all in the operations manual mate! See you in sunny spain! Note, according to the OPs manual that you need 25 jumps to get a FAI A, the regs are not completly clear on this as you could, if you pass all 7 levels AFF + H&P (pretty rare) + consols, have met all the requirements apart from numbers after 18 jumps. Maybe a BPA instructor could chimein here and give us gospel? "This isn't an iron lung, people. You can actually disconnect and not die." -Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjiimmyyt 0 #11 February 8, 2006 [reply - AFF (levels 1-7), plus hop & pop - 10 Consolidation jumps - Complete BPA CH1 It's all in the operations manual mate! See you in sunny spain! Note, according to the OPs manual that you need 25 jumps to get a FAI A, the regs are not completly clear on this as you could, if you pass all 7 levels AFF + H&P (pretty rare) + consols, have met all the requirements apart from numbers after 18 jumps. Maybe a BPA instructor could chimein here and give us gospel? "This isn't an iron lung, people. You can actually disconnect and not die." -Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thourb 0 #12 February 8, 2006 Quote Note, according to the OPs manual that you need 25 jumps to get a FAI A, the regs are not completly clear on this as you could, if you pass all 7 levels AFF + H&P (pretty rare) + consols, have met all the requirements apart from numbers after 18 jumps. Maybe a BPA instructor could chimein here and give us gospel? Just to clear that up... FAI (BRITISH STANDARD) CERTIFICATE (RED) 2.1. FAI ‘A’ CERTIFICATE: Category 8 and at least ‘CH-Grade 1’. and 3. FAI INTERNATIONAL PARACHUTIST CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY 3.1.‘A’ CERTIFICATE (PARACHUTIST): 25 Freefall jumps. 5 Minutes of Freefall time. 5 formation (FS) jumps or, 5 freefly (FF) jumps, involving at least 2 participants and made under the supervision of an instructor. Demonstration of control of the body in freefall in all axes (backloops, turns, barrel rolls etc.). Ability to pack a main parachute. "N.B. International designations of parachutists do not correlate directly with the BPA system." My understanding of this is that there is no minimum number of jumps to get a BPA "A" license... Dont take that as the gospel though. Im waiting to be corrected by someone that knows more about it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrickyDicky 0 #13 February 9, 2006 There is a difference. The for BPA A you need level 8, 10 consoles and CH1. CH1 stuff can be done during AFF and consoles. The 25 jump "A" is the requirements for the FAI A licence. Im not sure which countries use this licence, but the BPA A is good enough for most countries. UK Skydiver for all your UK skydiving needs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcusS 0 #14 February 9, 2006 In the UK, for an FAI 'A' licence you only need 18 jumps total (assuming you get through AFF in 8 jumps). CH1 can be done during your consols. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
