rkcheung 0 #1 February 22, 2004 Hey folks, It's been almost two years since my last jump, and I am thinking about getting back into it. If you're wondering about why it's been so long, well, there was a move involved plus I was deployed to Iraq for awhile. The problem is that I stopped on my 10th jump. I graduated from AFF, but obviously haven't gotten my A license yet. What are the requirements to start jumping again? Do I have to redo the entire AFF course? I'm not sure I could afford to do that again, it was tough enough paying for it the first time. For what it's worth, I think I've retained most of the knowledge and am confident that I can relearn everything else pretty quickly. Any advice? Thanks for your help and blue skies. Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b1jercat 0 #2 February 22, 2004 Hi Ray, at my DZ you would likely have to do a comprehensive review and a check dive to be cleared to self jumpmaster. I suggest calling a DZ near you, BTW welcome back. blue skies jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #3 February 22, 2004 Each drop zone has slightly different policies. Most likely you will have the opportunity to do ground school again followed by an evaluation jump or two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pccoder 0 #4 February 22, 2004 Yea, probably some rudimentary ground school followed by at least one check dive. BTW, nothing but respect for you guys in the military who get deployed. PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldnewbie 0 #5 February 22, 2004 A little over a year ago, i had this same problem. I went back to the same dropzone that I had started at. They had me redo the groundcourse (which was a good idea, and I learned a lot more than before even though it was a shortened version) and had me do a checkdive with an instructor. Evidently I did good enough on the checkdive, they allowed me to jumpmaster myself, and 10 jumps later, I had my A. Total cost was something like $120 for the jump for the check dive, which included rental eqiupment, and 10 jump tickets for $17 each, plus $10 per jump for equipment, I packed my own, so it cost me a 12 pack to have the rigger check my work. Total cost was about $390 and a couple nights in the bar buying a 12 pack which was priceless since they taught me more about skydiving than I had learned in the previous times I had been there!!! Welcome back, and have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GravityGirl 0 #6 February 23, 2004 Agreed. Ground school the second time around is like a blessing in disguise. You retain so much more, since you have a little better grasp of the whole picture. Enjoy. Welcome home. Welcome back to the sky. And thank you. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rkcheung 0 #7 February 25, 2004 Thanks for the advice and encouraging words everyone. I'm starting a new job soon, so I'll probably head out to the DZ (Perris) after I get my first paycheck or two. Can't wait to get back in the air! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TimDave 0 #8 February 26, 2004 Yeah, take the FJC again and do some coaching jumps to get back in the grove. I would suspect that you will not have to start over but you may have to repeat a couple of things. It will pay off in the long run. I have seen it a few times and it all worked out good for the ones willing to take it a little slow. Welcome back! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites xAer0 0 #9 February 28, 2004 These are good news, since I've been inactive for 2 years with 10 AFF jumps (having passed level 7). Empuriabrava replied that I'd have to redo ground training, and AFF levels 3,4 and 6, at a cost of 500 euros. I haven't checked with my local dropzone, but I plan on doing so soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
GravityGirl 0 #6 February 23, 2004 Agreed. Ground school the second time around is like a blessing in disguise. You retain so much more, since you have a little better grasp of the whole picture. Enjoy. Welcome home. Welcome back to the sky. And thank you. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rkcheung 0 #7 February 25, 2004 Thanks for the advice and encouraging words everyone. I'm starting a new job soon, so I'll probably head out to the DZ (Perris) after I get my first paycheck or two. Can't wait to get back in the air! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimDave 0 #8 February 26, 2004 Yeah, take the FJC again and do some coaching jumps to get back in the grove. I would suspect that you will not have to start over but you may have to repeat a couple of things. It will pay off in the long run. I have seen it a few times and it all worked out good for the ones willing to take it a little slow. Welcome back! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xAer0 0 #9 February 28, 2004 These are good news, since I've been inactive for 2 years with 10 AFF jumps (having passed level 7). Empuriabrava replied that I'd have to redo ground training, and AFF levels 3,4 and 6, at a cost of 500 euros. I haven't checked with my local dropzone, but I plan on doing so soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
