kelel01 1 #1 October 16, 2003 Just wondering, since it looks like it's gonna take me forever. I don't know if I'll ever hit that darn landing target! Anyway, just wanted a quick consensus! Thanks! Blue Skies, Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #2 October 16, 2003 don't know the requirements...---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #3 October 16, 2003 Under the old rules, it took me (guessing) around 27. It can be tough when the winter breaks up your season and you have to start over. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #4 October 16, 2003 I can't answer your post, because under the OLD old rules, an A license wasn't required, and I don't have one. Back then, you did AFF or Static Line, you got off student status whenever you passed your levels, then as soon as you got 20 jumps, passed the written test, and met the BSR requirements of accuracy, you could apply for an A. There was no card to fill out. I have a B and a D, and that's it. And I didn't have to pay for the A or C, either.Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #5 October 16, 2003 Took me 22. I could have gotten in Exactly 20, but Our club has a Policy where only the S&TA may conduct your check dive, i had to wait to schedule a time that would work for the both of us.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #6 October 16, 2003 Quote Under the old rules, it took me (guessing) around 27. It can be tough when the winter breaks up your season and you have to start over.pulling out the log book... I stopped for a while last winter and when I came back had to do a prcp (static-line with practice ripcord) and a 10 second delay and then I went back to where I left off. I did my coached jumps and check dive and all that fun stuff and had picked up almost all the requirements along the way. I got my 5th accuracy landing on jump 26 to finish off my card. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whocares 0 #7 October 16, 2003 Who needs a license? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dagny 0 #8 October 16, 2003 I don't have my A, yet, but I really want it! Looks like I'll have to start working on accuracy a little more seriously. I've been content to land far out and walk back in even if I'm the last back. For those of you who took more than 20 (or 25) jumps to get your A, what held you back?Take me, I am the drug; take me, I am hallucinogenic. -Salvador Dali Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lug 4 #9 October 16, 2003 It took me 12 jumps to get off student statues A license qualified in skills eight years ago. Once I reach jump 20 I mailed off the application.Memento Mori Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #10 October 16, 2003 Quote For those of you who took more than 20 (or 25) jumps to get your A, what held you back? The Canadian system is more gradual, from student to solo then to 'A'. From the bits of info I've heard, our solo is nearly the same in requirements as the US 'A'. That could be my own misconception, though, so don't quote me. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazarrd 1 #11 October 16, 2003 i was at 42 jumps when i finally got signed off, i felt the same way. .-. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ickleFish 0 #12 October 16, 2003 I took 29 jumps, and 25 is the minimum with CSPA. Probably could have done it in the 25, but made more "fun" solo jumps before starting on the required coach jumps, so that added a few extra. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #13 October 16, 2003 I still do not have a license of any flavor, and I have 240 or so jumps. ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #14 October 16, 2003 Just a question-- why have you chosen to do that? Does your DZ ever try to limit what you do there? Blue ones, Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sducoach 0 #15 October 16, 2003 Just Like George W. Bush!!! He just does not have the tattoo you do! Blues, J.E.James 4:8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerryfuss 0 #16 October 16, 2003 I had 46 when I recieved my A liscense (under CSPA). I was aiming for 25 originally (which is the min under CSPA) but stuck more fun jumps in before obtaining the 5 coach jumps needed for my A. I wrote the test at 37 jumps but ended up with 75% on it (needed 80% to pass). I wrote the test again around a month later and had 46 at that point. Glad to have it but it's not like not having my A made any of my jumps any less fun.It's good to have goals and work towards things like liscenses but don't get too wrapped up in it. I don't jump out of planes to obtain pieces of paper, I do it because it tops anything else I've ever done and it's an amazing experience each and every time I exit that plane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aero04 0 #17 October 16, 2003 38 Jumps. Quote For those of you who took more than 20 (or 25) jumps to get your A, what held you back? I was lacking in two areas: Time and Money. Now, I am usually short one or the other. Probably why I've been jumping for >2 years and am still sub 100. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazarrd 1 #18 October 16, 2003 Quote Just Like George W. Bush!!! He just does not have the tattoo you do! Blues, J.E. hahahaha....dream on .-. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmoore21184 0 #19 October 17, 2003 It took me right at 20. I did my 19th and 20th on Sept 28th and got the application in the next day, just before the deadline B Moore 'Turbulence is a bitch' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #20 October 17, 2003 20 jump, thats the minimum requirement here in OZ under APF rulesYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panzwami 0 #21 October 17, 2003 Didn't get the orange A card signed until I had 95 jumps. Never got an A number, since I went straight to B. The only reason that I bothered to get a license was that I had to have one to jump at collegiates. If not for that, I probably would have gone a lot longer. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sducoach 0 #22 October 17, 2003 No No No...... Neither you or GWB are in my dreams. Although posting your picture and trying to imitage GWB could be a "Hazarrd" to you love life.................... Blues, J.E.James 4:8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinchicken 0 #23 October 17, 2003 23 jumps hehehe! Since it is easier in the USA to get your A than Canada, I did most of my training in Canada and got my USPA A at Perris last xmas! =) "Diligent observation leads to pure abstraction". Lari Pittman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dagny 0 #24 October 17, 2003 Quote It's good to have goals and work towards things like liscenses but don't get too wrapped up in it. I'd have to say the biggest reason I want my A license right now is so that I can jump with other people. Beyond that, I don't know what my goals will be...actually, on second thought, I at least want to get my C so I can do a beach jump one day. AAAAGH! Slave to the USPA licensing system! Take me, I am the drug; take me, I am hallucinogenic. -Salvador Dali Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deronde 0 #25 October 17, 2003 If I'm correctly informed then it's even more strickt here in Sweden: no license - no jumping (unless you're student of course...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
