hubguy 0 #1 August 5, 2003 Hello I would like to know how many jumps did it take you to pass through AFF. I seem to be a slow learner as i am still with 2 instructors after 6 jumps. (note: I live in Canada and here if you learn well you can go through AFF in 10 jumps which is what makes me wonder how it might vary from person to person.) Blue Skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #2 August 5, 2003 Our coarse is a 7 jump coarse (2 tandem, 5 solos w/ one J/M) completed it in 7 jumps! jasonFreedom of speech includes volume Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #3 August 5, 2003 Took me 8 jumps. (Our AFF is 7 jumps.)Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phonics1981 0 #4 August 5, 2003 8 levels in 8 jumps (level 8 being a hop n pop) ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #5 August 5, 2003 Chill Man. I'm considered quite a "progresive" AFF I, and I've had 2 students (out of 1200 AFF dives) go upward of 25 jumps. The penny will drop. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vonSanta 0 #6 August 5, 2003 We got 10 levels here - level 8 is hop n pop, 9 is stability test and 10 is tracking test. Still got to do Level 8, but did 1-7 and 9-10 in 8 jumps. Some take longer, but everyone gets there in the end if they have the will for it. Keep at it - it'll all fall into place I'm sure Santa Von GrossenArsch I only come in one flavour ohwaitthatcanbemisunderst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brokeneagle 0 #7 August 5, 2003 Don' worry about speed of passing levels too much- if this is something you really want, you'll get it, sooner or later. It was worth every single baby step, I must confess-- it's a joy thang-- don't give up!! Faye. I'm really very gentle, no matter what my kung-fu teacher says... he is giving me a reputation I do not deserve! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #8 August 5, 2003 It took me 10 jumps. I would hate to tell you where I learned. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #9 August 5, 2003 our aff program at aerohio is 20 jumps... i did it in 21 because i went uncurrent over winter and was required a recurrency jump after 30 days! good luck to you:) we all learn at different paces, the point is that you skydive, thats just awesome! take your time, you have your whole life to jump!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kerozene 0 #10 August 5, 2003 10 jumps for a 10 level course (it is longer here in Bellefeuille, Québec) Almost failed level 4 (3 X uncontrolled 360, but stopped the spin and did a controlled 360 with an "eureka" smile my instructor laughed about). But don't worry, for example, I'm trying the rear salto and I've wasted 4 jumps so far. (I stop my salto to late so I do more than a 360). "That makes me angry, and when Dr. Evil gets angry, Mr. Bigglesworth gets upset. And when Mr. Bigglesworth gets upset....people DIE!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #11 August 5, 2003 It took me 8 jumps to complete 8 levels in two months. However, that really doesn't mean shit - I still can't fly worth a damn after 200+ jumps ! Edit to add: All it really means is that I was relaxed and listened to my instructors and did what I was supposed to do. Relax and you too can complete AFF is the minimum number of levels. Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #13 August 5, 2003 did aff1-7 in 7 jumps~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerv 0 #14 August 5, 2003 My AFF course (UK) was a eight level one, I did it in 10. failing level 4 and 5 once each (one instructor). Which bothered me so much that I asked around. from MY experience theses levels seem to be the sticking point. Might be an advantage to get another instructor to look at your videos. PRV ________________________________________ I harbour no prejudices, I hate everbody. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #15 August 5, 2003 7 levels in 6 jumps (combined level4-5 on one jump) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnischalke 0 #16 August 5, 2003 One. Yep, I cleared to solo on the last one. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
