cptfunky 0 #1 June 26, 2003 Got the confirmation from my DZ and start with the course in two weeks! Can't await it! My question: How long does it usually take to complete the 7 AFF levels? I've asked different people and some made it in a week, for some others it took a whole season (due to bad weather and lack of time). I've planned to camp at the DZ as long as it takes (DZ is 50 miles away) but my boss won't give me more than 2 weeks of free time. how long did it take you folks? thankx, m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydive84 0 #2 June 26, 2003 I was done in 3 days. If you get good weather, dont need any mega debriefs/rejumps you should get through it real quick - just when carry on and make a whole load more coached jumps. Good luck Adi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #3 June 26, 2003 It's completely up to you. I did my AFF in 5 jumps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #4 June 26, 2003 when I started I drove 3.5 hours to my dz every third week. it took a while b/c of the distance and the finances but I got it done..thats all the matters! LOLMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #5 June 26, 2003 Totally...just get it done and out of the way so you cross over to the other side Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeDiver 0 #6 June 26, 2003 1 day of ground training 2 days of air training Did one level 2 times: AFF L2... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #7 June 26, 2003 took me about 3-4 months, lack of time, lack of money and so on... didnt need to do any level again (yay me) , but took it (too) slow anyway... O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #8 June 26, 2003 I did ground training for a guy over a month ago, but due to fairly long distance he had to travel and his work schedule, he was only able to made his first jump two days ago. No problem, he did seven that day and three the next, thus taking him all the way through the "AFF" ISP levels and through Cat F before he had to leave yesterday. That is what I like to see; total dedication to knocking it out. I have had four very motivated students lately who hawe finally gotten the weather they needed to get up in the air and stay there. All are now into their coach dives and should be walking around with A-license stamps on their foreheads this weekend. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #9 June 26, 2003 Quotehe did seven that day Is that standard practice? Our AFF instructors tend to limit students to 3 or 4 in a day to avoid them getting fatigued. Or maybe they're just lazy . My AFF took about 3 weeks because of the weather. GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #10 June 26, 2003 QuoteI did my AFF in 5 jumps. How did you swing that?A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Demian 0 #11 June 26, 2003 I'm on Level 5, and I'm a month and a half into it. We could have done it quicker, but finances play a big part in it. If you have the money to burn, you can knock it out in 2 or 3 days. We go every other weekend, which is fine with me. I'm not in a huge hurry, although it will be nice to pay $20 per jump rather than $165. Remember when sex was safe, and skydiving was dangerous? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phonics1981 0 #12 June 26, 2003 It took me 4 weeks. I didnt need any re jumps but the weather got in the way :( If the weather stays good and you dont need any rejumps i reckon you can get it done in 3 days. Good Luck!! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpervali 2 #13 June 26, 2003 The most time consuming portion of the training is the first jump course. You need to expect to spend 4-6 hrs training. The last few hrs. may be physically demanding so don't try to get in multiple jumps in the same day as the FJC. If your jumps are going well on your next day you will only need to physically train for the next skydiving level. Many students are good for 3 or 4 jumps a day. Success breads success so try to follow your good jumps with another jump. If you do encounter a challenge on one of your jumps try not to get that "hell bent to get this one right" mentality and over extend yourself physically and mentally. Take time to decompress and then try again if needed. Your going to recall your training with fond memories later so try to take time during your trip to smell the roses. Enjoy! jumpervali Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #14 June 26, 2003 QuoteQuoteI did my AFF in 5 jumps. How did you swing that? Levels 4 & 5 in one jump Levels 6 & 7 in one jump We had it on video so it wasn't argued. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #15 June 26, 2003 Was it planned that way? Did you have tunnel time?A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #16 June 26, 2003 QuoteWas it planned that way? Did you have tunnel time? No tunnel time. My instructor just said that if we had enough time he would give me the thumbs up to do the next level. So that's what we did. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #17 June 26, 2003 Sweet! Sounds like you were a natural at bellyflying if you could fire off all of those skills in two levels.A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #18 June 26, 2003 Thanks. My instructors were really great and spent a lot of time with me to train before the jumps. I owe it to them...Thanks guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HRHSkyPrincess 0 #19 June 26, 2003 Please don't focus on how 'long it will take', but on how much you learn, safe skydiver habits, respect for the weather, etc. And have some FUN! Plan now on it taking longer than the two weeks you have set aside....take some of the pressure off of yourself, you'll have plenty of that without a timetable!! Have fun, be safe. :)***************** Attitude is everything! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptfunky 0 #20 June 26, 2003 QuotePlease don't focus on how 'long it will take', but on how much you learn, safe skydiver habits, respect for the weather, etc. And have some FUN! Plan now on it taking longer than the two weeks you have set aside....take some of the pressure off of yourself, you'll have plenty of that without a timetable!! Have fun, be safe. :) hi HRHSkyPrincess! i do not focus much on how long it will take, but i think that it'd be better for me to take two weeks off, stay at the DZ and dedicate myself completly to the course and training rather than going there once every two or three weeks. When the weather is bad then, ok, bad luck, but can't help it anyway. thanks to you all for your helpful answers! m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #21 June 26, 2003 You should have no problem with 2 weeks provided you don't get weathered out or run of money. With good weather and the cash you can get it done in 2 days. If you have to repeat any levels and still have the cash, well, you'll have 12 more days to do them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #22 June 26, 2003 I began ground school on June 6th and have been to the dz every weekend. But due to weather problems and repeating one level, I am up to Level 4. Side note: My dz highly recommends no more than 3 jumps per day for AFF students due to the fatigue factor. Also, you tend to be more sore and bruised than experienced jumpers. Good luck. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptfunky 0 #23 June 26, 2003 QuoteWe could have done it quicker, but finances play a big part in it. If you have the money to burn, you can knock it out in 2 or 3 days. I actually do, because i've saved some bucks to pay my girl and me a trip to Cuba, but this was before she's left me. So, YEAH! LET'S BURN IT! ...and i guess money never burnt that good ...but i don't want to 'knock it out', i'd rather like to do something good for ME and, hm, just enjoy it!!! have a nice weekend, m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptfunky 0 #24 June 26, 2003 Quote Side note: My dz highly recommends no more than 3 jumps per day for AFF students due to the fatigue factor. Also, you tend to be more sore and bruised than experienced jumpers. Good luck. Chris same at my DZ. and i guess my brain's got enough to do when i'm back on the ground after one jump per day. even closing my eyes and recapitulating the last 5,6 minutes feels so damn good! Good luck to you too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joellercoaster 6 #25 June 27, 2003 Uh... for some of us, a little under a year -- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
