Nickkk 0 #1 June 22, 2006 I know i should be sitting in on the FJC's but at my DZ they do a tandem progression. Is the FJC the class before the 2 indtructional tandems or the AFF course? What do you do when someone throws a big planet at you? Throw your pilot chute in defense! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #2 June 22, 2006 How about asking the drop zone you jump at what they do? Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nickkk 0 #3 June 22, 2006 If the class i was pondering going to wasnt in 8 hours i would do that What do you do when someone throws a big planet at you? Throw your pilot chute in defense! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #4 June 22, 2006 QuoteIf the class i was pondering going to wasnt in 8 hours i would do that I suggest sitting in on the entire course then. There is a GREAT deal of information I give to my students during the 2 working tandems they do before the ground training. Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nickkk 0 #5 June 22, 2006 Thanks for the reply! What do you do when someone throws a big planet at you? Throw your pilot chute in defense! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tombuch 0 #6 June 22, 2006 The class for tandem is generally very short, while the "AFF" course is comprehensive and includes navigation, malfunctions, body control, communication, etc. I think your plan is to get your Coach rating, and you need to sit through a class to complete the proficiency card. If that's the case, consider that a Coach handles students at all levels, and must be familiar with all the material taught in the school program. When you take the Coach Certification Course you will be expected to know enough about things like navigation, equipment inspection and assembly, packing, malfunctions, and freefall skills to teach those elements. The function of the sign-off on your proficiency card is to get you the experience to benefit from the certification course, and the experience you will need to actually teach. Thus, the course you must sit through for the sign-off is the long one. .Tom Buchanan Instructor Emeritus Comm Pilot MSEL,G Author: JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #7 June 22, 2006 If you are going to coach on a particular dropzone, then it would be very wise for you to sit in on all phases of the ground training. This, so you will know "the big picture" when you get asked a question by your students. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nickkk 0 #8 June 22, 2006 Again thanks everyone for all the replies! I know i have a while to go before i get my rating, i personally know i want more experience than the bare minimum that is required, and figured the more classes i sit in on the better. Thanks again for the replies! What do you do when someone throws a big planet at you? Throw your pilot chute in defense! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
